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theblacktaco
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 Hey i was just wonderin some info about Tuckermans at Mt Washington ..east cost

Best time to go ?

What should i expect?

What should i bring?

And is my line chronics OK for the job?

all help is greatly appreciated


Apr 4 2009 2:51PM
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treesmann
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Best time to go ?

ive gone im may both times i did it but april is better in terms of skiable terrain

What should i expect?

u gotta carry 40+ lbs up a big mtn. its tough but worth it. get an early start so you can get several runs in the bowl

What should i bring?

lots of water, food, skis, boots. obviously use a pack, it would be dumb to carry your skis up in your hands

And is my line chronics OK for the job?

yea

Apr 4 2009 3:04PM
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theblacktaco
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thanx guys +++k
Apr 4 2009 3:09PM
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BennyV
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I know a kid that went there a couple days ago and said it was in great condition
Apr 4 2009 4:38PM
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Roy
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Just saw some pics maybe avy gear would be advisable! And does anyone know if you can rip a sled up that?
Apr 4 2009 9:15PM
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Roy
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^^^as you'll get way more runs in that way!
Apr 4 2009 9:15PM
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skodeo7
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You can't be serious.
Apr 4 2009 9:24PM
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skibikeclambake
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hahaha. i needed a good laugh, thanks for that. that is a reaaaaly funny joke. right?
Apr 4 2009 9:37PM
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max...
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i'm going on april 19th

you are going to go up from pinkham notch and make sure you go above the headwall a ways so you can get some turns in before the steep part. and like people have said bring a pack with food and leave early

Apr 4 2009 9:53PM
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ho_chi_minh
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I believe he was referring to a snowmobile.
Apr 4 2009 10:07PM
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Roy
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I meant snowmobile as walking into the backcountry is for chumps that don't have them, aka is it legal to drive a snowmobile there as some places like national parks it is not.
Apr 4 2009 11:03PM
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ho_chi_minh
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no snomos. chumps only.
Apr 4 2009 11:11PM
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skibikeclambake
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hell no. earn your turns, otherwise dont bother. half of the experience is walking up.
Apr 4 2009 11:13PM
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neon1peace
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I hope I can make it up this year, last year was so sick.

One point of advice tho, bring some sort of crampons just in case its a little icy. When we went up last year it was corn snow, but the chute that we hiked in was shaded and the boot pack was really icy. The whole hike up was one scary slip-avoiding ordeal without crampons. Well worth it tho, have fun
Apr 4 2009 11:19PM
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skodeo7
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What he said.
Apr 5 2009 10:34AM
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the-big-lepowski
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State forest = illegal to snowmobile.   Chronics should be fine.  Any ski will work, but preferably a heavy duty ski that will blast through crud, but not be so huge that it breaks your back on the way up.  I'm hoping to go as soon as my buddy gets back from CO.  Wait, that's CO, so he may not come back.  FML
Apr 5 2009 12:15PM
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mike220
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Just watch the weather. You need there to be relatively low winds, and warm temps. The weekend of the inferno is a good weekend because there are alot of people there and emergency personel so if something were to happen there is help alot closer. I went the inferno weekend last year, perfect weather (warm in the 60's, blue skies, very little wind) and my only regret was not bringing more water. Bring a ton of water and make sure to top off your water supply at hojos. The sooner you go the more likely you can ski down the sherborn trail all the way to the cars. Also get an early start because the parking lot at pinkham fills up fast and the extra half mile walk from wildcat's lot  sucks at the end of the day. Also hit up the upper snow fields for some good turns, decent consistent pitch up in the snow fields.

You chronics should be fine, may want to make sure you have a decent tune so your edges will have some grip if the snow isnt really soft.

Oh and also if it is a warm day watch out for falling ice from up on the headwall, it can be moving at a pretty good clip by the time it reaches the bottom of the ravine....

Apr 5 2009 12:32PM
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dwhite
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im just wondering what kind of clothing you need. Because even if its in the 60s the weather changes quickly up there.
Apr 5 2009 1:07PM
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mike220
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I brought my shell pants and just the shell of my coat and two other layers that were breathable, quick drying, and yet thin and light enough to pack in my back, two pairs of socks, some spring gloves and my warmest gore-tex mittens as a backup set. I wore some waterproof hiking boots up and had my boots in my pack. Ideally you would skin up (conditions permitting) but I don't have a touring set up so... Just be prepared for anything without over packing. It really all depends on the weather, watch it very closely and you should be golden.

and watch out for crevases... I fell through a small snow covered crevase up to my groin on the boot pack up on the lobster claw. it scared the shit out of me.
Apr 6 2009 12:02PM
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Phormat
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yeah its a hike but its well worth it at this time of year, just check the tuck website to see if there are any avalanche warnings, but usually i think its fine. i might be heading up there this coming weekend.
Apr 6 2009 12:17PM
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whitewater413
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the hike is long but it is not a steep or hard hike by anymeans. I have enjoyed the hike in the past years when i have done tucks
Apr 6 2009 1:07PM
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Bring_da_ruckus
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basically any nice day from late march - june or whenever the snow melts. the earlier you go the more concerned you need to be with avalanches but a better chance that the shurburn trail will be open all the way down (so you can ski all the way to the bottom). expect to meet a bunch of awesome people, and have a great time. i've met some really just straight chill people at tucks on a nice spring skiing day. all i can say for clothing is layers. there is a crazy difference between the temp at pinkham notch (the bottom) and the headwall. Bring a light pair of skiis so you're not fucked weight wise on the hike up, but heavy enough so you're not getting thrown around coming down.

hope that helps you out man

Apr 6 2009 3:06PM
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D_War
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try to head up mid week. that might get a slightly smaller crowd

if you live far away spend the night near the trail head somewhere the night before so you can get an early start

maybe ill see ya there

Apr 6 2009 4:45PM
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Delphi
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just did it last weekend. Dodge's Drop was fucking sick
Apr 6 2009 7:19PM
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LAME.
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I went to tukermans last year and hope to go again this year. We did it on the May long weekend for spring skiing effect and it was SICK . it's a nice warm not to cold hike and the snow is a bit heavy but it's great.
Apr 6 2009 9:00PM
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lepowski
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i went last week. it was sick. the hike is shitty and the snow is deep and stable.
Apr 8 2009 2:03AM
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