Mike T Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Damn - forecast looks rather qet this weekend. I'm probably not coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 I'm out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted May 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 I am still in for Monday if anyone wants to still go. I will be doing a tour/climb of Hood on tuesday also with a coworker if anyone wants to join. The weather is mostly below tline so it will be likely clear up top. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 I am still in for Monday if anyone wants to still go. I will be doing a tour/climb of Hood on tuesday also with a coworker if anyone wants to join. The weather is mostly below tline so it will be likely clear up top. Jim You're tougher than me Jim, I'm afraid I'm out as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buell Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Yesterday looked like an amazing day for carving at T-line. Tons of snow. Jim and I had other plans though. Thanks Jim. Photos: Mt Hood, Jim with Illumination Rock, Just a few more steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor VonRippington Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Cool pics Buell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted June 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 Thanks Buell for keeping me motivated to go up as I probably would have passed on my own. It ended up a really nice day except for losing one of my approach skiis to the devils kitchen! The snow on zigzag glacier is primo right now once its warms up. It is at that magic stage where it is smooth and just like butter. Any pdx locals should seriously check it out soon... (more snow this week again). here are more pics ....of Buell on the hogsback, putting crampons on, climbing through the gap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted June 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 more pics of the true summit, Buell's happy dance, dam this is steep and icy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted June 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 More pics of dont fall in that, what stinks and who is that ant up there, Buell picking himself down the steeps. It was fun ... and now I need some more K2 approach skiis... Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 Nice to see how the other half plays while I'm stuck at work. Pearly Gates still a no-go? You may have to finally get that splitboard, those little approach skis are hard to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buell Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 Yeah, the happy dance was only because I did not know what was to come. Forty feet of knife edge ridge you could not fall off either direction, gusty winds, and a snowboard (sail) on my back. Then there was the steep ice for 400 feet. I finally made it back down to where Jim was looking for his approach ski at the Devil's Kitchen, an area of steaming rock smelling strongly of sulfur that you really do not want to get too close to, especially since it makes a deep hole in the snow. It was fun riding the rest of the way down. The crew that was right behind us (I only counted about 12 people on Hood all day) posted up their trip report on TGR. Jim and I are actually in a couple of their photos although we are very small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted June 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 Nice to see how the other half playswhile I'm stuck at work. Pearly Gates still a no-go? You may have to finally get that splitboard, those little approach skis are hard to find. Yes Eric I might be asking you for a loaner:). I really need to get a split soon... Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapor Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 splits rock!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted June 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 splits rock!!!! Yes I really do need a split but like big boards and no one makes anything bigger than a 172... I want a tanker 192 split and might have to get something custom made or split my own. The approach skiis work great for PNW snow but would sink like lead in central BC fluff. I have been doing a yearly trip to MPA cat lodge in Cherryville near you. What split do ride? Prior ? Size? BTW Tline/ MtHood is getting new snow again this week 4-8" tonight and 4-8" tomorrow. Looking good for next tuesday or wednesday nexy week again ? Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapor Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 I do know what you mean about wanting a bigger board. You always want something big in all that fluff, but will make the sacrifice to be able to manuver through the trees with a pack on. I weigh about 160 and ride a 166 voile since i only do day trips, but might have to think of something bigger because i plan to do some overnight trips at rogers pass next year. I'm sure if you talk to prior they might be able to do something for you and everybody seems to rave about neversummerbut if you have a little technical ability dont be afraid to split your own. Ive even seen guys put inside edges on thier boards and it worked out fine. think of it as a summer project . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted June 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Another 14 inchs new in the last 24hrs with cold snow levels for a week. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boarderboy Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Another 14 inchs new in the last 24hrs with cold snow levels for a week. Jim ENJOY IT!! A Bermuda High has parked its sorry ass over the Southeast. 99 today and 100+ tomorrow in piedmont NC. Bloody high humidity, too. Dangerous stuff, this. simmer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Yellow Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 A Bermuda High has parked its sorry ass over the Southeast. 99 today and 100+ tomorrow in piedmont NC. Bloody high humidity, too. :angryfireTell me about it.... :angryfire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 I'll be in Asheville, NC in a couple weeks, please tell me it'll be more comfortable by then. This 50F in Portland is feeling pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boarderboy Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 I'll be in Asheville, NC in a couple weeks, please tell me it'll be more comfortable by then. they're predicting a regional "cool down" to "normal" in a few days. Showing Asheville in high 70's, low 80's two weeks out. Hope they're right. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Did anyone get some up at TLine? I thought about it but couldn't drag my @$$ out of bed early enough on Saturday. My 5 yo kept waking up. I got her back, we went hiking and I refused to carry her. Actually I need a nice, firm Saturday morning on Palmer to test some boards. Wonder if I'll get one before mid-July! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted June 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Did anyone get some up at TLine? I thought about it but couldn't drag my @$$ out of bed early enough on Saturday. My 5 yo kept waking up. I got her back, we went hiking and I refused to carry her. Actually I need a nice, firm Saturday morning on Palmer to test some boards. Wonder if I'll get one before mid-July! Good Luck, Its just not happening so far this year. How about a Fathers day ride like last year? Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Looks more like May than June up there! Rode today until I couldn't buy a turn... then still had to get down to the parking lot from the Palmer midstation. Gavin soon-to-be-from Hood River - good to meet you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinB Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Hey MikeT... Thanks for the tips. Snow was great.... My legs may be stronger than yours... But I'd switch mine for tired legs any day ... If only I could look as good on the snow as you did today! (as good as your carving...that is ... not your face) ! Thanks again to you and John from Seattle who was up here as well. Gavin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radial Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Hey Gavin, I guess you are the spokesperson for all of the carving world this time of year. I had a great time up there and left with my legs pretty much cooked. Windsurfing was great all three days. I would really like to thank the Calgery guys who helped and inspired me with their awesome riding and Kesler boards. Gavin is looking better every every day and will be a force by the end of the summer. See you next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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