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**nihiles** · 04-06-2009, 07:42 AM

heres a video from the other day. looks glorious.
http://exposureroom.com/members/MegS...0829f5174086a/

and i was super stoked until i looked at the weather report. i have to check the funds first but if the weather doesnt co-operate for tucks im thinking about heading to tremblant.

**Phall** · 04-06-2009, 01:51 PM

Looks like rain in NoCo and area all weekend, but it appears that elevation should be getting snow.
Have to call an audible later this week, but if it happens, Jtran and I will be there bright and early saturday am.

**nihiles** · 04-06-2009, 01:58 PM

yeh i saw the weather report in conway and told myself that has nothing to do with weather in the ravine. so i checked the observatory and they use the R word more than the S word. but luckily, its a week away and that is forever in meteorological terms at mt washington.
im still hoping for the goodness. nothing tastes worse than a bowl of bulletproof.

**BestofShow** · 04-06-2009, 02:13 PM

Weather permitting I'm going to make it out there for a day this weekend. For now it looks like hold off until Thursday to re-evaluate the weather/conditions.

**Doremite** · 04-06-2009, 05:19 PM

Will keep an eye on this thread. Can't do this weekend but last I checked (still early I admit), weather looks tough for this weekend. Still hasn't really softened up there. Nightime temps for the little I've seen are still frigid and expected to stay pretty cold this week. Even though Sunday may be high 30s and sunny up there, lows in the teens Saturday night makes it tough to soften. I may hold off a bit and hopefully summit gets pushed back. If not, hope ya'll have a blast up there this weekend.

**skiingsamurai** · 04-06-2009, 10:03 PM

looks like i might be heading home to do Easter with the family for one last time (for a while if I get this job in WA)
So it looks like im out for this weekend, but a bunch of UVMers will be heading up the following weekend

**jtran10** · 04-07-2009, 09:29 AM

The weather looks bad

**Doremite** · 04-07-2009, 10:51 AM

^^^^^Ditto

Any mags considering a first time Mt. Washington assault welcome to shoot me a PM for some guidance. By no means all knowing but there is a fine line between having an epic day you'll never forget and having a miserable and hair raising experience. This weekend is no go in my world.

**maine-man** · 04-07-2009, 11:25 AM

^^^^ Seconded, thirded, whatever it is...

Past Sunday (4/5) was one of the most trying days above tree line in a long time. Took 2 noobies up from Pinkham, decide on the fly where to ski, ended up booting Hillman's in 35-40 MPH winds, flying ice, rock solid 'snow'. Nothing I have seen in the weather forecast or predictions would change the fact that skiing will be marginal without some serious solar gain.

Sherbie was nice, top 3/4 was awesome turns, some bare spots, overall nice snow. Bottom is pretty much done, 2 stream wash-outs, very little cover, rocks abound under thin cover.

Good luck, I will be watching the Masters!

**nihiles** · 04-07-2009, 02:43 PM

some guys are talking about monday being the day to get at it. i got work and school so no way i can cut both. looks like ill be hoping memorial day is as good this year as it has been years past.

**Franz Klammer** · 04-07-2009, 02:55 PM

Yeah, it's not looking so good. I'm still going to give it a go, maybe Saturday rather than Friday.

**schuss** · 04-07-2009, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by Franz Klammer

Yeah, it's not looking so good. I'm still going to give it a go, maybe Saturday rather than Friday.

Give me a call, I'll probably be up there, though it doesn't look good...

**Franz Klammer** · 04-07-2009, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by schuss

Give me a call, I'll probably be up there, though it doesn't look good...

Will do. Staying in Jackson on Thursday and Friday night.

**EstoBum** · 04-07-2009, 08:49 PM

I will be heading up tomorrow night and staying at the Hermit lake until Sat. Morning. If any other maggots are up there - look for a blue helmet with "C" on fire.

Change for a nickle still - or did I just make myself sound old?

**Franz Klammer** · 04-08-2009, 11:58 AM

I'll be up there on either Friday or Saturday. I am the douche with the camo helmet and white camo pants. Change for a nickel it is.

**Dromond** · 04-08-2009, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by Doremite

^^^^^Ditto

Any mags considering a first time Mt. Washington assault welcome to shoot me a PM for some guidance. By no means all knowing but there is a fine line between having an epic day you'll never forget and having a miserable and hair raising experience. This weekend is no go in my world.

Yeah. I'm heading to the Conway area on Friday night to visit family. I might just not bring skis. A skin of whatever snow is left on Cranmore in the rain would probably be way more fun than Washington this weekend. Although weather can change.

**jtran10** · 04-08-2009, 04:17 PM

Phall and I are out due to the weather, but are still trying to make it up at some point before the snow melts.

Today: The skiing conditions are terrible and long sliding falls are a real concern. Bring crampons, an ice axe and the ability to use these tools in order to safely travel in steep terrain.

**skiingsamurai** · 04-08-2009, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by jtran10

Phall and I are out due to the weather, but are still trying to make it up at some point before the snow melts.

Today: The skiing conditions are terrible and long sliding falls are a real concern. Bring crampons, an ice axe and the ability to use these tools in order to safely travel in steep terrain.

where is this info coming from?
didnt you 2 ski pow at stowe today?

**jtran10** · 04-08-2009, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by skiingsamurai

where is this info coming from?
didnt you 2 ski pow at stowe today?

just reading the tuckerman avy report makes me want to go to florida

sure it can change, but if they don't get enough to cover what's underneath it sounds like it'll ski like ungroomed trails did today