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I am green like the color of those coop skis. As in, with envy.
It seems to me this Jim Hill/Arrowhead access and its parking situation would be a perfect issue for the newly formed CAB to work on. Jim Hill has been a traditional ski touring destination for...
That Gunn Ranch tour is a brilliant idea. During Methow Valley xc trips, I often look up at those valley slopes and think what fine runs they'd offer. Usually there isn't enough...
This is a very good discussion on the crowding issue. A couple of heuristics are operating very strongly here: scarcity, and the idea that if others are doing it, it must be safe (don'...
Two words: good grief.
Looks like a mini Slot, MLH style.
FWIW, I've read that using an MSR Reactor with a canister immersed in a shallow water bath works well in winter conditions. Also that it's the stove to have if you need to melt snow fo...
This is funny enough and filmed well enough (to my eye at least), I imagined it as a Banff Film Festival entry.
I hope your trip was one of those where "you don't have to be having fun to have fun".
control work offers reassurance but no guarantee.Another way of putting it is control work decreases risk but does not eliminate it. I find it useful to eliminate the concept of "safe"...
Wow, reports of turns on Mailbox, Mt. Si (+haystack, no less) and now Putrid Pete's. What creative trip will be next?
Your ambitious trip reminds us you don't have to be having fun to have fun.
Recent snow situation is a fine example of "being careful what you wish for, because you might get it".
Just started birding, and I have fun trying to ID from others pictures. Your bird looks like an immature Sharp-Shinned Hawk. Particularly if it was smallish. If it seemed larger, the...
Very nice to hear from you again, Larry. And congratulations on your new lease on life.
For me, the obvious takeaway is how serious an endevour descending Rainier is, especially on skis. It can be practically impossible to stop a fall once you have gotten going. And there are...
Wow. Wow. Wow. Congratulations on an epic achievement. Over many years, I've visited most of that terrain. But on foot and involving six or seven weeklong outings. S...
Thanks for organizing a great trip, Brian. It doesn't get better than this. What a great group.This day will long be remembered as the day of the halos.
Proof you can have an adventure in your own back yard. All it takes is an adventurous spirit and a little creativity.
Just too nice day to keep moving.Perfect. I love it.
Hey, Andy, thanks for posting this. I was the one you talked to. It was Robie who spotted you, though. He told me to go talk to you because you "just looked" like you were...
No sign of the trail broken by Sunday's skiers. Too much new, plus wind deposition. Trail breaking was quite arduous for our party of 5, until one of our party's skins fell off a...
jwplotz, is there some place you could post a more complete story of your trip where those of us interested could read more?Don't think you need worry about the TAY "hordes" overrunning...
Wonderful report on a great trip. Thanks.
Jtjack, although you were solo, maybe you weren't alone. Perhaps your friend was there too.
Great trip report. Thanks.
Watched Aaron pull his Dynafit toes into full lock mode in the video. No place to lose a ski, eh?I have go calm down now and let my breathing return to normal.
"Muddy light" - I like that, good writing.
Looks like snow conditions are now in good doggy-travel conditions. Tia is no longer post-holing up to her chest.
Oh, and if you are ever in Woodland and need to get a tire fixed, I know just the place.