GoS 4/18

[surf88]

*Note any help with proper gully identification ie. Gully 1 Gully 2 ect is welcome I've been going up there for years now, and have skiied every gully, but am not sure of the numbering because I've heard diffrent things from different people.
Yesterday was by far the warmest day I've skiied on Mt. Washington yet. Winds were very calm, and temps at PNVC were in the 70's. I was supposed to meet up with Powdah and company from TFT, but poor communication and a zoo at PNVC foiled that. However, Jean who had posted the day before was easy to find. I waited for a bit for him to get ready and we slow-shoed up the GoS ski trail trying are hardest not to sink in to the very soft snow.
Jean

me

We crossed this slide path that had some pretty impressive damage

looking up the slide path


At the bottom of the Gully with the cache at the bottom Jean and I flashed the gang sign for the camera and then parted ways.

he hiked up this gully.

I continued to main gully

While booting up the ladder I ran into (Jming?) from TFT skiing down the gully, he was calling it a day, to go rest up for the inferno. we chit chatted for a bit and I continued on to to the top where I met and hung out for a bit with Footlong and friend. They were Great company.
Boot laddder looking down:

Footlong and friend:

I took an obligatory wildcat shot and looked to see if I could find Jean anywhere and then dropped into a completly lonely main gully, and then again, except this time there was a large crowd in the gully, 2 other people booting up :.
Wildcat:

Looking up from 1/2 way down

Buy this point despite spf 35 and polarized goggles I had quite a bit of solar fatigue so I took my run back down on the GoS ski trail. It sure beat hiking out like was necessary last year.

I may have been the last one to actually be able to ride over the snow bridge on the final stream crossing I kept as much speed as I could and as I rode over it a large piece calved off. I almost ended up in the drink.


It was a great day at a place that sucks!

[andyzee]

Sherburne Trail open for skiing?

[Powdah]

I'm sorry that we didn't meet up. I couldn't hear a word you said on the phone, took a quick lap trying to see if I could identify you then hit the trail. Ironically we were parked next to footlong and his friend. When we missed meeting up with you we decided to just skin up and hit Hillmans, got wasted by the sun a took off.

Looks like you had fun.

[surf88]

Originally Posted by Powdah

I'm sorry that we didn't meet up. I couldn't hear a word you said on the phone, took a quick lap trying to see if I could identify you then hit the trail. Ironically we were parked next to footlong and his friend. When we missed meeting up with you we decided to just skin up and hit Hillmans, got wasted by the sun a took off.

Looks like you had fun.

When you called me I was just getting into the notch, and almost imediately lost cell service. Nextel sucks for coverage. I pulled into the lot at 7:40 and I parked directly in front of the GoS trail head(Black Honda Civic). Funny thing is, we prolly saw each other. Oh well, maybe next time.

[icelanticskier]

too funny, i saw ya pull in as i was gettin ready. grey ford freestyle w/ girl and dog.
rog

[djming]

Thanks surf88 and good to meet ya. Any other day I'd have gladly hiked back up with you for another run, but it was a one-run morning and out for me with the Inferno coming up.
This pic got me thinking about a plan of attack for Sunday (that report along with the Inferno report coming up).

Originally Posted by surf88

looking up the slide path

[jumpturn]

Way to A-frame, but beat the crowds!

[BladeGirl]

So Bladeguy, Windy the Wonderpup and Tig were in the GOS today (reports to come) and as we were leaving we ran into someone else also leaving who commented on his trip here Friday. Hm....thinks I "Are you on T4T, by any chance?" Why yes, he says he is. Turns out to be djming, the ever present. I think he as taken up residence there. Great day!

[boardman]

wow, GOS looks in beautiful shape!! nicely done! so much stoke on T4T today!!!!

[Rider.Steve]

Pretty, pretty, pretty. Looks like a wonderful day!

[footlong]

Surf,

Great chatting with you and thanks for the pics. My report to follow with your pic included!

I saw your fellow hiker later in the parking lot - he had a good time as well.

[PWDR8S]

Fantastic! Great shots! Reps to ya! I'm blown away as to how far and wide that avi path reached! I bet it makes it easier going now.

GOS is looking primo now!

[surf88]

Originally Posted by footlong

I saw your fellow hiker later in the parking lot - he had a good time as well.

Good to hear.
Jeanounet where are you?

[Jeanounet]

I'm finaly back from Mt Washington. The drive home was sunny and warm!

After finaly arriving back to the lot friday, I met with Foot long! It was nice meeting you! Glad you found your "lost" keys

I aslo met a man called Dan in the lot. He was very nice and talkative and introduced me to his friend Yagermeister....Both of them very nice!!

Slept in the parking lot friday night and was woken up by a full parking lot at 7am (all crazy people). My chins were still red and my muscles hacking so I decided to go...euh...don't know if I should say this here...yes I went shopping! Next year I'll come in full great shape!!

Anyway Surf88, I hiked that gully almost all the way to the top. Stoped for 30 minutes, drank, ate and proceded down. It was a great experience! Thanks for waiting for me and for the guiding!! We should do this again next year!

Le J

[surf88]

Sorry I'm a pretty crappy guide, but at least I got you there. I'm glad you had a good time. Do you have any pics to post?