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    Quote Originally Posted by Alkasquawlik View Post
    Patrick, you really need to use Google before posting accusatory garbage like this. This is kind of like fiddling with a product in a shop for twenty minutes and trying to post a thorough review.
    heh

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    I'll just say we are currently filming an interview series with all three authors that will help answer a lot of these questions. That being said, a lot of the balance of lines in the book being between the ultra gnar and roadside softy is based upon the balance within the book, "The Fifty Classic Climbs of North America." That being said, I personally think that the reason there are ultra gnar lines that have been skied by less than a handful of people is because the top of the sport dream about them in a way that makes them a classic. Few people ski Messner, but I dreamed about it because of it's challenge and when I skied it, it was one of the top 10 runs of my life. Instantly it's a classic in my own head that I'll never forget. Do I personally secretly wish Robson, University and St. Elias weren't in the book, fuck yeah, this project would be in the bag without them. Am I scared, challenged and need to get lucky to climb and ski them, definitely. Will they become an iconic line in my life, fuck yeah. University has kept me up at night for two years, if I do end up skiing it, it will be a lifetime classic.

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    Lets get this thread back on track: Name:  Denali-South-face.jpg
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    South face of Denali. Everybody I know goes to Denali to ski Messner (me included). Conditions and fear tend to shut those plans down reliably. Nobody goes to ski Fransson's S. Face route. Makes Robson look pretty casual...

    I've heard very good things about the Sultana ski descent... Seems like that could be classic worthy except for that pesky ridge connecting to Crosson.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alkasquawlik View Post
    Few people ski Messner, but I dreamed about it because of it's challenge and when I skied it, it was one of the top 10 runs of my life. Instantly it's a classic in my own head that I'll never forget.
    I would like to make a request for the release of the full footage of you skiing the Messner. I know its probably not that exciting but for those of us that have stared at it in person as well as dreamed about skiing it, it would be fun to see you negotiate the crux and seracs at the bottom of the line.

    Are you planning to ski University from the top? that would make it a first descent I believe...

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    Quote Originally Posted by trogdortheburninator View Post
    Lets get this thread back on track: Name:  Denali-South-face.jpg
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    South face of Denali. Everybody I know goes to Denali to ski Messner (me included). Conditions and fear tend to shut those plans down reliably. Nobody goes to ski Fransson's S. Face route. Makes Robson look pretty casual....
    haha I don't think anyone dreams of that one and while that ski line is super gnarly, I don't think it qualifies as a classic due to its somewhat contrived nature.

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    My submission for 51:
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    West couloir of Grey Wolf Peak, Mission Mountains, MT[

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    Quote Originally Posted by BRUTAH View Post
    My submission for 51:
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    West couloir of Grey Wolf Peak, Mission Mountains, MT[
    Hot damn! Adding that one to the list.

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    ^ for real, super aesthetic line

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    Quote Originally Posted by BRUTAH View Post
    My submission for 51:
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    West couloir of Grey Wolf Peak, Mission Mountains, MT[
    Great submission. Have stared at lots of pics of that one. What a beauty!

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    University Peak by Martin L and Alastair H. Enjoyed reading; hope you will too

    http://mtnguiding.com/media/2016/10/...eak-south-face

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    Quote Originally Posted by BRUTAH View Post
    My submission for 51:
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    West couloir of Grey Wolf Peak, Mission Mountains, MT[
    Need to have a filmer on whatever ridge this is shot from to get the ant shot


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    Quote Originally Posted by BRUTAH View Post
    My submission for 51:
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    West couloir of Grey Wolf Peak, Mission Mountains, MT[
    That's a beauty.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LeeLau View Post
    University Peak by Martin L and Alastair H. Enjoyed reading; hope you will too

    http://mtnguiding.com/media/2016/10/...eak-south-face
    Holy Fuck. Thanks for posting that.
    But Ellen kicks ass - if she had a beard it would be much more haggard. -Jer

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    Cody if you do ski St. Elias it will rank you among the best/luckiest ski mountaineers in history as it is the ultimate line in the world. Hence less than 5 people have done it. I have spent many an evening staring at the west face thinking about it. Go for the Yakutat triple header, steelhead, surfing and st elias.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chugachjed View Post
    Holy Fuck. Thanks for posting that.
    +1. Enjoyed that very much.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LeeLau View Post
    University Peak by Martin L and Alastair H. Enjoyed reading; hope you will too

    http://mtnguiding.com/media/2016/10/...eak-south-face
    That was very cool. The next post features Hjertaas skiing the Aemmer on S7s, the pinnacle of ski design.

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    It read like that team on university had an awesome weather window!

    I remember brad saying that the unexpectedly important piece of equipment they brought was a tennis ball. They would take breaks outside on their consistent tent bound storm days and toss it to each other. The contrast in color was important in the whiteout world.

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    Thanks LeeLau, that was a great read and thoroughly enjoyed!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chugachjed View Post
    North face of pioneer peak. 0 mile approach.

    Not my pics. I’ve skiied other lines off pioneer but never got the N face in condition.
    Nothing says PNW/AK Classic like a front row Freddy's! That's a beaut!

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    Speaking of the 50 (go CODY!) I think about 15 guys skied the Landry in the first week of April. It was open season in the Elks with amazing coverage and great weather combined, but now another storm has closed the curtain for a bit. For many a lifetime goal and for a friend of mine, something he's "happy to have behind him - it was spooky!"

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    That’s a good pic. You can see the lines I’ve skiied around the arete to the left from the big face.
    But Ellen kicks ass - if she had a beard it would be much more haggard. -Jer

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    Quote Originally Posted by alpinevibes View Post
    Nothing says PNW/AK Classic like a front row Freddy's! That's a beaut!

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    Speaking of the 50 (go CODY!) I think about 15 guys skied the Landry in the first week of April. It was open season in the Elks with amazing coverage and great weather combined, but now another storm has closed the curtain for a bit. For many a lifetime goal and for a friend of mine, something he's "happy to have behind him - it was spooky!"
    Holy shit.
    That and the grey wolf are just amazing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chugachjed View Post
    That’s a good pic. You can see the lines I’ve skiied around the arete to the left from the big face.
    Over in the shaded area? What are the lines off the Big Face btw?

    Beauty face. A few of the lines in this thread are jumping out at me and this one jumped way out!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Angle Parking View Post
    Over in the shaded area? What are the lines off the Big Face btw?

    Beauty face. A few of the lines in this thread are jumping out at me and this one jumped way out!

    Red is approx the big line. Green are lines I’ve skiied.
    But Ellen kicks ass - if she had a beard it would be much more haggard. -Jer

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chugachjed View Post

    Red is approx the big line. Green are lines I’ve skiied.
    Very nice. Where is this thing of beauty I am looking at?

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