Nipples Posted February 14, 2020 Report Posted February 14, 2020 It's that time of year I start checking the weather for Mt. Washington multiple times a day and the avalanche report everyday. Curious if anyone else on here skis, has skied or wants to ski the Presidentials? 1
Nipples Posted February 14, 2020 Author Report Posted February 14, 2020 Because everyone on here dosen’t like when i post without pictures. First set was last February 2019 and last was August 7th of 2019. 9
Nipples Posted February 14, 2020 Author Report Posted February 14, 2020 Also few Days up at Tuckerman in June with a good friend. 7
Shadows Posted February 14, 2020 Report Posted February 14, 2020 (edited) Dub post Edited February 14, 2020 by Shadows
Nipples Posted February 14, 2020 Author Report Posted February 14, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Shadows said: Is a skin setup necesarry? Absolutely not! As the tuxs trail is always beaten down by cat transporting volunteer rescue and mwac staff. Also only part truly skinable is from the parking lot to Hojo's (Not even 40% to the summit) anything more is just what conditions allow. It's also no race and sweating means changing layers. Also anything from the end of April til July be starting the hike in out tail shoes! I have an extra pack to. Edited February 14, 2020 by Nipples 1
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted February 14, 2020 Report Posted February 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Nipples said: Also few Days up at Tuckerman in June with a good friend. That was rad...good song and I like the little air over the crevasse 1 1
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted February 14, 2020 Report Posted February 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Shadows said: Is a skin setup necesarry? Most hike up with skis on their back.
Nipples Posted February 14, 2020 Author Report Posted February 14, 2020 22 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Most hike up with skis on their back. How many times have you been up? 2 2
GSSucks Posted February 14, 2020 Report Posted February 14, 2020 A pretty good crew usually heads up in early May to ski Tuckermans, Ill grab your number from Jeff or Im sure Justo has it. 2
toast21602 Posted February 14, 2020 Report Posted February 14, 2020 definitely interested if the weekend works for me. 2 1
Justo8484 Posted February 14, 2020 Report Posted February 14, 2020 I've had good luck the first weekend in may every time i've been up there. Definitely don't need skins and touring setup, but I'd rather have my skis on the ground for as much of the climb as possible instead of my back. Probably cause I have heavy frame bindings on heavy, wide skis, though. Something 90-100 underfoot with a lighter binding would probably make packing em not nearly as bad. I have yet to actually get to the weather station at the summit, so that's my goal next time. Bowl is fun, but if there's enough coverage in the snowfields up top, that looks like it'd be super fun. 1 1
Nipples Posted February 14, 2020 Author Report Posted February 14, 2020 53 minutes ago, Justo8484 said: I've had good luck the first weekend in may every time i've been up there. Definitely don't need skins and touring setup, but I'd rather have my skis on the ground for as much of the climb as possible instead of my back. Probably cause I have heavy frame bindings on heavy, wide skis, though. Something 90-100 underfoot with a lighter binding would probably make packing em not nearly as bad. I have yet to actually get to the weather station at the summit, so that's my goal next time. Bowl is fun, but if there's enough coverage in the snowfields up top, that looks like it'd be super fun. Snow fields from mid April a few years ago. 6
Shadows Posted February 14, 2020 Report Posted February 14, 2020 legit. how many days should one plan for?
Mixilplix Posted February 14, 2020 Report Posted February 14, 2020 That's way cool..I imagine this would be possible with a board since you can do it without skinning....I got a ton of camping stuff too.... 1
indiggio Posted February 14, 2020 Report Posted February 14, 2020 23 minutes ago, Mixilplix said: That's way cool..I imagine this would be possible with a board since you can do it without skinning....I got a ton of camping stuff too.... You have skis! 2
Nipples Posted February 15, 2020 Author Report Posted February 15, 2020 6 hours ago, Mixilplix said: That's way cool..I imagine this would be possible with a board since you can do it without skinning....I got a ton of camping stuff too.... If your on a board. I would highly recommend micro spikes... Watched a boarded slip and take out half the people in the boot ladder one time. I always take my crampons. 1 1
Mixilplix Posted February 15, 2020 Report Posted February 15, 2020 Did the AMC make you pay to stay in the shelter?
Nipples Posted February 18, 2020 Author Report Posted February 18, 2020 On 2/15/2020 at 1:15 PM, Mixilplix said: Did the AMC make you pay to stay in the shelter? Like 10$ a night
Nipples Posted February 22, 2020 Author Report Posted February 22, 2020 Next week is looking up. My last week of pto so I think I'm sending it. Message for details. 1
Popular Post Nipples Posted February 25, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Posted February 25, 2020 Decided to check out the Gulf of Slides today. This was my first time to this zone so this was more an exploration. GoS trail was much steeper in many spots then then the tuxs trail. It was a very sweaty skin from start to finish with no wind even above the treeline. Skied the main gully in slightly less then favorable conditions. Did not warrant multiple laps. Over all great day out in the mountains... always so humbling. 12 3
AtomicSkier Posted February 25, 2020 Report Posted February 25, 2020 Way to get after it @Nipples....what happened to all your hair?! Doing any resort skiing while you’re up there?
Nipples Posted February 26, 2020 Author Report Posted February 26, 2020 14 minutes ago, AtomicSkier said: Way to get after it @Nipples....what happened to all your hair?! Doing any resort skiing while you’re up there? @AtomicSkier I sweat to much for that long hair don’t care life. Note sure... big storm rolling in Later tomorrow. 1
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