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05-25-2023, 09:28 AM
Thread: MAMMOTH 22/23 - LIFE'S A BEACH
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459973 what event was this used for. Thing is...
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05-23-2023, 10:22 AM
Thread: Go forth and ride, then bring back pics
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photos aren't much. If you are driving hwy 50 through Nevada and looking for a camping spot or a short ride to break up the drive Cave Lake state park. Well... -
05-21-2023, 06:24 PM
Thread: What to do in Santa Fe
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Cafe Sierra Negra in Abiquiu if it is time to...
Cafe Sierra Negra in Abiquiu if it is time to eat, also have some baked goods. Turkey Springs in Pagosa has mellow trails similar to Boggy Draw.SanAntonio hot springs is a bit out of the way and hit...
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05-20-2023, 02:22 PM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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camped at Westwater 2 nights ago. Was room there.
camped at Westwater 2 nights ago. Was room there.
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05-15-2023, 09:26 AM
Thread: What's on Your 2023 Bucket List?
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Do you always skip the SLV?
Do you always skip the SLV?
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05-12-2023, 07:45 PM
Thread: View right now
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Sticking with the mountain theme.458828 I thin I...
Sticking with the mountain theme.458828
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05-12-2023, 06:47 PM
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Jack Kuenzle found the conditions acceptable.
Jack Kuenzle found the conditions acceptable.
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05-12-2023, 01:26 PM
Thread: New ski area, Valdez Ak.
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Gets a little windy in the pass. Not to many all...
Gets a little windy in the pass. Not to many all time days in Dec. Jan. Feb in that zone. Also for summer tourism needs to be in town.
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05-12-2023, 12:44 PM
Thread: New ski area, Valdez Ak.
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In 2016 the value of the trans-alaska pipeline...
In 2016 the value of the trans-alaska pipeline was set at 8 billion dollars. From 2016 to 2020 valdez received 38 million a year in property taxes. I have no idea why there is not a local ski hill....
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05-11-2023, 04:38 PM
Thread: Lassen / Shasta Conditions Anyone?
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Just skied it. Great skin track from the parking...
Just skied it. Great skin track from the parking lot to about the summit. Not corn crust on top of new snow. Skied great when softened up. 78 was a little narrow for conditions but great on way up....
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05-08-2023, 08:17 PM
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Nice trip. Meekin's hunting camp at the toe of...
Nice trip. Meekin's hunting camp at the toe of the Powell still have the vintage Playboy's
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05-04-2023, 11:20 AM
Thread: Lassen / Shasta Conditions Anyone?
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Any opinions on the weather. Thinking about...
Any opinions on the weather. Thinking about heading up. Looks like window around Sunday maybe. Is there camping available around Bunny Flats? Checked Castle Crag and the reservation site was saying...
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05-03-2023, 01:21 PM
Thread: What's on Your 2023 Bucket List?
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I don't know about biking in Guatemala. My...
I don't know about biking in Guatemala. My friends own this place on lake Atitlan if you are looking for lodging.https://lacasadelmundo.com/hotelen/
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05-03-2023, 12:59 AM
Thread: St George questions
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I think gander is a better ride than wire mesa....
I think gander is a better ride than wire mesa. Road could be dusty but you can ride it as an out and back.
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04-20-2023, 08:24 PM
Thread: Moab First Timer Thread
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I would avoid the Mag7 area. You do not want to...
I would avoid the Mag7 area. You do not want to be riding up anything people are shuttling. I made that mistake and was a couple of years till I returned.
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04-20-2023, 04:58 PM
Thread: Eastern Sierra BC 2022-23
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Never seen the super bloom but death valley was...
Never seen the super bloom but death valley was pretty nice on way over today.going to see if I can get up towards Langley .
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04-07-2023, 08:23 AM
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Didn't see this mentioned in this thread....
Didn't see this mentioned in this thread.
https://explorersweb.com/travis-mcalpine-dies-alaska-car-accident/
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04-06-2023, 09:35 PM
Thread: Where to Invest Money Right Now?
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Hope somebody invested in the companies that make...
Hope somebody invested in the companies that make poly line.
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04-03-2023, 04:58 PM
Thread: The TGR Skinny Ski Ski Tourers' Refuge Thread
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Consulted with my advisor and bought the Salomon...
Consulted with my advisor and bought the Salomon mtn summit. Could not find the Backland in my size. He has been skiing the zeroG 85 for awhile. He bought the Backlight and said it is stiffer....
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04-02-2023, 08:05 AM
Thread: Ski RV's, who's sleeping in parking lots?
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I bought the CTEK version of that which someone...
I bought the CTEK version of that which someone here recommended. I installed it in my truck camper. No issues, small, easy to install. I think that renogy unit will work fine. I screwed up the other...
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03-31-2023, 04:57 PM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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That pretty much summed up wolf creek today. 10"...
That pretty much summed up wolf creek today. 10" on a 160" base. Probably as good as this place can ski. Amazing they were running the snowcat for maybe a dozen riders.
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03-28-2023, 06:29 PM
Thread: TAHOE 22/23 -THE YEAR OF THE (t)RAM
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At least you don't need a ladder to get up there.
At least you don't need a ladder to get up there.
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03-28-2023, 05:50 PM
Thread: My Pro Ski Bum Tour of North America 22/23
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Am out of King Salmon you better go to the...
Am out of King Salmon you better go to the Peruvian. Should be out your way in around 3 weeks. My kids don't think I have shasta in a day in me.
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03-28-2023, 05:08 PM
Thread: My Pro Ski Bum Tour of North America 22/23
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If you want to ski Wolf Creek you are welcome...
If you want to ski Wolf Creek you are welcome here. Can park in dwy or take a bedroom. I have extras. Food is usually pretty good here. Be happy to show you around. Wolf Creek best mom and pop ski...
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03-28-2023, 08:38 AM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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I wouldn't get in a hurry. Just got back from...
I wouldn't get in a hurry. Just got back from Moab last night. Desert is still cold and wet. Never broke out the bike. Spent the time skiing the la sals. Skied in the Abajos yesterday and things were...
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03-24-2023, 12:56 PM
Thread: School me on Nordic ice skates
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I scanned the video. He says the dynafits are not...
I scanned the video. He says the dynafits are not the best way to go. Talks about putting bungy to hold the heel down.i think he uses them as he has his boot set up for expeditions and can switch...
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03-24-2023, 09:16 AM
Thread: The TGR Skinny Ski Ski Tourers' Refuge Thread
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Skinny ski traverse https://youtu.be/Lqr5Ab9-AaU
Skinny ski traverse
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03-15-2023, 10:26 PM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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Dry here. Dumping on the mountain. Open snow...
Dry here. Dumping on the mountain. Open snow saying 85 inches next ten days. Tomorrow could be a big day in the Wolf Creek parking lot.
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03-15-2023, 06:32 PM
Thread: The TGR Skinny Ski Ski Tourers' Refuge Thread
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This is definitely a thread for skinny skiers....
This is definitely a thread for skinny skiers. Check out that Strafe sizing chart. As for what ski for the volcanoes. The answer is always 65.
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03-14-2023, 06:55 PM
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If I didn't already have plans I would jump on...
If I didn't already have plans I would jump on this. Cool area, watch Insomnia than hope you can fly each day.
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03-12-2023, 10:20 PM
Thread: Finding a trade later in life
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I changed careers at 45. Was a surveyor, grade...
I changed careers at 45. Was a surveyor, grade checker out of the union. Became a commercial fisherman. First couple of years worked some out of the union to ease the financial issues as I figured it...
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03-10-2023, 07:47 PM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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I had no idea about earthquakes in CO. Apparently...
I had no idea about earthquakes in CO. Apparently they happen often https://earthquaketrack.com/r/colorado/recent
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03-10-2023, 07:43 PM
Thread: Meals suggestions
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I think i will smoke some fish and do a Mac and...
I think i will smoke some fish and do a Mac and cheese one night and rice fish other night. Just need two dinners for 4 people. Had to have a fire pan so bought a 12" round cake pan. I will try and...
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03-10-2023, 08:41 AM
Thread: Meals suggestions
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This trip is 8 days but we have 4 people so each...
This trip is 8 days but we have 4 people so each person is doing 2 dinners. Would like to come up with some ideas that don't involve boiling water. Am open to precooking but do not know what reheats...
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03-10-2023, 07:52 AM
Thread: Meals suggestions
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Meals suggestions
Desert camping, pack rafting so volume and packaging is issue. Limited water. Do not want to go freeze dried. Any good ideas out there.
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03-09-2023, 09:12 PM
Thread: The Trials Of Personal Snow Removal.
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Yuba is going to be rockin. Just spoke to my...
Yuba is going to be rockin. Just spoke to my friend, said someone should of been shoveling the HH restore roof. It just caved in. When was the last time 20 was open?
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03-05-2023, 06:58 PM
Thread: Real Estate Crash thread
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well I guess this supports what Goldenboy's been...
well I guess this supports what Goldenboy's been hearing.
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03-03-2023, 09:16 PM
Thread: Therapy for cold toes / post frostbite
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I have had severe frostbite. Went with a...
I have had severe frostbite. Went with a whirlpool in the bathtub with betadine in the water to help prevent infection. Also had trench foot. Good news is no lasting effects from either. You can get...
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03-03-2023, 05:52 PM
Thread: TAHOE 22/23 -THE YEAR OF THE (t)RAM
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We only got 77inches in the last 9 days here. It...
We only got 77inches in the last 9 days here. It is still deep. Was touring by myself today. Clipped a tree under the snow went headfirst. Thought I would just get right up. Had that moment when I...
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03-02-2023, 03:36 PM
Thread: San Juan double fatality
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Local snowmachiner talking about la manga...
Local snowmachiner talking about la manga avalanche. Response and snowmachiner education.
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02-26-2023, 02:44 PM
Thread: 2022-23 Aspen/Roaring Fork Valley Conditions
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any shots of the 60+ variety?
any shots of the 60+ variety?
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02-26-2023, 02:37 PM
Thread: San Juan double fatality
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I appreciate that. I am good. It is different...
I appreciate that. I am good. It is different when you have shared your lives with someone for over 25 years.
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02-26-2023, 12:58 PM
Thread: San Juan double fatality
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I know one of the victims. He is close friends...
I know one of the victims. He is close friends with the people I have met and tour with since I moved here. Older ,very experienced. and safe. They had been skiing this area. Pictures show a shallow...
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02-25-2023, 06:37 PM
Thread: OFFICIAL I70 BITCH THREAD....
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I was going to say the same thing. Wolf Creek...
I was going to say the same thing. Wolf Creek overflow lots were full. Made it till noon. Busiest day I have ever seen there.
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02-23-2023, 04:18 PM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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this wind sucks. Blew so much snow into the...
this wind sucks. Blew so much snow into the Waterfall, Big Drop is gone.
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02-22-2023, 02:38 PM
Thread: Yacht runs aground at Honolua Bay
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you are correct should of been an anchor alarm....
you are correct should of been an anchor alarm. Jones might have the license to captain the boat. Does not take much. I doubt insurance fraud. A lot cleaner sinking it out deep.
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02-22-2023, 02:31 PM
Thread: 3 dead in Washington Cascades
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https://www.adn.com/nation-world/2023/02/22/wester...
https://www.adn.com/nation-world/2023/02/22/western-washington-avalanche-kills-3-members-of-climbing-party/
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02-22-2023, 02:13 PM
Thread: Yacht runs aground at Honolua Bay
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“While we’re underneath the boat during our...
“While we’re underneath the boat during our pre-check, the mooring line broke,” said Jones. that doesn't even make sense. I have no idea why you would be under a 94' boat at 5:45 in the morning. And...
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02-22-2023, 12:36 PM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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Taos closed. Finally getting an idea what it...
Taos closed. Finally getting an idea what it takes to shut things down. I have only been here 6 years but am always impressed how Wolf Creek gets things open and the excellent job CDOT does on the...
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02-22-2023, 09:58 AM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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nothing moving at Wolf Creek. Friend went up to...
nothing moving at Wolf Creek. Friend went up to work this morning reported whiteout, cars driving into the berms.
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