http://www.snowboardingforum.com/blog.php Snowboarding Forum is a free snowboard enthusiast forum. Learn to snowboard, trade tips, and exchange photos on our Forums for Snowboarders. Join Snowboarding Forum today! en Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:03:40 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.snowboardingforum.com/images/SnowboardingForum/misc/rss.jpg http://www.snowboardingforum.com/blog.php http://www.snowboardingforum.com/blog.php?b=58 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:28:57 GMT Milwaukee Bucks - Grading the Offseason By MRedd22 (http://www.basketballforum.com/blog.php?b=251) Top 25 Countdown: #25 Kansas Jayhawks by... Milwaukee Bucks - Grading the Offseason By MRedd22

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TNA's 5 Best Matches [3]: AJ Styles vs Samoa Joe (Turning Point 05) By stinger-splash ]]> truebluefan http://www.snowboardingforum.com/blog.php?b=58 http://www.snowboardingforum.com/blog.php?b=57 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:25:22 GMT I love the Fall. Even though snowboarding plays a major role in my yearly life I continue to appreciate the four seasons. Today is my unofficial... I love the Fall. Even though snowboarding plays a major role in my yearly life I continue to appreciate the four seasons. Today is my unofficial ending of Summer and another great one indeed. I can tell Fall is approaching because I can stand in the sun all day long and not get burned. The green we had for the past three months is now looking dull and leaves are changing.

The northeast is know for its Fall leaf colors. I photograph them big time and will have lots of pics to show. The air is crips and clean and nature is getting ready for the winter coating that will soon be upon us all.

But until then I plan on traveling and enjoying the most beautiful colors in the world. ]]> mpdsnowman http://www.snowboardingforum.com/blog.php?b=57 http://www.snowboardingforum.com/blog.php?b=56 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:02:54 GMT One of the things I like to do his have fun. This time of year there are alot of Fairs and local events that but a cap on another fun Summer. For... One of the things I like to do his have fun. This time of year there are alot of Fairs and local events that but a cap on another fun Summer.

For the last Five days I have been at our local State Fair. There is another Seven days to go. Most people in my area always questioned why I go so much. I tell them I like people, I like to watch and talk with people. People of all different ideals and lifestyles. I like the party atmosphere, the looseness of it all. I see a ton of local bands and some national names as well. I party alot with fun people. I walk a midway and take photos.

All in all I can complain. I do realize its not a life for everyone but for those who do love the experience, It is a fair life. ]]> mpdsnowman http://www.snowboardingforum.com/blog.php?b=56 http://www.snowboardingforum.com/blog.php?b=55 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:42:26 GMT Iv been snowboarding for around 2 or 3 years and i think its time for a new board. im about 5'5 and 125 pounds. i ride a burton air 148 and i feel like its way too small for me. i like riding both park and backcountry and i have no idea what board to get. can someone give me some pointers about what board to get?

thanks ]]> frenchy http://www.snowboardingforum.com/blog.php?b=55 http://www.snowboardingforum.com/blog.php?b=54 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:10:28 GMT Ron Artest now officially a Rocket by stupendous (http://www.basketballforum.com/blog.php?b=239) Analyzing the Deal: Bucks, Cavs, OKC by stupendous... Ron Artest now officially a Rocket by stupendous

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What is it with England? By Iain ]]> truebluefan http://www.snowboardingforum.com/blog.php?b=54 http://www.snowboardingforum.com/blog.php?b=53 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:16:15 GMT Its amazing how time flies. It seems like yesterday when I put my final wax coat on the boards for the offseason. Being that I travel alot I tend to... Its amazing how time flies. It seems like yesterday when I put my final wax coat on the boards for the offseason. Being that I travel alot I tend to pickup on the change of seasons. What was plentyfull days of high uv index, hot temps, green grass/trees and chicks in swimsuits is now being traded for more cooler unsettled weather, dark cumulous clouds and the greeness giving way to the most impressive Fall colors in the world! The dew is becoming heavy in the morning, the trees are starting their annual change of colors, squirrels and other small animals are pack ratting food and yes, the geese are flying south.

This week begins our State Fair. Once Labor Day hits our area will begin to say goodbye to another awesome Summer and hello to the Fall and Winter season.

For me this is the time to really appreciate and dwell on the snowboard season. Now is the time to check out the snowboard/ski shows, see the newest equipment, make your trip arrangements and get stoked for another awesome riding season. Why now?? because in a fast paced world with time that just flies by we are "almost there" and once we are it wont be long before we "see ya next season" ]]> mpdsnowman http://www.snowboardingforum.com/blog.php?b=53 http://www.snowboardingforum.com/blog.php?b=51 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:02:14 GMT Safina Wins Montreal, Us Open Series, Wozniacki Wins First Title in Sweden! By D . ~{X}~ . K (http://www.tennisforum.com/blog.php?b=10900) My... Safina Wins Montreal, Us Open Series, Wozniacki Wins First Title in Sweden! By D . ~{X}~ . K

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Bret Hart vs Owen Hart WrestleMania 10 Match Review by HBKBretHart ]]> truebluefan http://www.snowboardingforum.com/blog.php?b=51 http://www.snowboardingforum.com/blog.php?b=50 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:10:03 GMT This coming Friday (8/15/08) will be one year since I joined this site. I came here from another internet community of vetran snowboarders due to a... This coming Friday (8/15/08) will be one year since I joined this site. I came here from another internet community of vetran snowboarders due to a serious site crash they had. After we all landed here many from that community instantly took to this site. It was new, it was clean, it was fresh, it was simple and it was snowboarding. As time passed and the old community came back up many chose to keep their profiles here and contribute to this site. As I went back to my old community I realized that all that flash and trash really didnt mean much. I could clearly see how it lost that snowboard feeling it once had.

As I continued to post here I could see the potential for this site. I started a meet thread for the East Coast shortly after I joined. By the end of the first month I not only had members wanting to go to a meet...but a house already rented. As time progressed the membership took off like a rocket ship! It was impressive to see the traffic flow pouring into this site daily. The new people posting were indicating how they liked the feel of this site as well as their desire and need for learning and growing in snowboarding. The vetrans kept doing their part, giving excellent advise, having fun and just being themselves. The Moderators and Administrators did and continue to do their best to make it fun and enjoyable for all.

As I approach my anniversary here I look back and I see an impressive growth. A growth of real people, real snowboarders....Everyone here, new or vetran, moderator or administrator should be proud of how this site has turned out. As new as it is right now we may not realize this but in reality we are the pioneers of what will surly be one day the best snowboarding community site the internet has to offer. ]]> mpdsnowman http://www.snowboardingforum.com/blog.php?b=50 http://www.snowboardingforum.com/blog.php?b=49 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:24:11 GMT Jazz Editorial: Roster Moves by unluckyseventeen (http://www.basketballforum.com/blog.php?b=235) Potential team names revealed for Oklahoma City by... Jazz Editorial: Roster Moves by unluckyseventeen

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Raw 6th March 2000 by bigcal ]]> truebluefan http://www.snowboardingforum.com/blog.php?b=44 http://www.snowboardingforum.com/blog.php?b=43 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:16:32 GMT I got out and did some summer riding today at Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood. The snow is phenomenal for this time of year and I have never seen such a... I got out and did some summer riding today at Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood. The snow is phenomenal for this time of year and I have never seen such a snow pack for July. The runs on Palmer and Magic Mile were fantastic with great summer corn snow and almost no limits on where you can ride. The snow became a bit sticky later in the day and I needed to periodically wax with Graphite wax.

At around 1:00 PM I grabbed my pack and headed up above Palmer for a little back country climbing and riding. On many previous trips, I have climbed the Hogsback, above Crater Rock which is the old lava dome from Mt. Hood`s last eruption. There are still very active fumerols in this inner crater.

Today, I decided to do something that I have had my eyes on for some time now and that was to climb a very nice looking chute on Illumination Rock which is a massive rampart of Basalt about on the shoulder of Mt. Hood. This rampart is a part of a massive cliff band that divides Mt. Hood`s south and west flank. On the south side of this ridge lie the Coalman, Zigzag and Palmer Glaciers which feed into the Salmon and the Zigzag Rivers. To the west of this massive cliff band lies the Reid Glacier with a truly immense sheer cliff ridge on it`s northern edge. Beyond this lies the massive Sandy Glacier on Mt. Hood`s northwest flank.

I hiked my way above the top of Palmer to an elevation that would allow me to traverse over to Illumination Saddle where the view onto the Reid Glacier is breath taking. This is a frighteningly crevassed glacier with some of these fissures over 300 feet deep. Route finding when snowboarding this terrain is essential. After a brief rest here, I dropped a nice 50 degree pitch to the base of Illumination Rock and traversed southwest below it to get to an area where three very prominent chute are visible. The steepest and longest of these is also the narrowest with several twists and 50 to 100 foot cliff walls on the sides. At one point it narrows down to about 6 feet before opening out. The entire pitch of this chute is about 60 degrees and about 600 vertical feet.

When I got to the bottom of the chute, I dug a pit to check the stability of the snow which turned out to be decent. There was a layer of wet, loose slushy corn snow about 4 inches thick on top of a very firm, well bonded snow pack. I had triggered a few surface slides earlier, but nothing that gave much cause for concern and the pit indicated a very low risk of anything bigger.

I left my pack on a large rock at the bottom and began ascending the chute. Before long I was really wishing I had brought the crampons and the ice ax for it got very steep and footing was becoming a problem. A slip here would have meant an out of control slide to the bottom. At several points I considered turning back, but going down without a board seemed more dangerous than continuing. I kept the snowboard firmly grasped in both hands by the binding heel cup and used it like a large ax to anchor the edge into the snow as a handhold while I kicked steps into the snow. After about 45 minutes I finally reached the top of the chute completely winded and ready for a break.

The sight that greeted me was simply awe inspiring. I was on top of a narrow fin of crumbling Basalt and Pumice about 5 feet wide with an 800 foot sheer drop to the north onto the Reid Glacier. The sense of vertigo this created was intimidating. I rested there taking pictures and admiring the view and the immenseness of the scene before me. When one looks at Mt. Hood from the resorts, there is simply no concept of the sheer ruggedness and size of the upper peaks of this Cascade giant.

After about a half hour up there, I strapped in began the cautious descent down. The hard pack with slush did not warrant pointing the board down the chute with it`s narrowness and rocky sides. Instead. I did a series of traverses with a quick pivot turn at the sides of the chute. When I got to the narrows, this required a short sideslip to negotiate my way through the rocks and stress fractures in the snow.

I had just about gotten through this section, when the whole surface let loose and I found myself in an ankle deep river of moving corn snow. At first I was not too concerned for I was approaching a wider stretch that I could traverse out of the slide`s path. Alarmingly, the stuff above me began to slide and soon the entire chute above began to funnel through this narrow slot becoming several feet deep. At this point, I pointed the board straight down the chute and outran the slide until I got to the wide section, where it fanned out and became ankle deep again.

As I made several turns in this moving river of snow, I remembered that on the climb up there was a large stress fracture across two thirds of the chute. It was about 2 feet wide and 3 foot deep. Unfortunately, I could no longer tell exactly where it was but could make a guess by the way the sliding snow was behaving. As I approached the point that appeared to be the edge, I attempted to Ollie over it, but due to having about a foot of this sliding snow on top of my board, all I could really do was unweight the tip and hope to clear the gap. It almost worked, but I ended up in the crack and had to scramble out of it before the snow filled in around me. After this point, the ride was uneventful to the bottom where the slow moving slide fanned out and came to a halt.

I picked up my gear and had a good long ride back over to Timberline as a thunderstorm was closing in. This chute is an amazing ride and under powder conditions would be epic. Needless to say, I will be doing this one again!

Trip Pictures:

View of Crater Rock and the summit of Mt. Hood while hiking over to Illumination Rock


Illumination Rock


Looking up Illumination Chute


The top of the chute


Looking back down the chute


The breath taking view of the Reid Glacier


Taking in the view


"Dropping!"



View of the chutes; the one I hit is the highest one next to Illumination Rock on the right


Route


Click here for a slideshow of all trip photos ]]> Snowolf http://www.snowboardingforum.com/blog.php?b=43