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10-24-2009, 08:26 PM #26
Voodoo Child
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Be sure you make it to at least one FOBP avy class. If you think you won't benefit from a refresher, you're wrong.
Calendar here: http://www.berthoudpass.org/index.php?s=45
Brrring it!
[EDIT: Page top bitches!]
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10-24-2009, 08:32 PM #27
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I had no idea that Berthoud used to be a ski area. Cool bit of history.
How does the FOB Avy class stack up against the one that they do at Eldora? Now that I live in CO, I feel like I absolutely need to take a quality Avy I class before I head out with my buddies who are into backcountry.
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10-24-2009, 08:47 PM #28
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In the discussion at 14ers.com linked below, Hacksaw does a great job of describing the difference between the FOBP course and a Level I class. Chose your courses wisely, but take as many as you can.
http://14ers.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.ph...22183&p=264953
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10-24-2009, 08:52 PM #29
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This is a good idea. When I took Avy I here in CO, I learned quite a bit about our regional issues.
Originally Posted by Sinfield
On another note...Looking forward to stoke in this thread
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10-24-2009, 08:54 PM #30
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sweet, thanks for the info. I will look into one of the early FOB classes I think, then try and take an actual Avy 1 course over xmas break since my school schedule doesn't allow any time off until then.
Luckily the guys that I will be starting out with seem experienced and VERY conservative about what they ski.
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10-27-2009, 12:16 PM #31
i love supernovas
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this thread is going to explode after the next storm rolling through... be safe out there! layers are scary, had a column fail while isolating the back side of it on sherman 10-25. mix of depth hoar, wind slab and surface hoar failed on all three
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10-27-2009, 12:53 PM #32
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Everyone be safe, you can't post stoke if you don't make it back!
Do I detect a lot of anger flowing around this place? Kind of like a pubescent volatility, some angst, a lot of I'm-sixteen-and-angry-at-my-father syndrome?
fuck that noise.
gmen.
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10-27-2009, 12:56 PM #33
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On the flip side - at least you'll be able to play air hockey with Ben Franklin and Jimi Hendrix! Originally Posted by volklpowdermaniac
"Buy the Fucking Plane Tickets!"
-- Jack Tackle
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10-27-2009, 02:40 PM #34
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Gotta agree with you. I'm ready to get away from skiing above treeline, especially with the new snow coming. Today up really high I was able to punch through the snow with my fist. I was on a few inches of pencil hard slab. Underneath that I could stuff my entire arm into the pack, completely unconsolidated. I skied a different way of course. Originally Posted by FutureHermit
Hopefully there's better/safer on the horizon.
Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each.
Henry David Thoreau
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10-27-2009, 09:31 PM #35
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Here's to another great year at the pass!
Going to poke around a bit up there thursday after the storm
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10-27-2009, 10:35 PM #36
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debating going up there on Thursday morning on an exploratory mission (below treeline) if anyone would like to join me, if this pans out the way the weather folks are saying it might....shoot me a PM if you'd like to join
(EDIT: 700th post bitches!!)
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10-27-2009, 10:38 PM #37
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I'll be up there tomorrow to check it out after skiing Lovleand. Probably going Thursday, if it looks good. I'll let you guys know what I find.
"Alright stop what you're doing, cause I'm about to ruin the image and the style that you're used to."
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10-28-2009, 01:05 AM #38
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Noice. The ever valuable arm-stuff-stability test! Originally Posted by SheRa
Be careful out there folks, this is not a good time to blow your powder lust on a premature ejaculation. The Berthoud pack will be deadly for the next several days.
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10-28-2009, 01:27 AM #39
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The snow is coming into Denver very wet. I can only imagine how upside down the pack will be up there. I think on a good note this will paste anything that isn't faceted already. It should be interesting to see how it develops.
Be careful. I'm not gonna get out till the 2nd. I've got family stuff to do. Regulars, hit me up for Monday turns and exploration.
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10-28-2009, 07:10 AM #40
Princess of Powder
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26" rule. Originally Posted by Pinner
Still astounded how that thin slab held me up. House of cards.
Yeah, wet! Instabase below treeline. And then the fluff as the temps drop today. Sounds gut to me. Originally Posted by KillingCokes
I'd like to ski with you Monday, but the tank may well be empty.
Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each.
Henry David Thoreau
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10-28-2009, 08:55 AM #41
Here today--Gone tomorrow
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I will be there tomorrow morning (Thursday) early - going back to denver around 9-10ish
Last edited by climb2ski; 10-28-2009 at 02:18 PM.
We hold daggers in the side of the Moon...
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10-28-2009, 11:26 AM #42
Dirty Old Man
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Uh carbo load. Have some sketti the night before girl Originally Posted by SheRa
I'd like to ski with you Monday, but the tank may well be empty.
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10-28-2009, 03:31 PM #43
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10.28.09
Runs skied: Powder Line, Bonanza (East Side Runs)
Snow Depth at top: 65cm
Make sure you take your really fat skis. Snow was deep and I sunk with my 99 underfoot. Deep and (semi) light, and when I did get going it was awesome! Snowing when I got there and didn't stop.
"Alright stop what you're doing, cause I'm about to ruin the image and the style that you're used to."
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10-28-2009, 04:20 PM #44
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The pictures tell me its worth it to drive out there this weekend...is it?
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10-28-2009, 04:50 PM #45
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Probably not worth it by the weekend, supposed to be 50's and sunny. Probably all melt by then or be slush on dirt.
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10-28-2009, 04:53 PM #46
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I'll be up Friday, EARLY...should be niiiiiiice.
Red FJ, wearing blue and purple gear...say Hola.Music: http://soundcloud.com/powtron
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10-28-2009, 05:00 PM #47
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That is a lot more snow than I would have expected.
Originally Posted by Roo
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10-28-2009, 05:11 PM #48
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Let's talk sunday night. Yummy pasta. Originally Posted by KillingCokes
I don't know if this east wind will turn around in the next days. Worth watching. Everything is loaded backwards right now.Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each.
Henry David Thoreau
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10-28-2009, 05:31 PM #49
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Game on!!
Could be interesting if the 9-13" forecast for tonight develops.
Originally Posted by encore
Runs skied: Powder Line, Bonanza (East Side Runs)
Snow Depth at top: 65cm
Make sure you take your really fat skis. Snow was deep and I sunk with my 99 underfoot. Deep and (semi) light, and when I did get going it was awesome! Snowing when I got there and didn't stop.
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10-28-2009, 06:00 PM #50
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I may be up in the morning if work is closed. black tacoma blue jacket, split.
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