2012 Montana Conditions, Stoke and Whatev Thread

[toastybroski]

destined to be a classic

the hordes are coming! the hordes are coming!

[3PinGrin]

run boy, run!!! lol

[I Skied Bandini Mountain]

That should be hanging behind the bar.

[evasive_MT]

I'm putting together a map of areas near Helena I have found mostly from an old post on here. If anyone wants it pm me and I wouldn't mind some feedback. I have not yet been to any of these places.

destined to be a classic

the hordes are coming! the hordes are coming!

Post it on Trailforks. That’ll make everyone happy.

[toastybroski]

Post it on Trailforks. That’ll make everyone happy.

Better yet, powder project. There's only one trail in the whole area!

[toastybroski]

I can be insta famous. Just kidding, I just want beta.

[nest]

Wife found an iphone in the BB parking lot - hit me up if you know who lost it

[East2West]

Considering that Ticketmaster will totally freeze-up when popular concert tickets go on sale, I am assuming any time it is snowing Bridger's servers will melt down.

No doubt. Especially considering in the beginning of the season only 10% of pass holders will get to lock in a day.

[rockcreek]

I can be insta famous. Just kidding, I just want beta.

Poke around Nevada ridge if your heading in that direction... you get into that placed you pm’d me about?

[toastybroski]

Poke around Nevada ridge if your heading in that direction... you get into that placed you pm’d me about?

Nah, its still really thin out there. I walked around stemple a bit. Stemple and stonewall are the only two that I am confidant on and I've seen gpx tracks for stonewall. I also think I have good spots found on roger's pass (if they get much snow), edith, an old ski area outside of townsend, the elkhorns, and red mountain.

[lifelinksplit]

Ways to be awesome on TGRz.

1. Move from coloradbro to ____(MT)
2. Get info on locals backcountry spots
3. Compile those spots into a sweet map and/or guidebook?
4. Profit.....













Also helena isn't SW MT��

[toastybroski]

Ways to be awesome on TGRz.

1. Move from coloradbro to ____(MT)
2. Get info on locals backcountry spots
3. Compile those spots into a sweet map and/or guidebook?
4. Profit.....













Also helena isn't SW MT��

Everything I just posted was from a post in 2017. I am not trying to make a guidebook. I don't know anyone out here and am trying not to get myself stuck 2 hours in the middle of nowhere looking for a place to meadow skip or killed. If you want to be a dick fine, I am just trying to be safe in the backcountry since I am alone. Having a place like berthoud pass was nice for beginners because it was well documented, hazards were well known, and routes were pretty standard.

Plus its early november, there's nothing better to do right now then look at maps until it snows.

[lifelinksplit]

This is tgr. I'm definitely being a dick. We dont really have many roadside hits besides beartooth in the spring. If it wasnt covid time and the holiday inn bar(bozeman) was still open I'd tell ya to go hang out and just talk to some folks but those days are gone. Quite a bit of montana backcountry involves long approaches to get to the good stuff and you won't see anyone which is why most of us like it. Speaking of guidebooks, maybe find($) turianos book.


Also if ya make it over mac pass to ski disco hit me up and I'll show you around if you dont mind following a knuckledragger.



Ok I'll stop skidog-ing up the thread. Try and have a great season over there boys.

[toastybroski]

This is tgr. I'm definitely being a dick. We dont really have many roadside hits besides beartooth in the spring. If it wasnt covid time and the holiday inn bar(bozeman) was still open I'd tell ya to go hang out and just talk to some folks but those days are gone. Quite a bit of montana backcountry involves long approaches to get to the good stuff and you won't see anyone which is why most of us like it. Speaking of guidebooks, maybe find($) turianos book.


Also if ya make it over mac pass to ski disco hit me up and I'll show you around if you dont mind following a knuckledragger.



Ok I'll stop skidog-ing up the thread. Try and have a great season over there boys.

This covid shit really sucks especially right after moving somewhere new. The forest roads and long approaches are what makes it impossible to figure out. I don't know what roads are winter maintained or not and even some of them when dry are sketchy as all hell. I see snow covered mountains in all directions but have no idea how to reach 90% of them and I only have so much time off to drive around endlessly. It's torture.

[3PinGrin]

This covid shit really sucks especially right after moving somewhere new. The forest roads and long approaches are what makes it impossible to figure out. I don't know what roads are winter maintained or not and even some of them when dry are sketchy as all hell. I see snow covered mountains in all directions but have no idea how to reach 90% of them and I only have so much time off to drive around endlessly. It's torture.

Do you use snotel? There is a station on NV ridge. Add Elkhorn Peak to your list if you haven't already, there is no base on Muskrat Cr yet though, about 4-5" of fluff on top of dirt and rocks.

[toastybroski]

Do you use snotel? There is a station on NV ridge. Add Elkhorn Peak to your list if you haven't already, there is no base on Muskrat Cr yet though, about 4-5" of fluff on top of dirt and rocks.

Yeah I usually use USDA NRCS map (https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/wcc/home/) for depth and storm totals. Opensnow's snow depth maps have been surprisingly accurate since they rolled out as well.

[East2West]

Snoprobe.com has a simple UI for for quickly scanning snotel sites.

[idahospud]

I'm a fan of the USDA map but damn if it does not have a clunky interface. Being able to view percent of snowpack by basin/region/et cetera is pretty slick, though.

[yeahman]

Yeah I usually use USDA NRCS map (https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/wcc/home/) for depth and storm totals. Opensnow's snow depth maps have been surprisingly accurate since they rolled out as well.

I really don't care where you post this stuff, but FYI there is a Helena backcountry thread, which might be a better place for an ongoing discussion and also a good place to share your experiences and what you learn.

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...Near-Helena-MT

[Harry]

HAHA, OK, I know who you are. I am not the responsible party, but I was standing about 10 feet away when it went down.

^^^what Bunion said. Call Ryan and apologize. He is fair. Firm, but fair.


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@Lomax: Got your PM and I am not who you think I am. Although that guy does lurk in this thread. He is a professional and he stays out of TGR drama.

Like I said, you owe an apology to the parties involved and I would not advise beating around the bush. Be a man and admit fault. Ryan will show respect if you take responsibility, and he will drop the hammer if you try to be a weasel. I’m not taking sides in this matter, just stating the reality.


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[SUPERIOR]

We gotta hear about the crime! Fess up to the collective if it’s a good story.

[Lomax]

@Lomax: Got your PM and I am not who you think I am. Although that guy does lurk in this thread. He is a professional and he stays out of TGR drama.

Like I said, you owe an apology to the parties involved and I would not advise beating around the bush. Be a man and admit fault. Ryan will show respect if you take responsibility, and he will drop the hammer if you try to be a weasel. I’m not taking sides in this matter, just stating the reality.


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I had a meeting with patrol HQ. I apologized, claimed my fault and said I was in the wrong.

[Bunion 2020]

Good on you. Now, tell us a story.

[nest]

Hah! I know who this is. You laid down a nice track at least. You get a bb pass this year?

[Harry]

We gotta hear about the crime! Fess up to the collective if it’s a good story.

Good on you. Now, tell us a story.

My lips are sealed. His business, not mine.

@Lomax: none of your PM’s are correct guesses about my identity. Let’s go on a smokeshack tour and I will introduce myself.


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