benman Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 Skied Stormy Monday, Lava Headwall and the North Face of the Northwest Ridge this past weekend with Jason and Josh Hummel. Had some issues with rockfall on the lower slopes of Stormy and Lava but the rest was well worth it. The NFNWR lived up to its reputation as my favorite ski in the state. The snow was as good as it gets. Nearly 20,000 vertical feet in three days. July is off to a good start. Look for a trip report and photos on my website in a couple weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-rock Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 badass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 Just once I would like to climb a route that will never be skied. Oh wait, I've done Godzilla. Ski that you freak! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllYouCanEat Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 Godzilla. Hmm. Sorry, already have my final ski planned out. Jason... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 quote: Originally posted by AllYouCanEat: Godzilla. Hmm. Sorry, already have my final ski planned out. Jason... ayce- sorry to inform you, but i made a ski-less descent from zilla already last year. conditions were wet rock and a solid down pour with too much boldness equals fat air!!! sorry dps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benman Posted July 12, 2002 Author Share Posted July 12, 2002 These routes are all on the north side of Mount Adams. Stormy Monday is no longer a go unless you enjoy downclimbing 50 degree scree that has never been touched. I’d say thumbs down for the Lava Headwall as well. The middle section is most likely glacier ice/rock by now. If you plan to climb either of these, take full body armor or do it at night. The North Face of the Nortwest Ridge (NFNWR) should still be a worthwhile climb or ski. Access to or from the Adams Glacier is getting thinner by the day. We chose to jump a 2-3 wide crack although there is a steep snowbridge that could be traversed a few feet higher. The rest of the route is prime. For more intimidation check out Beckey’s guide or Selected Climbs in the Cascades, Volume II. My trip report might be a few weeks so here are some photos. Jason near the top of Stormy Monday wondering what's below. Day 1. Josh in the middle of the Lava Headwall wishing he brought his helmet. Day 2. Jason relaxing on the NFNWR. Day 3. BTW, photos could never do these routes justice. Those who have been to Adams High Camp and beyond know what I'm talking about. [ 07-12-2002, 03:43 PM: Message edited by: benman ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_don't_surf Posted July 12, 2002 Share Posted July 12, 2002 Need to ski.... Nice images...makes me hate this hot weather and melting snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted July 12, 2002 Share Posted July 12, 2002 quote: Originally posted by charlie don't surf: Need to ski.... Nice images...makes me hate this hot weather and melting snow. Suj give me a call at work you freak lets go gape out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salbrecher Posted July 12, 2002 Share Posted July 12, 2002 Maybe the pictures just make it LOOK steep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salbrecher Posted July 12, 2002 Share Posted July 12, 2002 Maybe the pictures just make it LOOK steep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted July 22, 2002 Share Posted July 22, 2002 fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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