Helmets Today

norma r · Post by **norma r** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 9:28 pm

I don't have time to post a TR yet, but i was on Baldy today. Just wanted to remind anyone going up this weekend to bring your helmets. There is still rime ice falling off the trees.

Today at the hut there was a skier gearing up to hit the bowl and not wearing a helmet. He took off and within moments HUGE chunks of ice fell from the tree he was standing under. I can't even imagine what that would have done to him. In addition on the bowl, we had a huge piece of ice come flying by that sounded like a car passing. Not exaggerating. It was the size of a car tire!

Be careful and have fun!

mve · Post by **mve** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 10:24 pm

Thank you Norma. You are amazing -- Baldy twice in a week after San J!

norma r · Post by **norma r** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 10:32 pm

thanx Vitaly, but i am not amazing. i just like 2 hike, especially in snow!

Post by **Taco** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 8:33 am

I saw a big dorky green Grivel Salamander helmet, so I started throwing ice at it. Didn't realize you were under it.

simonov · Post by **simonov** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 8:43 am

When are we going to get updated trip reports from you people? I'm probably heading up Sunday.

Post by **Taco** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 9:07 am

I'll post one up soon. Whenever I get back from a trip, there are 800 billion interwebz things I have to do before school.

platypii · Post by **platypii** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 10:37 am

I was up there yesterday too... TR coming soon, as soon as I sort through the 5445 pictures I took! (not exaggerating... just got a new helmet cam

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Post by **Taco** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 10:52 am

Did you seriously take that many photos?

platypii · Post by **platypii** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:18 am

Well I had it set to take pictures automatically every 2-10 seconds.

The vast majority of the pics are looking at my feet trying not to fall off register ridge

Post by **Taco** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:24 am

OOOOOOH gotcha! Making a video? That'll be cool.

norma r · Post by **norma r** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 2:27 pm

Siminov, i'm getting ready to head out again and will not post till Monday.

what can i say... it was great! snow conditions change every few steps so be aware and have fun! i have a feeling i will love Sara's pix but i have not seen them yet.

hey Taco, the only reason you could take aim at me is cuz you were going so slow as we whizzed by you!!

EManBevHills · Post by **EManBevHills** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 4:39 pm

Well if yer heading to the bowl, you'll likely see me as well. Looks like we'll boot it up and ski down. There are probably too many post holes enroute for safe skinning!

Post by **Taco** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 6:15 pm

I'll race you.