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Is tucks already done?

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theabortionator
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or still kickin?


I was up in the valley a few days ago and mount wash didn't even have a a cap anymore. Straight up summer time looks. Anyone got the info?
Mar 28 2012 4:24PM
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http://www.mountwashingtonavalanchecenter.org/

looks alright, but i want to hear from someone whats up. When were you planning on going up rusty?
Mar 28 2012 4:28PM
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tBatt
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It'll start looking like March again up there by next week. It's still kicking. Heavy crosswinds and new snow are gonna make avy conditions pretty sketchy, though.
Mar 28 2012 4:30PM
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theabortionator
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Idk, sometime before it's fucked.

I've never been but wanted to go since like 07. Then after living in the valley all winter see no reason not too. This winter was rough though.


Def want to make a trip up if people say it's all good
Mar 28 2012 4:31PM
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theabortionator
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fuck yeah!


Mar 28 2012 5:37PM
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dirty.
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i was up on the march 15th and it was perfect. there was enough snow to skin right up from the parking lot. and we were able to ski shurburns all the way to the bottom. ive heard a lot of snow has melted since then and also that the headwall was getting a little bare. that warm spell last week kinda put the kaibosch on things. they may have gotten a dusting last night though. if your gunna do it, go this weekend. check timefortuckerman.com for a more recent reports
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Mar 28 2012 6:09PM
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PopsicleStand
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viewsfromthetop.com might also have some trip reports that would be useful
Mar 28 2012 6:13PM
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theabortionator
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thanks guys
Mar 28 2012 6:18PM
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BIll.Lumbergh
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fuuuuu i wish i was back east. i love tucks
Mar 28 2012 6:21PM
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250r
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yea i live in whist now, which is great obviously, but i have always wanted to take a trip back to the east to hit up a few places like tucks, khatadin, jay and sugarloaf. It seems like most people on the east coast are scared away from tucks during the winter due to avy conditions, but has anyone here ever been up there when there was actually pow, instead of just going late spring?
Mar 28 2012 7:20PM
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PopsicleStand
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been up on mt. washington 25+ times in all weather and have skiied it during traditional times but never in winter. its pretty gnarly during the wintertime dude. just the wind itself can fucking wreck the snow cover.
Mar 28 2012 7:25PM
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Randy_Quench
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waiting on a nice day to head up with my boys and build some kind of booter.
Mar 28 2012 7:27PM
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smuggs
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dont forget yer bladez dude

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Mar 28 2012 7:50PM
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CheddarJack
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I heard 3/4 of it was melted last weekend, was planning on going Friday but it doesn't look like I'm going now.
Mar 28 2012 7:57PM
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stayhyphy.207
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tucks looks mad fun! i was planning on skiing it next weekend but if the conditions are shit then probably not
Mar 28 2012 8:03PM
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steezenskis
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http://timefortuckerman.com/
also check this website. great for the most up to date stuff
Mar 28 2012 8:36PM
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tBatt
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I thought you were gonna die.


or your belt!
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Mar 28 2012 8:41PM
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GnarBanger
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Any updates? Looking to go later in April or Mid May. Will there still be any snow left?
Apr 11 2012 2:35PM
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SkierX
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http://www.mountwashingtonavalanchecenter.org/

Everything you need to know is in the report.

To summarize-

Mount Washington's summit has gotten 22" of new snowfall in the past 3 days. That was on top of some snow that had fallen previously as well. Avalanche rating is Moderate to Considerable for larger mid-winter slab avalanches that are likely under human-triggers.

To top it off, there are numerous crevasses/fractures in the Center Bowl and Lip areas that opened up during the March heat that have weak snow bridges over them at the moment from the new snowfall. These crevasses/fractures are the types of things that claimed the life of a hiker very recently.

Anyone heading up this weekend, use your head while your out there, read the report and make smart decisions.
Apr 11 2012 3:40PM
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JuliusJ
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everytime i hear about tuck's, i REALLY appreciate living out west
Apr 11 2012 7:22PM
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dirty.
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^cool man. every time i hear left coaster make an unnecessary, arrogant comment like that im glad im not from the west

i feel like/know its super sketchy right now. 22" since friday on top of whatever snow was left is the perfect avy recipe.
and then theres the fact that at any moment you could posthole straight into a 100' deep crevasse.
unless you go up there on the reg and know whats up, i wouldnt go for a little while.
Apr 11 2012 8:00PM
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PopsicleStand
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you dont get the point of tucks at all man
Apr 11 2012 9:34PM
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Apr 12 2012 5:29AM
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Capurnicus
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Yeah...you're a stupid fuck.
Apr 12 2012 8:50AM
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Petey.
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You're just tossing that statement out there, you don't know shit about real backcountry. Enjoy your left coast

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Apr 12 2012 10:05AM
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CrotchKiller
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ha ha ha ha, nope
Apr 12 2012 10:09AM
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Apr 12 2012 12:40PM
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tBatt
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Looking pretty covered. Click for larger image
Apr 13 2012 9:27AM
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SkierX
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Yep. 33" since April 1st.

-Moderate avalanche danger for Tuckerman Ravine.

-VERY REAL danger of crevasses hidden by weak snow bridges in the Center Bowl and Lip areas.

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/04/09/son-of-hiker-who-died-on-mt-washington-recalls-terrifying-ordeal/

The crevasse danger is very unique right now due to the insane warmth in mid-March. The crevasses are abnormally deep and the snowpack is still considerable.
Apr 13 2012 9:51AM
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tBatt
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