Plug yer nose and read it. Annie Proulx's three-volume Wyoming Series is as good as it gets.

https://www.goodreads.com/series/54286-wyoming-stories

Looking like a snowy closing weekend if it doesn't fizzle. I'll be there Friday for sure, maybe Saturday too if my daughter's track meet gets canceled. Not that I would ever wish for such a thing to...

I'm 5'8" 165 pds. Pinnacles are 177 but K2 measurements are true, even conservative. The 177 K2s are longer than some supposedly 180 skis I have. Fairly heavy too, 2350g, they crush chop. I think...

Heligolfing will run you two grand a day. But carts are so passe.

Sure wish they made a ~180. 176 seems short but 186 seems awfully heavy for my aging knees. Anybody on the 176? I'm really curious about this ski as a replacement for my beaten and battered 2018...

Dude, I was using Tapatalk when you were still in diapers. [emoji13] I'm actually surprised to find out most mags don't use it or even know what it is.

Insurance Rates Skyrocket For Wyoming Homeowners, Some Get Dropped Completely

I'm in.

Probably losing a good share of his "book" (I think that's what insurance agents call it) because of the rate increase. Not your fault, move on.

That does seem like a questionable call, but to me it seems this Wellhorn climb was their last bc tour of the year and they were probably pushing the envelope a bit in more advanced terrain. I also...

Nobody in the media didn't notice all the attention the NYT got for "Snowfall." This wasn't that or anything even close to it, but I think they saw a tragic avalanche story with a human angle and...

I know, right? That's brutal. Can't imagine how that must compound a parent's grief. I really feel for those people, even though I don't want to see the trip leaders blamed. I mean they've been...

^^Cool man, looks like an awesome trip. I had a great time when I visited A-Basin. Definitely some legit terrain. Three day hut trip sounds fun too.

Friday is looking good at BS as of today's...

I don't really see any evidence of negligence. Backcountry skiing is risky, and Emily and her parents willingly took on that risk when they signed her up for that school. Sad story though. She sounds...

Cool

Owen Leeper's insta posts from Sölden look pretty sick. Psyched for anybody skiing powder now!

Did you wake up in the middle of the night to post this?

I guess it only makes sense if you don't want to ride the tram. Otherwise, yeah, late season tickets are usually discounted enough to offset the tram charge, if it's included as it will be next year....

Damn that hurts. I worked with Rob and Marc Chauvin on their book The Mountain Guide Manual in 2016 when I was an editor for Falcon Publishing. Not an easy book to put together, but Marc and Rob were...

It flashes on the little lightboard up high out of sight practically, in between ads to download their shitty app. They used to just post a paper signpost at the entrance to the line, which is a much...

Seriously. Awesome pics.

Typical Big Sky powder day shitshow. But the fresh tracks off the tram were worth it. So deep and perfect consistency.

Interesting stuff. Appreciate your perspective.

We've all been wondering what's going to trigger the next crash in the housing market. Sounds like unaffordable insurance premiums and/or...

The whole idea of insurance is that it is supposed to be an AFFORDABLE way to mitigate risk. If that's no longer true, people will be forced to opt out and roll the dice.

Going to watch how the season unfolds down there. Maybe this will be the year I ski South America. Thanks for the updates Casey.

What, you think I'm fucking CRAZY?! I got insurance up the ass just like the rest of you. We're all being taken for a ride.

Look at all the money these fuckers pour into commercials--big money...

Health insurance, homeowner insurance, car insurance, life insurance...the list goes on. Ever price long-term care insurance? Sky is the limit. You just never know what awful tragedies might befall...

I don't know why she even bothers with X. Nobody in her target demographic still uses that dumpster fire of a platform.

Yeah, let's hope it doesn't fizzle. Wednesday/Thursday will likely be the last hurrah for me because my daughter has three track meets next week.

Got buddy tickets to spare if anybody wants 'em.

Interesting video. Seems like just a wider version of the Echo 106, i.e. a lightweight powder ski, less damp but more poppy than the regular QST line. I really dig the Echo 106 after three days on...

289 posts, all in gear swap. You sell a lot of gear on here.

Really sorry to hear this. I don't need any skis but if there is a Gofundme or something please post a link. Best to your son and family.

Tried to pm you but your box is full. Sorry but I forgot to drop that stuff off at the go-between when I left today. I carried it in my pack all day yesterday though. [emoji38] I'll be back next week...

Yeah it was really nice again today on the north side. Had a great time skiing with visiting mag Dexter Rutecki. He's currently locked out of his account but here he is shredding chalk. Dude was...

I'll for sure be down to ski with you next week. Looks like you're bringing a good storm along for the ride. Here's hoping it doesn't fizzle.Right on, thanks for the photos and nice skiing with you....

And even if your house does burn down they're going to try to figure out a way to fuck you.

Sure, they feed on irrational fear. What percentage of people does that happen to? Think of all the money wasted.

Yeah. Do they teach risk managers that insurance is a fucking scam from birth to death? Know how I know? Look at all the fucking commercials they run.

^^Yah good day. Had a great time with 406 who is visiting with his fam but escaped. [emoji38] Couple south face laps, Dakota Bowl, Snowfield, Three Forks. Saw a goat too.
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Ripstick 106 actually. But I believe the 96 is designed identical to the 106, and if you want that narrower width and slightly less weight I think it would be a good choice. I've considered the 96...

I think that would be an good option. Ripsticks are very light and the only conditions they don't handle well are shitfuck and deep chop, not a big concern when touring. However if Salomon decides to...

Yeah well. If we can get our mortgage paid off in the next couple years I wouldn't be averse to self insuring. I don't think our house is worth much compared to our lot anyway.

If you're going to be at Big Sky Wednesday/Thursday I could bring you what I have left of my splat goo. You're welcome to give it a try.

I live in the dry, timbered urban-wildland interface in Montana. House is insured by State Farm. I wonder why they haven't come for me yet.

^^Totally agree. But... In North America, if you see a bunch of untracked powder under the lift or close to it, you jump in. It's been bombed, it's been controlled, you really don't think twice, even...

Why don't you just drive?

Or select Jump to Most Recent from the dot menu.

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Europeans need to figure out a way to stop the Americanization of their ski industry, fast. If the U.S. can pass laws to prevent China from buying our farmland, Europe can pass laws to prevent...

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13272955/american-guide-adam-george-pictured-killed-helicopter-crash-swiss-alps.html

Yeah that's pretty brutal to watch. RIP skiers. Damn.

The helicopter crash that killed Adam George and others is a pretty awful deal too. Crazy story how that Courage guy pushed those kids out of...