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  1. Short notice knee-doc recommendations in Seattle?

    Hi!

    My partner has sustained some level of knee injury, perhaps to an MCL. She's been able to secure a UW Sports Medicine appointment in early March, but has a ski trip planned in mid-February and...
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    Thank you for your thoughts/anecdotes. Paul's...

    Thank you for your thoughts/anecdotes. Paul's definitely interested in connecting with snow-pros over there who have experience with immersion accidents, especially if there are folks who maintain...
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    Japanese snow-immersion accidents?

    Hi all!

    At NSAW this weekend, after a great talk about snow-immersion suffocation from Paul Baugher, discussion turned to snow-immersion accidents in Japan.

    As often with Japanese snow-data,...
  4. Thread: "The Turn"

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    Late to this thread this year, but it's just...

    Late to this thread this year, but it's just pouring in Seattle. Hasn't felt like winter yet, but it's long past summer now.

    Gotta say that this looks pretty good:

    470936
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    S1E13 is an annual ritual for me. Gets me every...

    S1E13 is an annual ritual for me. Gets me every time.

    S1E9 and S1E11 bring me joy and reflection whenever I need them.

    Thanks, Covert, as always.
  6. 2021-12-11 Silver Basin, WA accident (1 fatality, 6 caught?)

    NWAC reports an accident in Silver Basin. https://www.instagram.com/p/CXWzZL3PECt/

    NWAC references this Q13 Fox story: https://www.q13fox.com/news/1-dead-5-rescued-from-crystal-mountain-avalanche...
  7. The Commonwealth incident completely transformed...

    The Commonwealth incident completely transformed the way I think about the backcountry (and led to the ongoing work on inter-party involvements at kendallpeak.org). From the information I've been...
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    I've always held you in high esteem, snoqpass;...

    I've always held you in high esteem, snoqpass; this post just raised that bar higher.
  9. Inter-party avalanche incident 2021-12-05: Mt. Washington Left Gully

    https://mountwashingtonavalanchecenter.org/human-triggered-avalanche-in-left-gully-tuckerman-ravine/

    I'm sad to be adding an entry to the interparty avalanche list so soon in the season. Take...
  10. Thread: "The Turn"

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    Sitting on our front porch right now,...

    Sitting on our front porch right now, feeling/hearing/watching Seattle's first cold front of the season arrive. It is a little early for this sort of thing, but the wind is perking up as I type. For...
  11. Thread: "The Turn"

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    I'm not quite sure when it happened, but the...

    I'm not quite sure when it happened, but the first of the turns, when it becomes clear that autumn is imminent, is here.

    Cool cloudy skies, earlier sunsets, and a chance of Seattle drizzle means...
  12. Thread: vBulletin exploit

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    vBulletin exploit

    I can't see what version TGR uses, so I'll just post this here -- it looks like there is an actively-exploited vBulletin exploit in the wild:

    https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=21076348
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    Icelantic had some feedback, but not much. I...

    Icelantic had some feedback, but not much.

    I mounted them at or just behind the boot center mark (boot-center on my shorter BSL boots, just behind with longer BSL). Glad I did. Too far back, and...
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    With the equinox, it's a new season. Might I...

    With the equinox, it's a new season. Might I suggest PNW 2017/2018 -- Chronicles of Gnar-Niña ?

    It's early to be jumping on the La Niña bandwagon, but life is short; eat dessert first.
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  15. Thread: "The Turn"

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    It's definitely here in Seattle, notably...

    It's definitely here in Seattle, notably yesterday morning. Cool mornings and dry rattly leaves overhead.

    For me, there are two parts to The Turn.
    1) When, as now, it is clear that summer is on...
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    FRS/GMRS - equivalent radio for Japan?

    We're about to head across the big pond to Japan. Friends have recommended we bring GMRS radios to communicate efficiently and safely in deep/whited-out conditions.

    US FRS/GMRS radios are illegal...
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    Our condolences, Brit.

    Our condolences, Brit.
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    Thanks for the reply! I'm in the PNW, too. At...

    Thanks for the reply! I'm in the PNW, too.

    At 6', 180+lbs (oops!), but love a short ski, it's important to get boot-center right over the center of float. I can't go too far back without leaving...
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    Thanks for the replies - I'm still waiting to...

    Thanks for the replies - I'm still waiting to hear back from Icelantic on the matter, too.

    Entirely agreed that the contact points are mostly a red herring. My concern stems from the short tips...
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    Kendall Peak accident, December 19, 2015

    In late October, NWAC published an accident report for the December 19th, 2015 accident in which the ski community lost Monty Busbee.

    The report is available here:...
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    Bumping the thread once (and only once) in hopes...

    Bumping the thread once (and only once) in hopes of a reply. Thanks!
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    Icelantic Vanguard mount point?

    A shiny new pair of skis appeared on my doorstep last week, and now it's time to mount them. Of course, it's essential to carpet test any new pair against skis you already know, just to get a sense...
  23. Thread: "The Turn"

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    Felt it a month ago, but it's back now, and with...

    Felt it a month ago, but it's back now, and with some permanence. Cool walk to work, overcast skies, last summer plans, hints of a cool storm forecast for high on Rainier.... It's almost time for the...
  24. Thread: RIP Mitch Weber

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    Thank you, Mitch!

    Thank you, Mitch!
  25. Ski-flyer drops slab across river, hits homes with powder blast

    The internet never ceases to amaze. Thanks, Wayne Flann.

    https://vimeo.com/152925372
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    Totally agreed that Drew was underscored....

    Totally agreed that Drew was underscored. Watching all the way through, then going back to Drew's, it's clear to me he ought to have placed higher. Super smooth.

    It troubles me that the FWT has...
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    Very fine photos, Norseman!

    Very fine photos, Norseman!
  28. Thread: "The Turn"

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    Agreed that it feels like the Turn in Seattle....

    Agreed that it feels like the Turn in Seattle. We're cleaning up branches in the yard and headed to the store for the ingredients for the year's first pumpkin pie.

    Looking forward to October when...
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    Congratulations, Samurai! Great day for it; big...

    Congratulations, Samurai! Great day for it; big views everywhere.
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    Watch for Monday Alpental closures, too.

    Watch for Monday Alpental closures, too.
  31. Thread: "The Turn"

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    Seattle's outspoken atmospheric scientist...

    Seattle's outspoken atmospheric scientist proclaims that it's upon us:

    http://cliffmass.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-weather-turns.html
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    Solid distilled stoke.

    Solid distilled stoke.
  33. Thread: "The Turn"

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    Things have turned in Seattle; soon. Soon.

    Things have turned in Seattle; soon. Soon.
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    Thanks for the TR, and for helping to keep...

    Thanks for the TR, and for helping to keep LaChapelle's vigil. Long-duration experiments have a prescience and benevolence that makes them extra special.
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    The first week of recovery is the worst. Once...

    The first week of recovery is the worst. Once it's done, you're almost 20% there (assuming the usual 6-week trajectory, which sometimes isn't met).

    Everything got way better the day they told me...
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    Stoke! 5678

    Stoke!

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  37. That's not cool, man. Thanks for the tip,...

    That's not cool, man.


    Thanks for the tip, Tex!
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    In a world full of people, only some want to fly....

    In a world full of people, only some want to fly. Isn't that crazy?
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    Thanks for the bump. I don't know how I missed...

    Thanks for the bump. I don't know how I missed this!

    Very fine.
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    Awesome.

    Awesome.
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    Wy'east face on Hood is fun and catches the early...

    Wy'east face on Hood is fun and catches the early sun. Up early, off the mountain by ~10:30 am, and made it to a family function by ~noon.
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    This can get you started:...

    This can get you started:
    http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/climbing-reservation-faqs.htm

    Memorial Day's not super busy on the trade routes; I'd be surprised if the allocated spots at...
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    MMD? FS has an alternate route on their...

    MMD?

    FS has an alternate route on their webpage - looks far-ish?

    Going up the Lava Bed is actually pretty fun when it's snowcovered; done it twice. It's unmistakable on the map. If you can get...
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    UDOT forecaster killed in BCC slide 4/11/2013

    Sad news. Warm thoughts to friends and family.

    http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578105/Avalanche-expert-who-died-in-snowslide-was-focused-on-safety-co-workers-say.html
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  45. Glad he's okay. That's a nasty break. Thanks...

    Glad he's okay. That's a nasty break.

    Thanks for the link.
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    Yow. 5678

    Yow.

    5678
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    Out of the box thinking in the mountains?...

    Out of the box thinking in the mountains? Unpossible.
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    Beware exploding rocks. If trapped water turns to...

    Beware exploding rocks. If trapped water turns to steam, rocks can go bang.
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    I've skied from at or near the summit of Pikers'...

    I've skied from at or near the summit of Pikers' Peak on "day" trips in March and April, with access via the sno-parks to the south. It's a long way in/out, but the lava bed makes it tractable. Do it...
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    Wow. I'm glad the Yakimas have protected the...

    Wow. I'm glad the Yakimas have protected the place. That entire mountain is good for the soul.
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