VTmark Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 I'm hitting Tuckermans with my school on that weekend is anyone ealse up for a nice hike and some great riding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Law Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 I'm hitting Tuckermans with my school on that weekend is anyone ealse up for a nice hike and some great riding? I will be up there that weekend and maybe the next too, I broke my hand last weekend so I may be a little slow on the bootpack but our lean-to will have plenty of Sly Fox so stop by and grab a beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 Hey VT, it looks like I won't be making it back as soon as I had hoped. Want to just meet up on the 26-27th weekend instead? I'd like to meet up with Johnny Law as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 damn, its starting to look like another year is going to slip by with out doing this, work sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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moe ghoul Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 How much time is spent hiking up the mountain compared to skiing/boarding down? Do you guys overnite it outside or in cabins? How far up do you hike? How long does that take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Law Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 (edited) How much time is spent hiking up the mountain compared to skiing/boarding down? Do you guys overnite it outside or in cabins? How far up do you hike? How long does that take? That's up to you and how hard you want to push it. I sleep in a lean-to or we tented one year. If you have a nice sleeping bag or are drunk you won't be cold unless all hell breaks loose which happens from time to time up there. Hike from Pinks to Hermit lake (where you sleep) is 2.9 miles straight up it can be rough with alot of weight on your back but anyone who isn't in a wheel chair should be able to do it. I would say on average it takes 2 to 4 hours depending on the weight your carrying. From Hermit lake to the Hilmans area is 5 mins with maybe a 20-30 boot pack up hilmans or dodge's. From Hermit lake to the bowl is 1 mile and maybe 20-30 mins at most. Same dealio with the boot pack. Skiing to work ratio is much lower than riding a chair but that isn't what BC skiing is all about. Tucks should be done at least once by any semi-hardcore EC skier the vibe on the deck alone after sking is worth the trip and if you get a good lean-to it can get somewhat rowdy. The terrain is nearly unmatched on the EC and should provide plenty of excitment. Skiing wise I've always had a pretty good time though its good to go with low expectations, on a good day maybe I would do 5 or 6 runs but I'm lazy so who knows. BC skiing is all about the experiance and the fact that you saw a mountain and went and skied it, if you want alot of runs or defined conditions I would ride the lift. Word of warning it can get pretty sketchy up there if you hit some real nasty weather........ Edited April 11, 2008 by Johnny Law Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe ghoul Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 That's up to you and how hard you want to push it. I sleep in a lean-to or we tented one year. If you have a nice sleeping bag or are drunk you won't be cold unless all hell breaks loose which happens from time to time up there. Hike from Pinks to Hermit lake (where you sleep) is 2.9 miles straight up it can be rough with alot of weight on your back but anyone who isn't in a wheel chair should be able to do it. I would say on average it takes 2 to 4 hours depending on the weight your carrying. From Hermit lake to the Hilmans area is 5 mins with maybe a 20-30 boot pack up hilmans or dodge's. From Hermit lake to the bowl is 1 mile and maybe 20-30 mins at most. Same dealio with the boot pack. Skiing to work ratio is much lower than riding a chair but that isn't what BC skiing is all about. Tucks should be done at least once by any semi-hardcore EC skier the vibe on the deck alone after sking is worth the trip and if you get a good lean-to it can get somewhat rowdy. The terrain is nearly unmatched on the EC and should provide plenty of excitment. Skiing wise I've always had a pretty good time though its good to go with low expectations, on a good day maybe I would do 5 or 6 runs but I'm lazy so who knows. BC skiing is all about the experiance and the fact that you saw a mountain and went and skied it, if you want alot of runs or defined conditions I would ride the lift. Word of warning it can get pretty sketchy up there if you hit some real nasty weather........ Thanks, I knew it wasn't ez and I can appreciate the rush of facing mother nature and roughing it campstyle. Just not enough grizzly adams in my blood to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTmark Posted April 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 so its me, johnny law and maybe glen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorovr Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Gah I'm tryin' to be up there soooo bad on this weekend but its feeling and looking like its not gonna happen. Stupid week before finals... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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