OkemoLoon 0 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I wanted to throw this up so we can share pix. I don't have any but a few of you were taking shots all day. I know some people were talking about keeping in touch for sharing cost, riding together. So if you want to throw up a post so people can PM you and connect handles with faces. Link to post Share on other sites
OkemoLoon 0 Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 bump Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Just got back from Haks. I took quite a few shots. I'll try to post them tonight. Was good to meet Oke, King, + the others whose handles I cannot remember (Gomen). Link to post Share on other sites
woywoy 0 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 So you did the RAC course Serreche? Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Yes, I finally did! After 20+ years of hitting the stashes, it was about time. The instructor did say it was the European way of doing things: Emphasize experience, then if you are still alive after many years, take a course to see what you have been doing wrong. ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
Kingofmyrrh 0 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Originally Posted By: SerreChe Just got back from Haks. I took quite a few shots. I'll try to post them tonight. Was good to meet Oke, King, + the others whose handles I cannot remember (Gomen). Just got back! You lucky man. Link to post Share on other sites
quattro 1 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Please post some pics would like to see Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Actually not so lucky... Yellow sands from the Gobi + high temps = like riding cement before it sets... Thick & heavy & unpleasant molasse. Link to post Share on other sites
Kingofmyrrh 0 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 better cheer yourself up with some photos from sunday I guess... Link to post Share on other sites
OkemoLoon 0 Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 Originally Posted By: SerreChe Actually not so lucky... Yellow sands from the Gobi + high temps = like riding cement before it sets... Thick & heavy & unpleasant molasse. yes, I skied 2000m of the yellow sand on monday. It wasn't so bad up high but terrible in lower elevations. Stupid Chinese sand! Link to post Share on other sites
sasutan 0 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I'll post my shots later tonight! Link to post Share on other sites
sasutan 0 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Hey, does anyone know where you can DL that scare tactic video about the Montana guys... I wanna show a buddy. Mike said it was on their site, but I can't find it for the life of me.... oh sorry, just found it..... forget it. Link to post Share on other sites
OkemoLoon 0 Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 Is this what your looking for? BC Vid This is the one about the guy that died and his buddy that lost his leg Link to post Share on other sites
sasutan 0 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Yep, cheers.... Link to post Share on other sites
quattro 1 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I would not call it scare tactics. It's a pretty sobering film Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Ok, I uploaded a bunch of pics here: http://www.snowjapan.com/e/insider/photo_section.php?userid=SerreChe&userGallery=196 Feel free to link any into this thread and comment them. Things you'll be able to see: Kamoshika, lazy tracks off the north side of Happo, our hike near Hyodorimine, Norikuradake, Korengesan, + other peaks, People digging pits, people searching & digging during their avalanche simulation, massive east-facing slide off karamatsudake, etc... Enjoy. Link to post Share on other sites
OkemoLoon 0 Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 I have nothing but time on my hands so I will link a bunch to this thread and put in captions Link to post Share on other sites
OkemoLoon 0 Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 Dave the guide and designated trail breaker Lines on north face of Happo that I had to look at all day. thanks guys, you know who you are More of the same But it was a nice day for a hike Looks tasty down there Cut this cornice 3 times but it just wouldn't drop. Our only pow turns for the day Dave spitting snowpack knowledge, really good part of the course. Roustch block 6 = good stability Multiburial Scenareo #1 We found him he's alive Probe line for gaper who wasn't wearing a beacon Great pix SerreChe. Link to post Share on other sites
quattro 1 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Thanks for the pics Serre. It looks like it was a good course. Link to post Share on other sites
sasutan 0 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Damn, my arse looks so big in that last picture.... I'll post a few of my photos, but they are mostly identical. ummm.. how do I post photos? Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 which ass are you? Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Thanks for linking/commenting these Oke, been a bit rush last night. Kuma, I think his is grey :-) Sorry, had the tail most of the time, so most of my pics are from the rear, although it did not apply for the simulation I guess. I like Kamoshikas... Saw 2 on the way up the gondie, missed the pic. Saw 1 from the ridge before we dropped in. It was a bit far from where we were: This one looks really chubby and enjoying the sun. Looking towards us. Thanks for cutting the slope buddy: Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 For those who missed it (was quite a bit away from where we were and had to zoom in) this is the slide off Kaerazu on E facing slope. The following day I saw a lot of instability on similarily oriented slopes. On monday had planned to drop into a E facing slope off Goryu and we had to turn back because of a snowpack that involved multiple nasty crusts as well as facets/goblets, not to mention that the weather caught up with us as well. The Tsugaike area was very stable the day before. A reminder that things can vary dramatically depending on the mountain & orientation with just a few hours difference. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Some nice pics, actually it'd be cool if SJ released a calendar with a selection of some of the pics that are posted on the forums, there are some real slick pics there! Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Nice pics! I hate the probe line stuff! Link to post Share on other sites
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