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18 Nov 2009, - Cement Basin

11/15/09
WA Cascades West Slopes South (Mt Rainier)
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Posted by powtothepeople on 11/19/09 1:03pm
Reports a bit late, but hear go's. Great day of solitude with the dog. Tried a few short cuts on the way up, should have stayed on the summer trail. Skied ENE aspect of Cement.  Hasty pit ~40-feet below crest showed fist and four finger penetration, pit about 4-feet deep. One layer @~14 inches deep was a bit firmer, shovel shear didnt fail until whailing on it. Generally appeared similar densities. No sloughing. Snow was boot to thigh deep. Though the skys were turning dark, definately worth the extra lap. WSW ski down Bullion was windswept but good to ~5800, rain crust and wind effect notable below, negligible sun effect at 3pm.
Did you do this tour solo?

Yeah, just me and the fuzzy buddy.


Where is cement basin?

To the east of Crystal Mtn Resort -- the topographic maps of the area have it labeled.

Nice pics -- disappointed at the lack of doggy shots.

Shadow didn't make the cut. But here he is... ~4, boarder collie lab mix, was about 4% cute when I got him from the pound (scrawny with beady eyes).

Nice -- he looks to be at least 83% now, but it's hard to say without a good look at his feet. :)  Looks like he had a grand time.

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