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John Morrow
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Joined: 03 Apr 2007
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For scramblers and climbers: mostly all snow approaches now in the Tatoosh, but firm enough for no snowshoes. Unicorn's summit has 4 or 5 (35 to 50 foot long) easy 4th to low 5th routes to explore, solid, and a great tree rappel station.
Quick and dirty. Both this report and the trip:
Able to ski from the summit ridge to the Trailhead with one carry through on about 100 feet of the Snow Lake Trail, and some tiptoeing through the alder. Will have to walk a few of the thin stretches by next weekend. Good coverage up from the lake and in the two broad gullies.
Snow firm all day but getting suncupped to about 4 or 5 inches. Lots of pollen and dirt by now but as expected. Great day. Mob scene at the summit block. They let us climb through quickly and descend on their rappel rope which was nice. A pleasant 50 foot 4th to 5.0 route to the top.
We both wanted a moderate day on skis and maybe a tiny bit of climbing so this was perfect.
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“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”-Mary Oliver
“A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.”
― MLK Jr.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”-Mary Oliver
“A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.”
― MLK Jr.
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Curtissimo
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awesome! how about a picture of the tree?
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Tazz
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Tazz
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 Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:06 am |
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fun little peak huh? It is crowded though...  .
glad you got some turns in. 
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John Morrow
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Location: Roslyn |
| Curtissimo wrote: | | awesome! how about a picture of the tree? |
Actually, it is that snag on the far right of the Mazamas photo. But it IS solid at the moment!
J
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”-Mary Oliver
“A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.”
― MLK Jr.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”-Mary Oliver
“A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.”
― MLK Jr.
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Randy
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Location: Near the Siamangs |
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Randy
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Mon Jun 15, 2009 12:32 pm |
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Looks great John.
We weren't so successful in the Enchanments due to rain and lightning. We did end up salvaging the day with a nice trip to Edward Mesa and out Toketie though.
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DIYSteve
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Location: here now |
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DIYSteve
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Mon Jun 15, 2009 12:38 pm |
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John, next time have those clubbers descend the snow ahead of you for some human slalom action. 
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robertjoy
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The rocky summit is easy climbing, but do NOT count on it being solid in early season. Don't do as we did, congregate around the base of the climb as climbers are top-roped to the summit. (only one person hit by rock, bruised but no blood!)
Mosquitoes refuse to bite me,
purely out of respect.
Mosquitoes refuse to bite me,
purely out of respect.
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