June 14, 2009, Unicorn Peak (MRNP)
6/14/09
WA Cascades West Slopes South (Mt Rainier)
2213
4
----Love the Tatoosh!-----
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.
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.
Nicely done.
I love that trip.
We saw your tracks and heard you guys from the top of Foss (never did see any of you).
Interesting weather, eh?
I love that trip.
We saw your tracks and heard you guys from the top of Foss (never did see any of you).
Interesting weather, eh?
Nice John! Good to see the latest... sounds fun.
author=ron j link=topic=13637.msg56900#msg56900 date=1245073215]
Nicely done.
I love that trip.
We saw your tracks and heard you guys from the top of Foss (never did see any of you).
Interesting weather, eh?
Hi Ron, I knew we were entering your territory. I thought I felt your presence close! Few skiers out judging by the parking pullouts. I was surprised.
J
author=Marcus link=topic=13637.msg56913#msg56913 date=1245089995]
Nice John! Good to see the latest... sounds fun.
Hey Marcus, thanks. Been wondering what you've been up to.
J
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