Who is hitting Tuckermans this year

[powhunter]

I know there is a bunch on this board that go up all the time. Myself...Did it last year for the first time, and cant wait to do it again. Last year JP and myself drove up in the morning hiked/skied it and drove back. This year prob gonna stay over.. Thinking in early may this year

steveo

 

[andyzee]

I'm thinking early April this year, would like to ski down Sherbourne trail to the parking lot end of day. Last year did it late April and the bottom half was already closed. You'd love it, great bumps!

 

[severine]

This is on my list... but I don't believe I'm ready yet. Maybe next year.

 

[powhunter]

I'm thinking early April this year, would like to ski down Sherbourne trail to the parking lot end of day. Last year did it late April and the bottom half was already closed. You'd love it, great bumps!

That is the main trail that takes ya to hojos??? wow maybe earlier is better!!

steveo

 

[Grassi21]

Thinking about it. I would have to drive up after lax practice one day and hike the next morning. Very interested with my AT setup.

 

[andyzee]

That is the main trail that takes ya to hojos??? wow maybe earlier is better!!

steveo

No that's actually from hojos back to the parking lot. I did that with 60 pounds on my back, guess how many falls I took?

 

[Greg]

Thinking about it. I would have to drive up after lax practice one day and hike the next morning. Very interested with my AT setup.

Nice way to crowbar a lax comment in. 2knees would be proud.

 

[andyzee]

Thinking about it. I would have to drive up after lax practice one day and hike the next morning. Very interested with my AT setup.

Maybe someone will correct me, but don't believe you AT equipment will work too good at tux.

 

[Grassi21]

Maybe someone will correct me, but don't believe you AT equipment will work too good at tux.

you mean i would have to hike up the old fashioned way? ;-) just looking to get out for the adventure, not to worried about what gear i am on.

 

[andyzee]

you mean i would have to hike up the old fashioned way? ;-) just looking to get out for the adventure, not to worried about what gear i am on.

Since I'm not an AT guy, not sure, but that's my impression.

Trail up:

And Tux (might be a bit of tilt on this shot, but if that is the case, not much):

One of the easier runs off to the side of Tux, Hillmans:

 

[danny p]

i'd like to hit it up. if we get a group together, i would try my best be there since I wouldn't do it solo.

 

[Rossi Smash]

Maybe someone will correct me, but don't believe you AT equipment will work too good at tux.

AT gear is the best possible way to go. Alpine gear will of course do but you'll pay the price all day carriyng all your extra crap.....

What the hell do you think Alpine touring is anyway. If you want to skin up to ski the upper snowfield there really is now other choice...that I'd be willing to do anyway;-)

 

[Johnskiismore]

Yes, and I can't wait!

 

[roark]

AT gear is lighter (so better if you're carrying it on your back), and when there is still snow on the trail can be used to skin up rather than hike. So long as it's capable on the downhill (and pretty much all AT setups are) much mo betta than schleping up the heavy stuff. My shoulders hurt for a couple days after carrying up my M666's and comp 120's.

I will definitely try to get up while the sherbie is still open this year (and preferably when I can skin up the TR trail as well). GoS is on he short list as well.

 

[mondeo]

This might be my first use of my new gear in a real touring setting. Just not the first weekend in April, I've got a bump comp to embarrass myself at.

 

[sLoPeS]

I have said it for many years, "this is the year".........well, im saying it again and making it happen. i need to buy a bigger pack, but other than that im ready to get up there. its gonna be one of those special days when it happens. im not sure ill be able to sleep the night before. the pilgramage is quickly approaching...

 

[andyzee]

AT gear is lighter (so better if you're carrying it on your back), and when there is still snow on the trail can be used to skin up rather than hike. So long as it's capable on the downhill (and pretty much all AT setups are) much mo betta than schleping up the heavy stuff. My shoulders hurt for a couple days after carrying up my M666's and comp 120's.

I will definitely try to get up while the sherbie is still open this year (and preferably when I can skin up the TR trail as well). GoS is on he short list as well.

Once again, don't do AT so I don't know what I'm talking about. I imagine it would be good going up Tux trail to Hojo's when there is still good coverage. But I imagine it wouldn't be too useful after that?

 

[sLoPeS]

Once again, don't do AT so I don't know what I'm talking about. I imagine it would be good going up Tux trail to Hojo's when there is still good coverage. But I imagine it wouldn't be too useful after that?

i could be wrong here, but after doing my homework.........you can skin up the sherbie, but the tux trail is for hiking only. if i had an AT setup, i would def use it to get up to the ravine floor. skis and boots weigh a good amount, so not having to carry them makes it much better. from there u have to boot pack it up to the top.

 

[Grassi21]

Nice way to crowbar a lax comment in. 2knees would be proud.

i will be bringing that crowbar to sundown tomorrow. watch your back man...

 

[powhunter]

This is on my list... but I don't believe I'm ready yet. Maybe next year.

You did pretty good on the "hike a bike last summer" for me the hiking was the roughest part...just kinda traversed the headwall like a sally

steveo