Jumat, 29 Februari 2008

Goldmyer Hot Springs Update

From: Beth Unfortunately, Goldmyer is still closed. The snow has settled down to about 4 feet deep at Goldmyer now, which allowed the cartetakers to evaluate the fallen tree root area on the hillside above the hotsprings. What they discovered isn't good. When the tree went over it loosened a lot of dirt and rock, which is

Rabu, 27 Februari 2008

Scenic Hot Springs on Feb 25th, 2008

Snow is deep; snowshoes a must. Pool and sources are running hot (110-115F in the pools).The clearcut. Great snowshoeing!!!Some slide activity above the BPA RoadHard to tell from a distance but that is twenty feetof fractured snow thereRock Alley . . . completely filled in with snowStay left here!The best approach is from above the old latrine areaas the top route is too sheer and dangerousA

Kamis, 07 Februari 2008

Goldmyer HS Snow Conditions

Goldmyer Hot Springs CabinFeb 1st, 2008Photo by the CaretakersView more pictures hereFrom a message posted by BAS in the Goldmyer MSN Group:Our group of 4 made it to the springs over the Feb. 2-3 weekend but not without an extreme test of endurance. We were able to drive a custom lift, 4-wheel drive jeep into the snow zone and within 13 miles of the cabin before having to pull over. We then

Selasa, 05 Februari 2008

Avalanche Control

Snoqualmie Pass (I90) but the same thing is happening at Stevens Pass (US2) with as much frequency.