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Super-long shot. New to the backcountry, looking for good role models

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5 years 2 months ago #233734 by Other Aaron
Probably the wrong time to be posting something like this, so consider this an early start for next season (unless we start seeing more re-openings soon) I'm new to Backcountry skiing and have been looking for good role models, ski partners, or just an experienced ski group to let me tag along on some day ski trips.

I'm not diving in completely blind. I have done some short day tours with The Mountaineers at crystal and Meany lodge which have whet my appetite (and AIARE 1, of course). My issue has been finding groups outside of these highly organized events. My resort friends are a bit nervous about trying backcountry skiing, and I'm finding a lot of the facebook groups are filled with other novices who are too willing to dive into avalanche (or other adverse) conditions. 

In short, if anyone is willing to bring-up a backcountry novice with routes, advice, and days out, it would be much appreciated. I would like to get to the point where I could confidently lead those like I am currently into their first backcountry experiences, and not feel like undue liability when it comes to some of the larger objectives and summits.

About me:
  • 26 M
  • Learned to ski in 2012 (Socal native, cut me some slack)
  • Advanced-expert resort off-piste skier
  • Fairly cautious when entering new zones/new conditions
  • aggressive and confident skier in familiar terrain/good visibility
Any consideration would be much appreciated
Thank You
Aaron

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5 years 2 months ago #233735 by MtnPavlas
Hi Aaron, welcome to TAY. Feel free to ping me via IM/DM, and we can connect via Google Meet or Zoom or whatever, then go from there.
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5 years 2 months ago #233736 by Other Aaron
Thank You!
I'll send something over at Lunch!

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5 years 2 months ago #233745 by avajane
Based out of Wenatchee. Hit me up if you are ever wanting to ski around Blewett. I’ve got some areas I know real well, and sometimes want company when I want to go a little further/steeper. Message me if you like.

Brian
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5 years 2 months ago #233746 by Other Aaron
Thank you very much for the Tour up to Silver today. Look forward to doing another in the future.

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5 years 2 months ago #233750 by Masedoggy
Hey dude,

I'm in the same boat as you.  

AIARE 1, and a couple of day tours, similar riding ability, and also looking for mentors.  I'd love to meet up for a spring tour to practice some skills and get a couple of turns in. Let me know when you're interested in getting out there.  

Based in Seattle.

-Mason 

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