Lowell_Skoog Posted July 8, 2003 Posted July 8, 2003 (edited) With the season winding down, I've updated the Chronologies on my history website, http://alpenglow.org/ski-history, for 2003. Most new entries are marked "undocumented," which means that I haven't written or posted abstracts of the trip reports. I'll get around to it eventually. I've also added a "strawman" annotation on routes for which the previous history is uncertain. Here's a summary of new route activity that I know about, with links to published trip reports, if available: February 2, 2003: Mt Shuksan, Fisher Chimneys ski descent (from Winnie's Slide), by Ben Manfredi and Sky Sjue - see http://cascadeclassics.org/FirstDescents/FirstDescents.htm April 6, 2003: Mt Cashmere, North Face ski descent, by Armond DuBuque and Harlin Shepard - personal communication April 18, 2003: Mt Johannesburg, Cascade couloir ski descent (from saddle), by Jason Hummel and Sky Sjue (strawman) - see http://staff.washington.edu/skykilo/Chronologically.html May 2, 2003: Mt Shuksan, Price Glacier ski descent (from Nooksack Ridge), by Ben Manfredi and Sky Sjue - see http://www.telemarktalk.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?topic=9076&forum=1&37 May 11, 2003: Colchuck Peak, North Buttress couloir ski descent, by Jason and Josh Hummel, Ben Manfredi (strawman) - see http://cascadeclassics.org/FirstDescents/FirstDescents.htm May 12, 2003: Mt Stuart, Stuart Glacier couloir ski descent (downclimbed The Narrows), by Mark Simon - see http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/threadz/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB3&Number=182214&page=1&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1 June 5-8, 2003: Mineral Mtn high route on skis (Hannegan Pass to Perfect Pass), by Ben Manfredi and Jason Hummel - personal communication June 15, 2003: Luna Peak, Northwest flank ski descent, by Ben Manfredi, Jason Hummel and Sky Sjue - see http://www.telemarktalk.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?topic=9687&forum=1&20 June 16, 2003: Mt Fury, Upper NE Face, East Fury Glacier ski descent, by Ben Manfredi, Jason Hummel and Sky Sjue - see http://www.telemarktalk.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?topic=9687&forum=1&20 June 16, 2003: Mt Baker, ski orbit (from Heliotrope Ridge thru Colfax saddle), by Matt Peters, Jim Cronan, Josh __? (strawman) - see http://www.turns-all-year.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=tr0306;action=display;num=1055883260 June 17, 2003: Spider Mtn, North face (left side) ski descent, by Martin Volken and Peter Avolio - see http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/threadz/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=freshies&Number=197928&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1 June 25, 2003: Mt Baker, Roosevelt Glacier ski descent, by Ben Manfredi (strawman) - see http://cascadeclassics.org/FirstDescents/FirstDescents.htm June 25-27: Forbidden Peak, ski orbit, NW face of N ridge ski descent, by Lowell and Carl Skoog - see http://www.telemarktalk.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?topic=9739&forum=1&3 June 28, 2003: Mt Adams, Lyman Glacier (north portion) ski descent, by Ben Manfredi, Jason Hummel, Corey Bloom, Sky Sjue - see http://www.turns-all-year.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=tr0306;action=display;num=1056951750 ---- I've also posted a few earlier routes, previously unreported. These reports are based on personal communications: 1989, June: Mt Challenger, Whatcom Peak, ski summits by John Dittli and Scott Croll 1995 (circa): Mt Adams, Pinnacle Glacier headwall ski descent, by Matt Perkins 1995 (circa): Mt Adams, Avalanche Glacier ski descent, by Max Block, Brent Hostetler and Lorna Hughes (strawman) 1997 (circa): Mt Larrabee, ski descent by Steve Hindman If you find errors or omissions in my records, or if you know about earlier reports than I've listed, please let me know. You can contact me through my website, http://alpenglow.org/ski-history. ---- This message has been cross-posted to the following forums: http://www.turns-all-year.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=ha1;action=display;num=1057646482 http://www.telemarktalk.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?topic=9816&forum=1&0 http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/threadz/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=freshies&Number=207653&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1 Edited July 8, 2003 by Lowell_Skoog Quote
slothrop Posted July 8, 2003 Posted July 8, 2003 Lowell_Skoog said: June 16, 2003: Mt Baker, ski orbit (from Heliotrope Ridge thru Colfax saddle), by Matt Peters, Jim Cronan, Josh __? (strawman) - see http://www.turns-all-year.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=tr0306;action=display;num=1055883260 Josh Stern is the name you're looking for. Quote
Beck Posted July 8, 2003 Posted July 8, 2003 thanks, Lowell, you're doing a great job, keep up the good work! Quote
pete_a Posted July 8, 2003 Posted July 8, 2003 Thanks Lowell! So does anyone know how we can convince Ben, Sky, and Jason to slow things down a bit...you guys are ripping through the mountains too fast . Congrats to all you guys who put in first descents this year...I've got one or two projects that I don't think anyone has gotten to yet, hopefully they will remain hidden until next season. Quote
gapertimmy Posted July 8, 2003 Posted July 8, 2003 wow, each time i look at those picts my palms get all sweaty, nice work, steeeeeeeeps Quote
JoshK Posted July 8, 2003 Posted July 8, 2003 pete_a said: Thanks Lowell! So does anyone know how we can convince Ben, Sky, and Jason to slow things down a bit...you guys are ripping through the mountains too fast . Congrats to all you guys you put down first descents this year...I've got one or two projects that I don't think anyone has gotten to yet, hopefully they will remain hidden until next season. It is sweet to see these guys skiing all of these cool lines, being locals and all. Personally, I would never torture myself with hauling skis through some of those bushwhacks, but I admire the gumption they have to do it. Quote
Ned_Flanders Posted July 8, 2003 Posted July 8, 2003 slothrop said: Lowell_Skoog said: June 16, 2003: Mt Baker, ski orbit (from Heliotrope Ridge thru Colfax saddle), by Matt Peters, Jim Cronan, Josh __? (strawman) - see http://www.turns-all-year.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=tr0306;action=display;num=1055883260 Josh Stern is the name you're looking for. Thanks Ralph, Joshua Stern Quote
benman Posted July 8, 2003 Posted July 8, 2003 pete_a said: So does anyone know how we can convince Ben, Sky, and Jason to slow things down a bit...you guys are ripping through the mountains too fast I can think of two ways. One involves death but the other is starting to tempt me. Quote
JoshK Posted July 8, 2003 Posted July 8, 2003 benman said: pete_a said: So does anyone know how we can convince Ben, Sky, and Jason to slow things down a bit...you guys are ripping through the mountains too fast I can think of two ways. One involves death but the other is starting to tempt me. Hookers? Quote
benman Posted July 9, 2003 Posted July 9, 2003 Hookers? Ok, three ways. Actually, I'm thinking about going back to school, most likely in another state. Quote
AllYouCanEat Posted July 10, 2003 Posted July 10, 2003 (edited) Benman said, Ok, three ways. Actually, I'm thinking about going back to school, most likely in another state. Kansas? I hear they have some good ski mountaineering there. With Spring break, Chrismas break, and summer you should be able to put firsts down on everything... jason... Edited July 10, 2003 by AllYouCanEat Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted July 11, 2003 Posted July 11, 2003 Tough stuff. I'm content climbing the ski routes. Quote
nolanr Posted July 11, 2003 Posted July 11, 2003 Ben and Jason, you guys have been busy. Looks like Josh hasn't been on the latest outings. Did he have enough after Colchuck? Quote
alienPDX Posted July 11, 2003 Posted July 11, 2003 You aren't allowed to go anywhere that won't let you get out and play every weekend. I need to live vicariously through you guys while I'm stuck at work or unable to get out on the weekend for various reasons... Quote
AllYouCanEat Posted July 14, 2003 Posted July 14, 2003 nolanr said: Ben and Jason, you guys have been busy. Looks like Josh hasn't been on the latest outings. Did he have enough after Colchuck? No, he has just been focused on work and didn't have the time off. He missed out on some good trips. There is always next year and anyhow he is making more money than me now. Quote
nolanr Posted July 17, 2003 Posted July 17, 2003 AllYouCanEat said: nolanr said: Ben and Jason, you guys have been busy. Looks like Josh hasn't been on the latest outings. Did he have enough after Colchuck? No, he has just been focused on work and didn't have the time off. He missed out on some good trips. There is always next year and anyhow he is making more money than me now. Well you can tell the ladies he may make more money, but you're the good looking one. Quote
Lowell_Skoog Posted September 16, 2003 Author Posted September 16, 2003 I'm finally getting around to sorting through my slides from last spring. Here's a crude photo composition of my brother climbing the south ridge of Ruth Mountain on the return from the Ruth-Icy traverse. May help you get in the mood for the upcoming season... Quote
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