Nice TR! I've heard several other Sp-members remark how
the Uintas had less snow than the Wasatch. My theory is
that the Wasatch catches snow from the "lake effect,"
while the Uintas are more isolated and "east-west
trending," thus they do not catch the storms coming in
from the west as well. Awesome pictures you have here!
I think there's a rain-shadow effect as well, since the Uintas are leeward of the Wasatch. Also, if I recall, the eastern Uintas get less snow than the western part of the range, also due to rain shadowing at least in part, I think.
And congrats on a successful trip, that's quite a long hike. I've been toying with the idea of a 4-day trip to Emmons and part of the Kings-Emmons ridge (was originally thinking of doing the entire ridge but backed off after looking more into how involved it would be). It was great to see photos of the area, since I've never been there, and this is the best beta I've seen in weeks on the current Uinta snow coverage.
ZeeJay, what a gal! And way to write it up in such an informative and interesting style. Ever considered journalism as a second avocation? Keep up the good work.
I plan on sumitting Emmons on the 25th. I might just bag a couple other 13ers while I'm there. I'm going via the chain Lake side though. Thanks for the report
Scott Wesemann - Jun 24, 2008 12:55 am - Voted 10/10
Great reportI've been wanting to hit Emmons for quite some time.
ZeeJay - Jun 24, 2008 4:27 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great reportThanks, it's nice to know other people are interested in these peaks.
lcarreau - Jun 24, 2008 9:23 am - Voted 10/10
ZJ ...Nice TR! I've heard several other Sp-members remark how
the Uintas had less snow than the Wasatch. My theory is
that the Wasatch catches snow from the "lake effect,"
while the Uintas are more isolated and "east-west
trending," thus they do not catch the storms coming in
from the west as well. Awesome pictures you have here!
ZeeJay - Jun 24, 2008 4:28 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: ZJ ...Thanks!
seanpeckham - Jun 27, 2008 4:08 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: ZJ ...I think there's a rain-shadow effect as well, since the Uintas are leeward of the Wasatch. Also, if I recall, the eastern Uintas get less snow than the western part of the range, also due to rain shadowing at least in part, I think.
seanpeckham - Jun 27, 2008 4:05 pm - Voted 10/10
Great photos and informationAnd congrats on a successful trip, that's quite a long hike. I've been toying with the idea of a 4-day trip to Emmons and part of the Kings-Emmons ridge (was originally thinking of doing the entire ridge but backed off after looking more into how involved it would be). It was great to see photos of the area, since I've never been there, and this is the best beta I've seen in weeks on the current Uinta snow coverage.
ZeeJay - Jun 27, 2008 5:26 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great photos and informationThanks, I want to do the Kings-Emmons ridge sometime too, but I probably won't get to it this year.
Moogie737 - Jun 29, 2008 6:22 pm - Hasn't voted
Really fine TR, as usual!ZeeJay, what a gal! And way to write it up in such an informative and interesting style. Ever considered journalism as a second avocation? Keep up the good work.
ZeeJay - Jun 29, 2008 11:54 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Really fine TR, as usual!Thanks Michael.
Rob Thompson - Jun 30, 2008 12:25 pm - Voted 10/10
Well DoneReally appreciate the map along with the great photos and narrative - Thanks!
ZeeJay - Jun 30, 2008 2:19 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Well DoneThanks, I appreciate your positive comments.
peakbagger1971 - Jul 20, 2008 1:06 pm - Hasn't voted
I'm goingI plan on sumitting Emmons on the 25th. I might just bag a couple other 13ers while I'm there. I'm going via the chain Lake side though. Thanks for the report
ZeeJay - Jul 20, 2008 8:58 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: I'm goingGood luck! I hope it goes well for you.