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02-11-2024, 02:02 PM
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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... -
12-11-2023, 02:07 PM
Thread: Japanese snow-immersion accidents?
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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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11-20-2023, 08:41 PM
Thread: Japanese snow-immersion accidents?
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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.
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09-27-2023, 10:58 AM
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:
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12-20-2022, 01:27 PM
Thread: Slide: The Avalanche Podcast
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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.
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12-11-2021, 02:49 PM
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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... -
12-11-2021, 02:46 PM
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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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12-09-2021, 02:15 PM
Thread: New Ortovox Diract Avy Beacon
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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.
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12-07-2021, 08:59 PM
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Inter-party avalanche incident 2021-12-05: Mt. Washington Left Gully
https://mountwashingtonavalanchecenter.org/human-triggered-avalanche-in-left-gully-tuckerman-ravine/
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09-17-2021, 10:52 PM
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...
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08-30-2021, 09:57 PM
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.
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09-25-2019, 10:24 PM
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:
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11-28-2017, 06:21 PM
Thread: Icelantic Vanguard mount point?
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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... -
09-25-2017, 12:50 PM
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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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09-15-2017, 10:24 AM
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.
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01-11-2017, 09:52 PM
Thread: FRS/GMRS - equivalent radio for Japan?
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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.
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01-06-2017, 12:28 AM
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Our condolences, Brit.
Our condolences, Brit.
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12-16-2016, 10:42 AM
Thread: Icelantic Vanguard mount point?
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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... -
11-22-2016, 11:26 AM
Thread: Icelantic Vanguard mount point?
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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.
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11-15-2016, 01:53 PM
Thread: Kendall Peak accident, December 19, 2015
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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.
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11-15-2016, 01:28 PM
Thread: Icelantic Vanguard mount point?
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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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11-06-2016, 10:40 PM
Thread: Icelantic Vanguard mount point?
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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...
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08-30-2016, 09:55 AM
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...
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04-01-2016, 08:41 AM
Thread: RIP Mitch Weber
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Thank you, Mitch!
Thank you, Mitch!
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01-30-2016, 02:08 AM
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Ski-flyer drops slab across river, hits homes with powder blast
The internet never ceases to amaze. Thanks, Wayne Flann.
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01-25-2016, 01:41 AM
Thread: 2016 Freeride World Tour
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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.
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11-23-2015, 10:41 AM
Thread: SNOW IN THE PNW 2015-16: Winter Strikes Back
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Very fine photos, Norseman!
Very fine photos, Norseman!
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08-30-2015, 02:11 PM
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.
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02-16-2015, 10:04 AM
Thread: Snow in the PNW 14/15: El Niño can suck it
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Congratulations, Samurai! Great day for it; big...
Congratulations, Samurai! Great day for it; big views everywhere.
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11-19-2014, 09:40 AM
Thread: Snow in the PNW 14/15: El Niño can suck it
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Watch for Monday Alpental closures, too.
Watch for Monday Alpental closures, too.
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09-23-2014, 11:01 AM
Thread: "The Turn"
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Seattle's outspoken atmospheric scientist...
Seattle's outspoken atmospheric scientist proclaims that it's upon us:
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09-15-2014, 08:43 PM
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Solid distilled stoke.
Solid distilled stoke.
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09-11-2014, 09:17 PM
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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07-22-2014, 10:37 PM
Thread: TR: Mount Olympus and Olympic National Park
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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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07-11-2014, 11:42 AM
Thread: Tib-Fib in the Backcountry.... a bummer TR
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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).
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03-28-2014, 11:31 PM
Thread: TR: Fitzsimmons North Face - March 23, 2014
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Stoke! 5678
Stoke!
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01-26-2014, 02:09 PM
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That's not cool, man. Thanks for the tip,...
That's not cool, man.
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11-07-2013, 10:25 PM
Thread: Is there a skier's anthem?
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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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05-10-2013, 08:31 PM
Thread: TR: Japan = best ski trip ever.
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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!
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05-08-2013, 08:38 PM
Thread: Shallower, Closer, Shorter
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Awesome.
Awesome.
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05-02-2013, 10:49 AM
Thread: Mt Adams conditions?
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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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04-30-2013, 10:23 AM
Thread: Mt Adams conditions?
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This can get you started:...
This can get you started:
http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/climbing-reservation-faqs.htm
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04-27-2013, 05:08 PM
Thread: Mt Adams conditions?
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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... -
04-12-2013, 12:23 PM
Thread: UDOT forecaster killed in BCC slide 4/11/2013
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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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04-04-2013, 09:43 PM
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Glad he's okay. That's a nasty break. Thanks...
Glad he's okay. That's a nasty break.
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04-03-2013, 09:04 PM
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Yow. 5678
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02-21-2013, 11:12 AM
Thread: Snow in the PNW 2012/13 Thread
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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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02-08-2013, 06:32 PM
Thread: Who's sleeping on the ground?
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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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02-04-2013, 11:10 AM
Thread: Snow in the PNW 2012/13 Thread
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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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02-01-2013, 01:01 AM
Thread: Snow in the PNW 2012/13 Thread
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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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