eskimobasecamp 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 today ft, dizzy, kumapix, fubuki and ebc headed to goryu first thing to hike and ski something..... we got up on the gondola, to find the top lift access shut, so we skiied down to access via 47, and while we did the goryu gondola closed completely. so, after dizzy shouted VERY loudly at the ticket lady to get his money back, we jumped in the cars and headed to happo. all lifts open, go go go. heads down we hiked on through gale force winds to the first hut to drop into an area called oshidashi, with the intention ending up at the 'big triangle' see photo...... ..... some very sweet pow turns were had at the initial drop in, good snow up there.... until we ran into a guided group of about 15 people, going one at a time (good to see), but falling over on every turn (not so good to see). without wanting to upset their group/cause unnecessary danger by passing them, we headed up onto the safe zone ridge to our right. it was extremely wind scoured and icy. we moved further and further in this direction and discovered a huge recent slide in the next gully over. the gale force winds continued to blow as we remained on the steep icy ridge (great fun with powder boards and fat skis) - FT roped up and dug a pit, dropped dizzy's shovel handle down a slope and made some decisions, we needed a safe way out. the rope came out again, and he cut the snow at the bowl immediately below us. 4m up the slope from FT, i got a perfect view of the the whole thing fracture and crack beneath him - it went seriously fast to the valley floor, splitting into two and running out between a huge rock outcrop.... it was big, billows of white cloud everywhere...... still gale force winds. we traverse across the adjecent slope one at a time heading back into the guts of oshidashi and get some good pow turns, through some trees then down a big open section. near the bottom we all hit a little drop, with a nice bail by fubuki lol. then we started on our epic hike out...... with no cars parked at the exit..... wicked..... FT, fubuki and dizzy after the river crossing.... EBC on the way back to happo gondola..... .... we jumped on the happo gondola and did an avalanche gate line, heavy horrible powder, time to go home. thanks to everyone for a good day out, it was a learning experience for all. big shout out to FT sorry for the small, slightly un-interesting photos - just a few phone shots, it really wasn't a photo taking day at all. harass dizzy if you wanna see more!! Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 It was an interesting day indeed. My new rope got lots of good use today. Might buy another 10meters. Link to post Share on other sites
slow 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Nice, you guys had a good day. I was skiing with Fubuki's GF and got a message from dizzy, he said heading to the North face. We were wondering where you guys were skiing. It was really windy and most lifts at the top of Happo stopped around 1pm, we decided to go home and have a nice lunch with Phatluv. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 hey where's a picture of me??? Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 hey sweeeetpea why don't you post that one of you with 'subtley purple' hair? Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 sweeetpea??? :barfgraemlin: Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 hahahahahahahahaha Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I so wanted to get the big triangle again it wouldve been so deep if it was stable. Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 next time Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Yep i know sorry I freaked some people out. I never put anyone in danger and had the safe route planned out the whole time. the last turns though were really nice. Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 was a good learning experience, just extremely sketchy weather, with so many wind loaded slopes. looking forward to the trip out, party season is over. the first and last turns were good! seriously thanks for being there and knowing what to do Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 no worries I knew we werent going in the best conditions. i had hope that things would be more stable down low as there usally isnt very much wind there. Thanks for to the rope team and sorry dizzy that was a brain fart. At no point was i scared on that rope. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I will post some extreme carpark skiing shots tonight Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 sweet that was so funny. I might not be dangerous but a crash would cost you a ton Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 the last shot of the sequence is a nice ass shot FT Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 lol that was funny, extreme skiing at it's finest.... in a car park Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Nice read and I'm going to be the armchair judge here WTF guys Guess it's one of those had to be there kind of things There are not many people I'd trust in a situation like that but FT is one of them Did you hitch back to the resort after? Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 best is FT's bc setup: helmet, avalung, pack -> he's ready for any carpark contingency. EBC you're in the shot too but you are out of focus Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 Quote: Originally posted by Toque: Nice read and I'm going to be the armchair judge here WTF guys Guess it's one of those had to be there kind of things There are not many people I'd trust in a situation like that but FT is one of them Did you hitch back to the resort after? no well you probably didn't want to be there, the hike was comedy in gale force winds but totally fine, the start fun, the middle verging on ummmmm (no comment), the end very nice.... followed by a LONG walk all the way back to happo gondola. very very very glad FT was there for that middle section. Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 Quote: Originally posted by Kumapix: best is FT's bc setup: helmet, avalung, pack -> he's ready for any carpark contingency. EBC you're in the shot too but you are out of focus out of focus?! what?!!! actually i have photos of you too, but they are also out of focus, the sun was reflecting off your 'subtley purple' hair too much Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I didn't know FT was a guide What does everybody else bring (not gear) when they are out there? Always seems to be "glad FT was there" I know I've said it before Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 to sum it up Toque, we pushed for a line but when we got there the wind was still crazy and the snow unstable. After some testing FT led us down a safe way. It was an interesting day albeit a cold one. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Quote: Originally posted by Toque: What does everybody else bring (not gear) when they are out there? we are all in the FT Fan club and we just follow him around all day. We ooh and ahh when he drops shovel handles and manages to get mcdonalds mayo all over his face Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I feel so needed ahh lol. Toque we were on an ice ridge of safety and getting 20 turns in then getting back on the safe icy ridge. The area i was trying to get to was bad once I got there I knew it but I wanted to check it out anyways. I brought the rope and the guys locked me in while i dug a pit and also while I ski cut the thing. (bought a new rope from rappie this year) The whole time we still had the icy ridge to ski out on. This season Ive spent everyday hiking pretty much and have a gauge on where i am and what i want to do. Im planning 4 routes in head everytime. on this route we ended up sking plan A all the way then switching to a plan c route at the bottom. I didnt panic or rush anything while I was up there. (thats why people got a bit cold) I took my time digging a quick pit and loosing a handle with a saw. That pit showed good bounding but neddles in the pack that I didnt like. Had it been me and you I wouldve skied down a skinny ridge to a safe zone then dropped in from there playing on the ridge the whole way. That ridge was only made for 1 or 2 people really so that option was out. The west facing slope had the same neddles (didnt know it) but it was very light wind blown in snow. we had been sking heavily skied areas facing the same direction so I thought that it might be safe. Not safe enough to not cut it without beening roped up. Im glad I did cause i went within 3 meters of me cutting the whole slope. I was never pulled and it all went below me. from there is was about me getting away from the next possible slide area so I stayed roped up untill i was in safety. Link to post Share on other sites
dizzy 0 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 horrible conditions, excellent day out. it's always a learning process. no worries about my shovel handle, ft. you can replace things not people. i wanted that triangle, but two things were telling me don't go and only one things was telling to go. still, we found good stuff to ski. Link to post Share on other sites
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