ultragrrl
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As a splitboarder myself I think that for many (not all) tours the board is very practical and a fun way to cruise the mountain.
I mean splits do have their down sides, they don't edge as well, so steep traverses can be difficult. Also, rolling terrain is kind of icky unless you are proficient at skiing in split mode.
One of the largest split manufacturers is based in Whistler, Prior, yep,yep,yep. So, it mustn't be all that bad
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Hey Porter, I also can't right-click, due to the wacky mac mouse, so the other set of directions I found when posting didn't work either. But according to my computer genius friends my mac isn't as likely to catch a virus!
I'm a mac user as well. Hold down the ctrl button when you click and you'll get a right click. Yep,yep,yep.
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I know that in pants you can order a long version (I think they call it tall) from Arcteryx, even in the XS range. You might not find them in the store, you may need to deal direct or special order through a smaller retailer that will do that kind of thing. Not sure about tops though.
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Whenever I go to Mt Baker I stay with www.mtbakerlodging.com They have some kickass cabins and can accommodate a couple (when just my husband and I go).....to a group of friends (6-8 peeps).... to helping me with our annual corporate ski retreat for about 40 people. Love em!
I've also stayed at the NC Base Camp and it was an awesome venue. If I was in the Methow I'd definitely stay with them again. Yep,yep,yep.
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However, this adds an extra problem if you need to use any sort of a rescue system that isn't direct haul or if the fallen individual needs to prusik out.
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I know when I drove down Cascade River Road at the beginning of June (so 3 weeks ago). The road to Hidden Lake Peak trailhead was gated at the road.
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I'm heading out to mazama (my husband is riding in the tour of mazama)....and am hoping to do some climbing as I'm not all that into biking. I know that the Mazama Rock Rendezvous is going on there as well. We could climb as part of that or on our own.....Anyone else headed out that way?
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My husband who doesn't climb took me to Smith last year for my birthday and also purchased a climbing companion for me from Chockstone Guides (www.chockstoneclimbing.com). I had a great day. We climbed from 9am-7:00pm. We did some trad, then some sport and then some more trad. This was my first time following trad and my first trip to Smith. We had a couple of mantras for the day that helped to decide where when and what we'd climb and they were simple....stay in the shade and no waiting in line. We ended up climbing at the Red Wall, Mesa Verde Wall, and the Smith Rock Group. It was an excellent day. I would definitely use them again. The guide should do pretty much whatever the client wants to do. If they want adventure they should get it. Yep,yep,yep.
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This sounds cool. I'd be up for it every once in a while. When does it start? Time place? I definitely need to log some more time outside and on the sharp end. Have car, rope, and rack....will travel
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they are also a whole heck of a lot heavier and suck when strapped to one foot riding up the lift.
Another good point, though you can always use the foot rest on most lifts.
Actually many places don't have foot rests....for example baker. So you can't really count on them. I still say buy the right tool for the job.
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Splitboards rock in the bc but they are a bit lack luster inbounds. Not just because they aren't as rigid, they are also a whole heck of a lot heavier and suck when strapped to one foot riding up the lift.
If you are not primarily a bc rider I would buy a normal board and then use snowshoes or rent a splitty for the few bc trips you are going to be doing.
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I took a level 1 and the following year a refresher through Mountain Madness a few years ago and would do it again. Yep,yep.yep.
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are they charging at the hollow now or is it a "donation"?
It is free!!
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Wait later in the season (Feb/Mar time frame) and buy them on clearance. You can usually get 40-60% off of retail. That's what I did last year. Sure, you won't have them for early season but there will be tons of splitboarding left.
*zoom*
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This is a lightly used women's synthetic sleeping bag. I've only used it for car camping a few times. It has been stored indoors in it's storage sack. So, it hasn't spent anytime compressed in a stuff sack. Comes with stuff sack as well.
Asking $75 obo.
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This is an awesome pack. I've used it 3 times and it is just too big for me when fully loaded with all my overnight gear & splitboard. The weight just doesn't sit right due to my extremely small stature (5'5" and just over a 100lbs). I'm going to have to go with a woman's specific pack I'm afraid. But this thing is perfect. The smaller outer bacpack is a wonderful summit pack and also good for a day riding inbounds. I also have the 25+5 and love it too. Size Small, color blue.
Paid $240 new, asking $175 or make an offer
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When we did the south route in early july we saw a fox up near the lunch counter. Yep,yep,yep. (no mice or marmots though)
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Was up there Sat April 30th. Glacier creek road is driveable to about mile post 7. The trail in the forest is still covered in snow, but the snow is that hard, stuff that is probably most suitable to booting. Don't know about higher up on the mountain.
*zoom*
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Searching for a Thursday evening gym partner (Seattle VW), haven't been able to hook up with the usual suspects and have been stuck bouldering alone the past couple of weeks.
I've been climbing about 9 months. Normally climb 5.9-5.10c in the gym. Prefer top roping to bouldering. No lead experience. PM me if interested.
*bounce*
PS::It would rock if you are a grrl! Yep,yep,yep.
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I think that there was the life-link rando series. But that race already occurred this past Jan. Perhaps you'll have to wait until next year. Not sure if there are any others.
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What slaphappy said
+ make sure and keep your weight over your back leg...just like riding powder in bounds.
+ pan point is south facing, no? So, you might have also been experiencing some crust?? If so...keep your speed up to power through the crust.
+ keep it steep....the longish flat back to the parking lot from pan point is never all that fun...especially in powder. Getting up from a fall in powder is always easier on a steeper slope.
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A bit late....but I usually climb VW on Tuesdays and Thursdays if you need some company in the future give me a PM.
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Guide services like climbers are also sponsored.....