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    I started, and learned to cross country ski at 6...

    I started, and learned to cross country ski at 6 years old in, of all places, Silver Fork. Sure we stayed low and safe most times, but the first time I made it up the bottom of upper days I was 10. ...
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    Well, if the public comment received in response...

    Well, if the public comment received in response to the County's master plan update for the canyons, a majority of people do not want to see more resort development in Big Cottonwood, but would...
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    I've got the pulse, it seems to click with how I...

    I've got the pulse, it seems to click with how I think and I have had no issues in practice sessions. It really does come down to whatever you feel the most comfortable with. I think I would go...
  4. After five drinks: 9 seconds. I'm hoping I can...

    After five drinks: 9 seconds. I'm hoping I can hone this skill in case I get pulled over.
  5. Thread: AVI UPDATE: SLC

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    Early early morning. Probably right around 7:00...

    Early early morning. Probably right around 7:00 am. All three of the people carried lost their head lamps, so the sun may have just been coming up. They had probably been skinning up for about 30...
  6. Thread: AVI UPDATE: SLC

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    It is ok to second guess them. They clearly made...

    It is ok to second guess them. They clearly made some wrong decisions. They should have started up Flagstaff and done some observations from there. We skinned up that thing Saturday and there was...
  7. Thread: AVI UPDATE: SLC

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    I've got some info: 5 guys were skinning up and...

    I've got some info: 5 guys were skinning up and had just cleared the gully. Three of them were in the middle of the slide path when it released just below the cliff band on the southwest facing...
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    The general consensus here seems to be that there...

    The general consensus here seems to be that there are a number of factors tha contribute. Slope angle is a big one, if it is generally over 40 degrees, the snow will tend to sluff off more as...
  9. Thread: New Tracker

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    I like it. I saw it at the outdoor retailers,...

    I like it. I saw it at the outdoor retailers, but didn't get a chance to actually use it. I watched others use it and it appeared to be excellent.

    I am not a huge fan of the masking function,...
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    RIP. As soon as I heard the guy went out on his...

    RIP. As soon as I heard the guy went out on his own, I thought he was going to be a victim. Why are so many people who know better having so many close calls?

    Echoing the others about the...
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    Amazing video. The driving point of the video is...

    Amazing video. The driving point of the video is how easy it is to not look at the conditions in an obejctive manner and how hard it is to resist the temptations of new snow. The last two weeks in...
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    I was at Trolley when this went down. I was with...

    I was at Trolley when this went down. I was with two friends and we had just finished eating at the pub and were on our way to the Jazz game. we were parked near the entrance where the kid entered,...
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    The pollution really sucks. All those that live...

    The pollution really sucks. All those that live on "the rim", or above it, or have to sit in traffic while commuting are creating the problem. the development patterns in the entire valley are...
  14. Wow, there are a lot of misconceptions about this...

    Wow, there are a lot of misconceptions about this thing. It is essentially a beacon. it does not use the recco system. The people in the bird turn their beacons off (yes, the lifelight crews were...
  15. Thread: 10420 Slide

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    No. It was along west ridge line at an elevation...

    No. It was along west ridge line at an elevation off about 9600 feet. This area is only about a 1/4 mile from the gate and south of the gaurd road.
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    The layer is still there. Without a change in...

    The layer is still there. Without a change in weather that layer will be there for awhile. We triggered two slides off of 10420 yesterday and the same weak layer was the culprit. See my post in in...
  17. Thread: 10420 Slide

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    10420 Slide

    First hand account of avie on 10420 from 11/18:

    A group of 5 of us were skinning up theridge, myself and one other were up on the ridge while the other 3 were skinning up on the side of a small...
  18. Thread: LCC Snow Cover

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    Never mind that, just mind the warning damnit!

    Never mind that, just mind the warning damnit!
  19. Thread: Lake Effect!

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    That's looking a little thin for gunsight. At...

    That's looking a little thin for gunsight. At least you made it out in one piece.
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    Congrats, hope everything goes well with the...

    Congrats, hope everything goes well with the delivery.
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    I use the same set up for backcountry. Hit the...

    I use the same set up for backcountry. Hit the gym and the weight won't be an issue.
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    I purchasd some skis from them a few years ago. ...

    I purchasd some skis from them a few years ago. They arrrived with some top sheet damage. I emailed them and they sent a new pair of skis at no cost to me and told me to return the damaged pair in...
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    This is basically what I was saying in a thread...

    This is basically what I was saying in a thread awhile back. https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24332&page=2&highlight=cololi
    I just hope this thing actually hits the market soon...
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    It is not feasible. There is not the ridership...

    It is not feasible. There is not the ridership to justify it at this point nor does it pull enough private vehicels off the road to make a justifiable impact. It would be fairly cheap to build...
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    Yep, others have hit it. this is simply to make...

    Yep, others have hit it. this is simply to make a lift system seem more feasible and "a better option". I personally would rather see a mass transit system that would go up the canyons and through...
  26. I took the kids to the ski shop earlier this week...

    I took the kids to the ski shop earlier this week to get some stuff, and the kids (3 year old twins) were picking out their gear. One of them picked out a pair of 190 or so gotamas. that's what I'm...
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    I have had both ACL's done, both were hamstring...

    I have had both ACL's done, both were hamstring grafts. Returned to full activity at 6 months with both. No problems since (knock on wood). First ACL was in 99 (at age 25), second in 01 (at age...
  28. Ron, Keep me posted. Would still love to...

    Ron,

    Keep me posted. Would still love to participate.
  29. Buzz, The more it can doteh better. I agree...

    Buzz,

    The more it can doteh better. I agree with man yof the points on both sides. It kind of follows the same path of the space pen, the US spent milllions develping, the russians used a...
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    Wow, this sucks. I am latefinding out the news,...

    Wow, this sucks. I am latefinding out the news, thoughts and prayers.
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    Sticky: haven't been in here for awhile. had to reread...

    haven't been in here for awhile. had to reread the wagon
  32. Thread: Utah Beer Myths

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    No myths here, the better half is out with...

    No myths here, the better half is out with friends, the kids are in bed, and I'm kicking down some cold cheap ass grocery store goods. #6 and counting.
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    Quota: I think someone from our crew has talked...

    Quota: I think someone from our crew has talked to him. If not, we will.

    I'll rent dust to glory.

    Bob, I just took the engineer out to the parking lot and kicked him square in the nuts and...
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    Off road racing?

    We're talking trucks, baja, 500 miles.

    Some colleagues of mine are seriously considering doing the Baja 500. We havea vehicle, not the kind that you would normally expect to see in the Baja 500...
  35. Thread: Shovels

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    I don't know what model of shovel mine is, a blue...

    I don't know what model of shovel mine is, a blue metal thing made by Voile. It works. It certainly does not have the largest blade orthe smallest, but it is telescoping. I have used both a D and...
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    Regarding patrollers, At pak City, they were the...

    Regarding patrollers, At pak City, they were the beacon and carry the probe/shovel when they are working in avie terrain.

    My beacon is on in the car as well when conditions dictate it.
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    I will be touring in the morning, but if I can...

    I will be touring in the morning, but if I can get a sitter, may stop by for a few runs in the afternoon.
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    I bring all of my equipment on the bus. Not...

    I bring all of my equipment on the bus.

    Not really, but if it has snowed a lot and/or I am in the backcountry it comes with me.
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    The idea is that the beacons would be able to...

    The idea is that the beacons would be able to track each other, using GPS when there is a signal and using triangulation when a signal is lost. This would utilize the avaliable information in terms...
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    Just got word that my aunt and cousin were able...

    Just got word that my aunt and cousin were able to get out of NO. I hope this things makes a sudden, unexpected turn.
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    I wouldn't be suprised if there are major...

    I wouldn't be suprised if there are major breakthroughs overthe next 3 years. I think a beacon wil lbe on the market that utilizes GPS to essentially track a person and also be able to lock in to...
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    We,ll be there. We will be in teh tailgating lot...

    We,ll be there. We will be in teh tailgating lot at about 1. The kids got their new Utah Shirts yesterday and we'll be maiking their college football debut Friday. Go Utes!
  43. avmapper, put me down for the bcc and lcc when...

    avmapper,

    put me down for the bcc and lcc when it is available. Good work.


    Ron,

    I also have mapping software if you need a hand with something.
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    My kid skied today!

    Well, he hitched a short ride down Castle Couloir in a back pack. Evans first run and before he was two. Histwin brother would have nothing to do with theback pack, but slid on his but down a short...
  45. Not very often a thread shows up that is directly...

    Not very often a thread shows up that is directly related to my line of work. The power of eminant domain is necessary to protect and further the public good. Using it to condemn residential...
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    This is pretty amazing, considering he has been...

    This is pretty amazing, considering he has been missing since Friday. Glad everything turned out okay. I am sure the kid logged some serious miles walking in circles, so the distance is a little...
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    My guess is that there are more poly clans in the...

    My guess is that there are more poly clans in the urban areas than in the rural. They live in every city along the wasatch front. One of the largest clans (the Kingstons) own land all over the...
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    I went to Bonneville until 4th grade. Looks like...

    I went to Bonneville until 4th grade. Looks like the new building will benice. My kids are still too young, but they'll be headed to Uintah.

    Woodsy, if I didn't have kids, I'd be down town (We...
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    I couldn't envision living anywhere else in Utah...

    I couldn't envision living anywhere else in Utah other than Sugarhouse. The schools are excellent, the people are great, and it is close to everything. There is a diversity of restaurants (many...
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    Dan, Look up a local firm called Bear West. ...

    Dan,

    Look up a local firm called Bear West. They do a lot of environmental planning (mainly preparing NEPA documents). They recently had one of their people leave and another one is leaving...
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