JasonG Posted October 29, 2007 Posted October 29, 2007 "Wet and Scrappy, Wild and Steep: Skiing Skagit and Whatcom Counties" - Sky Sjue at the November 7th meeting of the Skagit Alpine Club As one of a small group pushing the limits of ski mountaineering in the North Cascades, Sky Sjue has logged many impressive (often first) descents. He has a knack for skiing routes that most would be proud to just have climbed: West Ridge of West McMillan Spire, NW Face of Formidable (pictured above), Degenhardt Glacier, and the North Face of Spider among many others. With so much spectacular terrain to choose from, the mountains in our backyard are home to what Sky calls "some of the best year-round skiing in the world". Although it has not been well studied, visiting such terrain can cause a severe case of "skisickness" in those who venture too close. At the November Alpine Club meeting, Sky will come and share a bit about this illness that compels him to return time and time again to the challenges of skiing steep lines in the North Cascades. Sky's presentation is going to be a great way to get psyched for the upcoming ski season, don't miss it! Be sure to check out Sky's website for many fine tales and photos: http://skisickness.com/ The meeting will be at Skagit valley College, Nelson Hall Room 120, 7pm. http://www.skagit.edu/images/color_mvCampus.pdf
layton Posted October 31, 2007 Posted October 31, 2007 I once dropped a rock off the top of a mountain. It made it all the way to the bottom by itself.
AllYouCanEat Posted October 31, 2007 Posted October 31, 2007 (edited) Layton, I once strapped a rocket to the back of a skinny ass rock climber, he made it all the way to the top before falling back down, all by himself Edited November 1, 2007 by AllYouCanEat
skykilo Posted October 31, 2007 Posted October 31, 2007 I once dropped a rock off the top of a mountain. It made it all the way to the bottom by itself. I heard that once the esteemed Dr. Layton tested his theory of ski mountaineering solo in Red Rocks. How'd that go?
JasonG Posted October 31, 2007 Author Posted October 31, 2007 Yup, this is free to one and all. Should be a great time- Thanks Sky! -Jason
ivan Posted November 1, 2007 Posted November 1, 2007 I once dropped a rock off the top of a mountain. It made it all the way to the bottom by itself. ah, but could it then crawl all the way back up the hill and throw itself right back down again? and all while spouting an untranslatable slurry of stoneresque ski-slang?
wayne Posted November 1, 2007 Posted November 1, 2007 Folks ,this will not be a Vail -Style Warren Miller Experience. This is the real deal! Very stoked for this one. Can I car-pool with one of yall?
ryanl Posted November 1, 2007 Posted November 1, 2007 I'll be heading up for sure and have room for one, maybe two, more.
ivan Posted November 1, 2007 Posted November 1, 2007 holy shit - we have a head-bang'n emoticon now?!? :rocken:
TeleRoss Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 Yeah, need a ride for this one....anyone want to carpool? I'll bring the tequila!
JasonG Posted November 7, 2007 Author Posted November 7, 2007 Hey Folks - this is TOMORROW night! Yeehaaaaaawwwwwwwwwww!!!!!
Pandora Posted November 7, 2007 Posted November 7, 2007 I think I'm coming down with a severe case of Ski Sickness , but there's no way I'd miss this slideshow! Confidential to Sky: Don't forget to pay me for saying that.
Kat_Roslyn Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 The skisickness superbug is infectious and only gets worse. No cure Pandora, just give in.
JasonG Posted November 8, 2007 Author Posted November 8, 2007 Thanks to Sky for a great presentation tonight, I think one and all were impressed by the beauty of the lines and scenery. Also, a big thanks to others (Scurlock, Hummels, Ross, etc.) for providing photos to round out the show! Let it snow . . . Cheers, Jason
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