Thanks. I have some time to burn since the days look something like this:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ottime
http://tetongravity.com/forums/attac...1&d=1285642545
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Thanks. I have some time to burn since the days look something like this:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ottime
http://tetongravity.com/forums/attac...1&d=1285642545
okbye
We hit up one of the RT patches yesterday. I dunno about the 99 bit....the patch was a rock hard frozen chunk of suncupped ice! Definitely felt like early fall up there!
We were heading to the patch lookers left of the peak:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rjxpNz7DEcA/TK...0/P9250082.JPG
Colors are turn'n up high. BigWatty heading up:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rjxpNz7DEcA/TK...0/P9250085.JPG
This is what is left of our August Patch. We were heading higher on this trip:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rjxpNz7DEcA/TK...0/P9250092.JPG
A few late season stragglers:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rjxpNz7DEcA/TK...0/P9250093.JPG
Almost looks like the eastside:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rjxpNz7DEcA/TK...0/P9250095.JPG
As we crested the ridge the biggest patch we had skied since June came into view. We were super stoked......
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rjxpNz7DEcA/TK...0/P9250106.JPG
Time to eat and gear up.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rjxpNz7DEcA/TK...0/P9250107.JPG
....our excitement was quickly replaced with doubt as we quickly realized the patch was actually a mix of rock hard sun cups and sheet ice. I think this may be the start of a glacier!
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rjxpNz7DEcA/TK...0/P9250116.JPG
Giving up on trying to bootpack the ice, we headed up the shale. The things we do to chase our passion???
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rjxpNz7DEcA/TK...0/P9250113.JPG
We Tried to work a sliver of sun which put a light layer of corn down:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rjxpNz7DEcA/TK...0/P9250125.JPG
BigWatty making it look like he wasn't about to shit his pants!
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rjxpNz7DEcA/TK...0/P9250128.JPG
Back in the shade, this was right before both he and I went on Death slides....him self arresting, me rock arresting!
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rjxpNz7DEcA/TK...0/P9250130.JPG
After the ice slide, we got back in the sun for some fun corn covered sun moguls:
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rjxpNz7DEcA/TK...0/P9250135.JPG
September: Check! See ya in October!
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rjxpNz7DEcA/TK...0/P9250139.JPG
^Y'all hit up East Bowl (http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...ight=East+Bowl), which you def have to time so that you ski it in the sun, otherwise you get stuck with that wondrous ice y'all encountered.
:)
me 'n Vets lost out on turns this past Sunday due to a topo map glitch which resulted in us taking a bugged out 4X4 access road (note to self: "Road Closed" signs in the BC are usually posted up for good reason!). as a result we only got a regular hike in (which did allow us to scope out some potentially gnarly future lines down in the Eastern Sierras). And yeah, it def wasn't 90 where we were, it was actually warm and mild.
kona12, I'm impressed with the effort and dedication.
Was the glacial looking pond still there at the bottom of the bowl/top of the creek?
Eastbowl is usually a better morning to early afternoon run due to the sun/shade situation there. I wonder how "The October Patch" is holding up. It is a better mid to late afternoon run due to its northwest exposure.
The significant snow that dookey67 and I saw was also getting a near full dose of afternoon shade, so it might have been a bit hardened too. It will continue to call us until it is skied one day.
Hey! I only report the news, I don't make it. :D Besides, the 15 degree difference between Squaw, Olympic Valley, and Truckee made my common sense tingle. That's why the others are there.
Nice late summer TR Kona!
okbye
God bless you patch skiers - I just don't see how you do it... Especially with all of the other fine summer activities California offers.
On an unrelated note, Enginerd and I climbed the W. Ridge of Conness on Sunday - what a sick alpine climb...
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gA39gK_0wkQ/TK...0/IMG_4755.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gA39gK_0wkQ/TK...0/IMG_4795.JPG
May as well throw in the awesome sunset from Ragged Peak (note Cathedral off in the distance)...
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gA39gK_0wkQ/TK...0/IMG_4739.JPG
I do want snow soon though - Chile light the fire again for skiing...
What is weird about the effort is that it didn't seem to much higher that what we hit in August but the east bowl adventure definitely kicked both of our asses. I was actually sore on Monday! I think maybe it is that the final approach is all up loose shale?Quote:
Originally Posted by Vets
Yes that little pond is still down there.
We were getting a kick out of all of your patch names...trying to figure out which was which. I think we hit Method man in August. As for the October patch, is it off of Elephant back by Frog lake or is it off of RT?
OP is off RT en route to 7/4...
Not much for me to add other than this shot I got from my seat flying home from New York on September 12th, 2010...
Just South of Mammoth/Yosemite:
http://www.tr.slaythegnar.com/Sierras_mid_Sept_10.jpg
Saw those same patches the other day as well 666. It was stupid how excited I got. I started pointing and telling the uninterested lady in a mumu next to me about how much snow there was down there. She seemed pissed I interrupted her Dragon Tattoo book.
The muu-muu didn't tip you off?
Yeah, I always love the flight coming East accross the Sierra over Northern YNP. Coming back from South America via Dallas a couple of weeks ago, flew in right over the Valley (usually come a little further South), and got sweet views of HD, the top of El Cap and Cathedral Spires, etc... Really cool stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by skier666
But man, I would really like to get back to skiing. Snow forecast for Sunday for High Sierra - at least it is a start (although it derailed climbing pans).
With that note, how about some Tahoe ski stoke from a place with snow?
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^^^^ HELL YEA! Keep posting up like that! I need to see more snow!
Hey Alka, thanks for the poster it kills! I don't know if I sent you a reply since you sent it to me, but thank you!
Is anyone going to the MSP premier Monday?
okbye
EDIT:
This is tomorrow...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...erFINALJPG.jpg
Click the picture then - links to the associated South America TR from a couple of weeks ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by RaccoonFace
Tahoe summer snow stoke from Little Truckee area right here, amigo: http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...highlight=lolaQuote:
Originally Posted by Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
:)
Got bored and added an "Arcade" to the Snacky Treat post. If you know of any online games that would be worth adding let me know and I will put them up.
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Here are some places for the snacky treat post from S. Lake
How bout adding Artemis greek restaurant in SLT. Place has absolutley amazing food & it's Greek & not named Nick's. Try the venison burger.
Burger Lounge in SLT. It's all about the hangover helper.
Turn 3 in SLT. Always a good local spot for a cocktail. $3.50 bloodymary's with a beer back all day sunday, every sunday of the year. All football games & Nascar if your into that.
And yes there's always the Divided Sky in Meyers for cocktails as soon as your into town.
RC your effort into this is amazing! I have saved the single post with weather maps to my phone as you suggested---awesome. Again thanks for getting this going & keeping us all way to informed.:yourock:
I have a Kirkwood ticket with your name all over it, if you ever make it down this side of the lake.
Nuthon: what's your take on The Naked Fish?
Guy I went to grade school with owns it and in terms of sushi outside of a traditional port city (i.e. San Francisco), it's pretty damn beuno. I think it may be the best that Tahoe has to offer (the options I have tried in the NLT area are 1. over priced and 2. not that good, unless you absolutely love California Roll inspired fare).
For Snacky Treat in Incline:
I really like Austin's (http://www.austinstahoe.com/), good down home cooking.
T's Mesquite Rotisserie, is also quite tasty.
i love naked fish.
Thanks Nuthon, that's really cool!
I added all but Naked Fish. Let me know if it needs to be there.
okbye
Don't forget Freshies in SLT - good California food menu and PLINY THE ELDER ON TAP - probably the best beer on tap in the entire Tahoe area (okay I don't know shit about North Lake pubs/bars).
Another +1 for Burger Lounge - should be noted for the hippietarians that Burger Lounge also has 5 different styles of veggie burgers and 3 different types of buns. Oh yeah, so f'ing good.
I suggest we keep snacky treat to a $20 limit - this is a maggot thread not the high-brow Tahoe food review.
You da man, D!
I prefer Samurai to the Naked Fish for premium sushi on the South Shore. As of a couple of years ago, Samurai got their fish from a distributor in SF, while everyone else on south shore, including Naked Fish got their fish from LA, though that might have changed. I have Japanese friends who come up from San Francisco, and prefer Samurai to anywhere in the Bay Area; they claim it is cheaper and more dependable. In general, I don't like budget sushi, but I have a reputable friend who swears by the all you can eat at Sushi Pier on the Nevada side, and its is even cheaper with a local id.
Everyone has a boner for SP1, SP2 and Hiroba... I don't get it I am not a fan of any of those. If you want good bait go to Kokopelli's in Circus Circus (<- I know, but this is good I promise!) all you can eat ~$20. Sit with a guy named Aureliano. First things to order are: Japanese scallops w/jallepeno, yellow tail cheeks, ceviche, royal flush, and/or abalone. He uses very little rice and you will get your protein, carb, mercury fix in no time! Also, because they get so much traffic the fish is 99% of the time top quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by harpo-the-skier
Just my thoughts. Shit, I'm hungry. Anyone up for sushi tomorrow night?
okbye
Not sure about Naked Fish. I always go to Off The Hook. Lots of good specialty rolls, happy hour from 4-6 with $3.50 & 4.50 rolls. it could fit into the $20 limit of the TGR crowd.
Went from south shore to kirkwood today and back down 88 to gville and caught this pic of fresh snow and
a lightning fire burning just south of jobs peak. Sun was long gone, so it's kinda dark, but it was kinda trippy.
http://stk.tetongravity.com/forums/a...1&d=1286078882
snacky: brother's burrito house in south lake. taco's jalisco in truckee.
i think that's hail on job's peak, but would love to be corrected :)
That's what I thought, too, that it was hail. But after seeing temps in the 40s outside myers, I wasn't sure.
Thought it might snow up top in kw, but it just drizzled.
well, i believe it then w/ that low a temps at ~6x00ft. driving over donner summit at 5pm in a squall, the temps were in the high 60's. twas a fun weather day in tahoe. the rain felt great!
for the last 8 or so years, every restaurant i've worked at gets their best fish flown in overnight from honolulu fish company. it arrives still wiggling via fed ex in ice filled styrofoam coolers. it's mostly guaranteed to have been caught the day before. when i was married, my x-wife had a trade account with samurai. it's good stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by harpo-the-skier
snow again tonight and tomorrow!!!
That's what I'm talking about! I come home from skiing all the time absolutely starving. This is definitely getting traffic from me! Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by bodywhomper
Oh, and if you're posting pics this season I will happily add them to the stoke post. One request, could you please code the image into your post? EX: [img]xyz[/*img]. See Splats excellent example above. That way I can just quote the post and add it. I often don't have time to do all the coding. I probably won't add it if it's not coded to the post. Thank you.
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Jeezuz, RF. Just glanced at the treasure trove of info you've accumulated here and it's impressive and awesome all at once. FKNA!
Not sure what the food posts are regarding but Rigoberto's in South Lake near the "Y" is THE place to go.
I was gonna snap a pic of Job's peak yesterday but figured someone else would. Cant tell what it looks like now because it is obscured with clouds and sun. Loving the rain.
MF
Lanzas at kings beach is super good
Looks like snow above 10k on the south shore this morning. How about north shore? Oh, that's right there is nothing above 10k up there. Zing!
nope, nothin over here... not yet anyway
There is a little bit of snow at Mt Rose pass (8900') and probably a few inches on Rose, Tamarack, and Rose Knob.
Mt. Rose kinda clouded in but snowy.
http://stk.tetongravity.com/forums/a...1&d=1286207011
light dusting from heavenly south on the high peaks. didn't have a camera with me, but it sure looked pretty.