Weekend of 4/23

[choate]

Question... A bunch of us were thinking about driving up from NYC this weekend to hit tucks and have been planning this for months... However the weather is looking hairy... They are forecasting rain, snow, wind etc... What is your advice? Should we bag it or take a chance, whats are your thoughts/expierence.

Thanks

Choate

[DMC]

FRIDAY: Partly cloudy.
Highs: Around 50 °F
Lows: Around 30 °F

SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain.
Highs: Around 50 °F
Lows: Mid 30s °F

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain.
Highs: Around 50 °F
Lows: Mid 30s °F

[M@]

Only you can decide, the go/no-go decision is a tought one when the weather and mount Washington are involved.

I'd say, if you have rooms reserved and the time off and all that jazz - you should go, but be very prepared to turn around on the trail if it gets too hairy or miserable for you.

Worst Case; You have a good time with your friends in the Mountain Town and don't get to do much hiking due to weather.

What else do you have to do? Do you have other trips planned to Tux?

M@

[choate]

this is the site that i was looking at

http://www.tuckerman.org/weather/weather.htm

[choate]

first trip. NOt sure if we have other weekends free.

All want to go, just dont feel like driving 7+ hours to turn around. Wishing we went last weekend. The weather looked awesome. + the naked skiers.

[M@]

Here's the weather link I use:
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/data/forecasts/NHZ004.php?warncounty=NHC003&city=Jackson

M@

[DMC]

first trip. NOt sure if we have other weekends free.

All want to go, just dont feel like driving 7+ hours to turn around. Wishing we went last weekend. The weather looked awesome. + the naked skiers.

I used to go up from the city all the time...
You just gotta go... Pack your rain gear.. And go..

Cause - just because the weather says chance of rain doesnt mean boo... It could turn out to be nice and you've missed yet another year!!

If you go - hit us on the radio 9-14...

[choate]

Thanks for the info --- We have until Thur or Fri to cancel the hotel rooms.

We'll definately give a shout out on the radio and meet up at lunch rocks.

If anyone else has advice let me know!

CHOATE

[DMC]

Thanks for the info --- We have until Thur or Fri to cancel the hotel rooms.

We'll definately give a shout out on the radio and meet up at lunch rocks.

If anyone else has advice let me know!

CHOATE

Check around for info..
Do a search and you'll find lots of your qeustions answered..

Be safe! Enjoy..

[mainwaring]

depends on your objectives. if you're trying to knock off some of the steeper chutes, conditions don't look prime. if enough rain percolates through the snowpack, avi conditions will be mod-high and you may not even get into the bowl.

if you're just looking to get out of the smog of the city and enjoy the mtns. and the environment and not too concerned with numbers, just go and enjoy.

[elwood]

Yeah, I know it is a few days out still, and the weather forecast can change at any time. I'll keep my eye on it, and make the call on Friday. I'll be packed and ready to go though...

[HeyBC]

Take the car ride...if the weather turns around, you'll be happy that you made the trip. ;) Even if you don't get to ski/ ride, you'll never get the time back. :confused: Go and try to have fun.

[Affix Snow]

Yeah, I know it is a few days out still, and the weather forecast can change at any time. I'll keep my eye on it, and make the call on Friday. I'll be packed and ready to go though...

You better come REGARDLESS! I will sh!t in your hat if you dont.

[Skilasnow]

Yup! I concur with all the sage advice above. Make the drive, be prepared for not ski/ride (ing). I would certainly not take "...chance of rain..." as a good reason to NoGo from the city. I'm on day seven on Mt Wash and I only live 3 hours away, so I'm thnking I'll stay home this weekend and catch up on stuff, but if this was possibly my only weekend opp, I would so be there.

[elwood]

You better come REGARDLESS! I will sh!t in your hat if you dont.
Like I said...it's gonna be a last minute call. I have a ton of crap that needs to get done, and the boat has got to go in the water. So if the weathr is less than ideal, I'm going to pull out and try again in a few weeks.

[DMC]

I got some good chocolate... For nutrients... a-hemm....

[elwood]

Hmmm. Now chocolates are another story... I masy be persuaded to go for the chocolates alone!

[Will I Am]

I’m in the same position, a few of my buds and I have been planning on heading up from jerz for our first trip… Too bad it’s going to be a washout… We don’t want to get shat on so we’re still making the trek up. If nothing else we’ll drink some good beer and have fun camping in the rain….

[jforte5650]

Same here, except from PA.... Bringing a few friends up reguardless of the weather. Good beer and camping in the rain sounds good to me! If we do get any clearing, we can look foward to the full moon this weekend!

[gosnow]

Question... A bunch of us were thinking about driving up from NYC this weekend to hit tucks and have been planning this for months... However the weather is looking hairy... They are forecasting rain, snow, wind etc... What is your advice? Should we bag it or take a chance, whats are your thoughts/expierence.

Thanks

Choate

The weather forecast has made us decide to ski the ravine on Friday instead
of Saturday. We are also coming up from NYC.

[Will I Am]

Crap, I was hoping for it to clear for Sunday, but now the forecast is saying thunder…. I don’t do the whole above tree line and lightning thing…

[DMC]

Leaving at 4ish from work..
Should get there around 8:30 - 9:00...

Got my snowboard out of the locker... PSheeeeew....

JollyJ's pictures got me stoked...

[elwood]

Leaving at 4ish from work..
Should get there around 8:30 - 9:00...

Got my snowboard out of the locker... PSheeeeew....

JollyJ's pictures got me stoked...
I'll be rolling in around then too... (I've pretty much decided to go no matter what). Should we wait for each other and hike up together?

[Affix Snow]

Leaving at 4ish from work..
Should get there around 8:30 - 9:00...

Got my snowboard out of the locker... PSheeeeew....

JollyJ's pictures got me stoked...

Leaving here round 3....be up Pinks round 11:30, hopefully up shelter by 1am. Turn your radio on round 12:30-1.

Oh...are you talkin bout tonite?

[elwood]

He's talking tomorrow night...

[DMC]

He's talking tomorrow night...

Sorry.. No - I'm headed up tonight!

[Jolly J]

JollyJ's pictures got me stoked...
My work here is done

[Ispoiler]

Rumney is sounding better and better for this weekend, get your sport climb on.

[DMC]

My work here is done

I like this one :)
http://timefortuckerman.com/photopost/data/740/358Left_Gully_from_the_side_-_04-19-05-med.JPG

[DMC]

Afiix - you bringing a stove?

[Affix Snow]

Sorry.. No - I'm headed up tonight!

YEAH!!!!!!!!! Keep in touch! Grab a shelter spot so we gots more room!

[elwood]

Sorry.. No - I'm headed up tonight!
Damn...you got work off tomorrow? So I'm the straggler?

[DMC]

YEAH!!!!!!!!! Keep in touch! Grab a shelter spot so we gots more room!

PJ is holding one for me.. We usually go for the shelters near the tents...

[Jolly J]

I like this one :)

Thanks, wish I could come down again this weekend. It's not in the cards for me. Oh well at least I got one day in.

[Affix Snow]

Damn...you got work off tomorrow? So I'm the straggler?

Ispoiler will be commin up friday nite too....

[Affix Snow]

PJ is holding one for me.. We usually go for the shelters near the tents...

excellent....keep radio on so i know where you is. im unsure of where everything is laid out up round the shelters.

[DMC]

Damn...you got work off tomorrow? So I'm the straggler?

Not off yet.. :)

[Affix Snow]

Afiix - you bringing a stove?

Bringin a stove and two cans of fuel. I think Ipsoiler is brining his too.

You brining a H2o purifier....?

[elwood]

Are you developing a cold?

Yeah, I haven't been to the tent platforms... Where are they located up there?


I'm bringing a stove and one can of fuel... Should I bring a water filter too?

[cliffhuxtable]

Man, coming from dahn here itsa long ahrse ahul to have to turn round! even the 10 day forecast doesnt look too great. they are behind on snowfall.....i'm thinking they pick up say a foot+ thru this pattern which will only help. they prob wont loose any more. call me a skirt, but i'm looking for the 50-60 degree bb, low wind day with tequila!

[Affix Snow]

Are you developing a cold?

Yeah, I haven't been to the tent platforms... Where are they located up there?


I'm bringing a stove and one can of fuel... Should I bring a water filter too?

I think tghe Platforms are by the 1 set of shelters....

Bring a Purifier for sure.

I gots a stove and 2 cans of fuel. Maybe bring one anyway....up to you.

[DMC]

I think tghe Platforms are by the 1 set of shelters....

Bring a Purifier for sure.

I gots a stove and 2 cans of fuel. Maybe bring one anyway....up to you.

Bringing pump...

But - I'd have to drive an hour to get my stove... PJ has one too..

[Affix Snow]

Bringing pump...

But - I'd have to drive an hour to get my stove... PJ has one too..

Cool. I gots a stove. Between all of us we'll be fine. Dont worry bout the stove if i can use your purifier. If not i will sh!t in your hat. :)

[DMC]

Cool. I gots a stove. Between all of us we'll be fine. Dont worry bout the stove if i can use your purifier. If not i will sh!t in your hat. :)

Cool... Would hate to make the run to Saugerties...
Just want to blow out of here as soon as possible..

[Ridergirl]

I say Boyz because it seems to be primarly male here.

Anyway I've chimed in a few times because my hubby and myself and a friend are due and set to climb this weekend. We are staying at Attitash Summit and this weather has me bummed. I know I know I just read every post here and it could totally change.

We are either doing Tux or we are driving 3 more hours to the Loaf. Hey why the hell not they seem to have the best conditions around why not rip it up there.

However, my GOAL is Tux. However being my first climb Im a bit nervous. We shoulda went last weekend. Owell.

For those that are expericend here when would you NOT make the hike if it was your first hike?

Hopefully the weather will turn around we shall see but we will have our radios and hopefully will get the chance to meet some of ya'll.

[DMC]

For those that are expericend here when would you NOT make the hike if it was your first hike?

Depends on if your geared up for the rain..

[NHski]

For those that are expericend here when would you NOT make the hike if it was your first hike?




Mid winter or if avy was high. I would just go, you never know whats going to happen up there.

[JayTux]

Just go for it and be ready to turn without any advanced warning. That happened to me two years ago when avi danger was "considerable." Had a nice run on the little headwall and lower snowfields though...That's always an alternative. It'll still be fun no matter what happens...

:)