Tuckerman Ravine 05/12/07

[andyzee]

Decided to start a new thread on this so that there's no confusion.

For now it looks like we have the following folks going:

Me
SnowMonster
Roark
Trailboss (possible)
gpetrics (from Kzone, I just started a thread there as well)

Couple of questions:

• What time would you guys like to meet up at Pinkham. I figure about 7-8?
• Any good hotel recommendations in the area. I plan on coming up Friday afternoon and leaving Sunday morning.

 

[andyzee]

Andy, that wasn't the beer talking. I'm in.

I'm aching from yesterday's hike but I'll be good to go for the weekend. We need to do this as early as possible. Third week of May and I think we're looking at a longer hike for less snow. Is trailboss in? Thaller, jerryg and snoseek on the SR board may be interested too.

I started a thread on Kzone for this outing, why don't you start one on Sunday River.

 

[snowmonster]

Done. Posted on the Sunday River message board.

8 am is a litle bit early for me. I'll be coming from Boston.

 

[andyzee]

Done. Posted on the Sunday River message board.

8 am is a litle bit early for me. I'll be coming from Boston.

Dude, 1pm is to late What time do you think you'll be able to make it? Don't forget, it is a hike.

 

[riverc0il]

I may be in the area on Saturday pending good weather. Not sure where I will be climbing but I start hiking at 8am. Long term weather doesn't look so good right now though.

 

[thetrailboss]

I may be in the area on Saturday pending good weather. Not sure where I will be climbing but I start hiking at 8am. Long term weather doesn't look so good right now though.

Where did you see that? All the forecasts I've seen say sun right on through next week!

 

[snowmonster]

Dude, 1pm is to late What time do you think you'll be able to make it? Don't forget, it is a hike.

Is 11 ok? Seriously, I should be there by 9.

 

[andyzee]

Is 11 ok? Seriously, I should be there by 9.

9's cool, I'd say no later though. Roark, what say you?

 

[riverc0il]

Where did you see that? All the forecasts I've seen say sun right on through next week!

NOAA says chance chance showers thursday, chance showers friday, tstorm activity is possible going into friday night. haven't seen any reports for saturday specifically, but right into friday night looks unsettled. best always to over estimate bad weather activity on mount washington. unsettled weather is never a good sign but maybe that will clear up for the weekend. i sure hope it does considering i missed this past weekend.

 

[andyzee]

Weather.com for Saturday:

AM Clouds / PM Sun / WindHigh
33°F

Precip
10%
Wind:NW 38 mphMax. Humidity:56%UV Index:8 Very High
Sunrise:5:22 AM ETAvg. High:N/ARecord High:N/A

 

[ga2ski]

Snowmonster - not sure how fast you hike - but I suggest get on the trail by 8 . .. otherwise you have to walk an extra mile just for a parking spot if the wether is nice. The main lot at pinkham is usually full by 7:30

 

[MadPadraic]

I have need for tuckerman's this weekend. Unfortunately I'm fat and probably slow.

 

[andyzee]

I have need for tuckerman's this weekend. Unfortunately I'm fat and probably slow.

50 year old at 240 pounds, you can help pull be up. Why do you think I'm trying to get a group together? :lol:

 

[andyzee]

Here's a report with pics from this past Saturday; http://timefortuckerman.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8308 . Doesn't sound or look bad, but Snowmonster is right, may want to get there as soon as possible.

The latest forcast I'm seeing is :

Saturday

Partly cloudy
Highs: mid 60s°F
Lows: lower 40s°F

 

[roark]

9's cool, I'd say no later though. Roark, what say you?

Snowmonster - not sure how fast you hike - but I suggest get on the trail by 8 . .. otherwise you have to walk an extra mile just for a parking spot if the wether is nice. The main lot at pinkham is usually full by 7:30

I'm leaning towards getting there 7:30ish myself. But if I have to wait until 9 for good company I will.

You coming ga2ski?

 

[riverc0il]

ga2ski is right on, you guys will be hiking from the aux lots if you wait until 9a for an arrival. weather does look nice for the weekend after all with instability issues clearing up friday. i don't usually make the go no go call until the day before though. NOAA's point forecast for MW says a high of 42, but if it is sunny, it will probably feel warmer, especially at the lower elevations.

 

[andyzee]

I'm leaning towards getting there 7:30ish myself. But if I have to wait until 9 for good company I will.

You coming ga2ski?

Well we can always meet up at 7:30-8 and wait for Snowmonster. This way we should get a good spot. Maybe grill some breakfast

 

[snowmonster]

Thanks for all the heads-up. Looks like earlier is better. I'll try my best to be up there at 8. I tend to hike slowly (because I have shorter feet since I'm a hobbit) so between more hours between the sheets and a slower hike up, I'd rather take the latter.

 

[andyzee]

Thanks for all the heads-up. Looks like earlier is better. I'll try my best to be up there at 8. I tend to hike slowly (because I have shorter feet since I'm a hobbit) so between more hours between the sheets and a slower hike up, I'd rather take the latter.

Good Man!

 

[andyzee]

Put in for a vacation day this Friday. Plan on being at Pinkham no later than 8 AM on Saturday.