My third time to St Helens but my first ski descent. Kyle, Scott and myself left the marblemount snopark by 3:30 am to get a head start to avoid the 270+ climbers registered for the day. Hiking was a bit slow for me at first, 10 beers and 2 hrs sleep= semi drunk hiking/stumbling in the dark.
Kyle darted off to an easterly ridge to snap mt Adams at sunrise.
Scott and I laggin a bit, crampons woulda made the trek faster. We ascended further east leaving us with no footsteps to use.
Scott workin his way up
Me on the rim, we made it up by about 9:30 and explored/ stayed safe and rested while waiting for the snow to corn up.
Some scenics from the rim
Me hikin on the rim (I promise Im not as close to the cornice edge as it looks)
The descent was great, only a couple of pics because we took a some video that I might post later. Top 1k or so was edgeable hardpack followed by 2k of sweet corn followed by another 1.5 or so of manky wet mashed taters that was sliding a lil too easily for my liking.
Kyle w/ Adams in Background
REALLY fun bank turns, this wall went on for a good ways and in parts was steep enough to be a quarter pipe.
finally gettin bouldered out, Scott perfecting his ski toss (he cleared the rocks by about a foot).
The End, things got a bit sketch toward the bottom but thats just par for the course I guess.
Next up in the coming months: Ski descents of Mt Baker and the Emmons glacier on Rainier.
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Thread: TR: MT ST HELENS 5/12/07
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05-13-2007, 03:08 PM #1
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05-13-2007, 03:18 PM #2
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Good TR. The Cascade volcanos seem to be shaping up nicely.
The Emmons is a great ski! Have fun.
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05-13-2007, 03:25 PM #3
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That looks cool as hell. That ski toss picture cracks me up!
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05-13-2007, 03:52 PM #4
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sweet!!!
Originally Posted by blurred
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05-13-2007, 04:03 PM #5
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Cool, good TR.
Have fun or get hurt bad. "MFT" A.K.A. Dr. Doom
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05-13-2007, 05:35 PM #6
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yeah, i would frame the ski toss picture. those are always great memories! great tr!
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05-13-2007, 06:28 PM #7
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some killer scenics in there. looks like a spectacular spot. any idea what the status is for the road accessing mt adams??
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05-13-2007, 06:35 PM #8
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That looks awesome. I love the NW and look forward to being up that way in July.
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05-13-2007, 06:41 PM #9
Did it snow last night?
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Niiiice!
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05-13-2007, 08:22 PM #10
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so fucking sweet man - that is some cool shit
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05-13-2007, 08:47 PM #11
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are you in the nieighborhood???
Kick ass TR dood, way to get after it! I'm stuck in KC for the next month instead of gettin some PNW love... Last I saw inside the rim, the new dome was just a little guy! Looks HUDGE now! Originally Posted by gimpy
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05-13-2007, 08:53 PM #12
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Nice! Some of those photos were absolutely stunning. Great work!
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05-13-2007, 08:57 PM #13
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Great fucking shot!
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05-13-2007, 09:48 PM #14
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Beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing.
'Least I ain't chicken.
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Sweet.
Good stuff.
Thanks.its the whisky talking
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05-13-2007, 10:43 PM #16
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Great pics. I want to check it out down there but am scared of all the people.
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Gorgeous pictures!
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05-14-2007, 07:00 AM #18
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Great TR!
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05-14-2007, 11:40 AM #19
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Lava carve......
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05-14-2007, 11:46 AM #20
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For some reason I really like this TR.
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05-14-2007, 11:48 AM #21
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From the Mount Adams website: Originally Posted by gimpy
Roads to the major trailheads are not plowed; they are snow covered and have downed trees. Presently, you can drive to within 4.5 miles of the South Climb Trailhead. Road 8040 is open for two miles past Wicky Shelter. Be aware for logging operations adjacent to Road 8040.
Given the current snowpack, it may take to mid June before you can drive all the way to the South Climb Trailhead.
Road 2329 on the north side of Adams is still snow covered.
Road 23 between Randle and Trout Lake is snow covered and impassible. There is a complete washout of the road just south of Baby Shoe Pass. This segment will be closed indefinitely. At this time, there is no estimate of when repairs will be made.
For the latest information on conditions please call the Mt. Adams Ranger Station at 509-395-3402
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05-14-2007, 12:21 PM #22
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If you had north, call me, it would be cool to ski Adams with you. Originally Posted by gimpy
PS Sam and I might go to Shasta for Memorial Day.The trumpet scatters its awful sound Over the graves of all lands Summoning all before the throne
Death and mankind shall be stunned When Nature arises To give account before the Judge
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05-14-2007, 12:50 PM #23
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very nice photos. I wonder how long it will remain open to climbers. Also the new dome is crazy!
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05-14-2007, 01:15 PM #24
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Glad someone got to ski on my birthday since I didn't! Thanks for the TR!!!
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05-14-2007, 01:34 PM #25
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Sick pics and decent. Did it smell pretty bad up at the top? I know the volcanoes Ive been around smelled like shit.
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