Whats the Best Time to Ski Tuck ?

[NtrentT]

I am planning a trip in 04 to Tucks, I am thinking about going april or may. Which time is better? I want to ski the headwall and some upper snowfields. Any advice would be great.
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[kfarrar]

If you can put up with the colder temps I'd pick the end of April. I usually ski it the weekend before Easter and had blue bird days three out 4 trips. And, I skied out right to the car - It doesn't get better than that.

[DMC]

Really depends on the snow year...
I've ridden the Upper Snowfields in mid-May before and have seen them completely gone at that same timeframe as well...
You should wait until after the new year to try and decide... Or just say F it.. and go anyways...

[RR]

"...go anyways..."

That's the best advice. I'm kinda partial to taking a look fron Ho-Jo's and if the weather's too nasty, catch a run back down to Pinkham and drive right back to Cannon where steep is a place not an adjective!

[DRPHIDDLEPHOS]

the earlier you go, the easier it is to get down, which is a big plus. but it is much colder and requires a bit more attention to detail. i would suggest an april day trip, and may overnighter!!! it is a real expieriance to do the weekend thing, but does require a bit more gear :unhappyhiker: and room for :beer: ripper @ cabin 6!!

[kfarrar]

For a real hard core experience you could go for over nighter in January. I did this last year and it was incredible. I was the only one staying in the shelter, except for my friend whom I convinced to come. Luckly he did need much convincing.

We were lucky to catch a mild night only down around 20 degrees. We woke up to some fresh snow so siiing in the bowl was out, but we had a great run down the Sherburn.

I hope to be able to make up once in Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, April, May, and even June. Every year I start with that goal in mind. I'll actually probally only make it up two or three times.

God - I need a snow fix bad.

[M@]

I've got two dates picked for overnighters next year;
April 10th = Cold, but can ski back to car. Just the skier people coming on this one.

May 1st = Not so cold, but hike from hojo home. The non-skier folks come on this one as it's bearable to just hang out on the rocks.

M@