cracked Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 I read a lot of TRs of people skiing routes like the Emmons on Rainier, Coleman-Deming on Baker, or Sitkum Glacier on Glacier Peak. Is this justifiable? When I did the Sitkum it was late season (August?) and there were many crevasses. The moat next to the cleaver was scary. My partner's leg punched through a snowbridge on the upper glacier. Other than probing, it would have been impossible to detect. On the Easton of Baker there were also plenty of crevasses. Personally, I would be reluctant to go up any of the big volcanoes without a rope. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason_Martin Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 This is a very controversial subject. Rather than tell you my own opinions, here is a link to an excellent article on the subject written by a world class ski mountianeering guide: Skiing Glaciers Hope this helps, Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoboy Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 Lots of good thoughts on skiing with a rope system here at telemarktips.com . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 Ah yes, It's a sure sign of spring when we have this discussion. If you do a search, you'll find a few threads on this subject on cc.com. I ski unroped on glaciers all the time. I'm sure I would rope up if the conditions were total sketch; however just try skiing roped up once and you'll learn how hard and unfun it is. It really really helps to have a lot of glacier travel experience. If you don't you should rope up a lot more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 just point 'em down and you'll hop over most of the baddies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-rock Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 and watch some TGR flicks to psych you up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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