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Literature
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So, the time has come for the annual GP/Logan Pass thread. Heres a link with road info for june 19th.

http://www.nps.gov/glac/pphtml/newsdetail23376.html

I would expect it will be open in a few weeks.
May 22 2006 5:21PM
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Aenigma
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Beartooth Pass opens this weekend! It's going to be TOTALLY BITCHIN'!!!!!
May 22 2006 8:14PM
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NWFlow
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Especially if it snows this week.
May 22 2006 10:47PM
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Mt_P0wDerJuNkIe
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just read in the paper today logan pass had a avalanch come down onto the road.
May 22 2006 11:42PM
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Literature
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Yeah, all the hot weather we had created some massive avie shit up there. Hopefully it clears up soon.
May 23 2006 1:27AM
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ajax
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we should have a big session up there so we can make some big jumps quick
May 23 2006 11:02PM
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Stan_Darsh
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yeah a big session with everyone that can go should happen
May 23 2006 11:29PM
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Literature
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Hell yes, as soon as the pass opens, an Flathead NS session will go down. I will be happy to drive for that.
May 25 2006 12:04AM
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Stan_Darsh
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^yeah me too but i could only fit like 4 kids and 2 or three pairs of skis so i dunno if that would work
May 25 2006 12:25AM
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Caveman.
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flathead and central mt
May 25 2006 7:33PM
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ajax
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I'm down.
May 25 2006 11:43PM
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Literature
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I can only take 2 people, but loads of skis and other shit.
May 26 2006 12:34AM
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ajax
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If someone has a truck with a 20' bed, I can take a flat bar and a down-flat-down.
May 26 2006 12:44AM
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Caveman.
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i dont know what the feds would have to say about that.

last year there were some nice looking rails just laying around by the visitor center
May 26 2006 7:18PM
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eheath
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Id go, but im about 6 hours away.
May 26 2006 7:41PM
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ajax
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Haha, yeah, they probably wouldn't approve.
May 26 2006 7:50PM
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Literature
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The longest thing you can have on the Sun Road is 21 ft. Unfortunatly.
May 26 2006 11:38PM
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Literature
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http://www.nps.gov/applications/glac/roadstatus/roadstatus.cfm

Another nice link, that is constantly updated. The current state of things is pretty shitty though.
Jun 1 2006 12:24AM
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ajax
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Is there a scheduled opening date? I didn't see one.
Jun 1 2006 7:42PM
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Literature
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No, they don't say when they will open because it is super unpredicable. However, when it opens we will go.
Jun 2 2006 12:09AM
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Literature
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It is looking like June 17th would be a good day for me to go up. Lets talk this over.
Jun 2 2006 12:10AM
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ajax
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June 17th looks pretty good for me depending on work.
Jun 2 2006 12:13AM
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AwR
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so this is on may 10th Click for larger image
Jun 5 2006 11:07PM
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Literature
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Sick james. I like it. That had to be fucking cold though.
Jun 5 2006 11:46PM
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Literature
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They are soooo close. I can feel it!!!
Jun 7 2006 11:27PM
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ajax
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are you still down with june 17th? I can go then, and SHski would probably want to go also,
Jun 7 2006 11:34PM
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Literature
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If the pass is open, we are going.
Jun 9 2006 12:05AM
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Literature
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This weekend the pass is supposed to open from the east side. Unfortunatly, I am not driving that far because I leave for boys state tomarrow. So, the 17th its on.
Jun 9 2006 11:29PM
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Caveman.
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why only from the east?
Jun 10 2006 8:22PM
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ajax
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Probably because the west side still has a bunch of snow on it. Hopefully it opens soon.
Jun 11 2006 4:12PM
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Literature
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The west side still had a bunch of junk that they needed to do to make it ready for cars. I am at Boys State right now, and will continue to let you people know about saturday.
Jun 13 2006 11:46PM
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Literature
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Hot Damn it's on people! Road is now open!!!!!

http://www.nps.gov/applications/glac/gttsroadplow/gttsroadplowstatus.cfm

Expect to go saturday. If you want to go with me, message me with a phone number I can call you at. Hells yes, I cannot wait!!!!!
Jun 14 2006 11:17PM
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Visitor Access on the Going-to-the-Sun Road: Visitors may travel by vehicle up to Avalanche Campground on the west side. Hikers and Bikers may travel to a quarter mile below the West Tunnel. Logan Pass is accessible from the east side to vehicles. Hikers and Bikers from the east side may travel to just a short distance west of Logan Pass.

It's not open.
Jun 15 2006 9:42PM
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ajax
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Unless you drive from the east I guess.
Jun 15 2006 9:48PM
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Literature
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FUCK. I am stupid. and I just nearly shot myself. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. GFD.
Jun 15 2006 10:27PM
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Literature
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We have a mud slide blocking the west side right now. Damn. I really wanted to go skiing yesterday.
Jun 16 2006 11:11AM
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Literature
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I AM TYPING THIS FROM THE BASEMENT APPLE STORE in Manhatten. The pass is going to be open as of friday afternoon, so we will get together and go as soon as I get back, which will probably be monday. Sorry about the capps.
Jun 23 2006 1:35PM
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PurpleSkier
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I'm going tomorrow...neener neener neener...david has no wiener...hahahahahahaha :D
Jun 24 2006 12:59AM
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ajax
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I went today and it was illnastysick.
Jun 24 2006 11:34PM
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Literature
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I went sunday. It was a bit of fun, but is disappointing because a lot of good jump spots are getting melted out fast. Check the area south of Clements for a couple smallish jumps. Good fun. Also, I don't recommend riding switch over two foot tall icy snow ridges, because you will eat shit.
Jun 27 2006 12:54AM
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Literature
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At least I don't get my kicks from making fun of people on the internet.
Jun 27 2006 12:55AM
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PurpleSkier
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I was kidding. Take a joke bro.
Jun 27 2006 1:48AM
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Literature
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We went yesterday. I will try to get some pics up soon. Be sure to try skiing down the boardwalk if you go, it scares the hell out of the tourists.
Jul 4 2006 1:28AM
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Literature
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I would also point out that if you want to get a decent jump or line in on the pass, get up here, because the snow is going fast. But message me first, because I'll meet you up there.
Jul 6 2006 12:39AM
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I went again today. Again, another (maybe empty) promise to get pics up. Look for a large jump left side on the way to the saddle between Oberlin and Clements. You can honestly go 90ft (we were a lot closer to 20-30)if you wanted and were crazy enough.
Jul 7 2006 11:40PM
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PurpleSkier
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Check out my profile, and look at the pics i have on NS. or follow this link:

http://hs.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2000009&l=94241&id=1311360013

or this one:

http://hs.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2000008&l=42d71&id=1311360013

or look at this shit as a preview!

Click for larger image
Jul 12 2006 3:57PM
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Literature
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Not bad. When was that trip?
Jul 14 2006 1:15AM
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PurpleSkier
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the first saturday it was open from the west side.
Jul 14 2006 2:02AM
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linelogan
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i call shotgun
Jul 24 2006 1:39AM
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Literature
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Logan hits us all up with some high-fallutin' knowledge and wit.

By the way, unless you want to walk 5+ miles to get your turns, the Logan Pass area is pretty much melted out. However, If you decide that turns are worth a bit of a hike, message me and we will go to Birdwoman Cirque.
Jul 31 2006 1:54AM
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