rangerskye Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Trip: Mt Adams - North Ridge (attempt) Date: 11/9/2008 Trip Report: Quick report -- I and friend Ben attempted the North Ridge on Adams. We got to the trailhead 11/8 night, hiked out early 11/9 morning. Trail was good though it was raining. Rain turned to snow around High Camp (6900'). Visibility went way down. We hiked up along the snowfields and eventually caught a glimpse of the North Ridge, but visibility was so poor and chance of further weather deterioration was high, so we turned around. We should have listened to the forecast... Gear Notes: Didnt end up using crampons and axes, since we didn't get on the ridge. Approach Notes: Roads were in perfect condition. Killen Creek Trail was in great shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhelmstadter Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) too bad about the weather did you see a lot of snow up there in your short glimpse? ********************************************************************************************************************* anyone know: the FR levels with this last storm were mostly around 9k? but it was apparently still precipitating after cold air moved in, I wonder if all the access roads are still clear of snow? also there must be a buttload of new snow up high.? Edited November 13, 2008 by danhelmstadter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhelmstadter Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 fkna --- http://www.petries.net/troutlake/camera0.jpg anyone know if the south spur road is open to the th? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllYouCanEat Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Hey dan, if the weather is good enough this weekend, I could be tempted. I know all the road shenanigans. e-mail me. jason... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc313 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 (edited) south climb road to Cold Springs TH is still open,but camp crew is done,snow was down to 4,000ft.on 11-5-08 but rained all week freeze levels at 9,000-11,000ft. as of 11-13-08 Call Trout Lake Ranger Station 1-509-395-3400 days for update. Edited November 15, 2008 by pc313 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhelmstadter Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 (edited) road to south spur is blocked by deadfall just after it narrows there were 4x4 tracks around it.... Edited November 15, 2008 by danhelmstadter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc313 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Oh i forgot to say to bring a chainsaw for downed trees the Rangers said it mite be needed,my bad!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhelmstadter Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 (edited) no worries, that should be a given this time of year anyway. it's also possible i took a wrong turn or something, as I stupidly did earlier that night, making for some unnessesary backroad detours etc... Edited November 15, 2008 by danhelmstadter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc313 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I think back on wensday we had high winds,sliped my mind!But Ranger crews are not checking the roads much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhelmstadter Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 cut the tree last night, and skiied off the summit today. I want a chainsaw!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc313 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 20" bar is the way to go,are you going to do a TR? PICS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhelmstadter Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 yes, a 046 or a 73 husky would be sick, i've a few years work experience with em. I've been wanting to get one just for carving funky aliens, bears, buddas etc... the last sculpture i made was a octopus out of a stup with roots exposed. i really should get one, esp. since my vehicle is a 2wd beater that can't handle knarly detours etc... i posted a tr on turnsallyear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc313 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Thanks I'll check it out! Norm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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