One of my best days this season. We skied so many untracked runs today. Two untracked runs top to bottom in bowl 5 between 1430 and 1500


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No, I’ve always been of the mind that your partner should be your best friend or at least one of them.


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I’m not into PSIA dogma, but they have to demonstrate those techniques in their clinics. The NW region headquarters is in Wenatchee now and I see those dorks all the time. They’ll spend a whole day...

That outline is accurate based on the map I was looking at of the current SUP in the FS EA of the proposed expansion. Maybe the app isn’t that accurate? It’s roughly 3.75 sections so 2400 acres...

Happens everyday I ski. I’m lucky to have the flexibility to work weekends.

I do feel for my friends that have to deal with the tourist hordes on weekends and holidays though. The only weekend...

Fortunately you can buy the same one brand new for just a little more.


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So I was reading the EA for the proposed expansion of Mission and the FS says that the ski area has 2080 acres currently. I’m not sure if that’s the SUP area or the ski area boundary. I’m going to...

Do they have respirators on loan for the asbestos?


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Don’t know, maybe they’re doing some creative marketing. Your outline seems accurate. Maybe they are using the SUP acreage.


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Everything in the ski area boundary, not the same as the SUP area. I would guess that a little less than half of the inbounds terrain requires a hike or traverse. It’s bigger than you would think...

That’s not my experience. Maybe people just like to bitch?

I’m not a weekend skier so I don’t see the crowds, weekdays are great.

Comparing this season to the norm is also a bit lame,...

Now tell us the third largest


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Skinning was easier and faster I think.


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We hiked to Microwave a few times, nice boot top dense snow. Left side Bowl 4 was tits. Get some today, get away from the crowds.


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Former Stevens Pass patrol director RM


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Just home from a day on the hill with a lot of people remembering their friends.

I remember the last time I saw Jim Jack alive.


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My apologies for coming across poorly, I’m just really tired of hearing about these accidents and all we can offer is vibes.

All of these high profile accidents this season seem like easily...

It’s not about being a badass, it’s about self awareness and knowing you can’t outwit the snow and terrain.

This is a sub forum about avalanches. I’m not an Instagram or social media person other...

People die all the time doing stupid shit. We have an entire thread devoted to it. Does being a snow slider give people a pass?

I never thought “That could have been me” after the Wilson’s Glade...

I had a good mentor starting out, patrol and snow safety director. He was crusty and harsh but the message got through.


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It’s an anecdote. I changed my behavior because of negative consequences and feedback.


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We’ve had all the things you mention for a while to varying degrees. It doesn’t seem to make much difference.

Maybe a little tough love from a person’s user group can make a difference. Not much...

The crowding is only an issue when the powder hype marketing is in action and on holidays.

Marketing at ski areas can bring people out for new snow even if it’s warm, wind fucked and maybe even...

Ok. Maybe when someone does something so obviously stupid or ignorant it needs to be pointed out. It’s not a locker room mentality. I’m tired of seeing things like this happen and all the vibes and...

Hucking into a giant terrain trap on a moderate day with a persistent slab problem is stupid.

Maybe they didn’t read the forecast, maybe they don’t know anything about avalanches. It’s still...

It’s not true if you don’t post pics, but I concur


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Ok, this is ridiculous. Maybe this belongs in the Darwin Award thread.


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You left out Northport. 30 minutes to Red. Not much of a “town” but you’re close to Rossland and closer to Red, WH2O and 49 than Metaline Falls our Republic. If you want a real small town try Kettle...

Yeah, I did it for three days in January’07 after a windstorm here. With two kids.


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Did Todd give them the dirt?


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Wait, you don’t know if your wife can pee outside?


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I don’t think they really “accept” the risk. They think they can manage it because they’ve gotten away with it many times. I’m not sure they really appreciate the consequences which would be a big...

I’ve always followed my mantra of “If you’re warm starting out, you’re over dressed”. This crossed over from winter cycling.


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The last two weeks have been great midweek. Chair bump to 6000’, 500’ skin and then 1000’ of untracked fluff. Groomer zoomer back to midway. Repeat.


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Isn’t the 183 Q Lab like 179? The 190 is 186ish.


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Altai Kom with pins and two buckle plastic. Best meadow skipping rig around.


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Well I think it fits. Trying to manage the snow problem that day on that slope seems like over confidence in their ability. I too am curious as to what led them to make that choice when everything...

I think what you’re describing is hubris. We’re all guilty of that at some point. Trying to manage that hazard on that slope is simply that.

Hopefully we learn, these folks didn’t get the chance....

That’s a bit harsh. I would say it’s more likely hubris. Young, strong and some “success” in the backcountry. We’ve all been there at some point in our life.

It’s easy to see the trap they set...

Don’t know about the WC Rebels but the Head Supershape line doesn’t have much camber.


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Buy those 188 Corvus in Gear Swap


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Pleats are a deal breaker, hides the boner


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I was wondering what the wind would do. Super fluffy with no wind affect yesterday


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Done already? We called it yesterday after hiking two laps to Bowl 5 traverse. Great skiing but it was hard to manage the cold between hiking, skiing and riding the lift. Supposed to warm up a little...

I guess you have to have confidence


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That’s a crease built in, not a pleat. They’re extremely good pants for aerobic activity. Not as tight as skinny jeans. You can go straight to apres and wow the ladies.


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I have the Corvus(193) as a daily driver and the Raven(190) as a dedicated touring ski. Great complement for each other. Similar stiffness.

It took me a bit at first to adjust to the progressive...

It’s prime avalanche terrain. Even more so with a pwl. I’ve definitely put myself in stupid places, but everything was screaming at them not to ski that slope, skinning up it is even worse....

Is that the girl you brought to Wenatchee?


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