Boris and I are stuck in traffic, nearing lot f. Looks like we’ll be another 15-20 minutes.
Mo
On Fri, Jan 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM Paul Brown <paulrbrown@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hope you all feel better, Tobin! Taking it easy on your heart with COVID > seems to be wise, but I’m not a doctor. (First infection I had knocked me > down a couple pegs of cardiac output for a good six weeks!) > > On Fri, Jan 3, 2025 at 20:04 Tobin Booth <tobin.booth@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi All, >> >> Unfortunately, we have COVID in our house. My son and I both tested >> positive tonight. I am mostly asymptomatic, but out of caution I’ll stay >> home tomorrow. Very sorry to throw a hitch in the plans. Chris already >> knows and will get our parking pass as a consolation. >> >> All the best on a safe and fun day – should be excellent out there! >> >> Sincerely, >> >> Tobin >> >> >> >> On Fri, Jan 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM Tobin Booth <tobin.booth@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Hi Chris, >>> >>> I’d be glad to offer you a seat in my luxurious 2019 red Toyota >>> Highlander. It just got new snow tires and is ready to go. >>> >>> Could you meet at the 65th Ave park and ride at 6am right underneath >>> I-5? I’d like to be rolling outta there by 6:05am to miss some of the >>> morning rush up to the ski area. I have registered for parking and should >>> be set. >>> >>> Feel free to call me at (530) 304-2506 >>> >>> Cheers, Tobin >>> >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Jan 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM Chris Swarthout <chris@swarthouts.net> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi All, >>>> >>>> Does anyone by chance have an open seat in their car? Parking passes >>>> are sold out, and I just joined the roster. I’m coming from Mountlake >>>> Terrace and can meet anywhere in Seattle or the Eastside. >>>> >>>> Thank you! >>>> Chris >>>> —————————— >>>> *From:* Paul Brown <paulrbrown@gmail.com> >>>> *Sent:* Friday, January 3, 2025 6:26:36 PM >>>> *To:* Chris Swarthout <chris@swarthouts.net> >>>> *Cc:* Janie Booth <janiebooth@gmail.com>; Borislav Kavlakov < >>>> bkavlakov@global.t-bird.edu>; morgan@morganiacolucci.com < >>>> morgan@morganiacolucci.com>; Tobin Booth <tobin.booth@gmail.com> >>>> *Subject:* Re: 2025-01-04 ski tour pre-brief >>>> >>>> >>>> Adding Chris. >>>> >>>> On Mon, Dec 30, 2024 at 08:27 Tobin Booth <tobin.booth@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Thanks Paul!! I was just about to register and now I’ll just go skiing >>>> instead! Look forward to seeing yo soon. >>>> Sincerely, Tobin >>>> >>>> On Mon, Dec 30, 2024 at 8:09 AM Paul Brown <paulrbrown@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> Added Tobin. >>>> >>>> On Mon, Dec 30, 2024 at 07:54 Janie Booth <janiebooth@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Good morning! I think my husband will prob sign up for the trip and we >>>> will drive together. >>>> >>>> I will reserve parking now. If it’s a good snow day, it will likely >>>> sell out later this week. >>>> >>>> Janie >>>> >>>> On Sun, Dec 29, 2024 at 3:21 PM Borislav Kavlakov < >>>> bkavlakov@global.t-bird.edu> wrote: >>>> >>>> Merry Christmas to all! >>>> >>>> Thanks Paul for all the info! >>>> Janie/ Morgan/ I live in Issaquah… and I am open to carpooling if >>>> anyone is interested to meet at a park and ride along 405, or we can meet >>>> there. My cell# is +12066667906. >>>> >>>> Looking forward to a good day! >>>> Best, >>>> Boris >>>> >>>> On Sun, Dec 29, 2024 at 8:38 AM Paul Brown <paulrbrown@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> Hello — >>>> >>>> I’m looking forward to skiing with folks next week! Where we go will >>>> be determined by the weather, and it looks like this week will hold more >>>> snowfall. I like a team of informed participants, so here are some sources >>>> of data to look at as the trip approaches: >>>> >>>> *Travel/Terrain.* Here’s my big map (same base data as the Beacon >>>> Guidebook and OnX/Rakkup) of Crystal area backcountry ski lines. >>>> >>>> caltopo.com/m/VMC7T/T6HMVFF7VESJ5AP8 >>>> >>>> Lots of good tours are open to us in the basins/cirques along the >>>> general ridgeline that lies E of the resort boundary, as depicted in this >>>> map of previous outings. >>>> >>>> [image: Screenshot 2024-12-29 at 8.12.35 AM.png] >>>> >>>> Common outings are to East/Platinum Peaks (“Cement Basin”), Bear Gap >>>> (northern part of “Farther South”), or JBAS (southern part of “Farther >>>> South”), or Saddle Chutes (“Lake Basin”). I wouldn’t mind doing more >>>> skiing in Union and Morse if conditions permit. >>>> >>>> *Avalanche/weather.* I look at the avalanche forecasts, observations, >>>> and telemetry leading up to the day, and the Avy app from NWAC is awesome. >>>> I would like everyone to do the same and show up ready to contribute to >>>> decision-making. I will send a go/no-go email after the 6PM forecast the >>>> night before our tour. I will go out on Orange or lower risk days for our >>>> elevation bands (below 6500). We will be in the West South forecast zone, >>>> and the useful weather stations for our tour are the four around the >>>> resort. I generally look at temperatures for all four, winds at the >>>> summit, and snowfall for the middle elevations. I use winds to understand >>>> risk and to pick areas to go ski — deposition from the wind will give us >>>> good snow for skiing but also increases the amount of snow that can be in >>>> motion for an avalanche. (I also try to use micro-terrain to our advantage >>>> for ascent/descent options.) >>>> >>>> *Red tape/logistics.* We live part-time down by Crystal in the Winter, >>>> so I’ll already be down in the Crystal area (and have a full car headed up >>>> to the resort). I’ll leave parking ( >>>> www.crystalmountainresort.com/plan-your-trip/parking-and-shuttle-information) >>>> and carpooling up to the group of you. I aim for 4000′-6000′ days and to >>>> be back to the cars by 3:00-3:30. Depending on the group, we either stop >>>> for lunch or snack on the run; I’ll look for your input here. >>>> >>>> *Gear.* At 5’9″/180#, I ski on either 178cm 106mm or 178cm 112mm >>>> skis. I don’t generally bring ski crampons, but I might make that a >>>> night-before call. I generally ski with an airbag pack and carry a bivy, >>>> some extra layers, a light first aid kit, and SAM splints among other >>>> things. I will have an InReach, and I encourage others to have a device as >>>> well. (Cell signals are available from the ridgetops.) >>>> >>>> I’ll add to the thread if we get another person or two, but look for an >>>> update the night before the tour. >>>> >>>> Cheers. >>>> – Paul >>>> >>>>
Mo
On Fri, Jan 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM Paul Brown <paulrbrown@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hope you all feel better, Tobin! Taking it easy on your heart with COVID > seems to be wise, but I’m not a doctor. (First infection I had knocked me > down a couple pegs of cardiac output for a good six weeks!) > > On Fri, Jan 3, 2025 at 20:04 Tobin Booth <tobin.booth@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi All, >> >> Unfortunately, we have COVID in our house. My son and I both tested >> positive tonight. I am mostly asymptomatic, but out of caution I’ll stay >> home tomorrow. Very sorry to throw a hitch in the plans. Chris already >> knows and will get our parking pass as a consolation. >> >> All the best on a safe and fun day – should be excellent out there! >> >> Sincerely, >> >> Tobin >> >> >> >> On Fri, Jan 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM Tobin Booth <tobin.booth@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Hi Chris, >>> >>> I’d be glad to offer you a seat in my luxurious 2019 red Toyota >>> Highlander. It just got new snow tires and is ready to go. >>> >>> Could you meet at the 65th Ave park and ride at 6am right underneath >>> I-5? I’d like to be rolling outta there by 6:05am to miss some of the >>> morning rush up to the ski area. I have registered for parking and should >>> be set. >>> >>> Feel free to call me at (530) 304-2506 >>> >>> Cheers, Tobin >>> >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Jan 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM Chris Swarthout <chris@swarthouts.net> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi All, >>>> >>>> Does anyone by chance have an open seat in their car? Parking passes >>>> are sold out, and I just joined the roster. I’m coming from Mountlake >>>> Terrace and can meet anywhere in Seattle or the Eastside. >>>> >>>> Thank you! >>>> Chris >>>> —————————— >>>> *From:* Paul Brown <paulrbrown@gmail.com> >>>> *Sent:* Friday, January 3, 2025 6:26:36 PM >>>> *To:* Chris Swarthout <chris@swarthouts.net> >>>> *Cc:* Janie Booth <janiebooth@gmail.com>; Borislav Kavlakov < >>>> bkavlakov@global.t-bird.edu>; morgan@morganiacolucci.com < >>>> morgan@morganiacolucci.com>; Tobin Booth <tobin.booth@gmail.com> >>>> *Subject:* Re: 2025-01-04 ski tour pre-brief >>>> >>>> >>>> Adding Chris. >>>> >>>> On Mon, Dec 30, 2024 at 08:27 Tobin Booth <tobin.booth@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Thanks Paul!! I was just about to register and now I’ll just go skiing >>>> instead! Look forward to seeing yo soon. >>>> Sincerely, Tobin >>>> >>>> On Mon, Dec 30, 2024 at 8:09 AM Paul Brown <paulrbrown@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> Added Tobin. >>>> >>>> On Mon, Dec 30, 2024 at 07:54 Janie Booth <janiebooth@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Good morning! I think my husband will prob sign up for the trip and we >>>> will drive together. >>>> >>>> I will reserve parking now. If it’s a good snow day, it will likely >>>> sell out later this week. >>>> >>>> Janie >>>> >>>> On Sun, Dec 29, 2024 at 3:21 PM Borislav Kavlakov < >>>> bkavlakov@global.t-bird.edu> wrote: >>>> >>>> Merry Christmas to all! >>>> >>>> Thanks Paul for all the info! >>>> Janie/ Morgan/ I live in Issaquah… and I am open to carpooling if >>>> anyone is interested to meet at a park and ride along 405, or we can meet >>>> there. My cell# is +12066667906. >>>> >>>> Looking forward to a good day! >>>> Best, >>>> Boris >>>> >>>> On Sun, Dec 29, 2024 at 8:38 AM Paul Brown <paulrbrown@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> Hello — >>>> >>>> I’m looking forward to skiing with folks next week! Where we go will >>>> be determined by the weather, and it looks like this week will hold more >>>> snowfall. I like a team of informed participants, so here are some sources >>>> of data to look at as the trip approaches: >>>> >>>> *Travel/Terrain.* Here’s my big map (same base data as the Beacon >>>> Guidebook and OnX/Rakkup) of Crystal area backcountry ski lines. >>>> >>>> caltopo.com/m/VMC7T/T6HMVFF7VESJ5AP8 >>>> >>>> Lots of good tours are open to us in the basins/cirques along the >>>> general ridgeline that lies E of the resort boundary, as depicted in this >>>> map of previous outings. >>>> >>>> [image: Screenshot 2024-12-29 at 8.12.35 AM.png] >>>> >>>> Common outings are to East/Platinum Peaks (“Cement Basin”), Bear Gap >>>> (northern part of “Farther South”), or JBAS (southern part of “Farther >>>> South”), or Saddle Chutes (“Lake Basin”). I wouldn’t mind doing more >>>> skiing in Union and Morse if conditions permit. >>>> >>>> *Avalanche/weather.* I look at the avalanche forecasts, observations, >>>> and telemetry leading up to the day, and the Avy app from NWAC is awesome. >>>> I would like everyone to do the same and show up ready to contribute to >>>> decision-making. I will send a go/no-go email after the 6PM forecast the >>>> night before our tour. I will go out on Orange or lower risk days for our >>>> elevation bands (below 6500). We will be in the West South forecast zone, >>>> and the useful weather stations for our tour are the four around the >>>> resort. I generally look at temperatures for all four, winds at the >>>> summit, and snowfall for the middle elevations. I use winds to understand >>>> risk and to pick areas to go ski — deposition from the wind will give us >>>> good snow for skiing but also increases the amount of snow that can be in >>>> motion for an avalanche. (I also try to use micro-terrain to our advantage >>>> for ascent/descent options.) >>>> >>>> *Red tape/logistics.* We live part-time down by Crystal in the Winter, >>>> so I’ll already be down in the Crystal area (and have a full car headed up >>>> to the resort). I’ll leave parking ( >>>> www.crystalmountainresort.com/plan-your-trip/parking-and-shuttle-information) >>>> and carpooling up to the group of you. I aim for 4000′-6000′ days and to >>>> be back to the cars by 3:00-3:30. Depending on the group, we either stop >>>> for lunch or snack on the run; I’ll look for your input here. >>>> >>>> *Gear.* At 5’9″/180#, I ski on either 178cm 106mm or 178cm 112mm >>>> skis. I don’t generally bring ski crampons, but I might make that a >>>> night-before call. I generally ski with an airbag pack and carry a bivy, >>>> some extra layers, a light first aid kit, and SAM splints among other >>>> things. I will have an InReach, and I encourage others to have a device as >>>> well. (Cell signals are available from the ridgetops.) >>>> >>>> I’ll add to the thread if we get another person or two, but look for an >>>> update the night before the tour. >>>> >>>> Cheers. >>>> – Paul >>>> >>>>
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