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

Hey Aaron, 

I'm in the same boat as you.  Similar backcountry experience, riding abilities, and avalanche education.  Let me know if you're interested in connecting and talking about a spring tour.  

-Mason 

Mason,
I'm going with another guy from the TAY FB page (Nick Holden) to silver peak (Hyak) on sunday to reprise my trip from last weekend. PM me if you are interested, or have other location suggestions.

I'm aiming for Silver to reinforce my familiarity, but if you know your way around the snow lake, pineapple pass, stevens pass, those could also be options. Crystal/Bullion Basin could work, but I don't think the coverage goes high enough

Also similar boat with you guys (Aaron & Mason). Down to link up for a tour sometime

Apologies for the delay, I was out of town and not checking messages of any sort last week.
You're welcome any time, thinking of doing Muir next weekend, though may be part of another group.

Hi all, 

Figured I would tag along on this thread as I find myself in the same limbo as others have mentioned. Resort friends are not ready for backcountry, and backcountry friends go faster and riskier than I am ready for.  I'm just looking to meet some new, like minded friends and role models for my future in the mountains. 

My experience entails AIARE 1 (and lots of practice. I really, truly understand the importance of being a capable partner),  guided touring throughout Montana, touring around Mt. Baker while volunteering at the Mountaineers Lodge up there, and other small trips around Mt. Hood. My ideal would be to tag along with a relaxed group for some turns and learning anywhere in WA or OR.

Quick bio
-Portland, OR based
-28 years old, engineer, house music enthusiast
-In decent physical shape (slowly declining while staying at home...)
-I hesitate to call myself an expert in bounds, but enjoy the steeps/double blacks and keep up with my friends who patrol without issue.
-Cautious in the backcountry and always happy to spend the day hiking in the snow with friends, taking a break from the grind, and admiring the alpine beauty.  Skiing down at the end is just a bonus. 

Any consideration would be much appreciated and will be happily met on the track with the beverages and snacks of your choice. 

Cheers to all and here's to hoping for an excellent *winter*, as I know all year is ski season here.

Haney

Hi Aaron,
With the snow starting to fall I thought I'd jump into this thread as well. I'm in a similar spot as you, Mason, and coldcutz. Strong skier, AIARE 1, relatively new to backcountry, short on partners. Seems like a common theme. Happy to link up sometime for a tour once there's a decent base. Hoping to get out there more this winter!