I am using it commercially and legally, so, it would appear that you are one of those guys.

I also solved the problem. Thanks for your help.

I suspect that the other radios have the same problem and it just hasn't been detected yet; I'm working on confirming that. Channels 1 and 2 work fine.

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Anybody super savvy on Baofeng programming?

I've got a weird problem where a radio can receive on a channel but can't transmit on that channel unless it first receives something. So, the radio can...

Required to carry an extra pair for clients.

Disregard.

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Who makes those crazy sunglasses-goggles things that look like swimming goggles but for skiing?

I actually need a pair. Weird, but I do.

I don't believe that. What criteria are you using to assess all of the non-AIARE courses? Are all the AIARE L1s good? If so, what are you basing that assessment on?

I just had time to skim this, so I hope my advice is not redundant, or off target, or too late, but I would fully own the 'worried parent' thing with your son. Make it clear that your aim is not to...

Nice, I told a story yesterday in class about spending ten minutes talking with a buddy about a piece of terrain before we realized we were looking at different pieces of terrain.

Right on, gracias, copy that. I should probably do some more ax character type review which would include their formation parameters...

AHS, ASG, and Black Ops are your current dirtiest bag options.

Bashing the locals now eh? Sketchy soapbox.

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I'm guessing at the story you are referring to, but I think I know the one.

1. I would have told him to avoid the start zone entirely and skirt the path through the trees skiers right.

2. Yes,...

Stop. Rewind. Which chairlift?

It's getting much better down here, but you'll have to go to Canada for true consistency.

"Specific" is a Spatial Distribution rating in between Isolated and Widespread. It has defined parameters for spatial density and available evidence. "Isolated widespread" is a combination of two...

Yo thanks for playing,

I think describing a problem as specific and widespread or non-specific and isolated is not consistent with the model. The sunny slopes example that you use would be...

sollyfit

Thanks. I used to be wary of repeating myself, then I realized it's often necessary to beat the shit out of that mule.

It's back.

Special snacks for anybody that can identify at least three of the technical details I should have explained differently.

I'm interested in those Sollyfits if you still got 'em. Radical compatible?

Funny they used a picture of a Sil Mtn employee skiing Sil Mtn to go with the article.

Pretty sure I broke 300 one year when I was working at A Basin and summering in Lenas.

I don't like spamming my junk here, but I developed a few courses for 17/18 that directly address a lot of the content in this thread. PM me if you're curious and fancy some time in the San Juans.

I recommend the beacon with triple antennae and a marking function that looks coolest in the bar at the end of the day. The technology is all so similar, it really does boil down to personal...

The signal suppression feature on the T3 is significantly different than the marking feature on other top end beacons. It's worth looking into if you are interested in optimizing your chances of...

I heard AIARE is back in. True?

I think it's basically "If we can't play the way I want, I'm going to pack up my toys and go home."

I was told that AIARE will issue a statement explaining their decision. The pro course...

I've got some in excellent shape mounted with large Marker Tour F12 EPF. Not red. They did part time duty for a couple months in Japan and AK and that's about it.

You can also check out The Avalanche Review's Avalanche Library and Archives gratis...

I have many plans but they are no more than that. I'd be happy to be your minion if I can figure out a way to stay in Merica. That's Plan A.

You should subscribe to The Avalanche Review if you don't already. It's the best bang for the buck in terms of avy continuing ed that you will find anywhere.

Thanks for the responses so far. Conveniently, I agree with most of them and am still trying to push things in that direction ;)

Hacksaw's comments on terrain assessment are a bit of an eye opener...

I'm curious to hear everyone's opinion on what is missing or not optimally presented in current avalanche education products and/or opportunities?

Obviously it varies from provider to provider and...

full data pit = better be getting paid :)

taking snow temps = waste of fucking time

Silverton Cats gives you morning bacon.

Yes.

pm sent

Do itashimashite. You may.

muchas gracias, sorry i've been slack on keeping up with it lately. i'm returning to the san juans next week and should have the time to finish the season strong.

I'll buy that lid if you want to separate them

Word around the onsen is that Arai (36.990680, 138.181261) will be reopening for the 2017/18 season.

Anybody have any beta to add to this:...

Technique: route selection and angle of attack. Focus on efficiency in your choice of line. Steeper is not faster.

I like couloirs because I find them less complex than open terrain.

The North American Public Avalanche Danger Scale actually addresses Likelihood, Size, and Distribution....

SWAG was changed to discourage the rating of fx character for ECTs. The reason is that fx character ratings were developed to give an idea of propagation potential. The ECT was developed for the same...

I've never done a PST, but I've seen them on youtube. Shhh, it's a secret.

Hey thanks, great content ideas. I'll get them in there. Easy to follow up a PS and DPS discussion with management of other avalanche problems, and the others are mostly easier to manage.
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For the next three weeks, the podcast may be moving into a phase where I'm riffing on user requested content. So, if there's something you'd like to hear me spew on, say so.

Be forewarned, the...