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Chem Guy
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 Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 11:02 pm Post subject: Front Range Ski Conditions 2008-09 |
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It has been a few years since we had an ongoing thread for ski conditions on the Front Range. Hopefully people will post in this thread to keep it going. It doesn't matter to me whether you are doing inbounds or backcountry as long as this thread stays up-to-date. I don't get out every weekend, but I will do my best to let everyone know how conditions are when I do get out.
Now we just need some snow!
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DistantFellow
Joined: 06 May 2006
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Location: Fort Fun CO
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| Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 11:08 pm Post subject: |
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I spend a decent amount of time in the Central and Northern end of the Front Range and will do my best to contribute!
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Chem Guy
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| Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 11:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Cool. Any reports are good reports. Even if people are getting out in the Sawatch or the Elks, I wouldn't mind seeing those reports here too. I plan on doing mostly backcountry this year, and I like to hear about the snowpack in Colorado. |
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James
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Location: Castle Rock, CO
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| Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 11:30 pm Post subject: |
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Current front range conditions.
three inches of surface hoar on top of three inches of depth hoar. |
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Danno
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| Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 11:37 pm Post subject: |
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Just got back from Butler Gulch. Sure, it was thin, but I did make some soft turns and I didn't do any real damage to my skis.
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jfg
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Location: Front Range
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| Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:10 pm Post subject: Butler Gulch |
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Butler Gulch
thin, with significant wind scour in the saddle looking down toward Hassel Lake. Berthoud weather station reported max gust of 160 friday night.
And... drove my truck into that ditch, classic rookie move
Got some digging practice |
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Cheyenne
Joined: 16 Dec 2004
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Location: Boulder Colorado
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| Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:00 am Post subject: |
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Saw a slide off Loveland pass Saturday morning... up by the big cornice (on the right as you head down the pass towards A-Basin).
A couple of ski tracks comming out of it, and folks still hiking up..
Oh well..
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tight_skis
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| Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:19 am Post subject: |
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Ferried snowboarders up Loveland pass late this morning. Encouraged them to get, learn, and ski with gear.
oh well |
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Chem Guy
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| Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:25 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the reports. Hopefully we can keep this thread current throughout the season. |
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theskier
Joined: 06 Mar 2008
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Location: Way up there.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:46 am Post subject: |
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| Cheyenne wrote: | Saw a slide off Loveland pass Saturday morning... up by the big cornice (on the right as you head down the pass towards A-Basin).
A couple of ski tracks comming out of it, and folks still hiking up..
Oh well.. |
Here's a nice before and after of the slide from yesterday.
I took this photo of a large group of people on top of the kitchen wall. For those who don't know, this is a very sketchy
place to ski any time of year. (E facing, frequently windloaded, 30-45 degrees)
30 minutes later. (notice the person hiking back up the bootpack to the lookers right of the slide)
A closer look at the fracture. (Note the track heading off the cornice above the slide.)
Whoever was involved in the decision to ski this line is an idiot, and should really think about what they're doing before there's more snow on the ground. Just because something looks like it's in doesn't mean it's safe to ski. This area in particular is extremely dangerous any time of year.
I'm done now. |
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telejustin
Joined: 28 Dec 2004
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Location: Golden, CO
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| Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 6:23 am Post subject: |
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| theskier wrote: | | Cheyenne wrote: | Saw a slide off Loveland pass Saturday morning... up by the big cornice (on the right as you head down the pass towards A-Basin).
A couple of ski tracks comming out of it, and folks still hiking up..
Oh well.. |
Here's a nice before and after of the slide from yesterday. |
@theskier - Cool pics! Neat to see the before and after! Can you tell me what the time frame was between these shots, or did you see it run? It looks like the cornice got bigger, unless the angle of the sun is fooling my eye...
I ran into Hacksaw at Loveland today and he told me someone took pics of this slide, so that's presumably you. Kudos.
I did a quick fx line inspection/profile on this slide today. This was on the skier's left crown face in the lower break. See if you can make out my profile (hope it makes sense)...
-- Surface --
20cm slab 4F
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2cm Fist
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20cm slab 1F
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3cm facets
-- *Avalanche broke at this interface* --
2cm crust P (bed surface)
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5cm facets
-- Ground --
Compression test = CT0 Q1  Shot out while cutting the back
ECT 4
It's worth noting that other nearby slopes were mostly wind transport powder. They didn't have as much (or any) layering. I'm curious what the North side of the pass looks like.
Can't believe what some of these people are skiing. In between nice turns there are rocks. Everywhere. I want to go skiing, but it's just not worth it.
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telejustin
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| Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 6:25 am Post subject: |
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PS: I'm psyched to have a Colorado snowpack/conditions thread on Teletips this year. Kewl.  |
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Garnet411
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Nice photos theskier. Its a shame that more people don't take the time to be responsible and educate themselves about the dangers.
| telejustin wrote: | | PS: I'm psyched to have a Colorado snowpack/conditions thread on Teletips this year. Kewl. |
ditto that.
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climbhoser
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Location: Parker, CO and proud of it!
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had 2" of fresh on the ground in Parker. It melted before it layered up. Did get some driveway turns, fell on me arse.
I hate you all. Skred, don't even start...
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Hacksaw
Joined: 07 Dec 2004
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Location: Golden CO
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| Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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| telejustin wrote: | | theskier wrote: | | Cheyenne wrote: | Saw a slide off Loveland pass Saturday morning... up by the big cornice (on the right as you head down the pass towards A-Basin).
A couple of ski tracks comming out of it, and folks still hiking up..
Oh well.. |
Here's a nice before and after of the slide from yesterday. |
@theskier - Cool pics! Neat to see the before and after! Can you tell me what the time frame was between these shots, or did you see it run? It looks like the cornice got bigger, unless the angle of the sun is fooling my eye...
I ran into Hacksaw at Loveland today and he told me someone took pics of this slide, so that's presumably you. Kudos.
I did a quick fx line inspection/profile on this slide today. This was on the skier's left crown face in the lower break. See if you can make out my profile (hope it makes sense)...
-- Surface --
20cm slab 4F
--
2cm Fist
--
20cm slab 1F
--
3cm facets
-- *Avalanche broke at this interface* --
2cm crust P (bed surface)
--
5cm facets
-- Ground --
Compression test = CT0 Q1 Shot out while cutting the back
ECT 4
It's worth noting that other nearby slopes were mostly wind transport powder. They didn't have as much (or any) layering. I'm curious what the North side of the pass looks like.
Can't believe what some of these people are skiing. In between nice turns there are rocks. Everywhere. I want to go skiing, but it's just not worth it.
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When I was told about this avalanche I wasn't surprised. I was more saddened that folks are letting "Powder Lust," get the better of their decision making and observational skills...
I have been thinking that this could be a very scary winter.... I have changed my mind, this will be a very scary winter.
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