Vertfest 2011

Uhhh . . . Facebook page is now saying "event cancelled" - hope this isn't the case?

Not cancelled- just the "facebook calendar" cancelled. Click on the link from Friends of NWAC for details and registration.

now how about you loan me something lighter than my 186 LPs for the day?

now how about you loan me something lighter than my 186 LPs for the day?

Dude, I think you need a handicap! Just joking, what's the BSL on your Titans?

Dude, I think you need a handicap!

Yeah GregL please lend him some lighter gear, it's more embarrassing when he whips up with a pair of anchors tied to his legs.

Can anyone fill me in why the entrance fee is $30 more if you don't have a pass at Alpental? Seems like if you are just there to do the race there really is no need to have a lift ticket?

I agree Joedabaker; I think it's weak sauce charging for a lift ticket. It's called stupid resort liability bullshit due to Corporate America and ambulance chaser attorneys!

I can't find any details on the clinics themselves i.e. duration, topics covered, prerequisite knowledge, etc... I'm interested in the steep ski, photo clinic, and the advanced beacon clinic but want to make sure I'm not biting off more than I can chew as a skier who hasn't been into the backcountry yet. Thanks in advance.

I have no fixed agenda / course plan for the photoraphy clinic that I am teaching. My plan is to asses the group size / experiance / ability level and of course the snow and weather conditions and taylor the clinc to that.

If you have any questions shoot me an email: grant AT grantgunderson.com

I'm contemplating taking the steep skiing clinic, but want to make sure I'm a good enough skier. Are there certain benchmarks you'd recommend potential students meeting with their ski skills before taking the clinic (i.e. ski 45 degree slopes confidently, navigate chutes x feet across, etc...)? I'd really like to add to my skillset, but don't want to get in over my head nor hold everyone else up.

Thanks!
Brian