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Beartooth Pass Condtitions

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alev
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So I may be taking a trip with a friend to beartooth pass June 7-15th to help him with measuring glaciers and studying snow depths....and also do some skiing. I have never been there before and have no idea what to expect conditions wise during this time of year. My friend has spent time working and skiing out there for a few years so he is familiar with the area, skiing and hanging out.

How is the snow pack holding up? will it be dangerous? I am a strong skier, but have very minimal mountaineering skills. I just want to know about safety mostly, but I know we wont be hiking or skiing any lines that are out of our ability really.

i may forget to check this, so if someone reads this and has some really important info that would be helpful or beneficial for me, maybe send me a message, i would really appreciate it.

thanks!

alev
May 20 2010 8:41PM
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griz_lee
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it will mostly be corn/spring snow by that time and you usually dont have to worry too much about slides although there is the occasional wet slide or cornice fracture so just dont be dumb and stand on any over hanging cornices. if your friend has been there and knows his way around you should be fine. There really isnt too much to be worried about skiing up on the pass just as long as you keep your common sense. .
May 21 2010 3:11AM
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alev
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my only concern now is given the snowpack, will there be enough snow?
May 21 2010 9:42AM
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griz_lee
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oh ya there should be plenty to ski on. the red lodge area has been pounded the last few weeks and even though there wasnt enough to run the two lifts they have up there there is still enough to hike and ski untill probably like middle of july.
May 21 2010 12:43PM
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king.tubby
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hopefully heading down next wednesday. will try to post some observations
May 22 2010 9:37PM
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alev
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anyone else?
May 28 2010 8:59AM
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pat_in_the_hat
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i think i have a friend there right now. ill post up what she says when she gets back
May 29 2010 8:34PM
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ajax
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Just got back from a 3 day weekend of skiing there. It was my first time in the area, and I was stoked to see all the snow up there. I wouldn't be worried about snowpack if you go anytime soon; there was quite a bit in places.
May 31 2010 11:30PM
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bigkicker
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I'm there with a big crew next weekend.   Find our campsite, we might have a keg. But only come over if you have some girls with ya.
Jun 1 2010 4:35PM
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king.tubby
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got one sweet run in on rock creek headwall on saturday. could basically ski all the way down to the road. then waited all afternoon sunday for the pass to open but it never did. will post pics once i get them off my camera
Jun 1 2010 8:04PM
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alev
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hell yeah im pretty psyched. hoping to ski a few nice lines and maybe build a nice booter too if thats an option given conditions
Jun 3 2010 11:31AM
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Literature
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I'm headed that direction next week; when I get a chance I'll post some photos/info.
Jun 6 2010 2:08AM
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alev
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im heading out there from boston tomorrow, so psyched. im staying/camping near elk creek ranch (wherever that is) and doing some work/skiing/hiking and hoping to build a jump one day too if anyone is interested
Jun 6 2010 9:06PM
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king.tubby
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lets see if this works

Jun 7 2010 6:33PM
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king.tubby
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wtf. i used to know how to post pics. anyone use safari?

Jun 7 2010 6:36PM
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king.tubby
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fml. here is a link to a trip report i typed up for tgr

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194046&highlight=tr+memorial
Jun 7 2010 6:38PM
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jeremy.g
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capitalize the image tags [IMG] [/IMG] like that
Jun 7 2010 11:17PM
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Jaskittin
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Looks like a sick trip man.  i'm headin up there with a few kids this afternoon, I'll update once I get back.
Jun 11 2010 1:16PM
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alev
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just finished up. didnt get to do as much as we had hoped but we certainly got to ski some sick lines. couldnt complain about skiing in june, will post pictures soon
Jun 13 2010 11:42PM
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CallMeAl
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I'm thinking about heading over this weekend. This is going to be my first ski trip to the Beartooths, is there anyplace I should/shouldn't check out?
Jun 18 2010 9:08AM
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