SNOW ON THE PEAKS

StairMaster · Joined: 10 Oct 2004 Posts: 32 Location: Flagstaff

Lots of fresh snow on the peaks at tree line and above. Everyone sharpen those crampons. Golden Aspens and snow. Talk about a fun day. It is forcast to drop more in the next few days above 10k. Multi

Shihiyea · Joined: 20 Oct 2003 Posts: 1135

How cool. When I was driving through Flag yesterday, I was looking at the clouds that hide Humphrey's and they looked like winter clouds. I did get a little rain as I was passing through. I've been thinking, that it's been years since I've x-country skied or even down hilled and that is something that I really want to do this winter. Mary

Dean · Joined: 17 Nov 2004 Posts: 103 Location: Lehi Utah

Can anyone tell me what conditions on Humpries might be? I'm thinking of heading that way this coming week and would appreciate any info regarding what snow conditions might be. I am equipped with snowshoes, ice axe and crampons. Thank you.
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BoyNhisDog · Posted: 11/17/2004, 4:56 pm Post subject:

This is what they looked like last week from 10,500' looking northwest. I had a mapping site just east of the peaks with a stiff wind blowing righ over them into my path. I circled until I got a break in the clouds but got the you know what beat out of me doing it. The view was worth it and this image was snapped when the sun hit the peaks in a turn. I know they have had some weather since then so that thick layer of snow you see is most likely thicker now.

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oriole_scott · Joined: 18 Jul 2004 Posts: 166 Location: the cornfields

Just want to say that that's an amazing picture of the Peaks. I see them every day, so I usually don't get excited about pictures of them, but your photo is really terrific. Nice work!
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Dean · Joined: 17 Nov 2004 Posts: 103 Location: Lehi Utah

Thank you, and I agree, that's an amazing pic.
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Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

Glen I don't know how you do it, but you amaze me time and time again.

BoyNhisDog · Posted: 11/18/2004, 8:15 am Post subject:

You are all too kind. Thank you. Smile

I was lucky enough to get that sky and still have sun on the peaks. I got one more that showed the snow covered ridges better but it was in total shade so the lighting was too bland.
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plummer150 · Posted: 12/26/2004, 9:05 pm Post subject: re:

Speaking of fresh snow, lots of fresh snow out here. Just went snowboarding on Thursday. Nice fresh trails! Skier Boy

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StairMaster · Joined: 10 Oct 2004 Posts: 32 Location: Flagstaff

Were about to get nailed again. I heard up to a foot in town. NICE! Smile

Kristyn · Posted: 12/28/2004, 8:07 am Post subject:

Oh so nice!! I need to get up there!
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StairMaster · Joined: 10 Oct 2004 Posts: 32 Location: Flagstaff

Well. The big storm hit but dumped most as hard rain in Flag. The mountain is beautiful though. They got quite a bit up there and the day is blue skies as of 11 am. Merry Christmas

lzyboy · Joined: 21 Nov 2004 Posts: 201 Location: Mesa

I just got back from the White Mountains, and it was mostly rain up there, too. The flats just below Sunrise Ski Area have maybe an inch on them, but the resort says it got 4-5 inches. LOTS of rain tho!!

Dean · Joined: 17 Nov 2004 Posts: 103 Location: Lehi Utah

Any snow on Signal Peak of Yuma county? Anyone been up there lately?
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StairMaster · Joined: 10 Oct 2004 Posts: 32 Location: Flagstaff

i lived in yuma for 1.5 yrs. Ill make the call to a buddy. fcastle dome is a great wash hike and scree scramble. sketchy at the top though. ill reply later today with the snow beta.