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03-13-2018, 03:04 PM #24976Banned
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Speaking of radios, comms, etc...
Had a rescue in our district a few weeks ago. Turned into an epic long day near Rollin's Pass...
https://medium.com/@darrenks314/darr...e-5f9f39b618b2
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03-13-2018, 03:11 PM #24977
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03-13-2018, 03:16 PM #24978Banned
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03-13-2018, 03:18 PM #24979Banned
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03-13-2018, 03:39 PM #24980
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03-13-2018, 03:56 PM #24981
Was the intended line following the route his buddy took? That's a good report, I've definitely had friends take that seems like too little gear in case we have to spend time out.
Makes me realize I don't have a good idea for making a sled from skis. Is the idea that getting stabbed by bindings is better than being stuck out for the night?
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03-13-2018, 03:57 PM #24982
Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
Some guy on the lift at ABasin said the window price right now for a day at Vail is $199??! That is just laughable. $199 to ski during one of their worse years ever. Amazes me people pay that.
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03-13-2018, 04:01 PM #24983
speaking of rape at the ticket window ....
I'm going to meet some visiting friends at Breck for a day. Anyplace I can turn to for discounted tix?
Also, I know nothing of skiing Breck nor where are the goods. I'd appreciate any tips on where to avoid, where to def hit as to not REALLY regret this.
Thanks.
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03-13-2018, 04:03 PM #24984
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03-13-2018, 04:20 PM #24985
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03-13-2018, 04:27 PM #24986guy who skis
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Here is a decent one-page write up from BCA.
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03-13-2018, 04:58 PM #24987
Improvised sleds aren't going to get anywhere fast or far... add slope, tech, or deep and its doubly true.
It is more of a tool to get a short distance out of shitty exposure, or if you have a lot of people.
Right the right tools and a purpose made sled/litter, you can do some impressive stuff with 2-3 trained people... but it is still not very fast and is definitely tiring.Originally Posted by blurred
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03-13-2018, 05:18 PM #24988Registered User
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This is a rescue sled and shelter. It seems like a lot of extra weight for the occassional bc user, but for heading further-out it would make sense.
http://www.alpinethreadworks.com/products/sledkit.html
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03-13-2018, 05:27 PM #24989==================
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03-13-2018, 05:50 PM #24990
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03-13-2018, 06:21 PM #24991
20”+ in Boston today. Man, could we use that here.
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03-13-2018, 07:12 PM #24992
23 OZ and $250CAD is definitely not cheap and light...
10oz $75 8x10 silnylon tarp with loops
https://www.amazon.com/Sanctuary-Sil...ods&th=1&psc=1
12oz $15 5x7 grommeted heat reflective tarp (I have one of these)
https://www.amazon.com/Grabber-Outdo...emergency+tarp
15oz $80 Ortovox 2 person bivy
https://www.amazon.com/Ortovox-Unise.../dp/B076DG2JM8
9oz $30 1 person thermal bivy (I have one of these)
http://www.surviveoutdoorslonger.com...mal-bivvy.htmlOriginally Posted by blurred
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03-13-2018, 08:05 PM #24993Registered User
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03-13-2018, 08:26 PM #24994
I usually carry one extra down top over what I think I'll need for the day PLUS THESE:
12oz $300 down pants with FULL SIDE ZIPS (I have these)
http://www.westernmountaineering.com.../flight-pants/
18oz $225 primaloft pants with FULL SIDE ZIPS
https://rab.equipment/us/mens/pants/photon-pants
You add the down top and pants plus that bivy in your improvised shelter or slit trench, and you'll live the night. The other thing about that those down pants is that you can get them on without removing boots when you are cold...
OR WHEN SOMEONE HAS A BROKEN LEG...
Which is a strong reason to make sure if you intend to use a bivy on an injured person, that it can be unzipped most of the way, or you will be cutting it and taping it closed... which is OK too. Doesn't work so well with pants.Originally Posted by blurred
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03-13-2018, 10:16 PM #24995
I always carry the Western Mountaineering VBL/bivy, but probably should carry other stuff too.
"fuck off you asshat gaper shit for brains fucktard wanker." - Jesus Christ
"She was tossing her bean salad with the vigor of a Drunken Pop princess so I walked out of the corner and said.... "need a hand?"" - Odin
"everybody's got their hooks into you, fuck em....forge on motherfuckers, drag all those bitches across the goal line with you." - (not so) ill-advised strategy
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03-14-2018, 12:27 AM #24996
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03-14-2018, 12:46 AM #24997
Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
Anybody with an Epic Local pass has 6 buddy passes that are $120. You could probably ask around and find someone who will give you that discount... I would do it for you if I was there.
If you are going during the weekend it will probably be pretty crowded, although last weekend was surprisingly uncrowded. Weekdays are no problem at all.
Breck has fantastic terrain above treeline. The Tbar / Imperial Express / 6 chair provides some great options. Usually I lap the Tbar (Lulus/Horseshoe / contest bowl) to 6 chair to Imperial and ski down peak 7 bowl which drops you back at the base of the Tbar again. It is easy to lap the Tbar and imperial all day this way and stay entertained. Peak 7 bowl from the top of imperial offers some of the longest steep lines that I have skied inbounds in Colorado.
The lake chutes are hike to terrain off imperial and offer some of the most challenging terrain in summit county. If conditions are good you should definitely hike to the lake chutes.
It is also worth considering some of the hike to terrain off peak 6 (kensho superchair). the six senses terrain is pretty good as well, although not as steep as the lake chutes.
Basically just lap imperial, 6 chair, the Tbar and Peak 6 (kensho superchair)
I love breck and have really started to appreciate it this season. They also have the best coverage right now in summit county as far as I can tell.
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03-14-2018, 01:26 AM #24998
#skychutes
Is it radix panax notoginseng? - splat
This is like hanging yourself but the rope breaks. - DTM
Dude Listen to mtm. He's a marriage counselor at burning man. - subtle plague
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03-14-2018, 08:20 AM #24999
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03-14-2018, 08:36 AM #25000
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