Conditions for snow survey crews

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Nice. I'm thinking an engine swap on location is probably not going to happen. Glad they're ok.
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Interesting equipment list Eric. No doubt you all enjoy looking at all the baby butt smooth pristine snow landscapes.
But were me looking at all that, my tongue would start hanging out salivating like Pavlov's dog and wanting to add my Rossignol S7 fat skis.

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David -
It is tough! The top layer of new snow from the last storm was lighter than we're typically used to in the Sierra. Reminded me of Colorado pow. I wanted so badly to run around and explore but we were so damn busy fighting the clock to get as much data as we could before sundown that it was hard enough even getting a hand free to take some pics/vids, grab a bite, drink some water, etc. If I were the pilot, who typically sits and waits until we're ready to move on, it'd be a different story!
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Would like to know what happened with the helicopter.
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Sounds like repair will require a lift from an Chinook! and before the next storm!
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Well, I'm taking too long to process my own footage so I'll post my colleague's instead. He did a good job labeling things anyway. Long video. Enjoy.

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Awesome video! Thank you!
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ERIC wrote:Well, I'm taking too long to process my own footage so I'll post my colleague's instead. He did a good job labeling things anyway. Long video. Enjoy.

Please edit it so the background music plays AC DC's "Highway to Hell".

:nod: :unibrow: =D>

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Absolutely marvelous Eric, these views are outstanding, Arrow Peak/Bench Lake/Muro Blanco are great, and the Tehipite Valley/Dome are a real treat. Thank very much for posting this! :nod:
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