Billygoat Posted November 3, 2005 Posted November 3, 2005 Calm down! They only have 55" base and are only expecting 4' of snow b/w now and next Tuesday. It must be rough out there on Waldron Mi....I mean Mos You don't want anybody calling in sick next Tuesday for those slim pickin's do ya?! It might get crowded Quote
PaulB Posted November 3, 2005 Posted November 3, 2005 Do you need a NW Forest Pass (or any other pass) if you're going into the backcountry around the ski area? Quote
RocNoggin Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 no you dont! one of many great things about skiing the BC out of the ski area there...although that also usually means there are lots of other skiers there too! damn! makes it more like skiing the "frontcountry" than the "backcountry" at times... speaking of the Baker Ski Area BC/FC, we will skiing there Sun and Mon if anyone is interested in joining us. have fun in the pow! cheers, Brian :-) Quote
EWolfe Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 Who's going up for opening day on Tuesday??? W0000000t! Quote
Zoran Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 ... Other Info Ohhh boy is it coming down! It has been a blizzard all day. Duncan just called down with the afternoon update and said it is so deep that if you step off the track where the snowcats have been you sink in chest deep! So with 60 inches at the base and over 75 inches up on top, according to snocountry.com's data base, we now have the highest snowbase of any ski area in the world! We are also advising you that due to this tremendous snowfall, in simple terms: stay out of the backcountry. It is extremely unstable and extremely dangerous. We will be doing extensive snow control work inside the ski area the next few days to prepare for opening day, so please be advised of that as well. Stay tuned, because it is looking like this coming Tuesday, will be the deepest powder day opening we have had in more than 25 years! We will be posting photos from today sometime this evening once the photographer makes it in from out on the mountain! ... Quote
PaulB Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 We are also advising you that due to this tremendous snowfall, in simple terms: stay out of the backcountry. It is extremely unstable and extremely dangerous. Was thinking of heading down there tomorrow, but am not familiar with the terrain and need some local advice. Are there safe slopes that could be skied even with this much new snow? There's lots of other places to go for a tour if snow stability around Baker is gonna be sketchy. Quote
TrogdortheBurninator Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 You can usually do OK if you stay in the ski area such as Austin trees etc. I would probably avoid Table or Herman until things consolidate a bit. Be safe. Quote
Ponzini Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 There are some nice lower angled areas in the trees near the artist point parking area....but the problem is that with this much snow, you need steep terrain or you'll likely just bog down. I'm going out for some trailbreaking exercise around Seymour this weekend - save the steeps for next weekend Quote
EWolfe Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 "Stay tuned, because it is looking like this coming Tuesday, will be the deepest powder day opening we have had in more than 25 years!" I am SO THERE! Who wants to do some boardin' on Tues? Quote
benmurphy Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 oh yeah, baker on tuesday...i'm there... Quote
RocNoggin Posted November 6, 2005 Posted November 6, 2005 I was going to do some BC stuff Sun/Mon but with all this snow and the associated avy danger I just might have to put off skiing till opening day too. I will let you know! :-) Quote
Gary_Yngve Posted November 6, 2005 Posted November 6, 2005 A dude was caught in an avy at Baker today -- see the NWAC special bulletin. I heard through word of mouth that he was four feet under. His partners enacted a prompt beacon search and dug him out in time. Quote
RocNoggin Posted November 8, 2005 Posted November 8, 2005 hope you guys had a great time up there today! :-) Quote
mattp Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 A dude was caught in an avy at Baker today -- see the NWAC special bulletin. I heard through word of mouth that he was four feet under. His partners enacted a prompt beacon search and dug him out in time. A rare event, I believe, but Wear your beacons, and practice the recovery, but don't count on 'em. Quote
pbelitz Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 Another burial today. 6 feet under, promptly recovered by nearby skiers with beacons, probes, and shovels. Just out of bounds at Baker. Details at TGR. The gear works. Let's be careful out there. Quote
tlinn Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 VOCERS to the rescue!!! You guys rock! http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38862 Quote
tomtom Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 The gear works. Let's be careful out there. Unfortunately, the most important piece of gear, the brain, wasn't working so well. Yeah, last year sucked and everyone is trying to catch up, but wait for things to settle down. Quote
EWolfe Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 That is a great story! This part made me laugh: "he said that when my probe hit his teeth it was the happiest moment of his life." Good job, Guys! Quote
allsetcobrajet Posted November 10, 2005 Posted November 10, 2005 Wow, what a great story. I always hope that I will be that composed if I ever find myself in a situation like that. Quote
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