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killclimbz
Sep 24, 2004, 4:19 PM
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We seem to be getting a lot of people talking about getting out on the snow on a few threads. I figured it was time to try to consolidate it to one local. I'm planning on getting out with some of the people who lurk on RC.com. Most notably Skibs.
I'm always looking for backcountry partners, and I am perfectly willing to teach what I know of snow sense to those who want to learn.
So those with the snow Jone'z speak up.
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killclimbz, snow is my first love. I love to get out and do the backcountry thing. This will be my third backcountry season, so I have all the gear. There are a few "glaciers" that are producing some turns right now. Hopefully there will be some more snow soon.
Vince
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killclimbz
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In reply to: killclimbz, snow is my first love. I love to get out and do the backcountry thing. This will be my third backcountry season, so I have all the gear. There are a few "glaciers" that are producing some turns right now. Hopefully there will be some more snow soon. Vince
Stay in touch. Some turns have been had already on the high passes. It won't be too much longer before we have some decent coverage. I'm down for some adventures.
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killclimbz
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In reply to: I'm all over this one like a bad rash. My goal is to get out for weekend bivies as much as possible, i.e., I have a partner, I go! Winter mountaineering it is with great intensity this year, all the skills and challenges and joys associated with it. I live about 45 minutes from the west entrance of RMNP as well, if that's an enticement to anyone. /Skibs tries hard to conceal her joy, but it's going to be tough, especially when I look out the window at the SNOW COVERED Continental Divide./
Skibs, I am definitely up for some early season action on Berthoud and expanding as the coverage improves. You are the lookout for us Front Rangers, so let us know when the getting is good! :wink:
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killclimbz, I will be getting out soon as the snow is good. We'll have to hook up, and the other sliders are welcome of course.
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A couple of friends of mine hiked the mountian up here in Steamboat yesterday and skiied 3/4 of the way down. They said it was close to 24" up on top. It's melting fast... I just looked out the window of my office to see that there is only snow left on the top half of the mountian right now.
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Sep 24, 2004, 8:26 PM
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Well...never done the back country thing but would love to try. Either way would love to make some turns together w/ ppl from here. Do you exclusively ski bc? Skibabeage, I'm guessin you'll hit the runs at WP once in a while right? :)
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Wish I could join you all... tele skiing takes presedence over climbing most days for me, but the snow season is far from beginning here in Va. My goal is to move to colorado eventually when I get out of school. Yall have fun and be safe over there... and most importantly, save some sno for me!!!
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killclimbz
Sep 24, 2004, 11:00 PM
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In reply to: Well...never done the back country thing but would love to try. Either way would love to make some turns together w/ ppl from here. Do you exclusively ski bc? Skibabeage, I'm guessin you'll hit the runs at WP once in a while right? :)
If you were directing the backcountry question at me, the answer for this season is going to be yes. Multiple layoffs have left me without the option to buy a pass. I'm hoping to hook up a few days at WP. It's not a bad thing though, the past three seasons I have been doing more BC than resort riding. Backcountry is a blast.
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killclimbz
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In reply to: In reply to: Well...never done the back country thing but would love to try. Either way would love to make some turns together w/ ppl from here. Do you exclusively ski bc? Skibabeage, I'm guessin you'll hit the runs at WP once in a while right? :) Yep! While I'm relegated to weekends because of my work schedule, there are some great runs/acreage that doesn't get that much traffic. There's also Vasquez Cirque, when it's in, that's do-not-fall-here material (so I don't go there because I don't want to fall and die! :wink: )! I also get perks to ski fer free at other select resorts throughout Colorado......so if anyone's interested in heading to Aspen or down to Wolf Creek from time to time, that'd be a hoot.
Come on now, the Cirque ain't that bad. There's not a whole lot of fall and die back there. Trust me, I've fallen all over the place! We should plan a BC trip down to Wolf Creek I hear it's great. I'm also fairly familar with Monarch Pass. Some very fun bc there. Great trees and deep snow.
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Sep 25, 2004, 1:19 AM
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I want in. Im learning to board this winter no matter what!
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I don't live on the front range but, I reckin that I'd like to join the club too. Was just looking at the alpenglow making the new snow up on
NY Mtn. sparkle. Kind of got the itch goin...
When the season arrives, please consider giving me a shout... my schedule is fairly convienient and I spend alot of time on snow... BC or liftserved, freeheeled or locked down... its all good. ya can never have too many partners for the BC.
thanx for startin this thread. oh, here's a thought... an rc.com hut trip?
10th Mtn or Alfred Braun system? try that one on for size.
JK
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killclimbz
Sep 25, 2004, 4:35 PM
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The Skinner Hut might be interesting. If anyone has been there and knows that way that is. I've heard of people getting stuck in a snow storm and doing a forced bivy, only to find out the hut was 40ft away from them.
I know it usually has openings all season, and the terrain around it is supposed to rock. RC.com hut trip sounds like a great idea to me.
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killclimbz
Sep 25, 2004, 8:38 PM
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I'm not too worried about the avy danger or the hike. Unless it snows a ton we shouldn't have too much danger getting there. As far as the surrounding terrain, good route finding skills, and doing some investigating should do fine. The really big worry is finding the dang hut. I really don't want to do an unplanned bivy.
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Sep 26, 2004, 10:20 PM
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Write me in for the RC.com hut trip. :D (big sh*t eatin grin) That is a great idea, if we can get enough peeps commited we should reserve a hut and lock in the date. I hear they can be pretty hard to rent certain times of the year.
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killclimbz
Sep 27, 2004, 1:22 PM
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I know 10th mountain huts fill up, but in all honesty I was looking at going to the Skinner Hut last year in December and there were lots of openings for that hut and one other. The rest were pretty much booked solid. The deciding factor seemed to be is that the other huts are easy to find and have shorter approaches. Thank god for lazy athletes. So let's figure out when we want to go and what days. I'm in the middle of a schedule change so I really don't know what days I will have off. Probably just one weekend day, so I will probably be taking some time. A Sun-Tues trip would be ideal. Get there while everyone is leaving, but that is up to the committe here on if it works or not. I also need to find out what my schedule is anyway, which I should know in about two weeks.
If we get this figured out by mid october we should be good.
Oh yeah mid to late Feb, early March would be the choice time IMO. Jan could be good depending on how the early season goes.
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Sep 27, 2004, 2:52 PM
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I agree Feb/Mar would make for the best conditions. I can agree on the Skinner hut...what do you other guys/gals think about location and time?
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hey, did some turns on the Fair Glacier up by Lone Eagle. Sweet snow up there covering the glacier. Highlyt recommend if you are really hurting for some turns.
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killclimbz
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In reply to: hey, did some turns on the Fair Glacier up by Lone Eagle. Sweet snow up there covering the glacier. Highlyt recommend if you are really hurting for some turns.
Excellent news. I may head up there this weekend if the weather looks bad in D-town for climbing.
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I'm guessing I'll need to be a little better than a beginner on blues to do this? :) However - in late season - if I'm making progress - I'm in. The hut to hut trip would be a snowshoe for me as I don't x-c ski or ski at all for that matter. Not that I'm opposed to learning but haven't done it yet.
Great thread -will follow it closely.
See ya!
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Sep 29, 2004, 8:14 PM
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So I've added this to my watch topic list. Post up plans and such and we'll go from there. An email list might be nice. Sounds like good times.
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In reply to: Gary - give me a jingle if you head up this way this weekend. I'm right on the way to Lone Eagle.
How was the snow up there? We are thinking of doing a hike up to the area soon.
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I'll be heading up to mosquito pass this Saturday...will let you know what the conditions are.
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In reply to: Tyler - over, but not out! I think that if the Skinner Hut is a go, it'll be slow going whether it's skins 'n' skis or snowshoes. I wouldn't worry about pace! I say let's go for January, because the season is starting and running early, then if we have a good enough time and conditions are good we can plan another one for March! I'm more than a little hesitant to take on the responbility of planning such a trip, but the snow whore in me says "Do it! Do it!" Jeebus, I need to have my head examined. :wink: Okay, let's start thinking about dates.
SNOW WHORE! ROFLMAO!
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In reply to: Dumping snow this morning in Winter Park. Blizzard conditions, in fact. Big fat, wet flakes, sticking to the road, sticking to the trees, sticking to the mountains. Yummmmmmm. Fair Glacier on Saturday.
I see! I must go up to the mountains on Saturday to check this out.
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Thinking about RMNP this weekend...anyone want to make some turns?
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I'll be headed in from the east and I'd like to ski ptarmigan.
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No worries, have a good weekend. I'll give you TR if I make it out.
Vince
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1-2 inches of windblown at 13,000 near alma...nice rock hunting though :)
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TR: Berthoud Pass Sunday 10/3.
It sucked...
Actually looks like I just missed good turns by a day. There were tracks that were now dirt on the west side front face. Bummer :? wish I didn't have to work on Saturday. The east side of the pass is all torn up. I don't know if they are trying to remove/add plumbing to the pass before they tear down the old lodge. It's a real mess and if it stays that way for the winter, parking is going to be a bitch. Hiking on the east side is also limited from the this construction. It looks like they are buidling and underground parking lot for a hotel or something.
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I was up at Devil's Head yesterday and Pike's Peak looked absolutely covered with snow. Next time it's wet in the state, I am going to go look for some turns. Who's in?
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In reply to: I was up at Devil's Head yesterday and Pike's Peak looked absolutely covered with snow. Next time it's wet in the state, I am going to go look for some turns. Who's in?
I'm in, next time we get snow I would definately like to get a few turns in.
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In reply to: In reply to: I was up at Devil's Head yesterday and Pike's Peak looked absolutely covered with snow. Next time it's wet in the state, I am going to go look for some turns. Who's in? I'm in, next time we get snow I would definately like to get a few turns in.
Sweeeeet, I'm off Sundays, and Wed-thurs right now. Are you purely a weekend warrior or do you have some mid-week time?
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My job keeps me pinned down for the weekdays and I usually reserve weekday adventures for those good dumps. But to answer your question I am a WEEKEND WARRIOR. :D If a Sun. happens to work out I would be glad to join you.
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In reply to: My job keeps me pinned down for the weekdays and I usually reserve weekday adventures for those good dumps. But to answer your question I am a WEEKEND WARRIOR. :D If a Sun. happens to work out I would be glad to join you.
Sundays always work for me :D
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:P Apparently Loveland is opening this Friday...yep, the day after tomorrow gang. I"m feeling an illness fall over me and doubt I'll be able to make it to work (cough cough)
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I skied up on Bierdstat from Guanella Pass on 10/9, found great snow in the north facing bowl from about 13,600-12,200. I was able to ski back almost to the pass on not so great snow. From the looks of it it should be really good again this weekend.
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In reply to: :P Apparently Loveland is opening this Friday...yep, the day after tomorrow gang. I"m feeling an illness fall over me and doubt I'll be able to make it to work (cough cough) Lisa
That's the attitude I like to see :D !
I am seriously considering going up somewhere on Sunday. I would prefer hike to turns. Does anyone have any plans. This is the time of year where I try to figure out if I want to climb or slide...
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Don't forget that Keystone is open next week!
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I'll be in the back country tonight somewhere up on the Divide. . .Hopefully I'll have good things to report back about SNOW!!! I'm not skiing but there is enough snow on Jones Pass to do so.
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Anyone want to hit the backcountry in Butler Gulch on Thursday? I caught this trip report on the Telemark talk forum. Looks pretty sweet and we are supposed to get more snow. Looks like Beacons, shovels, probe, basic avy gear will be needed.
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Friday night I went up to Jones Pass, just outside of Empire. I hiked up to the top of the Divide and headed across the Peaks towrds Henderson Lake. There is a ton of snow on thos peaks! My ice axe was burried to the top in some spots. Not much sno on top of the Divide itself but I can only imagine that you skiiers and boarders would dig carving turns down the peaks.
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I've set up tenative plans to go to Butler Gulch on Thursday, if anyone has the day off Thursday they are welcome to join.
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In reply to: I've set up tenative plans to go to Butler Gulch on Thursday, if anyone has the day off Thursday they are welcome to join.
Allright, Butler Gulch fizzled on Thursday, since the big "storm" has been delayed. I am now planning to give it a go on Sunday. Sounds like Skibs is in, anyone else? It'll be the best dang mud riding ever!!!
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anyone been up to Loveland since it opened last week. What's the word on conditions. I know it isn't going to be great, but I wonder if it's worth trying to get a few turns in this weekend.
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We were up at Loveland last Sunday and hiked up to the small peak above the pass. Some snowboarders were hitching up to the top, so we gave them a lift. The ski lift right off of 6 was running and tons of people were doing that slope. The free slope where the snowboarders were hopping on at the pass looked OK. Over in the basin above that were some little jumps someone built. Looks pretty fun. It no doubt snowed more since we were there. We saw snow falling on the ridge over from that.
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Skibabeage and myself, made it up to Butler Gulch yesterday. Still pretty much dirt at snowmobile parking area. The snow started filling in quickly as you start up the trail to Butler Gulch. There was about 2-3 feet of snow back there in general. A little toothy in spots but in general great turns were had. No core shots on my board, which is pretty amazing for October turns.
A great first day out all and all.
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Oh yeah, Skibs and I are tenatively planning on heading back up to Butler Gulch on Sunday. Anyone care to join?
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Skibby and Killclimbz, count me in for Butler on Sun. Shoot me a PM later this week with a link up time and place. I can't drive very far up a trailhead in my little front wheel drive. :P I'm stoked!
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In reply to: I suck on powder......
Nah you don't suck on powder. It wasn't exactly the light fluffy stuff. Hang in there, before long it's all you'll want to ski on.
Wannabe, I shot you a PM for Sunday. I'm thinking the same meeting time as last Sunday if that is ok with Skibs...
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In reply to: Hey, KC, I shot wannabe the same kind of PM! I like how you think! Same time, same place works great for me!
Sweeeeeettttt!
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I went up to Butler Gulch yesterday for some turns. Guys it is REALLY good up there, especially for October. Wind had blown tons of snow into several of the chutes in there so the powder was 3-4ft deep and oh so smooth. I really can't wait to get back there Sunday. If anyone else was thinking about joining you should get in on this.
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Yeah it sounds like Sunday could be a miserable, snow, blowing snow, lots of accumulation kind of day. It's going to be BEAUTIFUL!!!
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YeeeeeeeeeeeeeHaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw!
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Kim and I hit A-Basin today! Only had one run open, but we had a good time. Can't wait for it to really drop!!!
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Well, the Butler Gulch trip absolutely rocked on Sunday! 8^) The base seemed to range from 2-5ft deep with 6-10" of new snow depending where you were at. A little wind blown and crusty towards the tops of the peaks, but the troughs and shady sides were pure bliss.
Wannabe, that is some set of lungs you got there. I thought you were using rockets on your ski's to get uphill.
Skibs, you have already improved like 200%, it's not going to be much longer before you have this powder thing figured out!
Sam, Bucky, & Cody were wiped out last night when we got home. Best type of dog you can have.
Soooo, perhaps we should give Berthoud pass a shot next Sunday, or if it doesn't look so hot I am just fine with hitting Butler Gulch again. Who wants in?
3 days out & 3 full on powder days, this backcountry thing sucks...
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Btw, it was absolutely dumping when we left yesterday afternoon.
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Happy Birthday Skibby! Thanks Killclimbz, Kim, and Skibby...What a great day! The snow was great and the company was awesome. I'll let you know if I can make it this weekend, I feel my arm being twisted. :D
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In reply to: Happy Birthday Skibby! Thanks Killclimbz, Kim, and Skibby...What a great day! The snow was great and the company was awesome. I'll let you know if I can make it this weekend, I feel my arm being twisted. :D
Skibs, it was/is your b-day! Sheeeeeeeet! I gues I don't pay much attention.... :oops: Happy b-day!!!!
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I found this on the Forest Service avalanche awareness webpage. It's actually a pretty good quick and dirty guide to avalanche safety online. Lots of things here to keep you from working, and to give ideas on what to practice when you're out playing in the backcountry.
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Ok I'm definitely skiing this weekend. Woooohoooo. I need to find some rockets for my boots cuz I won't be hiking at mach speed without them lol.
I'll keep watchin the plans. :P
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Lisa, can we pencil you in for next weekend? I have a biner for ya... :lol:
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Anybody skied loveland pass (not the resort) lately? We're Headed up to A-Basin on Saturday and hope to hitch a couple of rides befoe hitting the lift lines.
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I've been hearing rumors of action on the pass, so you might luck out. Give it a try and let us know :)
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OK, it's Wednesday night, I'm getting over a cold, ready to get out. Who's heading out to the snow this weekend? Any BC action going on? I have a board and snow shoes, will travel. Fine, drive even... Not quite as desperate as Amber and offering beer or anything though :robert:
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A-basin saturday. Look for a gray Jeep grand cherokee, a 6'7" guy, his 5'4" wife and a buddy with beard that looks like a small woodland create got super glued to his face.
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Still going out Sun? If so pencil me in as well.
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In reply to: Still going out Sun? If so pencil me in as well.
Are folks still headed out for some bc on Sunday? Details? And is there room for one more. I can contribute a 4WD SUV and am willing to drive.
K
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In reply to: In reply to: Still going out Sun? If so pencil me in as well. Are folks still headed out for some bc on Sunday? Details? And is there room for one more. I can contribute a 4WD SUV and am willing to drive. K
Hell yeah, we are going out for some backcountry. I was up at Berthoud Pass yesterday, and it was fun, but it's still a little more on the rocky side than Butler Gulch. I put 3 core shots on my board vs none in the gulch over three days. So I vote for Butler Gulch Sunday, or maybe we could hike up Jones pass and check out some of the stuff back there?
I'm thinking between 8-8:30 either at the parking area or the Last General Store just before you start climbing Berthoud Pass. What do you guys think?
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So this is the list of possible participants for Sunday.
Myself
Skibabeage
wanderinfree
uitdoorqi
Nextascent
Wannabe
Anyone else?
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nextascent
Nov 5, 2004, 8:00 PM
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How dangerous is the snow pack right now? Pretty sketchy? Seems like theres' been some slides lately and I'm admittedly kinda a chicken $hit about my first bc venture being in a potential slide :oops:
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Ok, here is the skinny on the snowpack. Yeah, it's a little sketch, but it is every year in Colorado. No big surprises there. Yesterday at Berthoud Pass I dug 3 pits on North facing aspects above three line. There was a pretty good sized soft slab on top of marbles basically. So, you really don't want to get on something steep and large for sure. At least in that area. I didn't go as high as the top of Mt Russell, and the snow conditions there could be 100% different. In general there is a fair amount of granular, loose unconsolidated snow out there. Good travel habits are needed. The snow does seem to get much more stable below tree line. I dug a pit and confirmed that, but it was in just one spot.
So is it a little sketchy out there? Yes, it is a little more than usual at this time of year. Can you still get out and avoid avalanches and have a good time? Absolutely.
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Ok, I haven't heard much from the new ones joing our little rc.com outings, Vince and Skibs, I'm assuming you guys are in for Sunday, but I got your numbers so I will call both of you.
For the others that I don't get a pm from I am shooting for 8:30 at the Last General Store at the base of Berthoud Pass. Gives everyone a chance to get some last second supplies before we go into the Gulch. I do work tomorrow, so I will be online. You should be able to PM me until about 4:30pm tomorrow.
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In reply to: In reply to: Ok, I haven't heard much from the new ones joing our little rc.com outings, Vince and Skibs, I'm assuming you guys are in for Sunday, but I got your numbers so I will call both of you. For the others that I don't get a pm from I am shooting for 8:30 at the Last General Store at the base of Berthoud Pass. Gives everyone a chance to get some last second supplies before we go into the Gulch. I do work tomorrow, so I will be online. You should be able to PM me until about 4:30pm tomorrow. Dood, I'm in. Been practicing my form in my head. Off to the land of ice first thing tomorrow morning, so let's chat either Saturday eve or early AM Sunday. I'm bringing the sammiches! :wink:
Excellent!
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Sweet! I have some other folks who are going to Berthoud on Sunday as well. Was it REALLY bad on your board? I just got a new one for the season and will find an older sketchy one if conditions are questionable.
Yeah, snow!!!!
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KC, I'm in :P I even got the AT set-up finished.
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In reply to: KC, I'm in :P I even got the AT set-up finished.
Nice, we'll see ya at the Last General Store at 8:30. I'm still snowshoeing.... :cry:
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Eeps...well first day on snow and I was grinnin like a fool. That is, until I got swept off my feet by a boarder. The board came down a second time in an extremely painful/personal area :oops: ...blek. I'm "iced" now (brrr, this is just wrong) but not likely going to make it tomorrow. :cry:
I'll go waddle away to my corner now.
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In reply to: Eeps...well first day on snow and I was grinnin like a fool. That is, until I got swept off my feet by a boarder. The board came down a second time in an extremely painful/personal area :oops: ...blek. I'm "iced" now (brrr, this is just wrong) but not likely going to make it tomorrow. :cry: I'll go waddle away to my corner now.
Ow, ow, ow, ow, well catch ya on the next trip. Much less crowded in the backcountry btw...
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In reply to: In reply to: Eeps...well first day on snow and I was grinnin like a fool. That is, until I got swept off my feet by a boarder. The board came down a second time in an extremely painful/personal area :oops: ...blek. I'm "iced" now (brrr, this is just wrong) but not likely going to make it tomorrow. :cry: I'll go waddle away to my corner now. Ow, ow, ow, ow, well catch ya on the next trip. Much less crowded in the backcountry btw...
Yeah OUCH! KC, Skibs, it's been warm down here in Denver today. Are things still good up there for tomorrow? Can't wait!
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Hey all! I'm going to have to bail on tomorrow as well. Had original intentions of climbing on Sat and boarding on Sun. ....but that ended up all reversed since I hit A-basin today instead. And if I don't get myself on some real rock in Eldo this weekend, I may go seriously insane.
Have fun, and let me know how the bc conditions were. Seemed really warm today. Good luck!
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Hey Wannabe and Killclimbz, had a great time out today! Snow was great, esp given the weather. Hope Cody is ok. Later!
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hey folks, hit a-basin saturday... the lines were ugly. Stopped and took a look at the pass, lots of folks, not to much snow... Gonna wait until it doesn't take a core shot to get down. Hope you folks had fun.
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In reply to: Hey Wannabe and Killclimbz, had a great time out today! Snow was great, esp given the weather. Hope Cody is ok. Later!
Yeah, Cody is good. He had to get 6 stiches or so on his leg, but nothing major other than that. He's out for the next two weeks.
In reply to: But, how about Monarch next weekend, as you mentioned? Sunday? Drive down the night before? I'd be up for it!
As I mentioned above, Cody got himself an injury back in the gulch. He can't play with us for at least two weeks :cry: . He should be fine after that. I really want to get down to Monarch. Perhaps the weekend after his injury. It's such great place for dogs.
I am also now officially off on Tuesdays, Fridays, & Saturdays. So everyone that has been in on the action, are Saturdays ok? I could very easily go back to BG on Saturday. The place really seems to have the best snow around. I am open to some other areas.
Is the Saturday three weeks out ok for those who are interested in a Monarch trip? I know that is Thanksgiving weekend. I am even good for the weekend after that. First one of December. Is that a better idea. I know it's a little far out, but then again the conditions should only be better and Cody will be good to go.
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In reply to: Cody got cut? My little tri-color fuzzy boyfriend? Was my other bf Sam around? Gee willikers, I hate it when the boys get hurt. If he needs some bones, let me know! :wink: Saturdays are still good! Monarch opens November 19th, but that's no nevermind. Let's keep talking about this..... Really, really warm up here today. Stormclouds moving in from the west. Hope it means snow.....
Yeah Cody either got cut by an edge, but it's on the inside of his leg, so more likely he caught a branch under the snow. You wouldn't of known he was injured by his attitude. I just noticed the blood on the snow and saw the nasty wound. He wanted to keep hiking. Sam and Bucky were not with us that day. They will be on plenty of adventures with us though.
I am up for other areas. Anyone know what the coverage is looking like on Quandary or some of the other local 14'ers? That could be some special backcountry torture and fun...
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In reply to: I am also now officially off on Tuesdays, Fridays, & Saturdays. So everyone that has been in on the action, are Saturdays ok? I could very easily go back to BG on Saturday. The place really seems to have the best snow around. I am open to some other areas. Is the Saturday three weeks out ok for those who are interested in a Monarch trip? I know that is Thanksgiving weekend. I am even good for the weekend after that. First one of December. Is that a better idea. I know it's a little far out, but then again the conditions should only be better and Cody will be good to go.
I'd be up for weekend after Thanksgiving weekend and hopefully my beacon will be here. I'm going to be out road tripping after this weekend and until then. Let it snow!
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Hmmm, I haven't done Bierstadt. I think someone posted earlier this year that there was some decent snow there. If the weather is not looking too harsh, which it might, I would be down for that. I think there might be snow in the forecast for Sat.
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Yeah, Sunday in BG sounds good to me and I am riding my splitboard back there this time!
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In reply to: Yeah, Sunday in BG sounds good to me and I am riding my splitboard back there this time!
Ok, I know I am not feeling great today, but I mean Saturday...
Also I don't know if anyone bought a new Barryvox Transceiver this year but you might want to be aware of this.
11/8-- Mammut has issued a "Preventative Recall" of it’s most recent series of Barryvox Avalanche Transceivers. Tension cracks may appear in the red plastic casing of some of the Mammut Barryvox Opto 3000 avalanche transceivers produced for the winter 2004/05, possibly allowing the electronics to be exposed to moisture. Although the quality of the plastic was corrected immediately after the problem was detected, to avoid any risk for the user, Mammut Sports Group AG has decided to recall all the devices of the production series in question and remove them from the market. The units came on the market in August 2004 and were produced for the winter of 2004/2005. All of the non-recalled devices produced with the new plastic have a red sticker on the box reading: “new case.” Beacons with the following serial numbers are being recalled: M0080000 – M0088419, M0089616 – M0089800, M0090000 – M0090419, the serial number can be found inside the battery compartment under the bar code. Detailed information regarding this recall can be found in a PDF file on the company's barryvox.com web site Beyond that, the Mammut Sports Group AG has established a hotline at +41 (0)62 769 81 99 which is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central European Time. In the USA, recalled units can be returned to the distributor,
Climb High Inc, 135 Northside, Drive Shelburne, VT 05482. Climb High can be reached at 800-451-5127 or by email at info@climbhigh.com.
From Telemarktips.com
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Darn it! New snow and I'm stuck with other responsibilities this weekend. Have fun...I should be able to make the Monarch trip in the next couple of weekends, when we decided on a date. :D
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In reply to: Darn it! New snow and I'm stuck with other responsibilities this weekend. Have fun...I should be able to make the Monarch trip in the next couple of weekends, when we decided on a date. :D
Hey man,
Sorry I had to bail on you guys last Sunday. Yeah, I am definitely jonez'in to get down to Monarch. I'll keep ya in the loop.
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In reply to: In reply to: Darn it! New snow and I'm stuck with other responsibilities this weekend. Have fun...I should be able to make the Monarch trip in the next couple of weekends, when we decided on a date. :D Hey man, Sorry I had to bail on you guys last Sunday. Yeah, I am definitely jonez'in to get down to Monarch. I'll keep ya in the loop.
That's Kewl, I'm glad Cody is OK. We made another run after descending the peak you bailed on. All said, it was a pretty decent day. What's going on with Charlie? Did we scare him away from the bc?
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ANyone else doing Keystone this weekend?
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Darn it! New snow and I'm stuck with other responsibilities this weekend. Have fun...I should be able to make the Monarch trip in the next couple of weekends, when we decided on a date. :D Hey man, Sorry I had to bail on you guys last Sunday. Yeah, I am definitely jonez'in to get down to Monarch. I'll keep ya in the loop. That's Kewl, I'm glad Cody is OK. We made another run after descending the peak you bailed on. All said, it was a pretty decent day. What's going on with Charlie? Did we scare him away from the bc?
Nah, Charlie's snowshoes sucked so he ran laps at treeline. He just couldn't climb to where we were. I'm sure you'll see plenty of him on his AT setup this year.
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Today is probably my last day before actually hitting the BC again soooo.
This week so far it looks like Skibs and myself are going for it. It's looking like some weather may be coming in, so I would rather not go through a suffer fest on a 14er. Lot's of wind above treeline, poor visibility etc. Sounds great for a mountaineering experience but kind of sucky with a board or skis (read: sail) on your back. So Butler Gulch with the 8:30 meeting place of the Last General Store?
Anyone else going to get in?
Derec?
Lisa?
Bueller?
Anyone?
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Well, Saturday was an excellent day once again. The snow back in BG is more like January conditions right now vs November! I rode my split, and didn't hit a dang thing. Did the hourglass and the chute skiers left off of summit. Well over a foot of new fluff in the chutes. It was a blast. Unfortunately the secret is out and there were about 20-30 people back there. Although there was plenty of snow to go around, it was more like a ski area than a backcountry trip. I suppose just about anywhere near the Front Range is going to have that story. I am going to try to hit Berthoud on Tuesday. Anyone want to join in?
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Hey KC, glad to here you had a good time out! I ended doing the the commercial thing since my friend doesn't have any gear. Yeah, wish I had more week days off too!
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In reply to: Hey KC, glad to here you had a good time out! I ended doing the the commercial thing since my friend doesn't have any gear. Yeah, wish I had more week days off too!
It was a lot of fun and I happened to hook up with a new rc.com'er, Pdiddy. Although I was a little bummed by the high numbers there, it made it real easy for me to hook up with some very cool people to tour with. Let me know if you need gear for you or a friend if you are thinking about coming out on a tour. I can often borrow a beacon or two, and shovels.
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Killclimbz and I met randomly in the parking lot at BG for a day of backcountry fun. My friend (no cute alias) and I benefited from KC's intimate knowledge of the BG area and enthusiasm. We also met Kim from the Backcountry Snowusers Alliance (BSA). BSA lobbys on behalf of non-motorized users where ever user conflicts exist (Rabbit Ears, Vail Pass, Wolf Creek Pass, Jones Pass/ BG etc.). If you are interested in preserving non-motorized BC experiences for everyone then JOIN, or attend the BSA Backcountry Bash at the REI flagship store on 12/3 at 7pm. Tix are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Avery Brewery will provide some sumptuous beer for the lucky attendees...
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Great post on the Backcountry snowsport alliance, they are definitely about preserving non-motorized areas for backcountry enthusiast. I believe the stat is something like 70% of the backcountry areas are accessible to motorized traffic (aka snowmobiles). The other 30% is non-motorized. The snowsports alliance is all about keeping it this way and working out compromises where both users share the areas.
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Looks like I'll be headed for Crested Butte this weekend. Have fun out there and let me know about the Monarch trip...I think KC mentioned something about next weekend.
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Wannabe, while your out at Crested Butte, make a stop at the top of Monarch pass and check out how it looks. Give us the report.
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KC, snow report will follow. :D
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So, my beacon's here! I'll be ready for some more adventures in the snow after Thanksgiving as well. Wannabe, can't wait to hear about Monarch.
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In reply to: So, my beacon's here! I'll be ready for some more adventures in the snow after Thanksgiving as well. Wannabe, can't wait to hear about Monarch.
Sweeeeet! :D It's good to have one of those.
I was up at Berthoud Pass yesterday, just riding the old ski area since my dummy buddy forgot to bring a beacon :? . Most of the runs have been had but we found a couple that for what ever reason, have been forgotten since the area closed. Freshies galore once again! The North chutes on Mt Russell look very filled in and there are some tracks running down them. I am going to try to get up there Fri, maybe Saturday and get some turns down them. It's either do them now or wait till spring. Anyone interested for Friday?
Saturday, I have to drop Kim off at the airport a little before 9. After that I was going to head up the hill. I was thinking Berthoud, but I am game for other areas like Butler Gulch or someplace new. Anyone else thinking of doing something on Sat?
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I'm thinkin about a fool moon ski tour on the 26th Nov. I just checked the calendar and that is the date....whadda ya think? Any takers?
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Hmmm, a full moon ride. Doesn't sound like a bad idea at all. Where were you thinking? Butler Gulch wouldn't be a bad place, but neither would Loveland or some other spots. I could be in, depending on weather and snow coverage. Obviously it's dependent on clear skies.
Ok, how about tomorrow? Anyone want to get out Friday, there is some seriously cool stuff that can be done at Berthoud, but bad weather is supposed to be coming in Saturday and it may be too sketch to go up on the divide then. Anyone? Bueller?
How about Saturday, I have to start a little late, but I am still planning on getting out. Skibby you in? Anyone? please...
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In reply to: Hmmm, a full moon ride. Doesn't sound like a bad idea at all. Where were you thinking? Butler Gulch wouldn't be a bad place, but neither would Loveland or some other spots. I could be in, depending on weather and snow coverage. Obviously it's dependent on clear skies. Ok, how about tomorrow? Anyone want to get out Friday, there is some seriously cool stuff that can be done at Berthoud, but bad weather is supposed to be coming in Saturday and it may be too sketch to go up on the divide then. Anyone? Bueller? How about Saturday, I have to start a little late, but I am still planning on getting out. Skibby you in? Anyone? please...
Argh, I'd be ALL over it like white on rice but my parents are coming in tonight and they've already reminded me that they're from sea level and want to take it easy.
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In reply to: In reply to: Hmmm, a full moon ride. Doesn't sound like a bad idea at all. Where were you thinking? Butler Gulch wouldn't be a bad place, but neither would Loveland or some other spots. I could be in, depending on weather and snow coverage. Obviously it's dependent on clear skies. Ok, how about tomorrow? Anyone want to get out Friday, there is some seriously cool stuff that can be done at Berthoud, but bad weather is supposed to be coming in Saturday and it may be too sketch to go up on the divide then. Anyone? Bueller? How about Saturday, I have to start a little late, but I am still planning on getting out. Skibby you in? Anyone? please... Argh, I'd be ALL over it like white on rice but my parents are coming in tonight and they've already reminded me that they're from sea level and want to take it easy.
What? Hiking up steep slopes at near 13,000 ft isn't easy enough????
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Hmmm, a full moon ride. Doesn't sound like a bad idea at all. Where were you thinking? Butler Gulch wouldn't be a bad place, but neither would Loveland or some other spots. I could be in, depending on weather and snow coverage. Obviously it's dependent on clear skies. Ok, how about tomorrow? Anyone want to get out Friday, there is some seriously cool stuff that can be done at Berthoud, but bad weather is supposed to be coming in Saturday and it may be too sketch to go up on the divide then. Anyone? Bueller? How about Saturday, I have to start a little late, but I am still planning on getting out. Skibby you in? Anyone? please... Argh, I'd be ALL over it like white on rice but my parents are coming in tonight and they've already reminded me that they're from sea level and want to take it easy. What? Hiking up steep slopes at near 13,000 ft isn't easy enough????
Yeah, I think it's the snow as well. I threw out Bierstadt and they didn't bite on that one. I'll probably just head with them the RMNP to see elk and hike some easier stuff, but at least they can be in the mountains!
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In reply to: Hmmm, a full moon ride. Doesn't sound like a bad idea at all. Where were you thinking? Butler Gulch wouldn't be a bad place, but neither would Loveland or some other spots. I could be in, depending on weather and snow coverage. Obviously it's dependent on clear skies. Ok, how about tomorrow? Anyone want to get out Friday, there is some seriously cool stuff that can be done at Berthoud, but bad weather is supposed to be coming in Saturday and it may be too sketch to go up on the divide then. Anyone? Bueller? How about Saturday, I have to start a little late, but I am still planning on getting out. Skibby you in? Anyone? please...
Clear skies is a must, I was thinking Loveland or Berthoud Pass. Head up after work on Fri. and spend a few hours on the snow. I also want to ski that weekend as well, so if you have any other ideas chime in. Are you still thinking about Monarch if conditions are good? Someone on TTips posted about rocks on every turn. :?
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In reply to: In reply to: Hmmm, a full moon ride. Doesn't sound like a bad idea at all. Where were you thinking? Butler Gulch wouldn't be a bad place, but neither would Loveland or some other spots. I could be in, depending on weather and snow coverage. Obviously it's dependent on clear skies. Ok, how about tomorrow? Anyone want to get out Friday, there is some seriously cool stuff that can be done at Berthoud, but bad weather is supposed to be coming in Saturday and it may be too sketch to go up on the divide then. Anyone? Bueller? How about Saturday, I have to start a little late, but I am still planning on getting out. Skibby you in? Anyone? please... Clear skies is a must, I was thinking Loveland or Berthoud Pass. Head up after work on Fri. and spend a few hours on the snow. I also want to ski that weekend as well, so if you have any other ideas chime in. Are you still thinking about Monarch if conditions are good? Someone on TTips posted about rocks on every turn. :?
Yeah, I caught that same post. I also did get the feeling that maybe this guy was trying to discourage people from going down there as much as possible. I've seen a few other posts around the web from people that have been down there. It didn't sound so bad. If they get some of the snow they are talking about this weekend, it could change things dramatically. Monarch tends to get more than it's fair share of snow. It freaking dumps there.
Berthoud or Loveland would be fine with me for a full moon excursion. I'm wondering if more snow (hopefully it will have) needs to be on the ground by then, but I am good. Do you know what time the moonrise is supposed to be that night?
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Hey KC, when you were up on Berthoud yesterday did you get an idea of the conditions on the north side of the pass, say 7 mile run or current crk? And RE: moonlight tour (11/26), my friend and I will probably (95% certainty) will be in the Wolf Creek area over Thanksgiving and may be interested in touring to the Rainbow hot springs for a dip under the full moon if anyone is interested in joining us drop me a PM.
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I dropped the eighties and the rock garden on the North Side. Conditions were pretty decent. I haven't been down 7mile yet, but I am pretty sure it is passable as there were tracks going down the propeller (the chute just north of Mines 1) and that runs you into 7 mile and the bottom. There is white covering all the way to the top of the divide which is impressive. Usually it's blown off up there. The North side of current creek is looking pretty bare. You might be able to get some turns on the teacup bowl on the far skier's right side, but that looks to be about it. Does that cover it for ya? 8^)
Are you thinking about getting out Saturday on the pass? I am definitely looking for some partners.
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Thanks for the update, yes we are assembling a minor posse of snow riders to harvest some turns on Saturday. We haven't chosen a destination yet, hence the inquiry about pass conditions. We might be game to head up in that direction again, but I would have to review with the rest of the team and see what their preferences are.
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I'll give ya a call tomorrow night to see what the plan is. :)
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Keystone tomorrow early, may hit the pass on the way up if we get snow.
You guys have any good recommendations on snow shoes? I am getting some REI bucks for xmas...
KT
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In reply to: Keystone tomorrow early, may hit the pass on the way up if we get snow. You guys have any good recommendations on snow shoes? I am getting some REI bucks for xmas... KT
Look under the Gear thread regarding snowshoes from Wannabe (Doah! Zozo.... Sorry Vince). We did this yesterday :)
Better yet:
http://www.rockclimbing.com/...iewtopic.php?t=76045
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In reply to: In reply to: Keystone tomorrow early, may hit the pass on the way up if we get snow. You guys have any good recommendations on snow shoes? I am getting some REI bucks for xmas... KT Look under the Gear thread regarding snowshoes from Wannabe. We did this yesterday :) Better yet: http://www.rockclimbing.com/...iewtopic.php?t=76045
Really? :wink: I don't remember any conversation about snowshoes.
Carry on. :D
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I found the moon rise/set table. Here's a link-pretty cool info. For Nov 26th
moon rise 1622, moon set 0658.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/cgi-bin/aa_rstablew.pl
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For those of us who like our heels locked down at all times, Colorado Ski & Golf / Boulder Ski Deals is running their demo days this weekend at Loveland. It's a good chance to try this year's toys for real, rather than just relying on magazine reviews and word of mouth.
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In reply to: In reply to: You guys have any good recommendations on snow shoes? I am getting some REI bucks for xmas... KT What's your primary use for them and how much do you weigh?
I'll check wannabe's thread thanks for the tip... primay use: shoeing in for freshies on back country pow and getting the huskies out for their snow fix.
I'm 6'7" and weigh ~210
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In reply to: Shorty, is registration on the mountain or does it have to be taken care of in the Front Range?
In reply to: Oh, wait, I can pretty much demo anything I want at Winter Park any time I want.
Neener neener (in return).
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Well Friday and Saturday were great at Berthoud. Managed to get up on Russell and drop the chutes on the North Side. Nice big lines and great snow. No Name peak is in and would be worth a trip. Unfortunately the guys I was with did not have any avy gear or knowledge and No Name was definitely a little more suspect than the Russell chutes. It was snowing pretty good at the pass when I left, but from looking around at the ski area reports I would be suprised if the pass got more than 4".
Speaking of snow Wolf Creek got 29 inches!!! Unbelievable. Now I am thinking it would be nice to get a backcountry day there on Friday. Monarch got 6 inches, and they may get more, but geez that is a lot of snow in 24 hours. Wannabe, you'll have to give us the Monarch report, but I am starting to think of ways to get down to Wolf Creek. Anyone in Alamosa?
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Ok, I am waiting for reports from Wannabe on Monarch, though I have to say that it doesn't look like it's the place to go yet. I am out on the moonlight ride for Friday. For one, I am going out all day that day and the second reason is that I am working the next day at the Wildy. Kind of forgot about that.
Anyhow, I am starting to lean towards Berthoud Pass for Friday if anyone is interested. No Name peak is in and if it's clear, I want to try to do it. It's one of the best descents around. Anyone interested?
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Hi peeps, I have to report the snow conditions at Monarch are not as good as I would like. There is about 6in on top of a thin base. While there are spots that are skiable, I don't think it is worth a trip at this point. The turnout before the summit offers some of the best snow, several feet in spots. The West side is still pretty thin. :?
So what's happening this weekend? Anyone want to join me Fri. if the weather is good?
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In reply to: Hi peeps, I have to report the snow conditions at Monarch are not as good as I would like. There is about 6in on top of a thin base. While there are spots that are skiable, I don't think it is worth a trip at this point. The turnout before the summit offers some of the best snow, several feet in spots. The West side is still pretty thin. :? So what's happening this weekend? Anyone want to join me Fri. if the weather is good?
Hey Vince, thanks for the update. I was starting to suspect that would be the case. Maybe the next storm system will bring a little more snow up north. Monarch usually gets a good dumping, only second to Wolf Creek. Did I mention Wolf Creek got 29 freaking inches!!!??? Anyway, I'm out for the moonlight thing, but I do want to get in on that, maybe the next time around. It would be blast to hike up to some of the big chutes and get some turns on those. I can think of a great moonlight tour on the North Side of Current creek to do once the base comes in. It would give us two descents with minimal trees and maximun exposure to the moons light. Powder should be good there too.
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In reply to: In reply to: Hi peeps, I have to report the snow conditions at Monarch are not as good as I would like. There is about 6in on top of a thin base. While there are spots that are skiable, I don't think it is worth a trip at this point. The turnout before the summit offers some of the best snow, several feet in spots. The West side is still pretty thin. :? So what's happening this weekend? Anyone want to join me Fri. if the weather is good? Hey Vince, thanks for the update. I was starting to suspect that would be the case. Maybe the next storm system will bring a little more snow up north. Monarch usually gets a good dumping, only second to Wolf Creek. Did I mention Wolf Creek got 29 freaking inches!!!??? Anyway, I'm out for the moonlight thing, but I do want to get in on that, maybe the next time around. It would be blast to hike up to some of the big chutes and get some turns on those. I can think of a great moonlight tour on the North Side of Current creek to do once the base comes in. It would give us two descents with minimal trees and maximun exposure to the moons light. Powder should be good there too.
Sounds good, I'm also looking for partners on the 1st-6th of Dec. I have to take a few days off before the end of the year or I will loose them.
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Hi peeps, I have to report the snow conditions at Monarch are not as good as I would like. There is about 6in on top of a thin base. While there are spots that are skiable, I don't think it is worth a trip at this point. The turnout before the summit offers some of the best snow, several feet in spots. The West side is still pretty thin. :? So what's happening this weekend? Anyone want to join me Fri. if the weather is good? Hey Vince, thanks for the update. I was starting to suspect that would be the case. Maybe the next storm system will bring a little more snow up north. Monarch usually gets a good dumping, only second to Wolf Creek. Did I mention Wolf Creek got 29 freaking inches!!!??? Anyway, I'm out for the moonlight thing, but I do want to get in on that, maybe the next time around. It would be blast to hike up to some of the big chutes and get some turns on those. I can think of a great moonlight tour on the North Side of Current creek to do once the base comes in. It would give us two descents with minimal trees and maximun exposure to the moons light. Powder should be good there too. Sounds good, I'm also looking for partners on the 1st-6th of Dec. I have to take a few days off before the end of the year or I will loose them.
I'm off Tuesdays and Fridays. Let me know if you want to take one of those days off to get out. I'll be happy to be your date. :shock:
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Ok honey :shock: , I have Fri the 3rd off. I gots me a snow date.
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In reply to: Ok honey :shock: , I have Fri the 3rd off. I gots me a snow date.
It's a date!
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In reply to: OMF God, I love men who are in touch with their feminine sides, but this is scaring me! :lol:
Care to make it a threesome? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: OMF God, I love men who are in touch with their feminine sides, but this is scaring me! :lol: Care to make it a threesome? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Sure! My place or yours?!?!? :shock: |
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You "guys" are killing me! :D :D :D :shock:
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Hey, I just caught a trip report on Teton Gravity on Guanella pass. I am guessing that this was for Geneva Basin. Anyone know how much of a pain in the arse it is to get back there with a car right now? If I remember correctly it's a dirt road not maintained by cdot.
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Was this thread moved to Community for a while, or did I imagine that? Seriously, I have not been partaking of the doob. In any case, glad it is here again.
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looked on CDOT. i'm a dummy though....which road goes to guanella? Cameron had decent snow yesterday and was filling in around diamond peaks. are you still thinking berthoud on fri. gary?
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Yeah, I am still thinking Berthoud. Guanella is that pass that goes from Georgetown over to 285. Definitely worth a trip. I need to get up to Cameron also.
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anyone...my girlfriend and i were at berthoud this sat 11/27. we came down mines 2 and she lost her snowshoes on the descent. if anyone found/finds them please give me a holler. they were yellow Atlas showshoes with her name on them.
cheers
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Sorry to hear about the snowshoes. Sounds like if you don't find 'em you're going to be bootpacking when Shanna is around. :shock:
How was Mines 2? That's one of the more avy prone chutes around. Hope you guys dug before dropping that. It's also a great run.
It absolutely dumped on Friday it must've been good. For anyone that is interested, I will be heading back up on Tuesday. Anyone is welcome to join. Probably going to hit Berthoud Pass, but Cameron or Wood Creek or options.
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Just checked the Monarch ski are, they got 25" in the last 48 hrs :P . Sounds like the Monarch pass I know. Could be pretty good there. Thinking that Monarch Pass is a distinct possibility on Tuesday. Vince, do you think that would give the area enough coverage?
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Monarch is in good shape. My daughter teaches there and has been there for the past several days and says the skiing is good. Although the area isn't 100% open no area is. she says she expects them to open several of the black diamond runs today. :D They are reporting 17" in the last 24, appears to be about the best new fall in the state.
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In reply to: Monarch is in good shape. My daughter teaches there and has been there for the past several days and says the skiing is good. Although the area isn't 100% open no area is. she says she expects them to open several of the black diamond runs today. :D
Wolf Creek is 100% open, but I'm not going down there...yet. Thanks for the update 8^) . I am guessing that the BC down there could be pretty sweet by Tuesday.
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They may be 100% open but with only 46" and 1" of new it doesn't sound like they are really "In" yet.
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no gary...i think this mihg tbe the excuse i need to get a split board! 8^) then shanna can have the snowshoes.
no pit. though today would scare me more. there was a definite wind crust on most of the run unitl you got to the runout section/terrain trap. it didn't seem wind loaded, but i am perhaps too new.
yeah, i saw the monarch's snow report. sounds reFRESHing. we might be up for it tue.
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In reply to: no gary...i think this mihg tbe the excuse i need to get a split board! 8^) then shanna can have the snowshoes. no pit. though today would scare me more. there was a definite wind crust on most of the run unitl you got to the runout section/terrain trap. it didn't seem wind loaded, but i am perhaps too new. yeah, i saw the monarch's snow report. sounds reFRESHing. we might be up for it tue.
Sweet, lets stay in touch. Either way, I think Tuesday is going to be big, where ever we go. I am going to watch the snow totals through tomorrow, then I'll get in touch with you by tomorrow evening. Should be a good crew. Steven and Heather from the Wildy Sexchange are probably going to join us.
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In reply to: Just checked the Monarch ski are, they got 25" in the last 48 hrs :P . Sounds like the Monarch pass I know. Could be pretty good there. Thinking that Monarch Pass is a distinct possibility on Tuesday. Vince, do you think that would give the area enough coverage?
KC, I think Monarch will be pretty good right now. 8^) I spent yesterday Skiing Northstar, the roadside crowd was well away from me. :D . Plenty of cover in spots, there was probably 12"of new, I think Monarch got twice that. There were a lot of folks out yesterday...If you don't like crowds, start early and skin in further.
Enjoy tomorrow, are you still planning on Fri?
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Martha, the Grand Traverse is one tough mo-fo race in the dead of the winter. I've skied the 39 miles in late winter, early spring after breaking up the couse with an overnite at one of the huts, I think it's Friends' Hut. I know some of the skiers who've completed and they're all top notch adventure racer and uber athlete types. It can get very cold especially at night and frostbite is something to be careful about. I wonder if anyone from this board has actually competed in the race. There are usually not a lot of entries, maybe fifty to one hundred two person teams. This is probably the toughest x-c/b.c. race in Colorado.
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In reply to: In reply to: Just checked the Monarch ski are, they got 25" in the last 48 hrs :P . Sounds like the Monarch pass I know. Could be pretty good there. Thinking that Monarch Pass is a distinct possibility on Tuesday. Vince, do you think that would give the area enough coverage? KC, I think Monarch will be pretty good right now. 8^) I spent yesterday Skiing Northstar, the roadside crowd was well away from me. :D . Plenty of cover in spots, there was probably 12"of new, I think Monarch got twice that. There were a lot of folks out yesterday...If you don't like crowds, start early and skin in further. Enjoy tomorrow, are you still planning on Fri?
Yeah, we are on for Friday. I'm not sure if I am going to do Monarch tomorrow, but if not, perhaps Monarch Friday? It's definitely in your neck o' the woods.
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Just checked the Monarch ski are, they got 25" in the last 48 hrs :P . Sounds like the Monarch pass I know. Could be pretty good there. Thinking that Monarch Pass is a distinct possibility on Tuesday. Vince, do you think that would give the area enough coverage? KC, I think Monarch will be pretty good right now. 8^) I spent yesterday Skiing Northstar, the roadside crowd was well away from me. :D . Plenty of cover in spots, there was probably 12"of new, I think Monarch got twice that. There were a lot of folks out yesterday...If you don't like crowds, start early and skin in further. Enjoy tomorrow, are you still planning on Fri? Yeah, we are on for Friday. I'm not sure if I am going to do Monarch tomorrow, but if not, perhaps Monarch Friday? It's definitely in your neck o' the woods.
Kewl! Monarch sounds good on Fri. so does just about anything else right now. :wink:
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was up to my waste in powder on molas pass this weekend!! faces are too dangerous, but the trees are pretty freakin sweet! if anyone wants to help me break trail anywhere in the san juans, let me know.
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In reply to: was up to my waste in powder on molas pass this weekend!! faces are too dangerous, but the trees are pretty freakin sweet! if anyone wants to help me break trail anywhere in the san juans, let me know.
Man I would love too. Maybe later in the season we can do a San Juan trip. I was browsing the CAIC website. Looks like the avy danger is pretty high right now. I'll definitely be riding in the trees tomorrow.
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iceisnice
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well, let me know. i live in durango now, so you can always crash at my place. yeah, its a curse, high avy danger usually means tons of sweet powder!!! arrrrrggghhh
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Well, I got up the Berthoud Pass yesterday. They got nailed up there by this last storm. I would say over two feet fell! :shock: Stayed within the old ski area, since the avy danger was high, and some of the people we were with, were not really set up for a long tour anyway. That turned out to be just fine. We had tons of untracked throughout the area and a good time was had by all.
Saturday is looking to be a good day to play on the divide, if the avy danger goes down. Stuff is covered. Anyone want in?
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In reply to: KC - sounds just about right, but butt-feck cold! It was 20 below when I got up yesterday and today as well. Stay warm and avoid frostbite, all.....
Yeah, it was a little cold. The CAIC reported that Tabernash had a low temp of 30 below :shock: ! It was a bit chilly. Still pretty easy to avoid frostbite when you are suffering to get to the top of the ridges and such. Bring some warm layers and extra gloves of course. So Skibs you gonna get out this weekend?
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It is looking more and more like we are going to be hitting up Monarch Pass tomorrow. Anyone down in that area that wants to join in? Anyone want to go out in general?
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I know some were aware that Quandary had a skier triggered release last weekend. The guy who did this did an extensive post on the TGR forum about what happened and some of the mistakes he made. He was lucky to be able to locate his pooch in time to save her. It's a pretty good reminder for all of us about bad decision making, and being ready to act when those decisions put you in a life or death situation. I think I am going to go practice some more with my beacon now...
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wow...good TR. a wakeup for sure...or at least sobering...makesyou think especially when i see other people around BP with out shovel/beacon/probe.
anyone out there want to get out sat. or sun?
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Hey folks, this is a great thread. I've been lurking for a while and it looks like you've all been having a blast in the back country. I am going to off the week between xmas and new years and am looking to get into the back country. New to snow shoeing, but a more experienced skier... anyone got some time off that week to show the new guy around a popular powder stash or two along the front range?
Kyle
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Yay...6 days last week in the snow playing! Thx to Shorty for the great ski demo review (ask him to put it here). Found a brand new forum specific to CO skiing. May wanna check it out. (I'm there as Rdy2Ski..which is what I use on the skier forums hahaha). The link is second site in my sig .
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In reply to: Hey, Lisa, Once a skibabeage, always a skibabeage! Hope to see you on the forum (although the format looks SUSPICIOUSLY like RC.com! :lol: ) Skibs PS I might be heading out Janeside this weekend - if not tomorrow early then on Sunday while everyone's watching the Bronco's game.
Yay...I saw your name as most recent registered user. I should probably keep the same names for every forum (duh that would be much easier I know). Gettin lots of days out? Hey are guys getting slammed? The folks I talk to at Breck and KS are really getting the bookings.
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Keystone is having Demo days tomorrow (and today but I'm a little late).
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killclimbz
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In reply to: Hey folks, this is a great thread. I've been lurking for a while and it looks like you've all been having a blast in the back country. I am going to off the week between xmas and new years and am looking to get into the back country. New to snow shoeing, but a more experienced skier... anyone got some time off that week to show the new guy around a popular powder stash or two along the front range? Kyle
Hey Kyle, you're more than welcome to get out with us. I've got a couple midweek days and Saturdays. Though this Saturday I am doing a little moonlighting at the Wilderness Exchange so I am out. Tuesday and Friday are good this week though.
Monarch pass was pretty good this week (read: SICK) Wannabe, Myself, and Beckerw's SO had a blast. Vince about killed us on the hikes up. That guy is a rocket. I think if we attached tow ropes to him, he still wouldn't break a sweat.
Hit Berthoud pass yesterday with Beckerw, found a tree shot with 3-4ft deep fluffy light pow. We also found a key boulder drop there onto a perfect apron. Unfortunately my skins got snow under them on the hike back up the steep slope and I had to bail out. Will just missed the nice line off of the boulder, but it's definitely one to go back to. It's getting really good out there and we are supposed to get another shot of snow this week.
So Lisa, Kyle you guys definitely need to get in on it. I think Vince said it best on Friday...people pay thousands of dallors to get a helicopter ride to ski what we just did.... 8^).
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Be advised, there will be no rope tows! :D I had a great time on Sat. thank you KC and S. Again, the snow was great!
I caught some sort of stomach virus yesterday and It completely wrecked me. I thought I was going to get out today but I had to put that on hold. I should be out Sat. if anyone wants to get in some turns.
Vince
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I am going out on Friday, if anyone cares to join. I'll probably hit Berthoud Pass, I got a couple of lines in my back pocket that have yet to be done this season. Should be super deep snow. I am also up for some different areas, Willow Creek pass, or Cameron Pass are of interest. Anyone in? Unfortunately I am out for Saturday, I promise I'll be getting weekends sometime around the first of the year.
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Well, Friday was good at the pass, once again. The avy danger is a little high right now, nasty wind slabs, but there was some good stuff in the trees. There is a tenative plan to go down to Monarch pass on Tuesday if anyone cares to join. Somebody down south perhaps?
I'm off on Saturday too, so any of you weekend warriors who want to get out please ring in :P
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Sounds like a good plan. I got my first punch on my season pass for skiing off piste in the only areas that had powder at Keystone. Not much sympathy from the ski patrol for a guy looking for a good, uncrowded, powder ride....
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In reply to: Sounds like a good plan. I got my first punch on my season pass for skiing off piste in the only areas that had powder at Keystone. Not much sympathy from the ski patrol for a guy looking for a good, uncrowded, powder ride.... :roll:
You've been marked!! :lol:
Saturday should be a decent day. If we don't get much in the way of snow, I've got a good hike to a great line in mind. Should be plenty of pow pow while others are just riding pack :wink: .
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I'd be up for that! Keep me posted.
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In reply to: Well, Friday was good at the pass, once again. The avy danger is a little high right now, nasty wind slabs, but there was some good stuff in the trees. There is a tenative plan to go down to Monarch pass on Tuesday if anyone cares to join. Somebody down south perhaps? I'm off on Saturday too, so any of you weekend warriors who want to get out please ring in :P
KC, I would love to get out tomorrow...but that shit called work keeps gettin in the way. :? I would like to join in on Sat. possibly another coworker as well.
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Sorry to hear that Skibs, many powder blessings coming your way for the days you don't have to work. :D
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I am so down for Saturday. It looks like no snow to very little will fall. That should mean stability will go up a bit, which I want for this trek. It's about a 2-4 hour hike out depending on where we go, well for Vince it's 1-2 hours.... Anyway, it's one of the biggest drops out there. I am talking 3000 plus feet of vert depending on the coverage. Really sweet trees all the way down. Will have to keep an eye on the weather.
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SKI DEAL...I just bought 2 tickets to the KILO 94.3 ski bus on Friday 17th. My buddy just bailed so I have to get rid of the second ticket....The deal is, you ride up on the bus (with movie) get free lunch and a free ski pass then catch a ride back on the bus. The bus leaves at 6:15 from the springs. I paid $35 will sell for $25...
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killclimbz
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In reply to: In reply to: Sorry to hear that Skibs, many powder blessings coming your way for the days you don't have to work. :D Amen! I need a new job. One that doesn't require me to work. :cry:
You just need to quit being such a work-O-holic :?
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In reply to: In reply to: Sorry to hear that Skibs, many powder blessings coming your way for the days you don't have to work. :D Amen! I need a new job. One that doesn't require me to work. :cry:
When some of us take a break from the desk, we have the option of (a) walking around the factory floor, or (b) trying to escape the phones by using the throne in the "reading room".
Fer chrissakes, tell your staff you have to do some "quality assurance" during the day. Your customers depend upon your accurate and up to date knowledge of resort operations, which just happens to include snow conditions. And first hand knowledge is always the best source of information.
So quit yer beechin' and figure out some excuse to make some turns during the day.
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I got out yesterday and it definitely has not snowed in awhile. The bad news at the ski area runs are all had and hard pack. The good news is, now you can go adventuring on the Divide. We did a little hike out by Mines and found about a 1000 to 1500 vertical of nicely spaced old growth trees. It was pretty kewl, the forest canopy kept the snow well shaded, but you could just dart around in the trees. Spaced widely enough for 4 to ride alongside and have complete untracked the whole way. Getting out of there was a real pain though, especially on a board. I think the next time back there I am going to elect for a short skin up and over a ridge, for a better run out. Should make for two very good runs instead of one to boot. Live and learn from my mistakes I guess. :?
The good news is that there are two big shots that should be good to go unless we get a crazy amount of snow. I guess some is supposed to fall today but there are talking 1-2 inches only. Should only make that area nicer if anything. It'll probably be only one run for the day, but man, what a run it will be. Expect a two to three hour approach and a huge drop, to a very, very huge drop. We will definitely be in the trees so expect the fun and the bs that goes along with that. So who's in?
Also, for anyone that is considering on going out, but doesn't have the avy gear. I have just picked up a new beacon, so I have a spare digital to lone to those who want to check it out.
Saturday should be a good day...
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KC, thanks for the info. I'm a go for Sat, just sent you a PM.
Turns are where you find them.
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skib id be more then happy to take on a job as a reservations agents as long as i get to the the people who piss me off to F*%@ off and die...maybe i should be nice for awhile till i can scam the season pass then tell them how i feel...
see im crawling out of the wood work and i bet you wont even hire me
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i used to work in customer service....guess thats why its past tense i never learned what to say and what not to say...
customers always right and that other crap
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Killclimbz....what's ur schedule lookin like the next two weeks? After tomorrow I'm pretty much trying to "use or lose" my vacation days til after Jan 1. Hittin the "ew groomers" Sat-Mon but open Tues-Thurs both weeks (before and after Xmas). So willing to take the newb out for the virgin bc trek? (translate - omfg, this could be slow going) :)
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I'll be heading to Keystone either Wed. or Thurs. if anyone wants to get some turns in.
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In reply to: Killclimbz....what's ur schedule lookin like the next two weeks? After tomorrow I'm pretty much trying to "use or lose" my vacation days til after Jan 1. Hittin the "ew groomers" Sat-Mon but open Tues-Thurs both weeks (before and after Xmas). So willing to take the newb out for the virgin bc trek? (translate - omfg, this could be slow going) :)
Tuesdays, Friday Saturdays off for the next two weeks. May be going to Monarch Pass for Tuesday, if they get some snow, otherwise Berthoud Pass is likely. You are welcome to join. 8^)
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I was at monarch yesterday and monarch pass looked OK. but they aren't due any new snow by tuesday. Is anyone skiing on Sunday?
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Thanks for the update on Monarch Pass 8^) . Yesterday was a long day on Berthoud Pass, found some interesting terrain, and some not so good terrain. In all it was mediocre. There is suppose to be some snow moving into the state the next couple of days. If it comes in from the North we are looking at maybe doing some riding near the Wyoming-Colorado border up by Granby on Tuesday. If anyone is off you are welcome to join. Lisa, are you in?
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Gary...I'm in!!!! :) Can I still borrow the beacon? And is whover else going ok with me being a bc "n00b"? Check your pm btw.
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We checked out Willow Creek pass yesterday. Found some good snow in the trees. Tried to get a nice open bowl but the windslab build up was just a little too sketch for our tastes. Not to mention the big slab release on the backside was enough make us a little skittish :shock: .
The bad news is that not much snow has been falling in the mountains for over a week now. Checking around other BB's it looks like everyone in the North America is having the same problems. This last storm that hit the front range, left .1" at Winterpark and an inch at Wolf Creek and Monarch. Big dump :boring: .
Hopefully a few more inches will pile up by this weekend. Anyone looking to get out Christmas Eve day and Christmas day?
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Yeah, it's been getting bad. I am running out of ideas where good stashes of snow are. I've got a couple left in my back pocket, but the more we go without snow the worse it gets. The real bummer is that it's not going to be warm enough for me to consider rockclimbing...
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In reply to: ...and the resort is really icy...
The kind of firm that makes snowboarding a joke (unless the dude has a slalom board). The firm that makes free riders wonder why they ground their edges to nothing on rails. The firm that strikes terror in the hearts of flat landers on their once a year vacations.
Ah, yes. The kind of firm that makes slalom gates stay put in the snow; that makes race courses smooth like buttah; that makes well-tuned boards sing like a diva. Batten down the hatches, crank down the boots, it's mach schnell time.
Well, at least until the next big storm hits.
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In reply to: We checked out Willow Creek pass yesterday. Found some good snow in the trees. Tried to get a nice open bowl but the windslab build up was just a little too sketch for our tastes. Not to mention the big slab release on the backside was enough make us a little skittish :shock: . The bad news is that not much snow has been falling in the mountains for over a week now. Checking around other BB's it looks like everyone in the North America is having the same problems. This last storm that hit the front range, left .1" at Winterpark and an inch at Wolf Creek and Monarch. Big dump :boring: . Hopefully a few more inches will pile up by this weekend. Anyone looking to get out Christmas Eve day and Christmas day?
I will probably get out on Fri. I don't know about the rest of the weekend, but I do have a couple of ideas myself. :idea:
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Vince,
What are you thinking? PM me. I've got a couple ideas for the Berthoud Pass area. There is at least one shot, that should have plenty of snow. Will had a spot too, that he thought would be good. What is your schedule looking like for next week?
I would like to get something done on Friday for sure.
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Damn it's cold. Talked to a few ppl in Summit county and they're hitting
-20's (wind chill). It's too cold to snow up there :shock:
Ok someone do a snow dance....please! :)
Happy Holidays everyone!!!
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^^^^^^^^^
Yeah it was pretty cold on Friday. Especially up above treeline. Fortunately the wind wasn't that bad at Berthoud. Anything that is exposed to the sun or wind if pretty much boiler plate these days. North facing trees has been where it's at, and of course that is where we went 8^) .
It's pretty amazing, it hasn't reall snowed in two weeks and we were still riding calf to knee deep pow Friday and yesterday. Sure you have to hike a little more, but the stash we have been hitting gave up three runs and untracked lines with well spaced trees the whole way. Still plenty to be had there. If it doesn't snow big by Tuesday, I am headed right back there. Anyone care to join in?
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oooo i'm so screwed - major crash yesterday - need surgery on hand (ulnar collateral ligament tear), 3 staples to head, 4+ butterflies on face, bruised chest and a face that looks like Mike Tysons practice pad - I BE SCARY)
No leg or brain damage so i'll be back as soon as can clear and heal 8^)
PS i luv percocet
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killclimbz
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In reply to: oooo i'm so screwed - major crash yesterday - need surgery on hand (ulnar collateral ligament tear), 3 staples to head, 4+ butterflies on face, bruised chest and a face that looks like Mike Tysons practice pad - I BE SCARY) No leg or brain damage so i'll be back as soon as can clear and heal 8^) PS i luv percocet
Lisa,
Dang girl, what the heck were you doing. Trying to gap jump the highway on Loveland Pass? :shock: . Sounds like you got one of those ski pole injuries on your hand. I'm sorry to hear about your injury. Sounds like you'll need something to drink for New years....
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Dec 29, 2004, 9:01 PM
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OH MY GOODNESS! Lisa!
So does this mean that I get you back as a climbing partner then? Seriously, I hope your wounds heal fast. Let me know if you need anything.
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Dec 31, 2004, 7:04 PM
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In reply to: OH MY GOODNESS! Lisa! So does this mean that I get you back as a climbing partner then? Seriously, I hope your wounds heal fast. Let me know if you need anything.
:P Well if they do sugery on the hand i was thinking about asking them for a belaying cast! (whatever the hell that might look like) damn i'm fricken bored of this already. Ooh Tracy...get the pics? I look wicked scary hmmm? :twisted: Notice how it's the outline of my goggles? Eewwww
Thx for all the offers of help gang! Have a drink for me tonight
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In reply to: oooo i'm so screwed - major crash yesterday - need surgery on hand (ulnar collateral ligament tear), 3 staples to head, 4+ butterflies on face, bruised chest and a face that looks like Mike Tysons practice pad - I BE SCARY) No leg or brain damage so i'll be back as soon as can clear and heal 8^) PS i luv percocet
As soon as your percocet jollies allow, we want some details. And was ABC's Wide World of Sports there to tape the carnage so we can see the fall replayed in slo-mo ad nauseam on Sundays?
Let's be careful out there, kids.
And get well soon.
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Jan 1, 2005, 9:40 PM
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Lisa,
Wow girl! Take it easy. Did something like that backcountry skiing one time, looked like someone trying out for a raccoon role in a sci-fi flick. We should compare pics. Remember "only the brave die young!" Hope you heal fast.
Jeff
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Jan 2, 2005, 5:16 PM
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I don't know where trip reports go for stuff like this but i'll put it here. :D I posted this in another ski related forum, just adding a few things cuz i know you guys/gals
Been 5 days since the 'event' for me and finally able to stay lucid enuf to type. Been reading a lot of the threads and my spill seems like a grain of salt compared to a lot of them but what the hell...it was pretty wicked in my own mind.
The day was "on" for me... I was on my new B1's and having a ball finally keeping up with my son. Everything was just clicking and the two of us were grinnin like fools. You understand that we all have "our turn"? Mine is that long turn so I was thrilled with how eaily my new B1s were getting me to do "other" turns.
My recollection is pretty limited, one minute i was rippin down the hill and the next i was lookin up at a lot of strange faces who were firing off questions to me. Here is what actually happened from the few ppl that saw; we were steady cruising long radius turns (estimate50mph?) and by a fluke both my son and i decided to grab a quick turn - we collided. Him having some advantage in size, i catapulted off him and flew into a tree. The hit with him knocked me out and my resting spot was a rock under my chest and a tree in my face.
Apparently 2 boarders and 1 skier were first to surround me. 1 called for patrol, 1 gently told me to stay put and took his handwarmers out of his gloves, curled my hands around them and put my gloves back on. By that time my son had scrambled over a (in his words) - just watched the surreal events take place since he heard me respond and knew i wasn't out of it. Ski Patrol came (8 of them!) in what felt like minutes. ( checked later, respose time was under 4 minutes)
I kept my eyes closed, answered their questions and did my own mental checklist; could i feel me legs, could i wiggle my toes and fingers, etc. "Do NOT move!" they repeated as they braced my neck and slid a board under my back.
My head was screaming, my face burning and my chest felt like some sumo wrestling mother f%^$r was sitting on me...
They ended up giving me a lovely ride by ambulance to a trauma center in Denver (can't wait to see that bill). End result? Staples in my head, butterflys on my face (which looks like it was mauled), bruised about every bone from the waist up and tore the ligament completely from pointer finger to thumb (it can now fall easily to my wrist). I'm really lucky, and thankful when i think about how bad it could've been. I can still hardly move from all the bruising, my face looks hideous and i'll likely get surgery next week to try to reattach my ligament....
my biggest worry now? I hope they can give a cast to go around my pole!
I have had a lot of questions from family, etc. and i've tried to think about what i could have done differently. Hard to say for me... I have been in much more trecherous terrain, been in situations where I didn't feel in control...everything was going great. What it does tell me is that at the speed i was moving, i should have been more conscientous of my surroundings.
So each day one pain goes away and one more appears. I'm eager to jump up and carry on like usual but even a short chaperoned (my son wouldn't let me go alone) trip to the grocery store wiped me out.
Thanks to everyone for all the well wishes...it makes me smile!
Shorty - those B1's ROCK even if *cough* you never said a word about them
coclimber26 - haven't gotten the bindings yet for the lil honeys you hooked me up with
skibs - i'll try that feet thing! :P
killclimbz - dude - i need a REALLY big beer
Tracy - ugh chest pain
James - thx for everything!
colog that's it! the racoon thing :) i'll post my mug shot here soon
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Blargh! Marketa and I are cleaning up the house before we go hiking and I showed her this picture. Haven't me you yet, Lisa, but I've read you and the others' skiing posts. I'm appreciating the dangers of skiing and snowboarding more and more now that I see the news reports of accidents. Get well, soon.
Tim
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killclimbz
Jan 3, 2005, 2:08 PM
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Geeeezzzzzussss! :shock: Girl you got racked! As bad as it looks you got real lucky. That sort of crash could have easily killed you or put you in a wheel chair for life. Glad you'll come out of it with some good stories to tell. I hope the surgery goes great and all you have is a kewl scar to talk about :wink: .
Keep us updated and that pic should be front paged....
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Jan 3, 2005, 3:26 PM
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Ok so for the New Year's weekend I was invited down to a friends cabin on the west side of Wolf Creek Pass. I had Thursday through Sunday off. I started my trip off by going down to Monarch pass for Thursday, since Perry wasn't going to be down there until that night. Spent the day hiking to the top of the divide on the south side of the pass and doing the North facing trees to the east. By the time I got there 11" or so had fallen. Did a couple of laps through the trees, had blower snow and a good time. It's really strange but everyone rides solo there in the BC. I tried to partner up with some people, but the two I saw just jumped out of their vehicles and on their ski's and were gone. Both of them solo. Oh well, the angle is pretty low and you're the trees. It was pretty darn good.
I took off from Monarch back down to 285 and started making my way to Wolf Creek. The Sangres were getting bathed in the sunset glow. What a view, I wish I had a digital camera with me. Some peaks were cloud topped and all were white. The mountains were glowing pink and purple. It was quite a sight. Got to the base of Wolf Creek pass and I guess it had snowed somewhere around 16". The pass actually had postings stating that all vehicles have to have chains, 4wd or snow tires. Me of course having neither proceeded over the pass at a very slow pace. Lots of drivers gave me the high beams and skirted around me. So be it, all that counted was that I got there in one piece. Made it to the cabin on the other side and proceeded to put Oatmeal Stouts down with Perry and Kelly in a beautiful log cabin.
The next morning we got up to the parking area on the North side of the pass at about 9am. There were about 10 other BC skiers up there. First thing I noticed, everyone is on Tele gear. The dang place is tele mecca. Over the course of the next three days. I saw two people on AT gear, and about 5 snowboarders. Two of which that were actually going into the BC and not just building a jump. The other 20-30 or so people we ran into were all on tele gear.
The skin up to your drop in points is relatively easy. Much easier than at Berthoud or Monarch. You can skin out to one point and have multiple different drops back to the highway, with relatively little traversing. The most popular run with the snowboarders. Hence, we named the run, the snowboard run. The other option is to skin back by the Lobo overlook and drop into the trees down to the drainage creeks below. It's about an 800 vertical foot shot at about 30 degrees. The final 100-200 ft steepen up to over 40 and go through really kewl chutes, rocks, rolls, cliffbands. The problem is if you decide to do these fun chutes, you also have to skin back up them. That is a pain. Once you are back on the bench above them the skin out is again really easy. You traverse around to the north until you reach a low angle shoulder then skin up that to the road. Probably a 3% grade at the most. For snowboarders a splitboard is a must. You would just die on snowshoes, and getting up the 50 degree slopes would be next to impossible. It was plenty hard to do skinning up that. We only elected to drop the steep part once a day.
We had two great days exploring around finding old loggin roads and deep pow. On my final day, Sunday, we decided to do the snowboard run, because we were all tired, and it's easy to do. We ended up doing the far right shoulder and dropped into a completely different aspect. Steep trees, lots of boulder and log drops, and plenty of rolls. Completely untouched, it was a riot. We got worried when we didn't cross the logging road. We shouldn't have been, it dropped us off right at the highway. Shuttled back up to the top of the pass with big s&*^ eating grins and I headed home with some terrific memories. I can't wait to get down there again.
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Lisa: That sucks about your crash. Best of luck for a full and speedy recovery. You are a trooper trying to get a belaying/pole compatible cast!!!
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Nextascent, looks like a pretty bad crash. :? Good thing is that you'll recover...be carefull out there. I hope you heal fast.
KC, Sounds like you had a good time. I made it down to Monarch on Fri. and did laps in snow-stake all morning. Pretty much had it to myself. 8^)
Sun, I was up at Butler Gulch; do not waste your time there right now. The snow is wind affected, missing, and generally hard. I think it may be about time to check out Geneva Basin.
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I'm outta here for a while guyz...see ya this summer on the rock...get well lisa.
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In reply to: (edited to remove a shot worthy of the VS catalog) Aint it purty?
And by the way, let's throttle back on the B1's -- OK? Freeway speeds should be reserved for the 9X series in Rossignol. And although I can't top your story, even slow falls can still hurt. So on the 1st I'm inspecting a full-on GS course at Copper's Bittersweet run. While sideslipping a gate at maybe 2mph to push off the soft snow, I catch an edge, do a double eject, and get tossed sideways onto the hardpack. I end up jamming my left thumb, which now swells up like a balloon and turns technicolor shades of purple, blue, and yellow. I seem to jam a thumb almost every year, but usually in a more spectacular fashion.
Get well, soon, Lisa. I want to see you skiing (safely) on those B1's.
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In reply to: Nextascent, looks like a pretty bad crash. :? Good thing is that you'll recover...be carefull out there. I hope you heal fast. KC, Sounds like you had a good time. I made it down to Monarch on Fri. and did laps in snow-stake all morning. Pretty much had it to myself. 8^) Sun, I was up at Butler Gulch; do not waste your time there right now. The snow is wind affected, missing, and generally hard. I think it may be about time to check out Geneva Basin. Vince
Yeah, I don't really plan on going back to Butler until late spring. It may very well be a good time to check out Geneva. I'm thinking Monarch pass would sure be fun this weekend too. It really depends, I may be able to swaggle Thursday yet again. If that is the case and things work out I may just head back down to Wolf Creek. Perry is still down there, and perhaps if I can get him a ride he can stay through Saturday. They are supposed to get around 3 more feet down there this week. If not Saturday at Monarch could be a good thing. We'll talk.
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Alrighty then.....face is doing real well, so are the general aches and pains, Wed i get the staples outta my noggin and Thursday i get surgery on my hand.
Lol, ok so i'm usually pretty good about pain and gore, etc but when the doc moved my thumb today i almost passed out! :oops: Really we did the cold copresses, fan and head down crap! OMG he didn't even hurt me (then), Later, when he gave a shot OUCH i was steady as a stone. I think it was seeing it bend in that direction (blek).
So he is all cool to get surgery done fast so i can be mending and take my trip to switzerland. I asked him what my limitations would be physically and i got an admonishing look "well i wouldn't be hanging from it anytime soon!" i didn't specifically ask if i could ski with my cast but i think he made that assumption.
So..the brakes will go on the B1's, I'll work on drills for a while and i'll be careful .
Thx for all the great well wishes!
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Good luck on the surgery. Keep us updated. Here's to hoping you have a mutant healing factor. :D
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Good luck, Lisa. Heal quick. Hearing your account of your accident just brought back home to me why I broke down and bought a helmet two weeks ago. Not that it would save anyone from a header into trees, but will hopefully save me the repeat pain from my back layout flip off my head that occured 3 weeks back. ahhh...what we do for our love.
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KC, Monarch should be good again this weekend if you can make it. Any other sliders out there want to make some turns this weekend...I need a back up plan. You're welcome to choose curtain #1 if that works out. :D
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I may very well have to make it down there. I should know more by Thursday. I may be headed down to Wolf Creek for seconds. I'll stay in touch.
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Yiiikes! Lisa, I just saw your posted pic. I can't even come close to that carnage. Raccon eyes are one thing, the rest of the boxing match I didn't get. I'll dig out my pic and pm it to you just so you can get some grins. Heal fast. Just turn off the afterburners and you'll do fine :shock: !
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killclimbz
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Hey Wannabe, with all this snow, I just didn't feel like driving for hours and hours to get a few days in at Wolf Creek. So I am thinking that Saturday is a go.
Also, for anyone who is interested I will be getting out on Berthoud Pass this Friday.
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Jan 5, 2005, 8:15 PM
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Yeah, it looks like it's been dumping. Sad news about that guy in Steamboat. A lot of the mags over at the Teton Gravity Site knew this person or of him. There is also this thread over there about it. It is the first of the season for Colorado. Hopefully the last, though the law of averages says it's probably not.
I guess it's a good time to make a point. ANY open slope is suspect these days, and so are small open areas below tree lines. If you are going to drop into a chute or bowl, it is best to dig a pit, do some stability tests and have a real good out you are confident you can get to. The snow pack is very weak underneath, and it looks to be this way until the spring. It has pretty much been a ski in the trees type of season. Be careful out there.
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In reply to: Hey Wannabe, with all this snow, I just didn't feel like driving for hours and hours to get a few days in at Wolf Creek. So I am thinking that Saturday is a go. Also, for anyone who is interested I will be getting out on Berthoud Pass this Friday.
Great! I'm looking forward to another day in the POW. A friend of mine may go as well I will confirm later.
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It is sounding good up there. 18" in two days at Monarch, 20" at Winterpark, 36" in three days at Wolf Creek!!! I think I'm hitting Berthoud tomorrow, should be interesting. Going to have those avy eyes on full alert. Probably just going to stick to the old area. I don't think we'll need to get out far to enjoy good snow. Maybe one lap out my tree stash. Monarch sounds like it could be a tasty (and safe) treat for Saturday.
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Ok, so the past couple of days have been nothing short of awesome!!! 8^)
Berthoud had well over a foot of fresh we were riding in the old ski area. I'm sure it was much deeper if you toured out further, but there was no need. Good chute, boulder, and cliff shots to be had all over the place. It was a blast getting some of those lines you can only do after a dump.
Monarch was well....Monarch. 2-3ft trenches with plent of cold smoke blowing all around you. Some of the lightest snow I've ridden all season.
All I can say is that it seems that everywhere in the state is getting their fair shair right now. It's gotta be good at the resorts or bc. GET OUT THERE!!!!!
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I've mentioned this insane line done on a snowboard. There is a picture located at this link here. Talk about crazy....
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Omg! Thats just nuts! Looks like he might as well have jumped out an airplane! d-d-d-dayum!
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KC-
We had a great time riding with everyone on saturday, hope we can all get snow sprayed in our faces again soon. Looks like we got out of pagosa at the right time since no one is leaving now.
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In reply to: KC- We had a great time riding with everyone on saturday, hope we can all get snow sprayed in our faces again soon. Looks like we got out of pagosa at the right time since no one is leaving now.
It was a blast 8^) . Did you see an avy closed 50 on Monarch Pass. I hope Will and Shanna didn't get stuck by that one. I don't know if it would have been worse to be up on the pass or stuck in the cabin. No one was hurt but a few cars got caught. Hopefully not theirs.
I'm thinking this Saturday is looking good to get some more blower in our faces....
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Hey everybody! I don't know what's goin on with RC.com I haven't been able to view the website. Looks like it's back up now.
I wanted to say I had a great time at Monarch on Sat. the snow couldn't have been better. The company wasn't too bad either. :wink: I'm looking forward to the next sliding session. 8^)
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yeah vince...sat was great. shanna and i went back on sun to drop the backside and let's just say that the extra foot of fluffy stuff made for a heavy load. a giant WUMPH! just before the rollover into those trees scared us off. next time. we found good turns across the road though.
avalanche kept us from the snow mon, but we got some turns in at the resort on yesterday.
i am psyched for another tour down there. there is a lot of terrain to be explored. a lot of it is more of a tour though, not so much like bertoud where the descent conveniently deposits you at a car.
cheers
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Kewl, glad everyone had a good time. Thanks for the BEER, very tasty. :D I sent you a PM.
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What is everyone thinking for this weekend? I spoke with pdiddy (Perry) about maybe checking out the North side of Vail Pass on Saturday. Berthoud has been good and Monarch is not out of the question either. Just about everywhere has gotten good snow, so it shouldn't be too hard to find good turns.
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KC, Vail sounds good although I don't think they got the same amount of snow as down south. I'll have to confirm tomorrow whether I get a hall pass or not. :roll:
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In reply to: KC, Vail sounds good although I don't think they got the same amount of snow as down south. I'll have to confirm tomorrow whether I get a hall pass or not. :roll:
Kewl, give me a call. Seems like Vail Pass got some good dumps. Monarch probably got the most out of the areas, and I am not opposed to going there again. The pow sure is sweet. I'm going to give pdiddy (Perry) a call tonight and see what he is thinking for Saturday. We really can't go wrong anywhere in the state right now. Except for backcountry skiing in Greeley or something like that....
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For those who are interested in taking an avy class. Friends of Berthoud Pass is doing another this year. These guys are some of the best around. Though it's not an avy I class, you'll probably learn just as much if not more all for $10. It was posted over at Telemarktalk.
Here is the text:
Friends of Berthoud Pass has added a third avy class.
The classroom session is set for Jan 27th, 7pm in Denver.
The on-snow portion will be held at Berthoud on Feb 5.
Cost is $10 for members and it WILL sell out.
The course has been a remarkable success and everyone was raving about it afterward.
We might do one more this winter, but likely this is it until next season. Get on it while you can.
Hope to see ya there!
http://www.berthoudpass.org/avyCourse.cfm
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Got out to Berthoud Pass on Friday. Quite a bit of wind in the morning, but it died down by the early afternoon. Very cold! Did a nice tour starting with the resort, riding down to the Current Creek drainage then skinning back up to the ridge between Current and 2nd creek. Did the low angle bowl below the cliff band, then back up to the saddle and rode down to the east on the shoulder all the way to the highway. Avoiding the tea cup bowl and cliff bands in that area. Very loaded. A good day, conditions varied from really crusty to nice fluff. In general the tops of the runs were wind crusted over and got nicer as you descended.
Saturday was spent at Geneva Basin. The area is certainly no big secret, but it was nice to check out something new. We got great turns and the hiking wasn't bad though a bit longer since you have to hike up from the base of the old ski area, instead of getting the advantage of starting from a high point like the top of Berthoud Pass. Definitely not as much snow has fallen there as with other areas. Probably a big reason the ski area went out of business. Still it will be worth another visit later in the season.
I'm getting out Tuesday, anyone available?
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Ok, we're getting that darn dry spell again. Which we do need to stabilize things a bit, but now we have to go get some of the stashes that are around Berthoud pass and other areas.
Monarch has been kicked around for Friday or Saturday. Berthoud has some good hike to stuff, that if it's warm, perhaps we should go get it. Any thoughts anyone?
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Ok, we're getting that darn dry spell again. Which we do need to stabilize things a bit, but now we have to go get some of the stashes that are around Berthoud pass and other areas.
Monarch has been kicked around for Friday or Saturday. Berthoud has some good hike to stuff, that if it's warm, perhaps we should go get it. Any thoughts anyone?
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Jan 26, 2005, 5:10 PM
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Snow is supposed to be coming back into our state by Friday, it's about time. I am getting out Friday and Saturday, who is in?
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KC, I should be getting out Sat. Whatcha got in mind?
I got out to Monarch today and found a decent tree run on the far side of the back bowl. The angle is steeper with about the same snow conditions as powerline. I made 5 runs all over the pass with varying conditions, anything east or south facing was trash. Bring on the new snow!
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Jan 27, 2005, 3:36 PM
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I am leaning towards Monarch myself. That back bowl sounds good. Let's see what happens with snow. I'll give you a call tonight or tomorrow.
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Jan 27, 2005, 4:37 PM
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Hey Wannabe,
Looks like Monarch has already gotten three inches overnight and more snow is supposed to fall. Looks like it will be a go... :P
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Jan 27, 2005, 7:49 PM
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Kewl, anyone else going to Monarch Sat?
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Thank goodness it started snowing in CO....cuz its been a flippin blizzard here in the Alps :D
Em...will post trip reports when I get back ( and stop getting on email at the pup) heh.
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Thank goodness it started snowing in CO....cuz its been a flippin blizzard here in the Alps :D
Em...will post trip reports when I get back ( and stop getting on email at the pup) heh.
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Thank goodness it started snowing in CO....cuz its been a flippin blizzard here in the Alps :D
Em...will post trip reports when I get back ( and stop getting on email at the pup) heh.
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In reply to: Thank goodness it started snowing in CO....cuz its been a flippin blizzard here in the Alps :D Em...will post trip reports when I get back ( and stop getting on email at the pup) heh.
It must be good since you posted it three times :!: :lol:
Is it because you are emailing from a puppy :?: :roll:
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Jan 27, 2005, 9:30 PM
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Sheeeeeeesh, rubbing it in a little thick, eh? :wink:
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It's on again! Yesterday was a huge pow day, as good as any this season. Wannabe, myself and crew had the S#&$ eating grins going on all day. I am planning on getting out Tuesday, if there is anyone who can join.
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Jan 30, 2005, 8:58 PM
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Ack...sorry guys :( didn't mean to post 3 times...kept saying there was an error.
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In reply to: Ack...sorry guys :( didn't mean to post 3 times...kept saying there was an error.
We're over it. More importantly, are you back from Europe. How was it? Sounds like you were there while it was puking. Fill us in.....
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Jan 31, 2005, 4:30 PM
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I second KC's comments, Sat. was goooooooood! Lots of snow and good lines.
KC, I sent my beacon off for repair this morning, so if we get out again I will need to borrow one.
Vince
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In reply to: I second KC's comments, Sat. was goooooooood! Lots of snow and good lines. KC, I sent my beacon off for repair this morning, so if we get out again I will need to borrow one. Vince
No problem. I keep both beacons in my bag.
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Yep..I'm back and was witness to Ullrs pukefest of pow 8^) Wow amazing. I wrote a lot of my thoughts/experiences down on scrap paper and bar napkins so once I transcribe, I'll edit out the shite and post the TR here.
I am in one peice...no banking hits of the Swiss or English and off any cliffs. Made out just dandy with my casted #$%#$% hand...really. Still not completely back on Mountain time....put my lil head down at work today and POOF ...there went half an hour! ( So I can't believe no one woke me up)
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i think you're rubbing it on a little thick agian....i mean who want s to see photos of sweet terrain :!:
by the way...berthoud was sweet today. i wish i wouldn't have had to work today cause i saw some sweet turns off no name and other sickness. but the pow was still nice in bounds!
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Ok, so I missed out on yesterday due to coming down with some variation of the ebola virus and monkey pox. I'm feeling a lot better now though. I want to got back to Monarch either Friday or Saturday. Mr thompson has talked about it, but probably can't go on Friday, which means I'll have to hit it Saturday. They have gotten a TON of snow there in the last week. Getting way north of 20" so it should be real good. Who is interested?
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wannabe
Feb 2, 2005, 8:57 PM
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YO! You know I'm interested for Sat.
I had a very nice dawn patrol ski in Cheyene Canyon this morning, a couple of feet of new snow over rock. I took the rock skis for good reason but still had some very decent turns over 1000vt. and a big S**t eating grin...I was late for work. :lol:
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Feb 2, 2005, 9:31 PM
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In reply to: YO! You know I'm interested for Sat. I had a very nice dawn patrol ski in Cheyene Canyon this morning, a couple of feet of new snow over rock. I took the rock skis for good reason but still had some very decent turns over 1000vt. and a big S**t eating grin...I was late for work. :lol:
That's like saying "are the Kennedy's gun shy?" of course I knew you were into it. Looks like I am going to hit Monarch on Friday with Mr Thompson. He has to leave no later that 4pm to go teach teens how to ski. At least that is his excuse. I am thinking of staying somewhere in Salida so I don't have to do that drive twice. I'll probably spend as much on gas and I saw some hotels there that said pets are welcome. I'll let you know by tomorrow if I find a place or not.
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What can I say about the past three days in the BC except, WOW! Monarch Pass was unbelievable. We really got into the bc terrain there a figured out one of the best tours around on Saturday. This included boulder, cliff lines, trees, and a lot of sweet chutes. It was blast.
I had Sunday off and it was big lines day on Sunday at Berthoud Pass. A super stable snow pack allowed pdiddy and myself to get on the usually suspect slopes of No Name, Mt Russell, and the chute going into Second creek from Current creek. The last one we got to lay first tracks on, and is arguably the most spectacular with a huge granite cliff lining it. What a sweet day.
Vince, I am thinking that I will probably be back down at Monarch for Saturday. You down?
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In reply to: What can I say about the past three days in the BC except, WOW! Monarch Pass was unbelievable. We really got into the bc terrain there a figured out one of the best tours around on Saturday. This included boulder, cliff lines, trees, and a lot of sweet chutes. It was blast. I had Sunday off and it was big lines day on Sunday at Berthoud Pass. A super stable snow pack allowed pdiddy and myself to get on the usually suspect slopes of No Name, Mt Russell, and the chute going into Second creek from Current creek. The last one we got to lay first tracks on, and is arguably the most spectacular with a huge granite cliff lining it. What a sweet day. Vince, I am thinking that I will probably be back down at Monarch for Saturday. You down?
YUP, I down. On another note, my beacon made it back to Ortovox. You thought you might be able to speed up the process? Give me a call if you need any details.
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Feb 16, 2005, 5:10 PM
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Well it's been puking in the Northern/Central mountains. Skibs, you have to be fairly snowed in. Berthoud pass was absolutely blower yesterday! It was snow so hard that my skin tracks were covered by the time I did a lap. Pretty freaking amazing.
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Wolf Creek was amazing! There is about twice the amount of snow there than at Monarch (which is freaking huge). The really big find though was the Gibbs creek drainage. Its a huge tree'd bowl with probably more than 1000 vert that goes at about 50 degrees the whole way down! Crazy, crazy, crazy looking terrain. Unfortunately it's not very thickly tree'd (if it was it wouldn't be doable anyway) and there was about 3 feet of snow on it in the last three days. Completely loaded so we had to back off or probably get buried under 80 feet of snow. Since I'm typing this out you can guess what choice we made. I did confirm with some locals that they ride it all the time, but you have to give it 3-5 stable days to allow it to slough off the tops. It definitely a hair drop, but it's gotta be top 5 in the state. If avy conditions get low down there we should really try to get it. It will be a drop no one would forget, absolutely incredible looking.
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KC, Gibbs Creek sounds like it is really good. If you get back down there I could be talked into a trip to Wolf Creek. As far as the amount of snow, if it's twice as much as Monarch, that' pretty darn impresive.
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In reply to: KC, Gibbs Creek sounds like it is really good. If you get back down there I could be talked into a trip to Wolf Creek. As far as the amount of snow, if it's twice as much as Monarch, that' pretty darn impresive.
It's easily twice as much maybe more. Yeah, Gibbs creek is sick. I would be willing to do a day trip from your place just to nab it. I've never seen anything quite like it. I'm watching the weather looks like a there is going to be a drying period starting this weekend. Maybe the following weekend, we might be able to give it a shot. I would have to say the chances of getting it are 50/50 just due to the nature of the terrain, but if you get lucky, it'll be a drop you'll never forget.
Monarch Saturday possibly?
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Snowpack in the Cottonwoods East of SLC is almost 150", though the last storm skipped south...undoubtedly pounding Wolf Creek again!
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Gonna learn to snowboard next weekend!!! Wooohooo!!
Something else to make me go broke!!!
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KC, I might be able to do Monarch on Sat. I'll let you know tomorrow, I might have something going with my brother at Copper this weekned but I'm not sure yet. Wolfcreek sounds doable next weekend, If things look good I say we go for it.
Zozo, be carefull. Snow sliding has been known to cause big smiles and temporary loss of sanity.
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In reply to: Snowpack in the Cottonwoods East of SLC is almost 150", though the last storm skipped south...undoubtedly pounding Wolf Creek again!
You Utards get a crazy amount of snow. I definitely want to get out and sample the Wasatch BC. Looks like it'll have to wait until next year unfortunately :( . Wolf Creek is definitely an anomally in Colorado.
Zozo, have a great time make sure you take a lesson. I would also recomend some wrist gaurds as your hands are you only defense when you flip flop. It's easy to break a wrist if you don't fall right. Might as well just wear some gaurds and it's not an issue. Also, bring some Vitamin I (buprofen). One thing I can say about learning to board. It'll beat ya up on the first day. It gets a lot better quickly though and you'll be suprised at how fast you advance. If you saw the old K2 tele sticker "If it was easy it would be called snowboarding", well it's pretty much true.
Vince,
Definitely call me as I am off for the next two days. If you want we can do a Front Range area. East Vail is starting to interest me, and Berthoud is always good. Loveland and Hoosier pass or not out of the question either.
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Hey Vince,
I had the loss of sanity thing covered long ago!
Killclimbz,
good call on the wristguards. I think I have my old skateboard wristguards in a box back in maine.
Looking forward to it. I get to play the helpless guy who needs the more experience snow cutie to help him down the slopes!! Then I get to cook dinner! 8^)
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hehe - I need to be careful, someone might be lurking. But Im sure it will involve chocolate sauce and whip cream.
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Beggin' youse guys pardon, but what area has some good snow for cross country skiing lately? We are finally going to get out and do some this weekend, most likely on Saturday. If it would amuse you to watch me flail, feel free to join us. Marketa should be fine - she knows how to ski already.
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Tim,
Sorry, I tried posting up for you but seems that there were some problems. I would check out the Indian Peaks area. My friends that do cross country really like it up there. Lot's of good kick and glide terrain that you can cover a lot of miles on.
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KC, sorry I didn't call. I caught a nasty cold the kids brought home from school, so the bc was out for me this weekend. I told Klaus I would show him around the rest of Monarch this Sat. If you wanna go, I could use the company. 8^)
BTW: My beacon came in on Fri. , thanks for the call.
Vince
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Hey Gary,
Yeah, that's where we planned to go if I couldn't find somewhere better. We did quite a bit of the Devil's Thumb trail, which was very nice. The snow closer to Nederland was really hard-packed and icy from all of the foot traffic, but it was much nicer the further away you got. I have to say, it kicked my ass but good! Marketa on the other hand, was grinning from ear to ear, since it has been close to ten years since she has skied. We plan to go out next weekend to Jim Creek trail near Winter Park. The highlight of the trip back was me trying to get a boot into a ski just before crossing a footbridge. I slip and the ski rockets into the creek while the f-bomb slides just as abruptly from my lips.
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In reply to: KC, sorry I didn't call. I caught a nasty cold the kids brought home from school, so the bc was out for me this weekend. I told Klaus I would show him around the rest of Monarch this Sat. If you wanna go, I could use the company. 8^) BTW: My beacon came in on Fri. , thanks for the call. Vince
I had to help Steve move into his new pad on Saturday myself. So I wasn't doing anything anyhow. When I spoke with Jill she said the basement was being worked on so I figured that was probably enough. Monarch sounds like a good plan as usual, but I am still eyeing that Wolf Creek descent. It's a do able trip for a day from the Springs. A long day, but if we can nab it, more than worth it.
No problem checking on the beacon, I'm afraid we didn't do much except confirm they sent it out.
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Wolfcreek is tempting, I've already commited to Monarch on Sat. Klaus is staying in Salida and skiing the area on Sun. I told him I would meet him at the top of the pass 9am.
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Looks like we are headed to Jim Creek this Saturday, which is only a 2.3 mile trail. So we will probably go somewhere else after that. I've been checking out some other places as well. I hope to fare better this time. Ha ha ha! Must...hold...tongue.
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Tim, Montezuma has some really good touring trails which are great for the turn challenged. Also on the south side of Guenella pass there is a good xc trail although I can't think of the name right now. It has an open gate there and sign with a xc skier on it. I think it is about 1-2 miles south of the old Geneva Basin ski area.
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In reply to: Tim, Montezuma has some really good touring trails which are great for the turn challenged. Also on the south side of Guenella pass there is a good xc trail although I can't think of the name right now. It has an open gate there and sign with a xc skier on it. I think it is about 1-2 miles south of the old Geneva Basin ski area.
Yeah, that area looked pretty sweet for touring with little to no traffic. Make sure if you go there that you approach it from 285 and the road was closed near the top of the pass last time we were up there.
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Nice! That is hard to believe, about Scott that is. It's hard to get him roped in. :D Are you joining us at Monarch this weekend?
Is that the tree run we did on the last lap with the long traverse? Anyway, looks like you had a good day!
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In reply to: Nice! That is hard to believe, about Scott that is. It's hard to get him roped in. :D Are you joining us at Monarch this weekend? Is that the tree run we did on the last lap with the long traverse? Anyway, looks like you had a good day!
Yep it's that tree run. So far it looks like we are planning on Monarch. I am keeping my eye to the west though, as we may be getting a decent Northwest flow. You might consider Berthoud for Saturday if they keep getting snow. I'll stay in touch.
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In reply to: Tim, Montezuma has some really good touring trails which are great for the turn challenged. Also on the south side of Guenella pass there is a good xc trail although I can't think of the name right now. It has an open gate there and sign with a xc skier on it. I think it is about 1-2 miles south of the old Geneva Basin ski area.
Thanks for the suggestions. I got a skiing guide book the other day that has a ton of maps in it and rates all of the trails for difficulty, frequency of use, etc. They rate difficulty on a 1-5 scale, with 5 being expert. We looked up Devil's Thumb and it was a 5. Ha ha ha! Duh. Well, if that is on the harder end of things and I could sort of deal with it, I think I'll actually enjoy what we do this Saturday. There's about a dozen trails around Brainard Lake Rd. we might go do. It's off of hwy. 72. It's cool that this guide book author is wary of having you drive I-70, and instead focuses on the peak to peak hwy access.
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Gary...you have the market on extremely cool pics! Way to go!!! :)
So on Sunday I hit the groomers with a "new slider". Some of you know Amber and we took of Sunday, draggin Bustinmins in tow and her rock monkey and headed out to WP. It is always awesome to see someone get on the snow. She did great. I will never forget her squealing out "I CAN'T HEAR YOU" once she started moving (ie NO Beta on the move please)
The last bit of the run down to the base is a little steep and potentially intimidating to a new rider. I think the folks found it highly entertaining to see skier holding riders hands and "falling leaf" down the slope.
http://coskiing.com/albums/WP/IMG_1277.jpg
http://coskiing.com/albums/WP/IMG_1276.jpg
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Gary, nice pics! It looks like you followed the same route? Sorry we did'nt hook up. Jill has had my cell phone for the last two weeks because of the construction at the house. As you saw Klaus and I did the full tour Sat., not to bad even with the lack of new snow.
The chute on the back bowl looks inviting, better hit that on a stable day. Wonder what the slope angle is? Anyway, I picked up a pair of teledaddy's in a 173cm. They are phat! I just need to find some freerides on the cheap so I can ski 'em.
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It looks like Marketa and I are going to go back to the Brainard Lake area again this Saturday and do a little more cross country. I took pictures at Long Lake and then noticed how similar the peak outlines were to a photo I took with Tracey on Lone Eagle Peak. It appears that it is the east and west side of Apache Peak. Very cool!
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Lisa,
Sweet! Sounds like you guys had a good time. Great time of year to get into it. If you get her hooked now, it's really cheap to get into the gear you need. I just got a new pair of boots for $140 that were just over $200 at the beginning of the season. Gotta love it!
Vince,
Yeah we basically followed your skin track for access and took slightly different lines for drops. We could see your tracks from earlier. It was a great day. Berthoud was really nice yesterday, but it is Spring break. The lot was full, just like on a weekend. Are you free this Saturday. Looks like we are going to get a good shot of snow by the weekend up North, possibly down south too.
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Wow! What a day on some great terrain and I was at work! " a Cody named Shanna" weird. :shock:
I am free this weekend, is it a date?
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In reply to: Wow! What a day on some great terrain and I was at work! " a Cody named Shanna" weird. :shock: I am free this weekend, is it a date?
Ahhhh, internet dating and RC.com. It's a date baby!!! :shock:
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alright gary....i've had enough of these photos....they are making me wish i hadn't quite put the board up yet. definitely not helping with motivation to finish my new van this weekend! looks like the turns were good on tue. jealous.....
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^^^There are plenty of Rockclimbing days a coming. You should get out so I can make a hero out of you and Shanna too. The snow is really starting the fly. I for one am going to take advantage of it. Soon enough there won't be much snow and plenty of warm days to hit the rock. I am going out Tuesday, we are supposed to get another shot. You and the lady should make some turns.
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Gary and Steve, nice job with the photos! I had a great time, looking forward to a few more turns.
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Vince,
Are you going to come down with something for Friday? I am trying to get Mr Thompson to maybe rent a room in Salida for Friday night, maybe even down at South Fork so we can hit Wolf Creek pass Friday-Saturday, which I think is a terrific idea. You could call in sick to work with Anal Glaucoma. You just don't see your ass coming into work that day! :shock:
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Gary, I don't think I have enough visine to cover that. :shock: I had an eye problem yesterday and went to A-Basin with my kid to cure it. :wink:
It was pretty nice for the area...I think I can get out Sat. but Wolf Creek is one hellva drive. Let me know what your final plans are and I'll see what I can work out.
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In reply to: Hey, guys, it absolutely DUMPED up here yesterday (making for Mr. Toad's Wild Ride home, I'll tell ya!), and there's more coming down today. Berthoud is buried, FYI, but of course it'll probably be nutty on Saturday. Front Range spring break starts this weekend.
Nutty on Saturday? Are you kidding me?!!! It's been nutty the past two weeks. Last Tuesday was just about as crowded as a weekend. I am thinking Monarch for Saturday. Less crowds etc. I was planning on going for two days, but it looks like Friday I may be doing the interview thing. It is a good thing.... 8^)
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killclimbz,
I was going through all the awesome photos (also caught your Berthoud TR on ttips). I, too, have a Cody, but her name is Tufa. We got her at the Dumb Friends League, so we have no idea what breed(s) she is and what her story is....really cool to see she may not be alone in the universe!
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In reply to: killclimbz, I was going through all the awesome photos (also caught your Berthoud TR on ttips). I, too, have a Cody, but her name is Tufa. We got her at the Dumb Friends League, so we have no idea what breed(s) she is and what her story is....really cool to see she may not be alone in the universe!
That is kewl! My pup is 16 months old I got him from the Colorado Humane Society. Do you get out into the BC at all?
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Hey, guys, it absolutely DUMPED up here yesterday (making for Mr. Toad's Wild Ride home, I'll tell ya!), and there's more coming down today. Berthoud is buried, FYI, but of course it'll probably be nutty on Saturday. Front Range spring break starts this weekend. Nutty on Saturday? Are you kidding me?!!! It's been nutty the past two weeks. Last Tuesday was just about as crowded as a weekend. I am thinking Monarch for Saturday. Less crowds etc. I was planning on going for two days, but it looks like Friday I may be doing the interview thing. It is a good thing.... 8^) Yeah, I hear you, GA. I drive the pass every day now and it's been a frikkin' traffic jam, even at 7:30 in the morning! What's the interview for? Don't burst my bubble and tell me you're going back into the professional world! :cry: Good luck, though, if it's a good job with good pay and LOTS of free freshies time! :wink:
Back into the professional world :? I work at an IT helpdesk. I think some people call it professional, though many would argue that I am anything but. It should be a good job with good pay. I'll probably be back to the Mon-Fri work week unfortunately, so no mid week TR's to make people jealous. The pay more than justifies the move. On the flip side I WILL HAVE WEEKENDS OFF! Lot's and lots of summer CLIMBING TRIPS!!!
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killclimbz:
working on getting into bc...am finally feeling confident enough on tele to feel like I don't need to be tied to lift-served...still getting together the cash for beacons, though...
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WOW! What a great day again. I'm always impressed by the abilities of this group...thanks for another great day of turns. If you haven't been out with Gary, Steve, or Kim and you ski/ride backcountry, you're missing out on a good time!
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Ok forgot to post this, but a tenative date has been set for April 23rd to do the Angel of Shavano on good 'ol Mt Shavano (duh!). Looks like I will be a weekend warrior by then, so I am thinking an early start do the Angel then get a room in Salida, drink some beer, eat some food, then hit Monarch Pass the next day for those that are inclined to ride the BC. Plans are contingent on avy danger and such. Who is in :?:
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In reply to: G - if I'm back from the roadtrip, count me and possibly one other in! Wahoo!
Sweet! Should be a good time.
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In reply to: In reply to: G - if I'm back from the roadtrip, count me and possibly one other in! Wahoo! Sweet! Should be a good time.
Looks like I'll be in for the Shavano climb, not sure yet if I can stay the weekend.
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Monarch Saturday? Anyone? Vince? Bueller?....
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Killclimbz - is there a message board that you don't frequent?
The shavano thing sounds interesting, keep me posted.
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In reply to: Killclimbz - is there a message board that you don't frequent? The shavano thing sounds interesting, keep me posted.
Why no there is not. I am such a board whore.... :roll:
Will update the Shavano plans on this thread. April 23rd is the tenative date at this time.
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In reply to: Monarch Saturday? Anyone? Vince? Bueller?....
Gary, I can't make it this weekend. I told the boys I would take them to A-Basin on Sat. Besides, I have to put in some family time if I want to get out some more. :wink:
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In reply to: In reply to: Monarch Saturday? Anyone? Vince? Bueller?.... Gary, I can't make it this weekend. I told the boys I would take them to A-Basin on Sat. Besides, I have to put in some family time if I want to get out some more. :wink:
That's kewl, plenty of days left this year.
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Well, I got a couple of nice days in April 1&2. On Friday, I went up to Berthoud pass. I had to go fishing for partners as no one was available. One of the best things about BC is that it's a lot like climbing. People are friendly and it's pretty easy to partner up. Case in point, I ran into a group of three in the lot at Berthoud. One of them needed batteries for their beacon, I needed partners. It was a good trade. I had a good time with Brian, Trevor, and Michelle.
First drop was good 'ol reliable Sam's Knob.
Trevor and Cody making some turns.
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Michelle was next.
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Then Brian
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It was a sunny day, and Michelle enjoyed it while we shuttled a car.
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Then we gave Skull Bite a try. It was nice and firm on top so we gave it a go. It turned nice and soft 10 yards from the top. One of the best drops I have had down that line.
Michelle agreed.
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and so did Trevor.
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4/2 was spent at Monarch Pass. We actually got to do what I call Pecker bowl on Mount Peck.
Here is a look at it from the skin track.
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Then after doing some stability checks we went for it.
Steve got some.
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Then it was my turn. I really didn't find any good snow. You can see from the pictures.
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A look at our lines.
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Then it was up to the Radio tower bowl for more of the same. Evan, just a little speck coming down the bowl.
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and myself near the top.
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A look at those lines.
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Another great couple of days.
Oh yeah and for a bonus, here is a picture of the Angel of Shavano as it currently looks. April 23rd for those who are in, conditions allowing.
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Not one, but two good days! Way to rub it in. :wink: Nice pics again...looking forward to getting out this weekend.
Shavano is looking good, and I'm still in.
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:shock: :shock: :shock: Holy Toledo Batman!
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Wow! That looks like fun. I want to learn to tele so bad. Is this one of those things where you have to learn to crawl before you can walk, meaning, can you start learning to ski tele when you don't even know how to ski at all?
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In reply to: Wow! That looks like fun. I want to learn to tele so bad. Is this one of those things where you have to learn to crawl before you can walk, meaning, can you start learning to ski tele when you don't even know how to ski at all?
Tracy, it is a lot of fun. :D I still suggest learing with an AT setup before you try to tele. Bondage skiing is fun too and is easier to learn fundamentals on. Either way get a wide ski to start, 80mm or larger in the waist.
Gary: Where dose pics? 8^)
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In reply to: Wow! That looks like fun. I want to learn to tele so bad. Is this one of those things where you have to learn to crawl before you can walk, meaning, can you start learning to ski tele when you don't even know how to ski at all?
Go with Vince's advice and do the AT thing. It's by far the most effective method to get the backcountry goods. Tele is by far the hardest of the three disciplines.
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Hey Gary, nice looking knee. :wink: Another great day out on Berthoud Pass. Sharpie, you really missed a good day of chuting.
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Anyone up for Chuting on Berthoud Pass for Saturday. Vince, those second creek chutes will be looking pretty ripe. We should go get 'em! 8^)
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In reply to: Anyone up for Chuting on Berthoud Pass for Saturday. Vince, those second creek chutes will be looking pretty ripe. We should go get 'em! 8^)
Sounds good, some pretty decent looking lines through there. I'll check back with Sharpie and see if he wants to go.
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Gary, you still out there? I wasn't able to get in contact with you Fri. so I made alt plans and soloed/skied Mt. Democrat on the East face above Kite lake. :D
Are you still planing on skiing Shavano this weekend? Interest seems to be dwindling.
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Sorry Vince, My pods came into town earlier than expected and I ended up entertaining them on Saturday. Shavano is still a plan. Partly cloudy and 61 degrees forecasted for Saturday in Salida. Do you know what Campground we want to stay at? I was thinking of going down in the early afternoon on Friday and setting up camp etc. I would also like to go nab that chute behind Peck at Monarch on Sunday. I could do it Friday if someone has that day off.
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Gary, PM sent we should try to iron this out by phone. :shock:
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^^^^^
Yeah, I will try to call you tonight or tomorrow. Just sent you another PM to boot :deadhorse:
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Again, nice job with the pics. We would have had more if I would have pressed the right button. :oops: ...The weather was beautiful and the skiing was really good. I can reccomend this trip as long as you find the right trail head, like Gary said the hike in was tough! Should be the right conditions soon to do another one.
WOW, I can't get enough of this stuff. :D :D :D
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How long was the hike in you guys? A friend and I are doing this the weekend after this one.
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In reply to: How long was the hike in you guys? A friend and I are doing this the weekend after this one.
Make sure you get the right trail to the Couloir for one. I would say plan on 6 hours to make the summit. It should take a lot less, somewhere in the 4-5 hour range, but it is really easy to get off route on this one. It would've really helped if one of us had done this before. There was another group of skiers doing the Angel also. They left before us and got just as lost. We actually topped out on the Couloir ahead of them as they ended up climbing the same ridge we did but not as directly.
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With all this talk of ice going on, I just started thinking about how I can't wait for some of the fluffy stuff to fall. I am sure the usual suspects are in for this season. For anyone who like to ski/ride BC and looking for partners in the Front Range. This is a good place to start. All the ski sales hit next weekend. I am ready for some POW!
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It's snowing on the divide..... 8^)
Butler Gulch backcountry in less than thirty days :?:
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Yup! Snowed on Pikes this morning and in the afternoon! :twisted:
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Theres been a bit of talk about mentoring newbees. Well here I am. Looking for a partner to get out on the upcoming snow but my experience is mostly WA ski areas with a little back country. I'm knowledgable of snow travel and avalance rescue but need someone who knows the local terrain and risks. In colorado springs but am up for a drive for a good weekend in the alpine.
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blakej, just watch the thread as more snow comes down. You can jump in with the crew, you will need the basic beacon, shovel, probe and sumptin to put it in.
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And if you need to get the basics you'll probaby find the best deals at Patroller Supply for beacons and other snow safety equipment.
The BC season is just around the corner. I am feeling it. Get your crap sticks ready, cause the best mud and rock riding of the year is coming up.
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I watched a Warren Miller movie last night and there was snow on Pikes Peak this morning. I think I'll sacrifice some skis tonight! 8^)
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In reply to: I watched a Warren Miller movie last night and there was snow on Pikes Peak this morning. I think I'll sacrifice some skis tonight! 8^)
Giddy up boys & girls... it's comin'! Oct. 21st is the Caveney Film Fest, bring beer. 8^)
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I will be there with a sixer of the best oatmeal stout around. :D
The sacrifice went well, another dusting on the Peak this morning. :wink:
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The sacrifice went well, another dusting on the Peak this morning. :wink:
SWEEEET!
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hey steve....you need to give me directions to your place. i have been plac ing bets on when we get some snow down low on the front. i think by the 5th....any takers?
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They are talking accumulating snow on the passes for Wednesday. 8^)
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In reply to: hey steve....you need to give me directions to your place. i have been plac ing bets on when we get some snow down low on the front. i think by the 5th....any takers?
What up almost Vet dude. I'm half way b/t Gary & Charlie's... I'll get your new digits from one of those retards. The 5th huh? Bold. I say the 21st. :righton:
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Sep 28, 2005, 5:41 PM
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:o AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
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Sep 28, 2005, 6:32 PM
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Yeah! I saw the pic over at Ttips as well. Had me grinning like an idiot. :D It's like someone poured a six pack down my gullet.
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killclimbz
Sep 29, 2005, 5:15 PM
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Just a quick update on Splat's Movie night. It is either going to be moved up a week to the 14th or back a week to the 28th to make room for Niceracks' October 21st par-tay. I am sure we'll have a date as soon as Steve checks on availability of the movie room.
Get on it you fokking bastich!!!!
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splat
Oct 3, 2005, 6:33 PM
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Workin' on it, but it might be Nov. 4th... that is the 1st fri. Mo Fo.
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Oct 4, 2005, 2:35 PM
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PSA: Just a friendly reminder that ski season is approaching (hopefully real soon); now is the time to refresh your avalanche knowledge. If you are new and don't where to start...Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain by Bruce Tremper is a good book and an easy read.
Also a link to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center
http://www.geosurvey.state.co.us/avalanche/
One good turn deserves another,
Vince
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killclimbz
Oct 4, 2005, 3:27 PM
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Sliding in 21 days or less... 8^)
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Oct 4, 2005, 3:43 PM
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O.K., The new & improved date for the Caveney Film Fest is... Nov. 4th. Starting somewhere around 7PM. Get there earlier & you'll be properly marinated when the flick starts! :wink:
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Oct 4, 2005, 3:48 PM
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"Properly marinated" eh? (in my best Montgomery Burns voice) :D
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Oct 5, 2005, 2:15 PM
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Snow on the peaks again today! Checked out the Loveland cam and they got a good dusting. More weather expected up there and more snow Sunday. With the prevailing winds BG should be filling up nicely. Who wants to dust off the sticks and go for a hike Sunday? :righton:
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Oct 5, 2005, 4:27 PM
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Talk to me honey!
I will go if it looks like there might be some turns had. I will confirm closer to Sun after seeing what the weather does.
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splat
Oct 5, 2005, 7:43 PM
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Oh Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy. All of a sudden I feel like I'm climbin' the rope in gym class.
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killclimbz
Oct 6, 2005, 3:35 PM
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It's official!!!! Some lucky bastiche's got turns yesterday and have thevideo to prove it. Now a lot of this will melt the next two days, but plenty will stay. Sunday is supposed to be a wet one in town and more snow in the mountains. Who is up for a Sunday afternoon slide session?
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Oct 6, 2005, 4:18 PM
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Today's ski conditions -- 6 to 12 inches of unconsolidated snow over a 13,000 foot hard-packed base of granite.
Thanks, but I prefer my skis receiving their "stone grinds" from Edgeworks, not Loveland Pass.
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killclimbz
Oct 6, 2005, 4:26 PM
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In reply to: Today's ski conditions -- 6 to 12 inches of unconsolidated snow over a 13,000 foot hard-packed base of granite. Thanks, but I prefer my skis receiving their "stone grinds" from Edgeworks, not Loveland Pass.
:lol:
Didn't say there wouldn't be core shots. Still, it'll be the best powder day of the season!
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splat
Oct 6, 2005, 10:48 PM
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In reply to: Thanks, but I prefer my skis receiving their "stone grinds" from Edgeworks, not Loveland Pass.
Hey, that's why the baby Jesus made P-Tex.
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Oct 7, 2005, 2:02 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: Thanks, but I prefer my skis receiving their "stone grinds" from Edgeworks, not Loveland Pass. Hey, that's why the baby Jesus made P-Tex. |
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killclimbz
Oct 7, 2005, 2:50 PM
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In reply to: You can fill P-Tex (or more likely, a base weld), but a trashed edge is gone forever. My worst pair of "rock skis" -- a seven year old pair of race stock GS boards with razor sharp edges -- will still dance circles around most of the poorly maintained new equipment on the slopes.
You're not trying hard enough. :twisted: Who needs edges when you're riding powder :?:
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Oct 7, 2005, 3:58 PM
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In reply to: You're not trying hard enough. :twisted: Who needs edges when you're riding powder :?: |
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Oct 7, 2005, 4:03 PM
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:roll: Whateva.
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killclimbz
Oct 7, 2005, 4:12 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: You're not trying hard enough. :twisted: Who needs edges when you're riding powder :?: Join me in Alaska or Canada sometime. Your viewpoint on edges just might change after you've hit the bigger peaks.
Sooooooo, you need your rock ski's to have sharp edges because you are riding big Canadian and Alaska peaks with them? Oooooookaaayyyyy!!!!! :roll:
Sunday is still going to be the best damn rock riding of the season!!!!
Edit: Alaska, Canada, East coast, you still don't need sharp edges if you're riding pow. Some people like hardpack some like pow. I think we know which camps we are in... :wink:
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shorty
Oct 7, 2005, 5:23 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: You're not trying hard enough. :twisted: Who needs edges when you're riding powder :?: Join me in Alaska or Canada sometime. Your viewpoint on edges just might change after you've hit the bigger peaks. Sooooooo, you need your rock ski's to have sharp edges because you are riding big Canadian and Alaska peaks with them? Oooooookaaayyyyy!!!!! :roll: Sunday is still going to be the best damn rock riding of the season!!!! Edit: Alaska, Canada, East coast, you still don't need sharp edges if you're riding pow. Some people like hardpack some like pow. I think we know which camps we are in... :wink:
But even here in Colorado I've done backcountry descents (usually late spring) where we hit steep boilerplate above cliffs or lakes, and falling wasn't an option. Ride a big peak in the Alaska's Chugach or British Columbia's coastal range and you'll find that the snow can vary from powder to sugar to windblown bullit-proof slab and back again in just a few turns. And the peaks can be a little less forgiving up there.
Yes, I race. A lot. The years of gate mileage have taught me to take care equipment. I view my skis not just as tools, but instruments. A person could cut his finger on the edges of any of my skis -- and not from burrs. My race schedule doesn't allow too many powder days during the height of the season, so I plan powder vacations in the Great White North. I'm not that far from a million vertical feet up there. I'm a true powder hound who also understands the joys of hardpack, bumps, corduroy, and crud.
I just think rocks should be reserved for climbing, not skiing.
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Oct 7, 2005, 5:49 PM
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I got my boards with good sharp edges too. 8^)
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killclimbz
Oct 7, 2005, 5:53 PM
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In reply to: I just think rocks should be reserved for climbing, not skiing.
Or for big air, or for great mushroom patches....
What a great multi use toy rocks are!
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splat
Oct 7, 2005, 10:14 PM
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I take better care of my gear than most, some take better care of their gear than me, but... rock skis are just that... rock skis. That's why they call it a quiver. Dig deep or wait till next month to turn. :shock:
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Oct 10, 2005, 3:17 AM
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Anybody from the Denver area want to dawn patrol on Tuesday if the conditions are good?
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killclimbz
Oct 10, 2005, 2:51 PM
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In reply to: Anybody from the Denver area want to dawn patrol on Tuesday if the conditions are good?
John,
It was dumping yesterday and you should be able to find some pretty decent if not great turns. Wish I could get out tomorrow. :?
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killclimbz
Oct 10, 2005, 3:45 PM
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So Wannabe, Splat, and myself decided to go get some turns on Sunday. It was raining in town, so why not give it a try? On the drive up to our "super secret" spot that get's lot's of early season snow, we were treated to some early season dumpage. The snow line was about 10k ft. Rain up until that point. When it started snowing, it was coming down.
The parking area.
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Getting ready out of the car.
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We are nothing but serious about our boackcountry riding.
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After a decent hike in we got ready to drop in. It was dumping the whole time. My gear got covered about as soon as I set up to take some pics.
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Then Splat went for it. FIRST TURNS ON 05-06!!!!
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Wannabe got after it too.
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After 400 sick vertical feet of sliding, we were pretty much wiped.
Pack 'em up.
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and get out.
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So over all it was the best turns of the season. We were striking some rocks on our rock boards, but that is why we have rock boards, so that we weren't worried about hitting rocks. I'll be there next weekend. Game on! 8^)
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Oct 10, 2005, 4:50 PM
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The turns were an absolute riot, "borderline" obsessive with all of the rocks and weeds. :lol:
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Oct 10, 2005, 6:02 PM
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Fun day boys... I think my gear is still wet, along w/ my dog.
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killclimbz
Oct 10, 2005, 6:06 PM
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20-30" of snow reported on Loveland Pass. Anyone want to show up a little late to work tomorrow for a dawn patrol?
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splat
Oct 10, 2005, 7:15 PM
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In reply to: 20-30" of snow reported on Loveland Pass. Anyone want to show up a little late to work tomorrow for a dawn patrol?
Wish I could... stupid responsibility. Next weekend Daga will be proud. :twisted:
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Oct 10, 2005, 10:04 PM
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you dirtbags....i can't believe you got turns in already. hmmm.....am i..........jelaous?
at least i got a rock board now thanks to some early turns last year. :D
yeah...i agree...rocks are good covered in the fuffly stuff too!
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killclimbz
Oct 11, 2005, 3:03 PM
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In reply to: you dirtbags....i can't believe you got turns in already. hmmm.....am i..........jelaous? at least i got a rock board now thanks to some early turns last year. :D yeah...i agree...rocks are good covered in the fuffly stuff too!
Will, you want to get out this weekend?
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splat
Oct 11, 2005, 10:43 PM
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Come on Will... screw studying. :twisted:
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yeah....i want to get out. however, steve hit part of it on the head....studying. i'll get more motivated as the pow increases. besides, i can still boulder at horsetooth. enjoy though.
ps steve.....i hope your fancy xray machine causes a very strange growth on mr johnson :twisted:
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killclimbz
Oct 12, 2005, 3:03 PM
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Hey Will, your phone # has changed, then again so has mine. I sent ya a pm with the new digits.
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splat
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In reply to: ps steve.....i hope your fancy xray machine causes a very strange growth on mr johnson :twisted:
Extra inches is extra inches. :P
See ya when the pow pow gets real.
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looks like a blast people, hope your edges are sharp,ill be out there in a week or two, - Flyin Ryan :lol:
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splat
Oct 12, 2005, 10:58 PM
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Hey! Are we gonna do a RC.com hut trip this year or what?? :?
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NICE GARY! VERY ENTERTAINING :) SEE YA FRIDAY -RUSTON
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Aloha RyRy & Ruston!! See ya Fri. & hopefully you guys can make it Nov. 4th. for the ski porn. :mrgreen:
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killclimbz
Oct 14, 2005, 6:19 PM
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Yo Wannabe!!! Splat and I are going up to the super secret spot tomorrow and possibly Sunday. Are you free one of those days?
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splat
Oct 14, 2005, 6:25 PM
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Mmmmm... more hiking in alpine boots. :P
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Well done, guys.
Personally, I prefer a little less "base structure" on my skis, but I can see the advantages of such an aggressive stone grind and tune:
- the open base structure holds wax well
- grooved skis are more stable (jumping skis often have 4 grooves)
- provides a more stable platform for the occasional kick turn
- allows climbing of minor inclines without needing to strap on skins
- reduces the need for extra beefy ski brakes
- probably eliminates your buddy's ability to use the time-tested favorite excuse of, "I would have beat you down the run if I'd used the right wax for today"
Powder on.
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Oct 17, 2005, 7:03 PM
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Yo, Vince... excellent bail! If the season was to end today you would have Dagga's Cup! See ya next weekend.
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In reply to: Yo, Vince... excellent bail! If the season was to end today you would have Dagga's Cup! See ya next weekend.
Thank you, thank you...taking bow. :lol:
I do have to give credit to the excellent photography skillz. I was yelling STOP FILM while hurling myself down the hill. Game on next weekend!
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Oct 24, 2005, 5:05 PM
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Glad Gary & I caught up to you Vince on Sat. we were feeling a bit rough after Cindy's party. That's good snow in them thar hills! :D
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In reply to: Glad Gary & I caught up to you Vince on Sat. we were feeling a bit rough after Cindy's party. That's good snow in them thar hills! :D
Yeah, that was some pretty good shiznit! how many laps did you end up doing before you had to bail?
As far as the party goes, it looks like I headed out just as things were gettin good. I especially liked the ring of ladies bent over the tree in the front yard. :shock:
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Sounds like I left the party a little early myself. Still I got some good evidence.
3 laps total and out on Saturday. Yesterday, well we drank a lot of beer, again...
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Alright bc addicts. Looks like a decent shot is going to come through this weekend. I am skinning this weekend. Sunday looks to be the better day Vince, if you only got one. Who's in?
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Oct 26, 2005, 9:35 PM
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I'm in for Sun.
I think it's time for another ski sacrifice...we need more snow. Gary, you can throw in that rock board. I'll give up some old K2 skis and if Ullr is not happy with that, he can bite me. :twisted:
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Oct 27, 2005, 5:00 PM
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I'm in for Sun. If they do indeed get more snow I too will skin on in. Fu#k hikin' in alpine boots! :evil: See ya @ the secret spot. :wink:
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Oct 27, 2005, 7:16 PM
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Quiet man. you're givin it away. :wink:
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Oct 28, 2005, 2:51 PM
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Weekend forecast brought to you by snowforecast.
In reply to: Friday October 28 Hi Temp: 37/ 49°F (top/base) Lo Temp: 25/ 24°F (top/base) Sky Condition: Partly cloudy this morning, becoming mostly cloudy and cooler with increasing southwest winds and isolated snow showers by this afternoon. Cloudy this evening and tonight with scattered snow showers developing. Precipitation: Isolated snow showers this afternoon, Snow showers likely this evening and tonight with snow levels near 8,500 to 9,000 feet to start - snowfall potential; 1 inch of accumulation. Wind: SW at 4 - 12mph, increasing to SW at 15 - 25 gusts to 35mph (gusts to 50mph on the upper ridges) Saturday October 29 Hi Temp: 27/ 38°F (top/base) Lo Temp: 18/ 27°F (top/base) overnight Sky Condition: Cloudy and colder with southwest winds and scattered snow showers. Some breaks are likely, with mostly light accumulation. Colder overnight with isolated to scattered light snow showers. Precipitation: Snow showers likely, snow levels near 8,500 to 9,000 feet, dropping to near 7,000 feet overnight - snowfall potential; 2 to 4 inches of accumulation. Wind: SW at 5 - 15mph, increasing to W at 10 - 20 gusts to 25mph (gusts to 35mph are possible on the upper ridges) Sunday October 30 Hi Temp: 23/ 35°F (top/base) Lo Temp: 16/ 25°F (top/base) Sky Condition: Cloudy and colder with west/ northwest winds and scattered mostly light snow showers during the day. Areas of blowing and drifting snow are possible. A better shot of accumulating snow is possible overnight, and accounts for most of the forecast total below. Precipitation: 50% chance for snow showers, then likely overnight - snowfall potential; 6 to 8 inches of accumulation. Wind: W/ NW at 5 - 15mph, increasing to W/ NW at 10 - 20 gusts to 30mph (gusts to 35mph are possible on the upper ridges)
Looks like as usual the bulk of the snow is going to hit after the weekend is over. Still if we get lucky and get a small shot tonight and snowfall on the high end Saturday night. Sunday should be quite good.
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Oct 31, 2005, 6:32 PM
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SKI PORN THIS FRI. THE 4TH!!!! STARTING AROUND 7 PM. :D
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Any of you guys going to Warren Miller wed pm? Oh, and anybody got a good shop for ski tuning? Used to do it myself but am to lazy now.
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Oct 31, 2005, 9:20 PM
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The Edge Doctor in Denver is about as good as it gets. I am not making it to the Warren Miller flick this Wed. You should try to make the Tangerine Dream showing at Splat's this Friday...
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Splat sent out a PM with directions to most everyone, but is there anyone else who needs directions? I can forward them to ya. Shoot me a pm or post up on the thread here.
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killclimbz
Nov 2, 2005, 8:55 PM
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$@#$&@*&(u)@#dsgjl:srd@bj!!!!!
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splat
Nov 4, 2005, 3:35 PM
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In reply to: $@#$&@*&(u)@#dsgjl:srd@bj!!!!!
0694-368%$%^%#h4-3298yt51b
450(teleskierssuck)*%5vgu45
&(&#$*&)893450984&^$(&FDI????!
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wannabe
Nov 4, 2005, 4:35 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: $@#$&@*&(u)@#dsgjl:srd@bj!!!!! 0694-368%$%^%#h4-3298yt51b 450(teleskierssuck)*%5vgu45 &(&#$*&)893450984&^$(&FDI????!
Subliminal messages. 8^) Thats why I keep having urges to drink beer.
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killclimbz
Nov 4, 2005, 7:22 PM
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Still a little thin I think. Might drive up and check it out tomorrow after Butler Gulch.
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killclimbz
Nov 10, 2005, 6:52 PM
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Probably just going out this Sunday. Vince you in? Looks like a good shot of snow for the weekend. That shoulder on Berthoud pass we worked last weekend should be good (and safe).
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wannabe
Nov 10, 2005, 10:57 PM
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Yeah, I'm in for Sun. 8^)
Speaking of safety, if you're interested in a little free beacon training, I am, check out this link. Steve and Charlie may be interested as well.
http://rmrg.net/html/avy.html
We could ski Berthoud and then pop up to Boulder afterward for the class?
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Nov 11, 2005, 6:37 AM
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More saftey stuff.
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What: Halsted Morris, the Colorado Avalanche Center’s Training Coordinator and Chief Instructor will provide backcountry travelers with an overview of avalanche awareness, avoidance, rescue and forecasting methods and skills. Topics such as route selection, hazard minimization, best practices, preparedness and terrain analysis will be covered. Morris is one of the most respected and experienced avalanche educators in North America and we’re honored and fortunate to have him share with us. On-snow sessions to follow.
Where: Bruce Curtis Building, MCOL E158, UC- Boulder campus. http://www.colorado.edu/campusmap/
When: Tuesday, November 15th, 2005 from 7:00 pm-10:00 pm. Please be on time, we start promptly at 7:00.
Who: Friends of Berthoud Pass is a non-profit collective of outdoor enthusiasts dedicated to preserving safe access to the Berthoud Pass backcountry.
How much: Free of charge and open to the public.
Questions: fobp_education@yahoo.com or http://www.berthoudpass.org
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splat
Nov 11, 2005, 3:23 PM
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In reply to: Yeah, I'm in for Sun. 8^) Speaking of safety, if you're interested in a little free beacon training, I am, check out this link. Steve and Charlie may be interested as well.
Yeah I'm in for skiing, I may or may not be able to make it to hippie town. I think Charlie is still scared.
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killclimbz
Nov 11, 2005, 4:27 PM
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I think we are going to have relative newbie bc rider out with us on Sunday. No big deal for where we are going, but this should be a perfect time for us to do a beacon search. That big flat ending area we went by on our last run would be perfect for such an exercise. It's time to do it.
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wannabe
Nov 11, 2005, 5:46 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: Yeah, I'm in for Sun. 8^) Speaking of safety, if you're interested in a little free beacon training, I am, check out this link. Steve and Charlie may be interested as well. Yeah I'm in for skiing, I may or may not be able to make it to hippie town. I think Charlie is still scared.
Sorry I wasn't more clear on the class. It is Sun. Dec. 11, you must RSVP for the class. I am going to put myself and Klaus on the list.
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killclimbz
Nov 15, 2005, 4:42 PM
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We got nuked! Most areas are reporting over 30" in the last 72 hours. Most of it falling down starting yesterday. Avy danger is high right now, but should be subsiding by the weekend. I will get one day to ride by hook or by crook....
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splat
Nov 15, 2005, 7:29 PM
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I'm in! Sat. looks like the better day. You in Vince? Gary is still in the back office w/ his boss playing doctor... if he gets him off, he gets a day off. :twisted:
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wannabe
Nov 16, 2005, 9:57 PM
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In reply to: I'm in! Sat. looks like the better day. You in Vince? Gary is still in the back office w/ his boss playing doctor... if he gets him off, he gets a day off. :twisted:
Does a bear sh*t in the woods?
And Gary...good luck with that! :shock:
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beckerw
Nov 16, 2005, 10:40 PM
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where you guys headed? i may be in....i'll let you know.
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crack_addict
Nov 16, 2005, 10:47 PM
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http://www.fallingforwardfilms.com
Freeheel film at Montbell Boulder
Thurs Nov. 17
There's a party at my house tomorrow evening too. Ping me for info.
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killclimbz
Nov 17, 2005, 4:18 PM
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In reply to: where you guys headed? i may be in....i'll let you know.
Berthoud Saturday. Yes it's Official I am in. I was up at the Loveland Ski area yesterday for Dealer Demo days. They got absolutely pounded there. The ski area looked like January not November 15th. My guess is they could have around 80-90% of the mountain open right now if they wanted.
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splat
Nov 17, 2005, 6:47 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: where you guys headed? i may be in....i'll let you know. Berthoud Saturday. Yes it's Official I am in. I was up at the Loveland Ski area yesterday for Dealer Demo days. They got absolutely pounded there. The ski area looked like January not November 15th. My guess is they could have around 80-90% of the mountain open right now if they wanted.
Backcountry Sat. & resort on Sun. It'll be weird riding a chairlift. :?
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wannabe
Nov 17, 2005, 9:20 PM
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Chairlift!!! What the F$$%^@*^%&$**^@#ck??? Poser. 8^)
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killclimbz
Nov 18, 2005, 3:41 PM
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9am tomorrow at the usual meeting place boyz? Will, if you are going, do you want to meet us on the pass or at the Pterodactyl parking lot at Morrison. We are meeting John there at 10am we should be on top of the pass by 10:45-11am.
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Nov 18, 2005, 4:33 PM
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In reply to: Chairlift!!! What the F$$%^@*^%&$**^@#ck??? Poser. 8^)
Yeah, & I'm gonna be on snowblades 'cause they are sooooo cool. They are made for deep powder, right? :righton:
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killclimbz
Nov 18, 2005, 5:55 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: Chairlift!!! What the F$$%^@*^%&$**^@#ck??? Poser. 8^) Yeah, & I'm gonna be on snowblades 'cause they are sooooo cool. They are made for deep powder, right? :righton:
Fag :robert:
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killclimbz
Nov 21, 2005, 9:43 PM
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Will, we are hitting Cameron Pass on Sunday. Meeting up with a few splitriders plus the usual suspects. Thought you might want to get in on this...
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Nov 23, 2005, 8:23 PM
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hey dude,
sorry i was a non go for last sat. my dad is sick and i had things to take care of before i came home. if you are talking thr thur after tday i may be in. see what the weather is doing. i'll call you when i get home.
gobble gobble
wb
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killclimbz
Nov 29, 2005, 5:10 PM
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Would like to point out, it looks like we are about to get nuked this week.
Snowforecast
In reply to: Tuesday November 29 Hi Temp: 14/ 24°F (top/base) Lo Temp: -08/ -09°F (top/base) Sky Condition: Partly cloudy through the morning and early afternoon. Mostly cloudy by late afternoon with isolated light snow showers developing, and west winds expected. Snow showers increase tonight, but for now light accumulation is expected. Precipitation: Isolated snow showers this afternoon, Snow showers likely by overnight - snowfall potential; 2 to 3 inches of snowfall accumulation is possible mostly overnight. Wind: W at 4 - 12mph, increasing to SW at 15 - 25 gusts to 35mph by afternoon (gusts to 45mph are possible on the upper ridges) Wednesday November 30 Hi Temp: 17/ 27°F (top/base) Lo Temp: 02/ 11°F (top/base) late Sky Condition: Cloudy and chilly with scattered to numerous snow showers and west winds increasing. Best snowfall accumulation occurs in the morning hours as snow showers become lighter by afternoon and evening, ending overnight. Blowing and drifting snow is expected. Precipitation: Snow showers likely - snowfall potential; 5 to 8 inches of additional snowfall accumulation is possible. Wind: W at 10 - 20 gusts to 30mph, increasing to W/ NW at 15 - 25 gusts to 40mph (gusts to 65mph are possible on the upper ridges) Thursday December 01 Hi Temp: 23/ 35°F (top/base) Lo Temp: -01/ 04°F (top/base) Sky Condition: Partly cloudy and cool with isolated light snow showers and less wind. Precipitation: Isolated light snow showers - snowfall potential; A trace. Wind: W at 5 - 15mph, becoming W at 10 - 20 gusts to 30mph Friday December 02 Hi Temp: 21/ 32°F (top/base) Lo Temp: 14/ 24°F (top/base) Sky Condition: Cloudy and chilly with scattered snow showers and west winds. Precipitation: 50% chance for snow showers - snowfall potential; 2 to 4 inches of snowfall accumulation is possible. Wind: SW at 10 - 20mph, increasing to W at 15 - 25 gusts to 35mph (gusts to 50mph are possible on the upper ridges) Saturday December 03 Hi Temp: 16/ 28°F (top/base) Lo Temp: 08/ 19°F (top/base) Sky Condition: Cloudy and colder with scattered to numerous snow showers and west winds. Precipitation: 50% chance for snow showers - snowfall potential; 6 to 10 inches of snowfall accumulation is possible. Wind: W at 10 - 20mph, increasing to W/ NW at 15 - 25 gusts to 35mph (gusts to 50mph are possible on the upper ridges) Sunday December 04 Hi Temp: 10/ 21°F (top/base) Lo Temp: -03/ 06°F (top/base) Sky Condition: Mostly cloudy and colder with scattered snow showers and northwest winds. Precipitation: 40% chance for snow showers - snowfall potential; 3 to 5 inches of snowfall accumulation is possible. Wind: NW at 5 - 15mph, increasing to NW at 10 - 20 gusts to 30mph (gusts to 45mph are possible on the upper ridges)
BTW, these totals are on the conservative side according to local news. Northwest mountains could get 1-2 ft in the next couple of days, then another shot just before the weekend. Looks like cold smoke for breakfest on Saturday. This is going to be a dawn patrol...who's in?
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wannabe
Nov 29, 2005, 9:37 PM
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Right on! I'll bring the snorkel and the yager meister. :D
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killclimbz
Nov 29, 2005, 11:48 PM
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Calling Evan, rumor has it you have been to Monarch Pass and skied there. What's the beta? We need to get out and slide! 8^)
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killclimbz
Dec 2, 2005, 5:53 PM
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Ok looking at the snow totals for the week close to 30" has fallen at WP. Another 20 will probably come down by the end of the weekend. Conditions are going to suck, and I guess I am the only one who is going to hit it up tomorrow.
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Dec 2, 2005, 6:27 PM
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killclimbz - from where do you get your snow reports? inquiring minds wish to know.
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Dec 2, 2005, 6:34 PM
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I'm in for B-Pass on Sat., but I'm resort bound on Sun. And crack_addict look up snowforecast.com.
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killclimbz
Dec 2, 2005, 6:46 PM
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In reply to: killclimbz - from where do you get your snow reports? inquiring minds wish to know. |
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Dec 2, 2005, 6:55 PM
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In reply to: Monarch Pass is getting some good snow and is catching up btw...
Oooo, lookie lookie Vince!! :wink:
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crack_addict
Dec 2, 2005, 8:58 PM
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thanks all! if i can beat the illness which has decended upon me, i'll be at the resorts sat and/or sun - winter park, copper or eldora. once my tele skills improve and i get avy trained, i'll be looking for you in the b-ctry.
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Dec 3, 2005, 5:04 AM
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i'm headed up to monarch tomorrow am. i'll be taking the tele fatties and the new (light!) AT setup so i can pick and choose. it's likely the trees will be the only thing viable, since the avy danger is ridiculous, but the tight trees are super-fun anyway.
look for the black ford contour around 0800.
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evanmfreeman
Dec 4, 2005, 3:55 AM
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well, i can confirm that monarch is SICK. i skied the resort today because the 24 hr total was 16" and the caic website has red for the good bc stuff around the pass. tomorrow i'll probably ski the bc a bit because it will be super-cold and not fun at the resort.
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Dec 5, 2005, 1:53 AM
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the monarch backcountry is even sicker than the resort. there was at least 2 feet of powder--it was essentially bottomless. i stayed in the trees because it was _very_ windy and just barely above zero degrees F, and also because i was alone since none of you slackers will ever ski with me. the slopes i was on (NE) were stable, but the trees were thick. i saw evidence of natural releases with 1-2 foot crowns on several aspects.
as a side note, this was my first day on fixed-heel gear. i bought a super-light randonee setup this season. it was incredible how much easier both the uphill and downhill were--i'd say at most 60% of the effort of telemarking. i am tempted to sell the tele gear, but i'm still addicted to the turn....
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In reply to: the monarch backcountry is even sicker than the resort. there was at least 2 feet of powder--it was essentially bottomless. i stayed in the trees because it was _very_ windy and just barely above zero degrees F, and also because i was alone since none of you slackers will ever ski with me. the slopes i was on (NE) were stable, but the trees were thick. i saw evidence of natural releases with 1-2 foot crowns on several aspects. as a side note, this was my first day on fixed-heel gear. i bought a super-light randonee setup this season. it was incredible how much easier both the uphill and downhill were--i'd say at most 60% of the effort of telemarking. i am tempted to sell the tele gear, but i'm still addicted to the turn....
Very kewl Evan. A Monarch Pass trip is in the works. It might have to be the weekend after this one, but no later than that. I am itching to do a tour there.
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killclimbz
Dec 14, 2005, 4:01 PM
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^^^^^^
Yeah let's go there! 8^)
I am down. I reglued my skins last night. That glue iron Patroller Supply gave me freak'in works. Probably took me less than an hour to scrape all the glue off and apply the new stuff. Easy, easy, easy.
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Dec 14, 2005, 8:09 PM
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Nice pics Vince. How deep would you say? Were you on the Atomics?
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Dec 14, 2005, 11:12 PM
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Gary: nice work on the skin glue, so when can I drop off my skins? :lol:
Let me know what you have in mind for the weekend.
Steve: there was probably six inches of new snow on tues., it snowed all day while I was there. Probably close to a foot of new snow from recent wind loading and the additional snow on tues.
I rode the tuas, they did well. :wink:
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killclimbz
Dec 14, 2005, 11:27 PM
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In reply to: Gary: nice work on the skin glue, so when can I drop off my skins? :lol: Let me know what you have in mind for the weekend.
I'll totally reglue your skins for ya, I owe you a little for that minor repair you did on my car :wink: I think I have enough glue left to do them too.
I was thinking Saturday at Monarch. Maybe meet you at your house in morning for a change of pace?
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Looking for backcountry ski partner for Indian Peaks, RMNP, or any other Front Range area. Been skiing for a long long time yet fairly new to backcountry. Prefer to ski with folks who know some avy science. Done a couple of courses myself and may get Level II cert this winter. Please PM if you can fit another on your next outing.
JH
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killclimbz
Dec 15, 2005, 4:19 PM
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Jason,
We do quite a bit of stuff around Berthoud Pass. I haven't personally done anything in the Indian Peaks and would be interested in doing some touring out there. Everyone in our group has avy I experience and the tools to go with it. You are welcome to join in on Monarch this Saturday, or else we'll probably be doing a Berthoud Pass day Sunday if you are interested.
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It's looking like a 7am meet time at my place. I think Mike from the mountain chalet is coming along as well, so we'll have to work on the car issue.
Vince
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Dec 16, 2005, 3:28 PM
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In reply to: It's looking like a 7am meet time at my place. I think Mike from the mountain chalet is coming along as well, so we'll have to work on the car issue. Vince
I am there, have some coffee ready...
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Dec 19, 2005, 8:09 PM
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Anyone getting out Sat? Alright all you lurking sliders lets go make some turns.
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Dec 19, 2005, 9:41 PM
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is there anyone out there who would like to take over a small room in a house in central boulder? you would live w/2 climbers. $475/mo starting any time. pref Jan 1. PM me.
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Spray alert! Tristan(just turned nine) had his first day out in the backcountry yesterday. :D
We skied the trees on the south end of Berthoud and the 7mile run from the top out to the lower switch back. I'm stoked. 8^)
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Mmmm! Goddamn, Jimmie! This is some serious gourmet shit! Usually, me and Vince would be happy with some freeze-dried Taster's Choice, but he springs this serious GOURMET shit on us! What flavor is this?
Jimmie: Knock it off, Jules.
Jules: [pause] What?
Jimmie: I don't need you to tell me how fucking good my coffee is, okay? I'm the one who buys it. I know how good it is. When Bonnie goes shopping she buys SHIT. Me, I buy the gourmet expensive stuff because when I drink it I wanjt to taste it. But you know what's on my mind right now? It AIN'T the coffee in my kitchen, it's the dead nigger in my garage.
Jules: Oh, Jimmie, don't even worry about that...
Jimmie: No, let me ask you a question. When you came pulling in here, did you see a sign out in front of my house that said Dead Nigger Storage?
Or so the conversation went...
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Vincent Vega: [Y]ou know what the funniest thing about Europe is?
Jules Winnfield: What?
Vincent Vega: It's the little differences. I mean they got the same sh** over there that they got here, but it's just, just there it's a little different.
Jules Winnfield: Example.
Vincent Vega: Alright, well you can walk into a movie theater and buy a beer. And, I don't mean just like a paper cup, I'm talking about a glass of beer. And, in Paris, you can buy a beer in McDonald's. You know what they call a Quarter Pounder with Cheese in Paris?
Jules Winnfield: They don't call it a Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
Vincent Vega: No, man, they got the metric system, they don't know what the fu** a Quarter Pounder is.
Jules Winnfield: What do they call it?
Vincent Vega: They call it a Royal with Cheese.
Jules Winnfield: Royal with Cheese.
Vincent Vega: That's right.
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What does Marcellus Wallace look like?
Brett: What?
Jules: What country you from?
Brett: What?
Jules: What ain't no country I ever heard of! They speak English in What?
Brett: What?
Jules: ENGLISH, MOTHERFUCKER! DO-YOU-SPEAK-IT
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You're going to give her an injection of adrenaline directly to her heart. But she's got, uh, breastplates...
[taps Mia's chest]
Lance: You've got to pierce through that. So what you have to do is, you have to bring the needle down in a stabbing motion.
[demonstrates]
Vincent: I-I gotta stab her three times?
Lance: No, you don't gotta fucking stab her three times! You gotta stab her once, but it's gotta be hard enough to break through her breastplate into her heart, and then once you do that, you press down on the plunger.
Vincent: What happens after that?
Lance: I'm kinda curious about that myself.
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Pumpkin: Which one is your wallet?
Jules: It's the one that says Bad Motherfucker.
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Jules: I'll just walk the earth.
Vincent: What'cha mean walk the earth?
Jules: You know, walk the earth, meet people... get into adventures. Like Caine from "Kung Fu."
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Hey all you shmoes, raise your glasses to the coolest ski dog ever. Sam your one of the reasons I kidnapped Wahine from the 7th gate of Hell. R.I.P. :angel:
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Gary! So sorry to hear about Sam. YOu lost a part of your family. What happened?
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R.I.P. Sam, I'll ski one for ya. :cry:
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Saturday plans????
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In reply to: R.I.P. Sam I'll miss ya buddy.:cry:
I hope your skiing has been everything it should be this year -- I can't remember snow like this in decades.
Best wishes.
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In reply to: Saturday plans????
I'm thinking Monarch on Sat.; possibility of meeting some other peeps up there. How about you? Want to hit Monarch?
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I think Monarch may very well be in order. I'll plan for Saturday.
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Right on.
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Vince, PM sent.
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Well it was freak'in deep this weekend. I played hooky on Friday, by far the best day of the week to do it and the best snow, maybe this season. Knee to waste deep all day on BP.
When I thought we couldn't top it, then came Saturday. The snow had stabilized considerably so what else do you do but go chuting. Russell and Frankenstein were had with first tracks, Skull Bite got done too, unfortunately we weren't the first. I have some pics, but unfortunately I left my camera at home. They will get posted tomorrow. Getting to do lines like that remind why I don't go to the resort...
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Jan 23, 2006, 5:14 PM
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I played hookey on thurs. snow down at Monarch was some of the best I've had this season. :D Then came Sat., being able to run the shoots in some great alpine terrain on good snow was sublime. 8^) Can anybody say FRANKENSTEIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN! It's got me dreamin of 2000+vt ft drops off the top of some 14ers...I can't wait.
Not me, but here is some good stoke!
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In reply to: Getting to do lines like that remind why I don't go to the resort...
G. Love - does this mean that you'll never hit the Jane with me and the crew. :( We would love to hang with you one of these days. :righton:
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In reply to: In reply to: Getting to do lines like that remind why I don't go to the resort... G. Love - does this mean that you'll never hit the Jane with me and the crew. :( We would love to hang with you one of these days. :righton:
If ya guys are still skiing in May, we should be able to get some turns there. :wink:
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Getting to do lines like that remind why I don't go to the resort... G. Love - does this mean that you'll never hit the Jane with me and the crew. :( We would love to hang with you one of these days. :righton: If ya guys are still skiing in May, we should be able to get some turns there. :wink:
That's too bad cause the Jane's last day is in April. Maybe next year. 8^)
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Getting to do lines like that remind why I don't go to the resort... G. Love - does this mean that you'll never hit the Jane with me and the crew. :( We would love to hang with you one of these days. :righton: If ya guys are still skiing in May, we should be able to get some turns there. :wink: That's too bad cause the Jane's last day is in April. Maybe next year. 8^)
Your last day at the Jane in April. When the lift stops the season starts. :P
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I'm a greenhorn in Silverthorne. My schedule varies from day to day, but looking for someone local to ski with. I live 1/2 mile from Buffalo Cabin and Lilly Lake trail heads. Drop me a line if you're free or e-mail.
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Took my level 1 avi class with Colorado Mountain School this weekend. I went out with the skiers because I wanted to be cool in my leather-boot setup, and ended up hiking back to the car while everyone else enjoyed knee deep powder. So, score! Found some plastic AT boots at a local shop for 25 bucks. They look like hell, but still function well, and they fit my ski-length foot. Anyone looking to take an avi class- I highly recommend CMS. 2nd time out with them, and very still very happy. Very competent guys up there that really know their turf. Happy skiing.
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Mmmm Utah. Very fun stuff out there. I tainted myself and rode a couple of days at the resort, but made up for it by getting waaaay out of bounds. One run out of Snobasin dumped me out 15 miles away in Ogden Canyon. Something close to 5K vert on that one and the best and deepest pow of the trip. Even the earn your turns stuff was huge. Climbed 4k before doing one run, which yields almost 3k of vert. Hike another 1,500-2K and drop it again to the car for a close to 6K day. Really, really good stuf. I have a few pics will try to get them up later.
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In reply to: Mmmm Utah. Very fun stuff out there. I tainted myself and rode a couple of days at the resort, but made up for it by getting waaaay out of bounds. One run out of Snobasin dumped me out 15 miles away in Ogden Canyon. Something close to 5K vert on that one and the best and deepest pow of the trip. Even the earn your turns stuff was huge. Climbed 4k before doing one run, which yields almost 3k of vert. Hike another 1,500-2K and drop it again to the car for a close to 6K day. Really, really good stuf. I have a few pics will try to get them up later.
Infidel! Burn him! :wink: Thou shalt not ski inside boundaries!
What canyon were you in whilst touring for turns? Sounds like you had some pretty good drops.
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It was Ben Lomond Peak area. World class bc for sure. I now have a pretty good lay of the land there and it's amazing. Huge 1k vertical chutes off the peak, but alas avy danger made me stay away from those.
Berthoud Saturday Vince? We are getting nuked. I am meeting a few splitters up there in the am.
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Gary, I'm already meeting Chris at Monarch Sat. Have a good time with the split-fest. :robert:
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I love Monarch. I was hoping to get down there this weekend but alas, I need to stay closer to Denver. So I am hitting Berthoud yet again. Then again, the weather pattern is looking very favorible for chuting. Could we see a No Name, Russell, Frakenstein, Chimney Chute day Saturday? Methinks the answer is probably yes :!:
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wannabe
Feb 8, 2006, 6:38 PM
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Well then, if you're up for a day of serious chuting, count me in.
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Feb 8, 2006, 6:42 PM
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In reply to: I love Monarch. I was hoping to get down there this weekend but alas, I need to stay closer to Denver. So I am hitting Berthoud yet again. Then again, the weather pattern is looking very favorible for chuting. Could we see a No Name, Russell, Frakenstein, Chimney Chute day Saturday? Methinks the answer is probably yes :!:
O.K. the honeymoon is over w/ the new resort skis, I'm back to splittin' my weekends. Wahine turns 1 year old this Sat. time to BC it up! :D
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In reply to: In reply to: I love Monarch. I was hoping to get down there this weekend but alas, I need to stay closer to Denver. So I am hitting Berthoud yet again. Then again, the weather pattern is looking very favorible for chuting. Could we see a No Name, Russell, Frakenstein, Chimney Chute day Saturday? Methinks the answer is probably yes :!: O.K. the honeymoon is over w/ the new resort skis, I'm back to splittin' my weekends. Wahine turns 1 year old this Sat. time to BC it up! :D
About time you heathen!
I found a couloir I want to ski this spring. The y-couloir on Mt. Ypsilon(RMNP), looks like it might be an overnight-er. Damn it looks tasty!
Who's in?
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killclimbz
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Chuting Saturday it is! Y coulior looks nice. I wouldn't mind going after that one. I haven't looked into the approach and all but I had thought it was just a very early AM start to bag that one. Dead Dog is looking like it's going to be a go this year too btw...
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Woman and I looking to do some lower angle stuff on Saturday. We're planning on going to Hidden Vally at RMNP, but I was wondering if anyone had some good suggestions for stuff closer to Silverthorne/Frisco area.
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You might try Herman Gulch. Also Geneva Basin off of Guanella pass is pretty tame. Especially if you stick to the runs on the South side of the old ski area. Skin or hike up the old cat and traverse across until you get to the old Ski patrol shack which is now a hut. There is an old map of the ski area on the wall. You can see what runs were what from there. Hoosier pass looks to have some low angle stuff too.
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In reply to: Woman and I looking to do some lower angle stuff on Saturday. We're planning on going to Hidden Vally at RMNP, but I was wondering if anyone had some good suggestions for stuff closer to Silverthorne/Frisco area.
Ditto what killclimbz said, but I highly recommend the Montezuma area. A short drive for you and lots of good terrain to choose from. Check out the Webster Pass tour, a nice gradual climb and steeper turns on the north side if you wish to get some turns in.
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killclimbz
Feb 14, 2006, 6:11 PM
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Monarch this weekend perhaps? Chuting on Berthoud? Will, you want to hit up the Diamond Peaks maybe. The only problem is that it looks like this weekend is going to be as cold or colder than last. I am looking for some new facial wear today...
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Looks like I can do a tour at Monarch on Sat. Being the busiest ski weekend of the year, I am not going to drive the I-70 corridor. Let me know.
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I was holding off a little on confirming. Was waiting to see what this storm did. Looks like it's favoring Monarch with over 8" in the past 24 vs 3 at Winterpark. I am so down with Monarch. I think Dave and Jim from Splitboard are going to join in. Should be really good there.
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In reply to: I was holding off a little on confirming. Was waiting to see what this storm did. Looks like it's favoring Monarch with over 8" in the past 24 vs 3 at Winterpark. I am so down with Monarch. I think Dave and Jim from Splitboard are going to join in. Should be really good there. |
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Well the temps are the only stitch in that "fantastic" thing. Still, the only super exposed bit is to Peck's. I think I can deal. Plus it's more south than Berthoud and we all know it's warmer in the south... :?
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I drove up to Montezuma today to check it out. The Webster pass and Deer creek spots both had FS signs about the roads being maintained by private owners blah, blah. I was pretty sketchy about parking and playing in unfamiliar areas for fear of not finding my car when I got back. There are signs all over the place saying not to park on the road-so where do you park? Second-how much of those roads are private property and where is it kosher to leave the beaten path? Going to check out Herman gulch tomorrow afternoon. Thanks for the beta.
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Late notice-Planning on getting out tomorrow afternoon (Sun Feb 19). Anywhere within a reasonable drive of Silverthorne is cool with me if someone wants to join me. PM or send me an e-mail.
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So last Saturday the 19th we made the long journey down to Monarch pass. They had gotten a foot of snow in the past week, and the lack of traffic there made the drive worth it.
Our first drop was into a Southeast facing bowl, which has a mini golf course cliff line towards the bottom.
Evan enjoyed some turns at the top.
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Then we questioned slope stability below the rocks, Evan stepped up and decided to test the slope for us.
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Yep, snow is stable.
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Todd stuck his landing (so did I but no film) way to represent snowboarding!
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Scott on the other hand...
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Then it was time to check out Pecker bowl on the North face of Mt Peck.
Skinning out to the Peak.
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Some of the great looking chutes on the way out to Mt Peck. Not as big as vert, but so many lines. I think the next stable period we get down there, I'll spend some time yo yo-ing on these.
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Peck Peak in the background.
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We dug a pit on the bowl and get pretty solid results. So it was a greenlight to drop it, one at a time of course.
Vince Laying down some turns.
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and Scott.
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Evan.
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Todd laying down some nice tracks.
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Dave just behind him.
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Scene of our crime
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We then skinned back to the Radio Tower area and went out the point skiers right. I didn't realize it had such nice steep chutes. Probably the best lines of the day. Dave getting it on.
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A loot at the point we came down.
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And our lines. Dave and I did the lookers right line, the rest of the crew went to the left. Both were super nice lines and I am looking forward to doing them again.
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It was a perfect day.
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Nice TR Gary! What a great day on Sat., snow was fantastic with lots of sun. I agree the chute on the thrid drop was the best. I want to ski that again.
I guess everyone made it out OK, I had to bail and was a little late getting to the dinner engagement. :oops: OH WELL! :twisted:
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Nice TR Gary! What a great day on Sat., snow was fantastic with lots of sun. I agree the chute on the thrid drop was the best. I want to ski that again.
I guess everyone made it out OK, I had to bail and was a little late getting to the dinner engagement. :oops: OH WELL! :twisted:
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Me and some friends from work are heading up into the valley on the Meadow Creek trail out of Frisco to ski some rumored stuff up there Sunday afternoon. Nothing big. Will be skiing with some beginners (i.e. me), so no pressure. Give me an e-mail if you'd like to join.
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thanks for the pics, gary! as usual, i'm happy to be the human avy bomb.
i was out today near CB--it was nice, but we need some snow. i actually managed to stick a 20-footer and a couple of smaller hits today: i was pretty pleased with myself.
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In reply to: thanks for the pics, gary! as usual, i'm happy to be the human avy bomb. i was out today near CB--it was nice, but we need some snow. i actually managed to stick a 20-footer and a couple of smaller hits today: i was pretty pleased with myself.
My pleasure! The "avy bomb" pic may be the "blowing up" shot of the season. I think it beats Jon's "teleplant" from last year...
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Snow is in the forecast this week. What are your plans for the weekend?
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It's been awhile since I've posted up on this thread, but we have still been getting after the BC.
Last weekend I made it up to Crested Butte with BeckerW and we stayed with evanmfreeman. What a freaking great day! We climbed up Skookle. I believe our total uphill vert was 4800ft. 3500 the first climb and 1300 the second.
We started out around 9:30-ish I believe. Gotta love the BC warning signs.
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and my favorite part of the warning.
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evanmfreeman and beckerw getting ready to kick my ass all over the hill.
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Skinning up. We weren't even halfway at this point. The first climb came out to 3500 vertical feet.
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Evan and Will on top of a mushroom.
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A look out at the surrounding terrain from that point.
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Cody playing in the snow.
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After climbing 3500 vertical and me having a global thermal nuclear meltdown after falling out of the skin track on suncrust, we did our first drop. Steep 40-45 degree trees on top, mellowing out to a nice 35-38 degree pitch. Excellent turns, and with over 20" of snow for the week, great untracked pow. Around a 1500 vertical drop to a bench. No pics sorry. :oops: After that we decided to take the ridge again. About halfway up it stopped snowing and the sun broke for a bit, giving this great view of Mt Crested Butte and the valley floor that we had climbed up from.
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Then Cody started barking like crazy. When I caught up to him, he was bothering this fellar.
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I quickly got Cody to leave the porcupine alone. The 'pine' was only 4 or 5 feet away from the skin track almost level with me, even though he was 10 or 15 feet up in the tree.
So after getting back to the ridge top, totally exhausted we got to drop again. This time for double the vert we did before. Best snow of the day, bottomless pow.
Evan getting after it.
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Will and Cody, a little blurry.
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Then after dropping 2500 vert or so we got to a spot where Will had run out of steam on the flat. I told him to go ahead and change over to split mode as I glided past. Turned out there was one last steep section to go down and cross a snowbridge over the creek. Will did some "extreme" skiing. Check out the sick form yo.
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He managed to stick it.
A look back at Skookle.
http://i2.photobucket.com/...Butte3-18-06_025.jpg
There is about another 500-700 vert you can't see in the pic. The stuff that looks like dirt is actually scrub brush. I am probably around a quarter mile away from the base of this ridge. It's huge. It took us an hour to skin out in the dark and heavy snow. Fortunately it was a flat skin.
Our routes up are in the yellow, and the red lines are our descents.
http://i2.photobucket.com/...03-18-06/Skookle.jpg
Amazing stuff.
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Rad trip report, dude. Will, nice skiing pic... poser. :P
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Looks like the trees off of Peck's were nice. I just didn't have the legs after doing 4800 vert of climbing. Totally wasted. I think I might be up for Monarch this coming Saturday though...
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cute gary...why didn't you post the shot where i pointed it? :D
yeah steve....any time you need lessons....well, better ask someone other than me.
hey gary did any of the photos from berthoud turn out?
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i just noticed this post...
schuykill (aka skookil) is still going off--i skied 18" or so of fresh on sunday, and i was the _only_ person on the ridge. it's probably the 2nd most popular BC route in CB, and i was the only person out there! of course, breaking trail in 18" by myself was fun, as was choosing my line.... c'mon out, the snow's just fine!
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Hey everybody,
anyone everseen a video called ski bumming in crested butte? My friend had it when he was living there and I haven't seen it since.
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I have not. Try pm-ing evan (the guy on the post above yours). He lives in Gunny, just down the road from the 'Butte. Right now, he's probably on the road, but I know he checks the internet from time to time. Maybe he can point you in the right direction.
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thanks! it was a low budget 80's early 90's vhs, but it really captured the essence of bumming.
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Alright I know that it is the middle of climbing season & it's 90 degrees outside... but I have ordered the new TGR flick, Anomaly for this years 2nd annual "Ski Porn Party" in the movie room @ my place. Giddy Up! :righton:
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Reserve me a seat. 8^)
Less than 90 days...time to get my snow freak on!
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Snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, can't wait for it to snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow.
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All that hiking up Devil's Head is gonna pay off huge for the BC.
You hear that Vince? Now G & I will only be 2 switchbacks behind you! :twisted:
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This thread is awesome. Such cool pictures, topos, etc.
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DUSTING OF SNOW ON PIKES YESTERDAY!!!!!! BRING IT ON! :twisted:
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We got some frozen rain on us up in the S. Platte yesterday. Hmmm.
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Awesome!
Oh, and the mountain axes were just for show.
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Nice Vince way to get after it. How many core shots? I'll be in for the next round.
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No core shots, but I did leave a fair amount of plastic on the hill. :D
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Yee Ha, Vince! Turns in Sept.! I'm in for "The Spot" next weekend if that ankle deep pow has not melted. Got my new rodeo belt buckle so's I'm all set for the season.
Also, 2nd annual Ski Porn Party @ the movie room on Nov. 3rd. :twisted:
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sweet pics vince!
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wannabe
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In reply to: Yee Ha, Vince! Turns in Sept.! I'm in for "The Spot" next weekend if that ankle deep pow has not melted. Got my new rodeo belt buckle so's I'm all set for the season. Also, 2nd annual Ski Porn Party @ the movie room on Nov. 3rd. :twisted:
Hmmmmmmmm, rodeo belt buckle and ski porn. I see the problem here, too many trips to the G-spot. :D The only problem is deciding what flavor of booze. 8^)
See you this weekend, hope that storm rolls through.
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I'm sure everyone already has a ski rack or 12, but thought I would let you know the daily dose on steepandcheap: Yakima Big Powderhound Ski Rack for $47
http://www.steepandcheap.com/
Steve: Count me in for ski porn night. Last year was a blast. Even though I don't/didn't ski, watching you fall down repeatedly and do the belly crawl back across 3 parking lots to your place was such good clean entertainment. Can't wait for this years festivities.
Wa-HEEEE-knee, here Wa-HEEEEE-knee, god doog, (slur, slur), I mean, good dog.
Sorta reminds me of my condition last year at Octoberfest. :oops:
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Going for earn your turns on Saturday. Anyone interested?
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In reply to: Going for earn your turns on Saturday. Anyone interested?
I'm in, possible snow this weekend. :D
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In reply to: In reply to: Going for earn your turns on Saturday. Anyone interested? I'm in, possible snow this weekend. :D
That is a surprise!!! :lol:
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Yeah, G & I got some crazy vert last weekend... 780 ft.!
That's the biggest vert I've had all season.
See ya then Vince! :twisted:
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Backcountry= No good.
White Ribbon of Death @ the resorts= Super cool.
:P :P :P :twisted: :P :P :P
See ya next weekend Gary.
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timstich
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Yeah, that looks pretty shitty. :lol:
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anykineclimb
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how many people are calling in sick tomorrow? :lol:
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I'm interested in the idea of getting in some BC turns this season. You guys have room for one more?
Here's the thing (there's always a "thing"). I have perfectly zero BC experience. I can carve just fine (Blacks and such at the resorts), but I don't even know if there is anything particular to the BC scene that one must have beyond what is used at the resorts (avy beacon?).
All this to say: "Curious, outwardly goober, BC novice looking to give it a whirl." What I lack in fancy doodads, I make up for in resolute mettle.
I can't afford to be buying a beacon. In fact, later today, I'm going to be stitching up the gloves I've had since the mid-90's because new ones cost money. Not a miser, just student-poor. So if there's a whole lot that you guys carry that is BC specific, I'm already counted out. Otherwise, anyone care to tolerate a tag-along?
Andy. (snowboard).
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Andy, unfortunately there are several items you need. A beacon is just part of it. A shovel, probe, and pack to carry you gear in is also needed. We don't ever plan on needing our gear, but it's better to have it and not need it than the other way around.
If you want to get out, I have some loner gear. The one thing I don't have is collapsable poles for you to use. I do have a pack, snowshoes, shovel and beacon.
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Time for some ski porn!!
To all those that it applies to... see ya tonight! :righton:
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Time for some ski porn!!
To all those that it applies to... see ya tonight! :righton:
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Snow is coming!!! Who's in for the weekend? 8^)
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Nothing but dust on crust this weekend. I wouldn't even bother going to the mountains...
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For you XC Ski enthusiasts, we got in 10-12 miles yesterday off of 285 and Jefferson (by Mt. Guyot). The entire valley looks dry but head up CR 35 to 54 to Georgia Pass and you'll be deep in powder.
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These hut trips sounds excellent.
Finally got some cross country skis and boots and tried them out near Fairplay on Sunday. It was snowing all day and our tracks were comepletely covered by the time we turned back to the truck. Such a good time. Got some breakfast at the Brown Burro in the afternoon.
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Nov 14, 2006, 11:33 PM
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hey gary,
turns up at berthoud look good.
i got out on sun at cameron. found some new terrain. we were knee deep in the soft fluffy stuff! there is definitely some rad terrain up there. when i learn it some more you guys should come up!
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In reply to: hey gary, turns up at berthoud look good. i got out on sun at cameron. found some new terrain. we were knee deep in the soft fluffy stuff! there is definitely some rad terrain up there. when i learn it some more you guys should come up!
Let me know when you think it's worth the drive. I am there!
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Anybody know of a way to stay in telluride on the cheap. The reality is that i'm not looking to spend 400+ a nite. Any ideas?
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Hut-to-Hut-to-Hut This Thursday Through Sunday
Leadville to Aspen (Uncle Bud's, Skinner, Betty Bear)
Hello all,
I am trying to sell two (2) last-minute open spots on a four-day hut trip between Leadville and Aspen. This is an amazing opportunity for a last minute trip for anyone who can take Thursday and Friday off from work. My brother Mark and I are pretty modest skiers and the trip is not technically difficult, but it involves a lot of travel and crosses the continental divide. The cost is $120 per spot including transportation or $90 without transportation (you may purchase one or both), and the spots are offered on a first come, first served basis. If we have not sold both of these spots by this Wednesday afternoon, we will entertain pro-rated offers for one or two nights.
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Scott Edlin
720-565-1222
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This is a 4 day 3 night trip that starts in Leadville and ends in Aspen. The days will run approximately 7 miles and several thousand feet of elevation change, so it is a somewhat rigorous journey. Also the third day crosses the continental divide at Hagerman Pass (11,925 ft), so there may be some weather related complications (WIND). If you are travelling with Mark and I, the trip will require skis or splitboard (not snowshoes) and beacons which can all be rented from bent gate in golden. You may pool for food with us or provide your own. This will require two business days off of work (Thursday and Friday).
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February 1-4, 2007
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Thursday morning we will be driving from Boulder to Leadville where we leave our car with the owner of the Hostel there. Then "Wild Bill", as he calls himself will drive us to the trail head at Turquoise lake, just outside Leadville. We will travel to and spend the night at Uncle Bud's Hut. Then Friday we will travel to and overnight at Skinner Hut. Then Saturday we will cross the divide and overnight at Betty Bear hut. Then Sunday we will ski out and "Wild Bill" will meet us at a trail head outside Aspen and drive us back to our car in Leadville and we can drive home. Here is a link to the 10th mountain division huts where you can get info on the route and each hut.
http://www.huts.org/
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Sounds like an amazing trip. I would be all over this, but have other plans for this date. If anyone can take the OP up on this jump on it.
Rocknap, you may (if you haven't already) want to post this over at TGR, TTips, and Splitboard.com. Lot's of bc users hang out in those forums. I think you would have a much greater chance of finding someone there.
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I would love if someone would teach me about snow sense (science). I snowboard double blacks at steamboat and I am a certified National Ski Patrol member. I belong to the midwest though. I am currently attending CSU in Fo Co and I am w/o a car.
I would like to know also if it would better to by snowshoes or use my old x-country skis for snow travel. I am thinking snowshoes would work a lot better.
I also have the Colorado pass if anyone wants to hit up breck or keystone
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A splitboard would be ideal for touring around in the backcountry snowboard style. If not snowshoes will work, but they do limit you a big out here. With the cold temps, the snow does not always provide a solid base. So you end up sinking to your waste with shoes on. Ski's do a much better job of keeping you on top of the snow. I am not sure what you mean by xc ski's but approach ski's will work.
For avy classes. Check out [url=http://www.berthoudpass.org/]Friends of Berthoud Pass. The do a great on snow clinic for around $30. All you have to do is attend a free "refresher clinic" held at various locations along the front range and in the mountains. That qualifies you to sign up for the on snow session. The refresher courses should start up in October, the on snow session is in mid to late Jan.
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Anybody interested in climbing ice/alpine in the Park tomorrow? Maybe a day of craging at Hidden Falls or Loch Vale? Would also be up for running up DW or Martha. Reply or PM...
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Sharpie, did you mean to post in the Ice Climbing partners thread? Seems like a more logical place to pick up an ice climbing partner than the snow sliders thread. Just sayin'...
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Just moved to Boulder and looking for some bouldering partners (not nearly as interested in sport or trad). Used to climb V4/V5 but took 2 years off.
I don't have a job yet, so I'm ready to go anytime. Just hoping to find a few new peeps who can inspire me to get better again.
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I CAN'T wait for vacation! There is a shop in Dillon that sells used stuff, and I can't remember the name of it. Seems like they had a store in Frisco, too. Anyway, any of you guys know if they have a website? BTW, I'm looking for a pair of BD's with some Fritschie's, about 175's or so. I'll be there in November, hope to see some of you around!
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Well time to bring this thread back from the dead. It has been puking in the Front Range mountains. Something like 50" of snow back in Butler Gulch this weekend. Stupid deep. Reports are that Bert is getting pretty good. Not sure about Vail Pass. I'll probably be hitting Bert this Saturday. If anyone is interested PM me, get me on Facebook, email, splitboard.com, TGR, etc. The season is now here! 
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I should be in for Sat!
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Sweetness!
Winterpark is reporting 11.5" today. Bert typically gets 5-10" more. I think it's going to be very good there on Saturday.
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I just moved don't know a lot about here from SoCal and I the backcountry. I got a place up Coal Creek Canyon near Wondervu and I am going to start exploring the Indian Peaks area. I snowboard/snowshoe, and I just bought Rondene boots, and I am looking for bindings and skins. Anyway I need guidance:)
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I just got on AT skies for the first time. I am looking to learn the climbs /decents in the area - can you help. I am in Boulder
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