Cool

Sorry, I’ll try to remember how literal some are.

There is a saying about assuming. No, just pointing out how odd it is to question a discussion on risk in a ski forum.

It’s an opinion. Feel free to disagree.

This place is dysfunctional as fuck. A discussion on risk has no place in a ski forum.

Thanks for articulating what I was thinking.

Cool

I’m not agreeing or disagreeing. How your kids influence your actions does not concern me one way or the other. We are all going to understand and manage our own risks in our own way.

What are you getting at? Are you planning to put others at risk?

Attracted to danger but survived my youth.

Managing risk becomes it own reward.

That’s a good read. He talks about the power of negative thinking in other things I have read. I use this myself. I don’t think “if” I think “when” that slope rips where am I going to wind up and in...

I like to think it’s in my delivery, but as I also have stated it doesn’t make a lot of difference in the end.

How much risk is too much? This is not an easy question to answer, but some distinction may be useful.

How much subjective risk someone is willing to take on is a bit different than the objective...

I get a lot out of a little down hill on my skinny cross country skis.

I view these as the only true Avalanche Safety gear I own.

I was thinking sarcasm.

Look at the second picture. The one with the profile showing 70cm to where it failed.

Very worthwhile. Thanks for the link.

Lots of interesting academic discussion on the many aspects involved in an avalanche incident, but for anyone not well versed in these topics a simple take away might be:

1. Understanding and...

“I'm sure this is pedantic but 1/million is a risk I'll take.”

It’s hyperbole, so a crap shot. Pick your terrain wisely.

The thing with a Propagating Persistent Weak Layer is the consequence side of the risk equation.

Finding that weak spot in the snowpack that triggers a Propagating PWL more than a metre deep may...

This is the slide zone where learning can and should occur.

I’m sorry for your loss, but this is the place for a respectful discussion on avalanche activity.

100% agree with you. The write up and especially the pictures of terrain and snowpack made me shake my head.

If you are going to roll the dice with a propagating PWL in the mid pack (surface hoar) that could potentially step down to a depth hoar PWL then your terrain choice needs to be carefully considered....

Rip in Peace Eric Freson, and condolences to friends and family.

“The avalanche broke approximately 30 feet above Skier 3 and quickly swept him off his feet. The group below watched as Skier 3...

You have my attention.

Hey thanks for your trip report, Lee. Getting in there is either expensive or big adventure.

Perpetualski is a treasure. Long live Trevor Sexsmith.

My preference is “from the road” for these pursuits, if possible. Thanks Alive, I may take you up on the offer for land access info.

That’s a good read! Thanks Dirt!

Some threads I just don’t click. I hope this doesn’t become another one.

Hey thanks for the info and pics, Grinch!

Thanks! A long flight and nice to split it up. Too bad there is no longer anyone doing fixed wing flights (as far as I know).

How did you get in there? Looking for access beta.

[QUOTE=grinch;7025728]Definitely! I had a look down it and around it. Beauty with one big ass cornice stretching pretty much the length of it

Have you been on top?

https://alchetron.com/Mount-Clemenceau#mount-clemenceau-6563ce31-87fa-4e84-81bf-1009e513d85-resize-750.php

Mount Clemenceau North Face (want to ski)

Thanks for those links. The gripped article brings back lots of memories of that time.

https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/483027082/

Ha! There you go!

Better than all right conditions at Lake Louise today. Did Fairview Loop with wax (yellow) and was surprised at how good it was for the temperatures we are seeing.

Trophy Wall on Rundle is in very...

Fuck I laughed

We called it “gastric emptying time” in the 1980s, but it’s essentially the same as glycemic index or how fast the carbs leave the gut and get into the blood stream.

The plan was to get the carbs...

Thanks Jimmy,

Yes it seems to good to be true and that if there are any gains to be made it would be early before the wheels came off.

I have a friend that keeps bugging me to invest and I’m...

Me too, any more?

I’ll ask again as I am actually looking for some information.

Is this even on anyone’s radar?

Any opinions on this “Immediate Connect” thing?

Saw this earlier. I think the way Abma skied it is more realistic, but I’m always surprised by how little mountain skills these free skiers really have. I’m also amused by their choice of outerwear...

Thanks for the links. It’s cool to see that the very first issue had a Touring article.

I don’t remember the first time I saw Powder mag, but it had a big influence on my skiing (hunt and then...

This type of adventure where skiing and mountaineering cross is great to see.

I really appreciate that lighter gear is being used and that skill and technique is being emphasized.

Thanks

I just had Covid for the third time.

It’s never that bad and this time it felt like some long term shoulder/neck pain got a lot better.

An 84 year old close relative (female) told a few of us...

Christophe Profit is not dead.

Is this sarcasm?