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03-14-2024, 11:37 AM
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I did the same with the same bag! minus the...
I did the same with the same bag! minus the grommets, I just cut holes and reinforced with tenacious tape.
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03-13-2024, 10:02 AM
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I have a pair incoming! Hope to get them on snow...
I have a pair incoming! Hope to get them on snow soon
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03-12-2024, 05:42 PM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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I'm arriving the 18th. We have a guide for 4 days...
I'm arriving the 18th. We have a guide for 4 days as well with a party of 3. Then its 2 of us on our own for a week. Only bringing touring gear. Have a reservation for Grand Mulets Hut 3/30-4/01.
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03-12-2024, 10:26 AM
Thread: Transalp Pros cracked. Now what?
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Same thing happened to me after maybe 30-40 days...
Same thing happened to me after maybe 30-40 days in two seasons. My cracks were closer to the bottom of the open throat of the instep. Mine was the first year the boot came out. Was yours the same? I...
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03-08-2024, 12:05 AM
Thread: Non Blister Faction La Machine takes
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What’s the straight tape pull of the mega? ...
What’s the straight tape pull of the mega?
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03-06-2024, 11:37 AM
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Thanks for the recs! I find that there are few...
Thanks for the recs! I find that there are few resources for skinny ropes in the context of ski mountaineering with the articles by apocequip307 at the-high-route being the best that I've found. I...
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02-28-2024, 07:56 PM
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I guess the most likely scenario in Chamonix is...
I guess the most likely scenario in Chamonix is falling in a crevasse and placing an ice screw to secure yourself while you wait to be rescued. But why not add versatility anyways? I won’t be doing...
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02-27-2024, 07:35 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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Awesome. I’m heading there in 3 weeks. I’m...
Awesome. I’m heading there in 3 weeks. I’m assuming you did a lot of touring there @Frorider? I’m still trying to figure out which ski/ skis to bring.
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02-23-2024, 01:35 PM
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This is primarily the situation I'm imagining in...
This is primarily the situation I'm imagining in the Alps. If you're roped up with a party of 2 and you can get to glacier ice, that would be the easiest anchor to build. I ordered a 16 and a 22 and...
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02-22-2024, 12:51 PM
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Back to glacier/ ski mountaineering kit for the...
Back to glacier/ ski mountaineering kit for the alps. If you have one ice screw per person in a party, what would be the most versatile length?
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02-17-2024, 06:06 AM
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This is the comparison test I’m most excited...
This is the comparison test I’m most excited about. Sounds like the new ZGTP is 50 g lighter than the older one?
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02-14-2024, 10:56 AM
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This is pretty much what I researched. To follow...
This is pretty much what I researched. To follow up, what do people recommend for an ultralight ropebag for easy deployment and storage?
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02-13-2024, 12:51 PM
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If you are going to invest in a lightweight rope...
If you are going to invest in a lightweight rope for a team of two or three for glacier travel and rappelling, what length would you choose? I am aware this would change depending on the terrain and...
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02-07-2024, 08:26 PM
Thread: SoCal Kick-Off
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Any word if they dug out Chair 3?
Any word if they dug out Chair 3?
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02-05-2024, 09:23 PM
Thread: “Baton” style AT poles, 145cm?
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You can also modify existing poles with these...
You can also modify existing poles with these aftermarket grips https://www.centralparkskiclub.com/
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02-05-2024, 05:30 PM
Thread: SoCal Kick-Off
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I'm not a heavy Baldy rider but Wednesday maybe...
I'm not a heavy Baldy rider but Wednesday maybe they get lift 1 running by midday.
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02-05-2024, 01:21 PM
Thread: SoCal Kick-Off
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Currently, the snow level is reported around...
Currently, the snow level is reported around 7500-8000 ft. I know its supposed to lower later today and Tuesday, but with less amount of liquid.
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02-01-2024, 01:17 PM
Thread: Dynafit Ridge boots (and bindings)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps5EIBoCFKE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps5EIBoCFKE
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02-01-2024, 08:32 AM
Thread: SoCal Kick-Off
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How long do you think it will take lift opts to...
How long do you think it will take lift opts to get chair 3 running after a week of snow like this?
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01-26-2024, 07:10 AM
Thread: La sportiva skorpius
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Backland Carbon, if your beef boot is about...
Backland Carbon, if your beef boot is about 1500-1600 grams then the Backland Carbon would be 1100g to 1200 grams.
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01-25-2024, 05:16 PM
Thread: La sportiva skorpius
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Its not the newest, hottest boot, but If you have...
Its not the newest, hottest boot, but If you have a medium last foot with a high instep, the updated Backland Carbon with the buckle would be a good candidate. I had the boa version but the high...
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01-22-2024, 12:01 PM
Thread: Tecnica ZeroG Tour Pro - 2018- 9 boot
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I'm new to the ZGTP family, but the advertised...
I'm new to the ZGTP family, but the advertised specs for the current gen were for a 26 maybe, because a 27.5 with stock liners weighed at 1416 grams. I'm not a touring boot expert, but I've tried...
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01-20-2024, 07:05 PM
Thread: Raide LF 40L Backpack Review
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I got some life left in my patagonia...
I got some life left in my patagonia descentionist 40L but this will my replacement. It has drain holes for the wet pocket with avy tools?
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01-05-2024, 07:53 AM
Thread: Chamonix Valley Questions
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What great timing for this thread to be active!...
What great timing for this thread to be active! It is a great resource. I bought my tickets to Chamonix earlier this week for the last 2 weeks of March with a friend. I have similar goals as...
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12-31-2023, 11:00 AM
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This is actually the article (and THR podcast)...
This is actually the article (and THR podcast) that made me consider ask the question, especially for at ski trip in the alps. I couldn’t find the original article. Thanks! I’ll try out the Mago
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12-30-2023, 07:07 PM
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What are your 6mm rope rappelling device...
What are your 6mm rope rappelling device recommendations?
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12-28-2023, 06:10 AM
Thread: Tecnica ZeroG Tour Pro - 2018- 9 boot
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Are any of these out in the wild and has anyone...
Are any of these out in the wild and has anyone fondled these?
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12-23-2023, 12:00 AM
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FS: 2022-2023 Fischer Transalp Pro New 27.5 $450 OBO
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12-22-2023, 11:44 AM
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How does the ZGTP walk compared to the Atomic...
How does the ZGTP walk compared to the Atomic Hawx XTD in terms of range and friction? I had the 2020 Hawx previously to compare.
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12-20-2023, 10:54 AM
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So for those who've adopted the Backland XTD 120,...
So for those who've adopted the Backland XTD 120, has this replaced your Tecnica zero Gs or Hawx Ultra XTDs? Currently, I'm looking for a beefier touring boot to drive my wider ski and days when I...
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11-30-2023, 11:19 AM
Thread: ~1300g boot thread
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How would you compare the heel hold/shape between...
How would you compare the heel hold/shape between the Backland XTD and the Translap Pro? I've been skiing the Transalps, and I find the heel is a little loose for my foot and I'm curious about the...
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11-23-2023, 02:59 PM
Thread: ~1300g boot thread
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The guys on The-High-Route podcast heard rumors...
The guys on The-High-Route podcast heard rumors that the new zero G will have a roomier last.
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10-29-2023, 08:18 AM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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I have my first pair of ON3P skis shipping this...
I have my first pair of ON3P skis shipping this week. Are there still issues with the factory tune that I hear about in the past?
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10-16-2023, 05:52 PM
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For English I think it’s offered as a digital...
For English I think it’s offered as a digital issue only. At least that’s what I purchased.
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10-16-2023, 05:24 PM
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For English I think it’s offered as a digital...
For English I think it’s offered as a digital issue only. At least that’s what I purchased.
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10-16-2023, 12:49 PM
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Skialper Buyers Guide 2024 is available online...
Skialper Buyers Guide 2024 is available online and in English this year. I thought this thread would be it’s target audience. It leans heavily toward light and skinny. https://thebuyersguide.it
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09-25-2023, 05:13 PM
Thread: The 300g Touring Binding Thread
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I second this sentiment. I also have the Plum...
I second this sentiment. I also have the Plum R170s and its worth the extra grams for the Oazos to have a bigger heel piece to turn with your hand with ease. The R170 can be tough to turn in the...
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05-31-2023, 06:56 AM
Thread: SoCal Kick-Off
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Great work @406! I may have to copy this even...
Great work @406! I may have to copy this even though I called it a season. The bike to ski opportunity just looks like too much fun.
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05-26-2023, 01:00 PM
Thread: Eastern Sierra BC 2022-23
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Anyone been out to Red Slate lately? Given the...
Anyone been out to Red Slate lately? Given the recent transition to warmer condtions, I wondered if that sheltered N aspect is softening by midday.
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04-27-2023, 07:06 AM
Thread: Touring boots between beef and lean
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I skied the Transalps mostly this season. They...
I skied the Transalps mostly this season. They aren’t the lightest. They weighed the same as my Atomic Hawx XTD Ultra (gen 1) with the earlier stock liner, not mimic. I think they are great boots,...
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04-24-2023, 05:34 PM
Thread: Eastern Sierra BC 2022-23
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456905 Classic Mt. Tom photo from yesterday. ...
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Classic Mt. Tom photo from yesterday.
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04-24-2023, 11:28 AM
Thread: Eastern Sierra BC 2022-23
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I’m around in mammoth. Been touring the last 4...
I’m around in mammoth. Been touring the last 4 days and I have an open schedule. Skied Wahoo Gulley, Buck, Basin, and Tom recently.
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04-24-2023, 10:13 AM
Thread: Eastern Sierra BC 2022-23
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I’m around in mammoth. Been touring the last 4...
I’m around in mammoth. Been touring the last 4 days and I have an open schedule. Skied Wahoo Gulley, Buck, Basin, and Tom recently.
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04-24-2023, 10:12 AM
Thread: Eastern Sierra BC 2022-23
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I’m around in mammoth. Been touring the last 4...
I’m around in mammoth. Been touring the last 4 days and I have an open schedule. Skied Wahoo Gulley, Buck, Basin, and Tom recently.
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04-24-2023, 08:58 AM
Thread: SoCal Kick-Off
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How was the snow? With the weak refreeze in...
How was the snow? With the weak refreeze in SoCal, I’d expect it to ski terrible
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04-18-2023, 07:45 PM
Thread: SoCal Kick-Off
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I heading to the Sierras this weekend. Snow down...
I heading to the Sierras this weekend. Snow down low is melting fast but honestly, hiking in and out along the summer trailhead is pretty chill. I bet 2 miles of hiking at the most.
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04-14-2023, 07:55 PM
Thread: Eastern Sierra BC 2022-23
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Any beta if Pine Creek Road is plowed? Sent...
Any beta if Pine Creek Road is plowed?
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04-11-2023, 07:04 AM
Thread: SoCal Kick-Off
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I have the next 3 weeks off and I’ll be looking...
I have the next 3 weeks off and I’ll be looking for midweek touring partners. The snow line is receding pretty fast, but it remains pretty fat at higher elevations. Jepson last weekend. 455228
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What a great thread. How is the foot last vs the...
What a great thread. How is the foot last vs the Hawx XTD? I know the Backland XTD is based on the Prime last. Does that translate to roomier fit in your experience? Does your intuition liner...
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03-26-2023, 08:29 AM
Thread: ~1300g boot thread
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On the uphill its is amazing. I never felt like I...
On the uphill its is amazing. I never felt like I was maxing I out on ROM. I think it walks just as well the Atomic Backland Carbon. I took it out on a 5k tour with about 3 miles of traversing. Did...
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