coldiron Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I'm looking for partners for steep stuff, and I'm always psyched to ski with anyone that likes to move fast. I'm having a hard time finding partners in Spokane, and figured I'd try further afield. I could meet up for skiing around Rainier, Snoq. Pass, Alpine Lakes, or anywhere else I can get to in 4 hours from Spokane. call (509)475-4056 or email coldiron12@yahoo.com -Scott Coldiron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccallboater Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 McCall is a bit more than 4 hours from Spokane, but it boasts superb steep skiing and consistently better snow than either Spokane or the Cascades have to offer. Plus a local backcountry crowd that still knows something about farming a slope for turns. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoboy Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Scott - I might be up for some stuff. I'm not the fittest, but by the end of the winter, I'm usually out front of the pack. I'm about three hours N of you, in Rossland. I've had my eyes on some lines up at Kootenay Pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 You might talk to Mike Beiser at the University of Idaho Outdoor Program (he's the boss). He'll tell you about a bunch of good skiing in between Moscow ID and where Snoboy lives. UI Outdoor Program You ain't a student, but he's still a good guy to talk to. He might even know other non students looking for partners. From my memory I highly recommend Freezout Ridge (Near Moscow, road access may be a problem) and the Wallowas out of Enterprize OR. Both of these locations are under 4 hours. I have skied a bunch up in Snoboy land. Salmo pass has some good roadside runs. Tell Mike Kurt Fickeisen recommended him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Isn't Nelson only like 3 hours from Spokane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Exactly. The ski area Whitewater sells one ride tickets. From there you can do longer tours or ski in 9 Mile Basin (I believe) this gives you a 2 grand drop which you can lap. At the end you get a run right back to the bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Unless your a felon, why would you make the drive to Snoqualmie instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 If you're a felon you could find stuff out of Schweitzer (or in that area) I imagine. Then again if you're wanted in Idaho that might not be a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldiron Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 Unless your a felon, why would you make the drive to Snoqualmie instead? I like skiing Red and Whitewater. I just figure my chances of finding partners for the cascades are pretty good on "cascade climbers". Basically, I'll drive a ways for good partners. I'm solo quite a bit as it is and that limits my terrain options somewhat. Lots of people in Spokane seem to have the bad habit of working 9 to 5, So if you've got weekdays off- hit me up for some turns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldiron Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 Sounds good Snoboy. What's your schedule like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldiron Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 McCall is a bit more than 4 hours from Spokane, but it boasts superb steep skiing and consistently better snow than either Spokane or the Cascades have to offer. Plus a local backcountry crowd that still knows something about farming a slope for turns. Just a thought. ] McCall is a ways for regular trips, but I'd sure like to get down there once this year if the skiing's that good. Any beta or partner info would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoboy Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Sounds good Snoboy. What's your schedule like? Unknown at this time... unemployed until Red opens, then I will probably have 2-4 days a week free. Usually I end up working weekends... Let me know when you are coming to ski Red and we can hook up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccallboater Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 McCall beta as of today. Note the snow stake: http://www.brundage.com/web-cams.aspx Pics of the skiing I'm thinking about right now: http://picasaweb.google.com/mccallboater/NewDiscoveriesUpLakeForkCreek# [img:left]http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lrPgLKJMME0/R_QXdI8b5oI/AAAAAAAAA6k/Wcr4wrzSDag/s640/IMG_0610.JPG[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoboy Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Heh, I just googled you, I have a feeling you were sandbagging when you said "psyched to ski with anyone that likes to move fast." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccallboater Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 No shit. I just googled you too. Looks like you're one of those 6k before lunch guys. The good news for you is that there are others with that kind of commitment to big vert around here. Last season I skied a day with a recently retired smokejumper, who when asked, in mid March, how many days of climbing for turns he had so far, said "Oh, maybe 80." Guys and gals like that make one a little humble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldiron Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Heh, I just googled you, I have a feeling you were sandbagging when you said "psyched to ski with anyone that likes to move fast." Snoboy- no sandbagging here. All of you Rossland locals are rippin' skiers anyhow- give me a call when the snow flies. - Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoboy Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 25cm on the midmountain stake... w00t! Won't be long now. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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