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08-11-2020, 07:56 AM
Thread: Questions about BC/avalanche gear
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Thanks. I've read Snow Sense and Avalanche...
Thanks. I've read Snow Sense and Avalanche Essentials by Bruce Temper, which I think is his newer book from 2013. I'll pick up a copy of Staying Alive as well.
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08-11-2020, 05:22 AM
Thread: Questions about BC/avalanche gear
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Somehow I missed this before. Yes, my handle is...
Somehow I missed this before. Yes, my handle is from Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates. Big Tom Robbins fan.
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08-08-2020, 07:24 AM
Thread: Need help getting set up for AT
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Our AT rental packages are equipped with either...
Our AT rental packages are equipped with either frame or tech (Dynafit) touring bindings, and they’re picked for our fleet because they’re perfect for the Wasatch Mountains.
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08-07-2020, 05:20 PM
Thread: Need help getting set up for AT
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Thanks, everyone. Appreciate the help. I was...
Thanks, everyone. Appreciate the help. I was signed up for the AIARE Avalanche 1 & 2 courses and bought the probe and shovel for those, then Covid hit and they both got canceled. Prior to that I had...
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08-07-2020, 01:05 PM
Thread: Need help getting set up for AT
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Thanks! I live in Park City. Will likely be...
Thanks! I live in Park City. Will likely be touring in the Uintas and Cottonwoods for a start. Already have most of the avy gear including a Black Diamond Jet Force air bag. Just need to learn how to...
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08-07-2020, 12:18 PM
Thread: Need help getting set up for AT
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Need help getting set up for AT
I'd like to get set up for AT this winter. I've been wanting to get into it anyway, and this winter seems like an ideal time to start, since I think it's likely the resort skiing experience won't be...
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02-05-2020, 11:01 AM
Thread: Questions about BC/avalanche gear
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Right. From the little I already know, someone...
Right. From the little I already know, someone with avalanche training would have seen that recent slide while evaluating the run and decided it probably wasn't a good idea to go down right next to...
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02-05-2020, 09:02 AM
Thread: Questions about BC/avalanche gear
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02-05-2020, 09:01 AM
Thread: Questions about BC/avalanche gear
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This guy...
This guy wasn't so lucky.
Snowboarder died on 12/15 after going through the gate off the 9990 chair at PCMR. He had no beacon or avalanche gear, but not sure if that would have made a difference... -
02-04-2020, 06:34 PM
Thread: Questions about BC/avalanche gear
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Yeah, I'm coming to terms with this. I love to...
Yeah, I'm coming to terms with this. I love to ski alone, and it's often hard for me to find someone to go with that is at a similar ability level and likes the same terrain. I should probably stop...
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02-04-2020, 03:55 PM
Thread: Questions about BC/avalanche gear
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Questions about BC/avalanche gear
I just moved to Park City last fall. I'm skiing more than I ever have in my life (yea!). Right now it's mostly resort, but I do often ski trees and go through the gate to access chutes, bowls,...
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12-26-2019, 03:23 PM
Thread: 2019 4frnt Renegade Changes?
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What's the main difference between the Renegades...
What's the main difference between the Renegades and Hojis? Is it mostly just waist width?
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12-26-2019, 03:07 PM
Thread: MSP 107
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Haven't tried the 107s but have the MSP 99s and...
Haven't tried the 107s but have the MSP 99s and love them, super versatile resort ski that does well on groomers, bumps, sidecut, and a few inches of fresh snow. I like them so much I'm now...
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12-26-2019, 03:01 PM
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I had the same question. So this is my first...
I had the same question. So this is my first reply. We'll see how long it takes until I can post.
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