2012/2013 Preseason Stoke Thread

[pdxrealtor]

I saw that-- WOOT!

Looks like a nice day up there also......

[volcom21d]

tried for a few runs today in Chinook Pass but ended up scraping rocks instead. it was nice to attempt tho

[volcom21d]

Drove by White Pass today on my way back from Chinook. Its lookin pretty good for this early! If this weather keeps up, it'll be super fun possibly end of next week

Originally Posted by Snowolf

Weird weather. Lightning and thunder in heavy snow. Still not quite enough coverage for splitting, but a few cats built some small jumps on T Bar hill and were getting some stoke....

NWBoarder and I have been talking and are tentatively planning an overnight splitboard tour into Goat Rocks Wilderness from the PCT at White Pass with some friends from Seattle after I get back from the Grand Canyon in 3 weeks. So far, WP has been getting more snow and colder temps....

[509-pow]

i feel like it's gonna be a good season for us in the nw. i wanna hike up white and board down but im am in no shape to even try that. heres a pic from last year just to get everyone stoked.
one of the greatist days iv had at white. place was empty.

[pdxrealtor]

If we re posting get in the mood pics ....

This was a great day at meadows in march. Dumped all day

[volcom21d]

Originally Posted by 509-pow

i feel like it's gonna be a good season for us in the nw. i wanna hike up white and board down but im am in no shape to even try that. heres a pic from last year just to get everyone stoked.
one of the greatist days iv had at white. place was empty.

I'm in terrible shape too but if you feel like attempting a little bit, I'd be down to give it a shot. Even for a few short turns

[509-pow]

took a trip to meadows last year for 2 days. it was inbetween that time when u guys got dumped on for a week straight. then i end up coming on the worst days. all i road was ice and more ice. me and my buddy are gonna plan another trip down there. hopefull we can meet up.
Mt. Hood

[pdxrealtor]

That blows you hit ice for two days. Let me know when you know you're coming. I'll most likely be able to hit it with you guys. I'm pretty free with a little notice.

[volcom21d]

Originally Posted by Snowolf

If we can a few people willing to come, I can get rental splitboards for those wanting to give it a try. I am willing to give anyone a "Readers Digest" version of my Introduction to Backcountry Splitboarding course.

At White Pass, the skin up to the top is actually fairly gentle and is a great place to learn and get some pre season warm up touring.we have very reasonable lodging as well as a few decent pubs in Packwood. Pre season rates at the White Pass Resort condos might also be very doable....

I would totally be down with doing that! I've been debating on getting a split board to keep up with some skier friends from work that do a lot of back country but know nothing about it. An intro class would be phenomenal.

[pdxrealtor]

Ya that was a great day..... And.... I remember a cliff not an ice wall. Lol