June 22, 2010, MRNP, Steamboat Prow corn
6/22/10
WA Cascades West Slopes South (Mt Rainier)
2520
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Beautiful day to be on the mountain. Carried skis 2-3 miles where you could start skinning. Didn't notice any crevasses on the ascent on Interglacier, but there was one on the descent (skier's right) starting to open at about 8000.
Arrived at Steamboat Prow at around 4 p.m. If I could do it again, I would plan an earlier ascent because skinning was slow on the slushier parts. REALLY nice skiing down on corn and there was still some areas that weren't tore up so get it while you can!
Also, the ridge that separates Inter and Winthrop glaciers was constantly shedding rocks. This concerned me because there was a skin path directly underneath it (going to St. Elmos Pass, I think).
Arrived at Steamboat Prow at around 4 p.m. If I could do it again, I would plan an earlier ascent because skinning was slow on the slushier parts. REALLY nice skiing down on corn and there was still some areas that weren't tore up so get it while you can!
Also, the ridge that separates Inter and Winthrop glaciers was constantly shedding rocks. This concerned me because there was a skin path directly underneath it (going to St. Elmos Pass, I think).
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Looks great, thanks for the report! We're making a run that way this weekend, keeping fingers crossed for weather.
How was stability/snow conditions, anything to add?
How was stability/snow conditions, anything to add?
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Looks great, thanks for the report! We're making a run that way this weekend, keeping fingers crossed for weather.
How was stability/snow conditions, anything to add?
Everything was pretty stable where I traveled. I did see some large slides and point releases on other aspects, but they could be old.
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