It's about that time again. Deep Days started one of these last year and I think it made sense. A Berthoud thread for pictures when a separate TR isn't warranted and a one stop place to look for condition updates. Here we go...
November 15, 2008
Bring your rock skis. Our tracks on The Roll barely visible on far lookers right. It's thin over there.
Dayna making do in the Meadows.
Me heading into the Flume.
Back on the east side. Dan finding surprisingly decent coverage in HHA.
It's thin. Maybe 10 to 18 inch snow pack at best where we were. Definitely hit some rocks. Didn't go up to Russell, but it looked like some wind loaded lines have filled in.
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11-15-2008, 06:06 PM #1
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The Berthoud Photo/Conditions Thread (2008-2009)
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11-15-2008, 06:52 PM #2
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cool, thanks for the update.
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11-15-2008, 08:11 PM #3
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Hiked up to the A-frame in First Creek and saw a lot of big avalanche activity in the cirque. Three big slides with debris fields about as big as foot-ball fields. Frankenstein and the Hourglass are filling in nicely, as well as Hidden Chute behind the monolith.
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11-16-2008, 12:45 PM #4
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Nice pics coloskier. I've been laying low in winter park and i didn't realize decent turns were to be had up there. Nice.
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11-16-2008, 01:58 PM #5
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For those interested, attached is a fairly detailed Berthoud google earth file.
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11-16-2008, 06:06 PM #6
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word thanks for the update for sure. maybe a dawn patrol will be warranted this week....tuesday AM DP anyone?
assuming this awful warming trend doesnt melt it all out by then
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11-16-2008, 06:15 PM #7
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the warming trend is going to suck this week. still looks a little thin and will only get worse this week. hopefully, by thanksgiving things will change. Originally Posted by Franz
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11-16-2008, 07:18 PM #8
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Originally Posted by stihletto
Sorry, the monolith i'm refering to is the large rock formation that separates first creek into two drainages. There is a hidden chute behind this monolith that's pretty sweet. If you've seen any of the Marky-Mark videos, he usually has a segment of someone skiing the chute. It might have a proper name, but i've only heard it called the hidden chute. I'm Josh and ski on berthoud a lot with a big St. Bernard named Ullr. We should hook-up and ski sometime.
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11-17-2008, 10:07 AM #9
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i'm going to be in wp all next week. anyone gonna be around?
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11-17-2008, 11:41 AM #10
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Thanks for the pics and the thread Carl.
Looks like the area will be 2-3 storms away after this week, but I'll be away soon and that's sure to bring a dump of epic proportions.Ski edits | http://vimeo.com/user389737/videos
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I'm going to go poke around tues. morning to see what I can find. Anyone else going to be up there? Originally Posted by Franz
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11-17-2008, 06:48 PM #12
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Nice work. It looks like it is starting to get filled in.
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11-17-2008, 09:35 PM #13
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Well done. Thanks! Originally Posted by stihletto
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11-17-2008, 09:37 PM #14
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Another shot from Saturday. At least one slide higher up but some of the low angle stuff below looks filled in.
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11-17-2008, 09:41 PM #15
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more WP folk. I know this chute, haven't heard a name for it though, I'm Brian, I ski berthoud a lot with a big St. eezemachine named Sam. We should hook-up and ski sometime.
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11-29-2008, 04:30 PM #16
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I just got back from Berthoud. There was a good 8' when we got there, and it was still snowing when I left around 12. A few faceshots were had.
One from HHA:
In a few pockets, the new snow had formed a wind slab, and in steep spots, these pockets ripped out to ground facets. Very predictable and not very big, but they could catch you if you are off guard. And they will become more hazardous with more snow.
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11-29-2008, 04:36 PM #17
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8 feet huh? SICK!
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11-29-2008, 04:39 PM #18
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FKNA Carl! Sorry I bailed last time, let's try to get some skiing in together this or next weekend!
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11-29-2008, 06:32 PM #19
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Looks pretty decent. Thinking of heading to JP/BP tomorrow.
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11-29-2008, 07:00 PM #20
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Looks good!
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11-29-2008, 07:22 PM #21
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I can't make it up there till monday. This suddenly got crazy at work. Nice to know somebody's getting some.
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11-29-2008, 07:57 PM #22
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Damn, I didn't even notice you had your camera out. Email me that if ya would. My shots turned out mediocre as usual.
FRD.
Dayna and I skinned up the west side a little before 4pm, still dumping.
Before we left I tried to get creative.
I'm thinking Butler tomorrow.Last edited by coloskier; 11-29-2008 at 08:05 PM.
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11-29-2008, 08:46 PM #23
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nice shots...wish i coulda made it up there Carl, looks like a bit more snow than expected came from this storm.
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11-29-2008, 09:46 PM #24
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snowbeard and telepariah and I, possibly also woolbury, will be at Butler tomorrow.
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11-29-2008, 10:12 PM #25
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Anyone going to hit Butler on Monday?
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