Comments on: Tyndall in a Day http://www.sierradescents.com/skiing/2009/05/02/mount-tyndall.html Climb Up and Ski Down Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:50:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bill http://www.sierradescents.com/skiing/2009/05/02/mount-tyndall.html/comment-page-1#comment-378 Bill Wed, 20 May 2009 02:19:24 +0000 http://www.sierradescents.com/?p=797#comment-378 I've been laid up the past two months. All my gains wiped out. I'm just now starting to get back into the workouts. July I should be good to go. I think it'll be time for a 7-10 dayer somewhere. I’ve been laid up the past two months. All my gains wiped out. I’m just now starting to get back into the workouts. July I should be good to go. I think it’ll be time for a 7-10 dayer somewhere.

]]> By: Andy http://www.sierradescents.com/skiing/2009/05/02/mount-tyndall.html/comment-page-1#comment-376 Andy Tue, 19 May 2009 14:30:13 +0000 http://www.sierradescents.com/?p=797#comment-376 So Bill...is the leg better yet? It's just not the same without you... :) So Bill…is the leg better yet? It’s just not the same without you… :)

]]> By: Bill http://www.sierradescents.com/skiing/2009/05/02/mount-tyndall.html/comment-page-1#comment-375 Bill Tue, 19 May 2009 05:40:12 +0000 http://www.sierradescents.com/?p=797#comment-375 Jeesus Andy. You are a masochist. I can't believe I ski/hike with you. :-) Nice job and as always nice writing - I'm glad you didn't invite me. Jeesus Andy. You are a masochist. I can’t believe I ski/hike with you. :-) Nice job and as always nice writing – I’m glad you didn’t invite me.

]]> By: Andy http://www.sierradescents.com/skiing/2009/05/02/mount-tyndall.html/comment-page-1#comment-361 Andy Tue, 12 May 2009 15:03:23 +0000 http://www.sierradescents.com/?p=797#comment-361 Dan, I actually think the pack choice matters a lot. You probably want a pack that can handle a 40lb load for carrying skis+ski boots, which rules out most daypacks, even framed ones. I like the Black Diamond Quantum in a 45L size for this. It's a good balance of weight and frame, and a great pack besides. Re: Langley, I think it's getting a little late for South Sierra skiing, though I'm sure there's still snow in the couloir proper. Re: Williamson, if we're looking at the same photo, I'm not sure, but I think you want the snow chute immediately left of the one you're talking about. The two sort of form a "V". People tend to get a little lost looking for the right chute (I did), but then again, a little adventure is good for you. :) Dan, I actually think the pack choice matters a lot. You probably want a pack that can handle a 40lb load for carrying skis+ski boots, which rules out most daypacks, even framed ones. I like the Black Diamond Quantum in a 45L size for this. It’s a good balance of weight and frame, and a great pack besides.

Re: Langley, I think it’s getting a little late for South Sierra skiing, though I’m sure there’s still snow in the couloir proper.

Re: Williamson, if we’re looking at the same photo, I’m not sure, but I think you want the snow chute immediately left of the one you’re talking about. The two sort of form a “V”. People tend to get a little lost looking for the right chute (I did), but then again, a little adventure is good for you. :)

]]> By: Dan Conger http://www.sierradescents.com/skiing/2009/05/02/mount-tyndall.html/comment-page-1#comment-360 Dan Conger Tue, 12 May 2009 15:03:14 +0000 http://www.sierradescents.com/?p=797#comment-360 Sorry, it's the north fork of the "Y" on the west face of the mountain ... sheesh, I guess I'm a little tired this morning. Sorry, it’s the north fork of the “Y” on the west face of the mountain … sheesh, I guess I’m a little tired this morning.

]]> By: Dan Conger http://www.sierradescents.com/skiing/2009/05/02/mount-tyndall.html/comment-page-1#comment-359 Dan Conger Tue, 12 May 2009 15:01:36 +0000 http://www.sierradescents.com/?p=797#comment-359 One other thing, from the summit you have taken a picture of Mt. Williamson's west face that, I believe, shows the main route people use to summit. There is a band of snow that starts up the right side of the mountain. It reaches a "Y" about half way up, and the mostly obscured west fork of this "Y" looks like it runs to the summit. Is that correct? Williamson is a possible target for me this summer. One other thing, from the summit you have taken a picture of Mt. Williamson’s west face that, I believe, shows the main route people use to summit. There is a band of snow that starts up the right side of the mountain. It reaches a “Y” about half way up, and the mostly obscured west fork of this “Y” looks like it runs to the summit. Is that correct? Williamson is a possible target for me this summer.

]]> By: Dan Conger http://www.sierradescents.com/skiing/2009/05/02/mount-tyndall.html/comment-page-1#comment-358 Dan Conger Tue, 12 May 2009 14:53:57 +0000 http://www.sierradescents.com/?p=797#comment-358 What kind of pack(s) do you recommend for carrying skis/boots up a mountain? I've poked around at REI, but most seem to be designed for carrying rope and other climbing equipment. Also, how does Mt. Langley's northeast couloir look, since you were up in the area a couple of weeks ago? What kind of pack(s) do you recommend for carrying skis/boots up a mountain? I’ve poked around at REI, but most seem to be designed for carrying rope and other climbing equipment. Also, how does Mt. Langley’s northeast couloir look, since you were up in the area a couple of weeks ago?

]]> By: Colin http://www.sierradescents.com/skiing/2009/05/02/mount-tyndall.html/comment-page-1#comment-322 Colin Tue, 05 May 2009 08:10:27 +0000 http://www.sierradescents.com/?p=797#comment-322 Good show Andy. Glad to see that your determination paid off. Good show Andy. Glad to see that your determination paid off.

]]> By: Rockhead http://www.sierradescents.com/skiing/2009/05/02/mount-tyndall.html/comment-page-1#comment-320 Rockhead Tue, 05 May 2009 00:06:17 +0000 http://www.sierradescents.com/?p=797#comment-320 Bravo Andy! People who do not climb mountains do not realize the amount of single minded determination required to make the elusive summit. And to have to give that a second effort, when everything in you says "Just quit and go home", well that is simply heroic. Your comments at the end of the story are on the mark. The effort will not change the world but the effects are yours for a lifetime. Well done. Bravo Andy! People who do not climb mountains do not realize the amount of single minded determination required to make the elusive summit. And to have to give that a second effort, when everything in you says “Just quit and go home”, well that is simply heroic. Your comments at the end of the story are on the mark. The effort will not change the world but the effects are yours for a lifetime. Well done.

]]> By: Andy http://www.sierradescents.com/skiing/2009/05/02/mount-tyndall.html/comment-page-1#comment-319 Andy Mon, 04 May 2009 14:45:46 +0000 http://www.sierradescents.com/?p=797#comment-319 Yeah, exactly. Though I've been thinking lately a return to fun might be in order. :) Yeah, exactly. Though I’ve been thinking lately a return to fun might be in order. :)

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