crazy_t Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Trip: Kendall Stump: "Pow(d)er Lunch" - Date: 2/23/2007 Trip Report: Did a 1/2 day tour on Kendall Stump area this am. "Facts": Weather: mostly overcast, some sun, fairly cold, snowing about 1/2 the time (accumulated a bit while we were there), wind (enough to transport snow, esp. at ridges). Terrain toured: 3000' to 5000', mainly S aspects, trees and open/mixed w/small trees, up to high 30's in angle. Snowpack: Out of car, about 6-8" very light new from overnight. Coming into woods at trailhead, felt like about 2'+ of light, dry snow from this week on top of thicker base (crust of last 2 months and maybe heavy stuff from Sat/sun?). We came up through the bigger timber to gain the clearcut partway up, and in the trees it was pretty light and consistent on top, then a clear firmer layer. Noticed no whumphing, cracking etc. on tour up despite a couple of efforts (i.e. cutting across small convex rolls etc.). Getting into open, dissappointed to find median layer about 8-12" down of firmer snow (probably sun affected from yesterday?) on top of the next foot or so of soft before the firmer layers. Luckily, coming down from the top, this mid-layer supported some great skiing. During the day there was some wind transport of the fine snow from overnight Skiing: From top of "hill" (roughly 5000') to about 1/2+ the way down the clearcut was really nice skiing; the second 1/2 was a little less nice (that mid-layer was a bit grabby) but fun for big GS turns. In trees and open sections of trees was nice too, though less deep; some fun pillow type skiing. Lots of goods to be had up there; it must be nice up higher. Thank god winter is back!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekend_Climberz Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Hey, quit ruining the freshness out there. Nice pics, by the way. Face shot city this weekend :tup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy_t Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 (edited) Here's another one. This and the 1st three in the original post are from the woods lower down; 4th is from lower 1/2 of the clearcut. Low vis and having too much fun precluded getting shots of the best skiing! Edited February 24, 2007 by crazy_t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapertimmy Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 SICK!!!!!!! I just hitched up my sled. Face shotz to da dome tomorrow brah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy_t Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 Go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy_t Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 Forecast shows snow and low temps for the next 10 days!!! Epic conditions time!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fear_and_greed Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Nice going guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Schuldt Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Was there today, very heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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