Steddy Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 (edited) This fickle one surprised me as i turned around while skinning Mt. Herman today. Don't look at temperature data or you won't believe the pic was taken today, tuesday. Thursday anyone? Edited February 25, 2005 by Steddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraken Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 shwere is pan dome located? what city is it closest do? I have to see this when I come down in a few weeks, considering it is still in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Mt Baker Ski Area. Park in the "backcountry" parking lot, and walk over to the base of the route (avoiding the shussing skiers) in about 15 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraken Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 awesome, i'll be there for sure! my friend lives right up by there in bellingham and we were planning on scouting for some ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steddy Posted February 23, 2005 Author Share Posted February 23, 2005 clintoris, i know you're psyched, but this one is no guarantee. my suspicion is that it's lately been fed by warm days and coldish nights (snow above), but i've seen it fall apart in a day before, even in the midst of winter snow storms. any other theories as to its existence right now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepenfool95 Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 I Climbed Pan Dome about a month ago, and it was thin then. TR it if your going to climb it. Of course setting up the Top Rope isn't the safest thing in the world iether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steddy Posted February 25, 2005 Author Share Posted February 25, 2005 Jeepen, about your trip - the Roman Wall is nowhere close to being in the ski area. And, it was a good lead. - but thank you for the concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 my guess is it's totally gone by this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steddy Posted February 25, 2005 Author Share Posted February 25, 2005 No chest beating, just a good ol' time -- Today's fun started by helping direct traffic at mile 18 (deming - distinct curve) on 542 where a 7 mo. pregnant mommy had just collided with a couple rock stars. With the situation under control, Pete and I continued the drive to sunny Mt. Baker land. Yes, the falls were looking fine - sweet deal. Flaking out the ropes, I narrowly missed getting a good (better) rip on Pete. -- Puking or postholing? The lead game was on; a bit of shiot to deal with, but all in all, ice was fine and the screwing was good. A few TR laps had to follow since it was what the doctor ordered. We embraced the opportunity to add to the pub club genre of photos such as those proudly displayed by some people I know. I like to wear those gloves sometimes to poke the turtle head back in. And a big faq-u to bombing my 2nd stats test after acing the first. Although getting the mileage in was feeling good, climbing multiple lines and all, it was time to get on something else. The dry, Tool Shed climbs could wait (although they like freezing temps) since there was ice and that needs to be taken advantage of around here. The Tabasco Kid was a great way to finish 'er off; nice and spicy today. Finally, the Kokanee was calling, the gapers were no longer getting sick air in the flats, and dusk was approaching. Today was good. ...and the ice was dry. ...and then we got to see forest fire high in the hills between Glacier and Maple Falls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepenfool95 Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 The roman wall part was fine, it was the traverse across the snowfield and the rap down to the anchor in snow that was up to my chest. I'm glad to hear you were bale to lead it, I wouldn't have the day we were there, the ice was thin, and wet, and I don't think a screw would have held a fall. I would like to climb it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steddy Posted February 26, 2005 Author Share Posted February 26, 2005 What I'm talking about is that the Roman Wall is on Mount Baker between the Coleman and Deming Glaciers. I've never heard anyone call roadwork the roman wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassgowkiss Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 so why didn't you go to the rockies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steddy Posted February 27, 2005 Author Share Posted February 27, 2005 so why didn't you go to the rockies? rub it in. looking forward to hearing about your trip. and hey - we're talking about one day here! mid to late march anyone? should still be good, yes? climbed buszowski-kippan today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassgowkiss Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 nothing to write about. one trip up on stanley glacier headwall and a whole bunch of moderates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmace Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 climbed buszowski-kippan today. Â how was it ??? Â good on you!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Â Nice TR Steddy. Pandome looks great! A lot better than when I was up there last year. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steddy Posted February 28, 2005 Author Share Posted February 28, 2005 (edited) how was it ??? (buszowski-kippan) i didn't expect it to be sweet and didn't feel great at the base, but a little bouldering convinced me it would be OK (i had driven by last week - photo at wci.com). it demanded a cool head, but made for a fun day nonetheless. had to bust ice sheets, pull on blobs, think about what pro where the whole time, etc. anyone PM for specifics. will throw up a photo later. Â pax, it was satisfying to see it (pan dome) finally look this good this year. nice new avatar. Â p.s. it was still good sunday. Edited March 1, 2005 by Steddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steddy Posted March 1, 2005 Author Share Posted March 1, 2005 here's what the b-k looked like saturday sans detail. should I pull those m-fingers off above? i'd hate to offend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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