18-19 Orygun, The Thread

**thefortrees** · 05-11-2019, 06:33 PM

Finally tagged newton clark headwall. Skied at 11 and had great corn down to the last 1k before it was sticky. we helped a dude up top who got a crampon stuck in his leg. Brutal puncture!

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It’s melting fast - the runnels on Wyeast and NC are manageable now but getting bigger. Lines in the Basalt Cliffs above azone are completely melted out that were skiable last year at the end of May. Huge suncups on the upper section of Wyeast, and rotten snow along the traverse to NC. Hopefully this weather system next week brings something good up high.

**::: :::** · 05-11-2019, 10:22 PM

Well done!

**dongy** · 05-13-2019, 03:10 AM

Originally Posted by rod9301

Skied mt Jefferson on Thursday. Great snow till the tree line.

Sufferfest though, camped at 6000.

South wide face from the top, 3,000 ft of 45 to 40 degrees, but not sure where the exit takes you, probably 20 miles from the nearest road. We went right towards the bottom.

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What was your ascent/descent time like? You go up the west face? Anything too technical that would warrant anything beyond cramps and an axe?

Not sure if I'll get to it this eason, but Jefferson is on the list. Awe at that thing everyday on the way to work.

If anyone has a desire to summit shasta, cascades mountaineers are doing a summit last weekend in May. Might be hopping on. So far the group is small.

**rod9301** · 05-13-2019, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by dongy

What was your ascent/descent time like? You go up the west face? Anything too technical that would warrant anything beyond cramps and an axe?

Not sure if I'll get to it this eason, but Jefferson is on the list. Awe at that thing everyday on the way to work.

If anyone has a desire to summit shasta, cascades mountaineers are doing a summit last weekend in May. Might be hopping on. So far the group is small.

Went to pamelia lake, then entrust pct, a few likes, then roughly between sw and s ridge. West face would be better, up and down. First day, with tent, overnight gear, 7 hours, including a fair amount of route finding in the trees and shitty skinning.
Second day, total 12 hours, leisurely pace.

Nothing technical.

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**OregonDead** · 05-13-2019, 12:11 PM

About to get X-rays to find out what I won.

#stupidgames

**wyeaster** · 05-13-2019, 12:37 PM

hopefully no grand prize

**OregonDead** · 05-13-2019, 01:31 PM

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It’s the smaller of the lower leg bones whatever you call it. Busted it. Time to take a break from skiing.

Originally Posted by wyeaster

hopefully no grand prize

**TBS** · 05-13-2019, 01:42 PM

Well that kinda sucks
Heal well. Plenty of time go get back into shape for December

**wyeaster** · 05-13-2019, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by OregonDead

It’s the smaller of the lower leg bones whatever you call it. Busted it. Time to take a break from skiing.

that sucks, man. i guess we will cross paths next year.

**jonesy** · 05-14-2019, 05:47 AM

You'll be ready for next season. Get well.

**::: :::** · 05-14-2019, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by OregonDead

About to get X-rays to find out what I won.

#stupidgames

What’d you do to earn that X-ray?

Get well

**jonesy** · 05-14-2019, 09:09 AM

Check appropriate box.
□ Stationary Object
□ Moving Object
□ Other

**OregonDead** · 05-14-2019, 10:17 AM

I ‘d say a combination of all three except the snowfield /glacier is not exactly stationary. Just me and snow and ice. I was out near Zigzag. Skied back to my car in the lower lot and I was glad I had a spot by the snow because walking was way shittier than skiing . Been on crutches since I got home.

Originally Posted by jonesy

Check appropriate box.
□ Stationary Object
□ Moving Object
□ Other

**Game Over** · 05-15-2019, 01:22 PM

Sorry to hear. Heal well!

**OregonDead** · 05-16-2019, 10:28 AM

Thanks for the kind words. Just found out they need to bolt it back together. I’ll post more pics when I get them.

**SirVicSmasher** · 05-16-2019, 01:38 PM

What up Orygun...
Planning on making the drive from Seattle on Sunday to ski Timberline was wondering if any mags wanted to hook up and make laps. Forecast looks a little iffy but like it should be snowing on Palmer.
Party favors provided

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**Greydon Clark** · 05-16-2019, 01:42 PM

How are conditions at Bachelor? I'm going to be there for the holiday weekend.

**jonesy** · 05-16-2019, 02:14 PM

At the moment they suck Mr. Clark. I'll be checking conditions Friday and comment then. Looks wet for a few days out but highs on the hill in the 30s. Ya just never know it could snow.

**wyeaster** · 05-16-2019, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by OregonDead

Thanks for the kind words. Just found out they need to bolt it back together. I’ll post more pics when I get them.

fuck man, that sucks.

**wyeaster** · 05-16-2019, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by SirVicSmasher

What up Orygun...
Planning on making the drive from Seattle on Sunday to ski Timberline was wondering if any mags wanted to hook up and make laps. Forecast looks a little iffy but like it should be snowing on Palmer.
Party favors provided

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i'd meet you and deebased but i'm going saturday with the boy. he has a birthday to attend sunday do can't make it.

**thefortrees** · 05-16-2019, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by SirVicSmasher

What up Orygun...
Planning on making the drive from Seattle on Sunday to ski Timberline was wondering if any mags wanted to hook up and make laps. Forecast looks a little iffy but like it should be snowing on Palmer.
Party favors provided

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I’ll ski some laps with ya up there on Sunday. Got a touring setup? More interesting skiing options with a little walking.

**Greydon Clark** · 05-16-2019, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by jonesy

At the moment they suck Mr. Clark. I'll be checking conditions Friday and comment then. Looks wet for a few days out but highs on the hill in the 30s. Ya just never know it could snow.

Well the biking might be good... I'll hold off on buying tickets online until I get a better handle on the weather.

**jonesy** · 05-16-2019, 07:55 PM

https://www.snow-forecast.com/resort...helor/6day/mid

FL are at or above the lodge at Bachelor. Warm up and clearing aroud 5.25. 70s in town enjoy.

**ACH** · 05-18-2019, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by OregonDead

Thanks for the kind words. Just found out they need to bolt it back together. I’ll post more pics when I get them.

Bummer, heal up strong and ready to go for the next round.

Originally Posted by Greydon Clark

Well the biking might be good... I'll hold off on buying tickets online until I get a better handle on the weather.

I'm headed down on Tuesday and will be there through the weekend. Gonna get what I get but hoping for the best, will also have the bike.

**wyeaster** · 05-18-2019, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by ACH

Bummer, heal up strong and ready to go for the next round.

I'm headed down on Tuesday and will be there through the weekend. Gonna get what I get but hoping for the best, will also have the bike.

hey, buddy! the boy and i should be there both days skiing for the last weekend on our passes. mom is in china. let's spin some laps on palmer!