geordie Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 So Big Wave and I finally got rollin at 10 from O-town hopin to get some turns in at Chinook pass. While I was wrestling with Jwoo's POS skins the friendly NPS ranger stopped by for a chat. "not enough snow to ski without damaging the veg" was the official word. Looked good enough to protect our skis, so we figured it was good enough for the plants, but looked for Plan B anyhow. No snow to speak of East of the park, so maybe time to peak around Skate creek road and check out the backside of the Tatoosh. Wait , what's that, could it be.. Let's check it out.. We parked the car below the major switchback below Tipsoo Lake and hiked to the switchback and then postholed 100' to the base of the ice. Covered with snow on the low angled bit, but well formed and took screws well enough. Steep at first, then backed off and steep again at the end. Interesting Cascade Mixed/'schwack getting through the branches at the finish, but nice BFT to belay/rap off. Perhaps a FA? Ain't No Nookie 30m, WI2 (+?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 geordie, might be, Jason would know for sure. You can use this page to submit new routes http://www.wastateice.net/newroute.aspx Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummox Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 geordie said: "not enough snow to ski without damaging the veg" was the official word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie Posted November 17, 2003 Author Share Posted November 17, 2003 Well, there's plenty of snow now. They closed the highway today. It's safe to assume our little climb is buried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWave Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 Yeah, so much for Bob's "they keep this thing open 'til everything's messed up, w/ like 20 cars in the ditch" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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