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EastKing
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 Mon May 24, 2010 10:01 pm |
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Little Tahoma this upcoming weekend. It will be this Saturday and Sunday. PM me if interested. This is a glacier climb so we will be roping up. Z-pulley and working with prusiks experience required. Conditions right now are looking real good.
-EK
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Redwic
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Mon May 24, 2010 10:08 pm |
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I am on the "maybe" list.
You might want to check those "conditions" again. Just because one person posts a solo trip report on here, does not warrant good conditions... especially for a group expedition where steep, loose rocks are involved. Also, the current weather forecast is not favorable, either. Of course, that could change at any time. However, that peak might not be a good option if it is snowing and/or if it has fresh new (slick) snow. I have no direct experience from which to base that assertion, outside of what I have heard from a few people who have summited the peak. But if the sky is clear and the rocks are dry, that might be a great peak to attempt! 
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mtn.climber
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Greg,
If you don't feel comfortable with weather, team dynamics, etc., wait until I can join you. The route from Summerland should be good at least well into July. If you do go this weekend, be real careful. Don't get caught up on that loose stuff in wet weather.
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Redwic
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Wed May 26, 2010 1:23 pm |
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| cartman wrote: | | Are you checking NWS? Forecasting 2-3 feet new snow through Friday over a consolidated base, and then Sat the first sunny day after the snowfall--recipe for avalanches. Not to mention the new snow caking the summit rocks. Consider doing it after the new snow consolidates. Summerland route typically good through end of July. |
I mentioned that concern to EK last night. I'm glad somebody else did on here, as well.
I guess I will start looking for other plans...
Anyone for Mount Baker this weekend? 
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Josh Journey
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| Redwic wrote: | | Anyone for Mount Baker this weekend? |
Tempting!  Is it a good weekend to do Baker?
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Redwic
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Wed May 26, 2010 7:25 pm |
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Tom_Sjolseth
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I think you'd be postholing up to your neck this weekend on Baker. FWIW.
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DIYSteve
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Wed May 26, 2010 9:43 pm |
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| cartman wrote: | | Are you checking NWS? Forecasting 2-3 feet new snow through Friday over a consolidated base |
Where are you seeing that forecast? Everything I'm looking at is calling for on-shore flow showers, maybe a few inches of snow up high by the weekend.
As Tom says, expect a post-hole fest this weekend. This is why I'll likely be E of the crest on skis this weekend.
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Layback
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Wed May 26, 2010 10:10 pm |
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| Tom_Sjolseth wrote: | | I think you'd be postholing up to your neck this weekend on Baker. FWIW. |
Do they make gators for that? That sounds unpleasant.
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Redwic
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Wed May 26, 2010 10:13 pm |
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| Tom_Sjolseth wrote: | | I think you'd be postholing up to your neck this weekend on Baker. FWIW. |
And probably most places, as well. I'll definitely take your opinion to heart. There are several options on the table for me this weekend... I'll see how the weather unfolds during the next day or so before making any firm decision.
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EastKing
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EastKing
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Wed May 26, 2010 11:13 pm |
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Hmmm! Avy danger high! Many of my most experienced friends not going. Common sense has to come in here.
How about Dragontail and Little Annapourna via Asgard. There should be less snow over there and no real crevasses. Plus it may be a zoo there but the weather will be better.
Little Tahoma will have another day. 
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cartman
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Thu May 27, 2010 6:14 am |
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Routes on Baker not so good right after a big dump either. General rule, being on big open faces the first day or so after a big dump or after a series of smaller ones, especially over a consolidated base not a good idea. Let it slide and/or consolidate first. Also the big slopes tend to be exposed to wind scouring or wind loading, but sometimes can be tricky to predict which in a given spot. Scouring is great, but could be nasty if it's loaded. Matt and I bailed on a Colfax/Sherman plan because of the predicted dump.
Redwic, the Coleman route on Baker stays in shape into September, though there will usually be some low-angle ice and of course open crevasses to negotiate. Did that route mid-Sept my first year of climbing, not that bad (well, except for the collapsing snow bridge...). Easton usually through July, Boulder through at least June.
| BigSteve wrote: | | cartman wrote: | | Are you checking NWS? Forecasting 2-3 feet new snow through Friday over a consolidated base |
Where are you seeing that forecast? Everything I'm looking at is calling for on-shore flow showers, maybe a few inches of snow up high by the weekend. |
Clicking at Baker summit on NWS gives a forecast for the 10,070' elevation. Main system now coming in tonight instead of tomorrow, 10-14" predicted for Baker tonight. Friday 3-5" during the day and again during the night. Now mostly cloudy Sat and mostly sunny Sunday.
From http://www.atmos.washington.edu/data/disc_report.html :
MODELS ARE IN
GENERAL AGREEMENT THAT LATER TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AND INTO FRIDAY
NIGHT WILL BE A FAIRLY WET PERIOD. IN FACT IT COULD BE A REAL SOAKER
FOR SOME AREAS OF THE CASCADES...ESPECIALLY AROUND MOUNT RAINIER
WHERE THE UW WRF-GFS IS FORECASTING IN EXCESS OF 3 INCHES
PRECIPITATION IN A 24-HOUR PERIOD.
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Redwic
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Thu May 27, 2010 7:37 am |
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| EastKing wrote: | | How about Dragontail and Little Annapourna via Asgard. There should be less snow over there and no real crevasses. Plus it may be a zoo there but the weather will be better. |
By "less snow" I guess you mean only 1'-2' of fresh snow this week rather than 2'-3' of fresh snow. 
| cartman wrote: | | Routes on Baker not so good right after a big dump either. General rule, being on big open faces the first day or so after a big dump or after a series of smaller ones, especially over a consolidated base not a good idea. Let it slide and/or consolidate first. Also the big slopes tend to be exposed to wind scouring or wind loading, but sometimes can be tricky to predict which in a given spot. Scouring is great, but could be nasty if it's loaded. Matt and I bailed on a Colfax/Sherman plan because of the predicted dump.
Redwic, the Coleman route on Baker stays in shape into September, though there will usually be some low-angle ice and of course open crevasses to negotiate. Did that route mid-Sept my first year of climbing, not that bad (well, except for the collapsing snow bridge...). Easton usually through July, Boulder through at least June. |
I appreciate your advice, and will hold off on any Mount Baker attempts this weekend. It was only an idea I was batting around, and I had not made any serious considerations for it, yet. Some other trips look to be in the works, anyway... 
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Bloated Chipmunk
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Why don't you guys just pick somewhere that doesn't have snow @ all? No snow = Problem solved.  
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Josh Journey
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| Bloated Chipmunk wrote: | | Why don't you guys just pick somewhere that doesn't have snow @ all? No snow = Problem solved. |
Scr** That! That is a public outrage to say such a thing. You gotta realize, snow is at times part of the reason I go! When there is no snow, thats when there is a problem. Although there are a few exceptions, but for the most part snow is great! 
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(Perhaps I should create my own thread for this!)