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03-21-2024, 03:58 PM
Thread: Climbing Skins
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Question for Sargentdrufus Have you reglued any...
Question for Sargentdrufus
Have you reglued any Montana glueless skins?
Removal with a heat gun and scrapper seems iffy with my sample piece as does reglue. Tried gold label glue and pomoca sheet.... -
02-19-2024, 09:42 PM
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Kick turns practice on Bonkers? 487547
Kick turns practice on Bonkers?
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02-06-2024, 07:31 PM
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If you make it to the Deaf Smith logging road...
If you make it to the Deaf Smith logging road after the creek crossings without crying...
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01-30-2024, 07:16 AM
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Anything goes onna mod. 484898 Alan Davis,...
Anything goes onna mod.
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Alan Davis, namesake of the gully, was buried 8' deep after his ride in the funnel. Several of his partners that day have never skied bc again.
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01-15-2024, 05:36 PM
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^^^ Looks safe. I stopped to take a photo for...
^^^ Looks safe.
I stopped to take a photo for social media.
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01-14-2024, 10:24 AM
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Back when we got low elevation snow we'd ski...
Back when we got low elevation snow we'd ski Little Mountain to Ruth's Diner. Interesting tour but brushy.
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01-13-2024, 08:19 AM
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Actually, terrain choice was the mistake. West...
Actually, terrain choice was the mistake.
West Porter fork is a giant terrain trap which sees incredible use. Multiple parties in the area, almost lemming like.
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01-01-2024, 08:45 PM
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Did a tour from Alta. Upper Cardiff 481370 ...
Did a tour from Alta.
Upper Cardiff
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I counted four fenced, two remain standing. No trail cams observed.
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12-30-2023, 08:15 AM
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I've skied out of Cardiff several times. Georges...
I've skied out of Cardiff several times. Georges is seeing significant use. There's some tattered orange mesh across the trail in a coupla places. Have seen skiers and boot hikers on the up track, no...
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12-04-2023, 07:05 PM
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I'm seeing a lot of people skiing conservatively....
I'm seeing a lot of people skiing conservatively. Mostly young with all the gear but, lacking experience.
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11-30-2023, 08:35 PM
Thread: Pomoca Free Pro 2.0 experience
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I've worn the stitching that attaches the fabric...
I've worn the stitching that attaches the fabric to the tail clip rubber stretcher on every pair of Pomoca skins. At first, restitched, but another pair then another.
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11-30-2023, 06:02 PM
Thread: Pomoca Free Pro 2.0 experience
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Pomoca Free Pro 2.0
I've replaced all Pomoca tail clips with these
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May not be generally available quite yet but, any new ski skin from Voile will have them. I'd ask when ordering to make sure since they may... -
11-27-2023, 12:33 PM
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My view 477515 Need more snow!
My view
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11-23-2023, 01:56 PM
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Meadow skipping Brighton-Catherines for a coupla...
Meadow skipping Brighton-Catherines for a coupla days.
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Turns in the upper elevation, entry and exit are proceed with caution + scratches are pretty much a guarantee.
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10-30-2023, 05:02 PM
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First flakes 474516 I need a base to ski...
First flakes
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I need a base to ski because I don't have any skis I hate and wanna dumpster so...
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09-22-2023, 09:36 PM
Thread: Climbing Skins
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[QUOTE=wilcox510;6929059]Has anyone tried the Big...
[QUOTE=wilcox510;6929059]Has anyone tried the Big Sky Mountain Products mohair mix skins?
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09-01-2023, 09:57 PM
Thread: Tushar Mountains, UT
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It was April 2005, Tri u. Guides name was Alec....
It was April 2005, Tri u. Guides name was Alec. Closest peak was Mt. Holly. I think we stayed at the Puffer lake yurt?
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Last day we traveled some distance to ski
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08-28-2023, 08:45 PM
Thread: "The Turn"
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Wildflowers blooming on the Alta perimeter. ...
Wildflowers blooming on the Alta perimeter.
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08-24-2023, 03:04 PM
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The Osguthorpes used to herd sheep in the...
The Osguthorpes used to herd sheep in the Murdock-Red Pine etc adjoining Mill D and upper Millcreek on the PC side. One year, musta been in the 90s, we got early snow.
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08-23-2023, 08:01 PM
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^^^ Thanks. Found my Big Horn sheep on Timp....
^^^ Thanks.
Found my Big Horn sheep on Timp. Clear back in July 2012.
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Clear back in July 2012.
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08-23-2023, 07:16 PM
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Didn't know about the virus. Must be why the...
Didn't know about the virus. Must be why the goats on Box Elder are seldom seen now. I've seen Big Horn sheep on Timp one time.
The goats on Timpanogos seem prolific.
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08-10-2023, 01:19 PM
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I rode the ski bus for about 40 years. It used to...
I rode the ski bus for about 40 years. It used to be convenient. That ended with the Olympics when everyone was supposed to take light rail to the ski bus.
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07-24-2023, 09:26 PM
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So...I pay for a season pass, a portion of which...
So...I pay for a season pass, a portion of which is supposed to go to UTA for ski bus service.
UTA can't provide service because of a driver shortage so a private shuttle service steps in and... -
07-17-2023, 05:16 PM
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Replied and waiting. 465192
Replied and waiting.
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07-15-2023, 10:18 PM
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I have a use for that. In Sugarhouse area.
I have a use for that. In Sugarhouse area.
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06-25-2023, 08:08 PM
Thread: Wax for dirty snow?
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I've been using summer slush...
I've been using summer slush.
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06-22-2023, 07:13 PM
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About noon seems timely. 462683 Nasty...
About noon seems timely.
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06-12-2023, 08:00 PM
Thread: Climbing Skins
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I reglued several pair of the old silver-grey...
I reglued several pair of the old silver-grey dynafit skins with bd glue. I think they were re-labled pomoca.
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05-18-2023, 10:46 AM
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Skied northwest facing from 10'400 at 3pm. A...
Skied northwest facing from 10'400 at 3pm. A little slow but...no other issues.
I'll just leave this here.
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04-05-2023, 04:32 PM
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Flooding in 1983 was Memorial weekend. Part of...
Flooding in 1983 was Memorial weekend. Part of the reason for the state street river was an avalanche in upper City Creek created a dam with a lake forming well above the end of the road. ...
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02-01-2023, 05:50 PM
Thread: Voile Hyper Manti
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Voile is making a tail clip to replace the Pomoca...
Voile is making a tail clip to replace the Pomoca clip because the stiching on the skin wears out and tears off. It uses stock Voile straps installed on a three rivet metal bracket. Clip is plastic....
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12-05-2022, 06:32 PM
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^^^ I've been ski touring, obsessively, in the...
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I've been ski touring, obsessively, in the Wasatch for over 45 years now. Know the terrain pretty good.
As for "lacking personal knowledge" best illustrated with a pic from November 27
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12-04-2022, 10:08 PM
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Actually, neither West Monitor or Soldier are...
Actually, neither West Monitor or Soldier are similar to the meadows.
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The slide in West Monitor was in a traditionally rocky area which seldom sees skier traffic. I skied West Monitor on... -
10-27-2022, 07:40 AM
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He's been out skiing. Interested in snow not...
He's been out skiing.
Interested in snow not how much lift tickets are or when the gondi will be built etc so...
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03-17-2022, 06:58 PM
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I went and looked at the deal, today. Skied east...
I went and looked at the deal, today. Skied east bowl, no issues. Up West bowl out Days Fork.
Doubt Willie had skied that line many times. I may have skied it once with about 4000 days bc in the... -
01-09-2022, 09:24 PM
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Thought I'd share a not Alta pic. 400491 ...
Thought I'd share a not Alta pic.
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01-06-2022, 09:27 PM
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Winter of 85-86, snowpack went from 40-120"....
Winter of 85-86, snowpack went from 40-120". Slide off of Sugarloaf crossed Secret lake and buried a skier on Devil's Elbow groomer. So...50 year event?
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12-21-2021, 08:39 PM
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Cardiac ridge 11/25 397752 Reynolds etc...
Cardiac ridge 11/25
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08-11-2021, 09:24 PM
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Seems like a good spot. 382078 Low impact...
Seems like a good spot.
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03-18-2021, 04:55 PM
Thread: Telemark skiing is dead.
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I've been skiing free heel for about 45 years. In...
I've been skiing free heel for about 45 years. In the 70s the tele turn was best if not only way to get down a hill.
I've met the best telemark skier countless times. My friend
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03-13-2021, 07:18 PM
Thread: Tele bindings that aren't crap
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I know of a number of people ordering the old...
I know of a number of people ordering the old Scarpa F1s from a company in europe because they work with the new tts bindings.
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03-12-2021, 01:26 PM
Thread: Tele bindings that aren't crap
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I have 25 or so days on the Voile tts. Mine are...
I have 25 or so days on the Voile tts. Mine are proto and I don't know what changed with the retail. Skied with F1s and defenders. Can't tele the defenders, too stiff, F1s tele okay but, no knee to...
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02-26-2021, 04:39 PM
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What happened to his Miller Short Softs? He...
What happened to his Miller Short Softs? He machined a waxless base into a number of pair of Millers.
The original snow farmer was Walt Shylock. We named Mill D North after him, wally world.
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02-21-2021, 02:14 AM
Thread: UAC - Danger in the Danger Ratings
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Complexity adds confusion whether it's the first...
Complexity adds confusion whether it's the first day or with a lifetime of experience.
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02-21-2021, 02:10 AM
Thread: Park City info
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West Monitor. Squaretop went about the same time...
West Monitor. Squaretop went about the same time and would be my last choice.
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02-21-2021, 01:17 AM
Thread: Park City info
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Both the Monitors and Squaretop have gone wall to...
Both the Monitors and Squaretop have gone wall to wall early in the last cycle. Check the avi page for timing and possible photos.
PC ridges got half as much snow but, concern is wind drifting. Not... -
02-18-2021, 08:10 PM
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I'm off the meds with no pain but, stuck in a...
I'm off the meds with no pain but, stuck in a sling. See the doc next Wednesday and hopefully start pt.
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02-18-2021, 07:26 PM
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[QUOTE=telefreewasatch;6239755] I'd head into...
I'd head into upper Cardiff for a look around. Interesting slides on Ivory and Cardiac ridge. Not wall to wall with lingering hang fire.
No additions to the bowl or Black Knob. No Holy Toledo. Is it... -
02-14-2021, 09:21 PM
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Can't believe people are still in there, short...
Can't believe people are still in there, short memories?
Had shoulder replacement surgery on Friday. Done with it till April so...
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02-11-2021, 06:23 PM
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Done Church Fork to Grandeur to Mt Aire several...
Done Church Fork to Grandeur to Mt Aire several times but no on Pharaohs Glen,
Thanks, that makes West Porter etc more likely during the same winter.
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