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Distel32
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Distel32
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 Sat Jan 09, 2016 8:53 pm |
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Ben and I headed up Slide Mountain (6339') via Fawn Ridge after parking just past the Christian camp on road 7160 (blocked at that point; road is compact snow, but plowed to there).
The snow was pretty good for snowshoes, ranging from 6-12" of powder to crusty/icy, including some windblown spots on the upper ridge that were bullet hard. Overall good conditions though.
We found the route straightforward and really enjoyable. ~10.5m w/4200' gain
GPS and full photo set on my blog.
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Brushbuffalo
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Passing rocks and trees like they were standing still
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Distel32
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Distel32
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Sun Jan 10, 2016 7:28 am |
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There were some cold shaded pockets on the way up where it felt like cold air was pooling, but up in the sun it was pretty warm (even if the air temp was freezing or just below).
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Magellan
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Magellan
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Sun Jan 10, 2016 11:08 pm |
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Sweet trip! 
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Matt
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Matt
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Sun Jan 10, 2016 11:57 pm |
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Here's a photo of where you were, viewed from across the highway on Noble Knob the same day:
 Slide Mtn below Mt. Rainier
“As beacons mountains burned at evening.” J.R.R. Tolkien
“As beacons mountains burned at evening.” J.R.R. Tolkien
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Distel32
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Mon Jan 11, 2016 7:28 am |
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Ha! Thanks for sharing that Matt  (and thanks Magellan)
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wildernessed
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Nice. I miss that this winter, but it might be a good year for walking on top with boots, microspikes, or crampons as time goes by.
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Bryan K
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Wed Jan 13, 2016 7:44 pm |
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edit: I just checked NWAC station reports and Crystal Mountain at 6830' had a high today of only 28 ° F ( at 2 p.m.). Similar subreezing or near freezing temps were reported at other nearby stations today (Paradise, Sunrise, Chinook Pass).
You guys are just tough! 
