Comments on: Good Snow Hunting – Elevation http://straightchuter.com/2009/04/good-snow-hunting-elevation/ Backcountry Skiing & Beyond by Andrew McLean Wed, 23 May 2012 18:03:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Andrew http://straightchuter.com/2009/04/good-snow-hunting-elevation/comment-page-1/#comment-2660 Andrew Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:41:13 +0000 http://straightchuter.com/?p=2741#comment-2660 Hi Rob - most likely, but I think I've forgotten already. ;) Hi Rob – most likely, but I think I’ve forgotten already. ;)

]]> By: Andrew http://straightchuter.com/2009/04/good-snow-hunting-elevation/comment-page-1/#comment-2659 Andrew Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:40:15 +0000 http://straightchuter.com/?p=2741#comment-2659 OMR - Scrub oak is such a treat that it deserves an entire posting devoted to it. There is really nothing like the feeling of having your clothes torn, face cut and pack snagged through a forest of scrub oak. Hmmmmm, good! OMR – Scrub oak is such a treat that it deserves an entire posting devoted to it. There is really nothing like the feeling of having your clothes torn, face cut and pack snagged through a forest of scrub oak. Hmmmmm, good!

]]> By: Rob http://straightchuter.com/2009/04/good-snow-hunting-elevation/comment-page-1/#comment-2657 Rob Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:05:07 +0000 http://straightchuter.com/?p=2741#comment-2657 "The downside of mid-elevations is that it can often be hard to find suitable skiing terrain, which is why good mid-elevation, sheltered tree skiing zones are coveted secrets–you can almost always find good snow there" I asked you about a spot you skied a few posts ago and you replied that it was "in the wasatch moutains." Let me guess; Mid-elevation? OMR - If you come down the south face of Lone Peak - AVOID FORT CANYON. “The downside of mid-elevations is that it can often be hard to find suitable skiing terrain, which is why good mid-elevation, sheltered tree skiing zones are coveted secrets–you can almost always find good snow there”

I asked you about a spot you skied a few posts ago and you replied that it was “in the wasatch moutains.” Let me guess; Mid-elevation?

OMR – If you come down the south face of Lone Peak – AVOID FORT CANYON.

]]> By: OMR http://straightchuter.com/2009/04/good-snow-hunting-elevation/comment-page-1/#comment-2656 OMR Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:33:58 +0000 http://straightchuter.com/?p=2741#comment-2656 What? No mention of low elevation scrub-oak? Some of my favorite ski hills require approach and descent through this God-forsaken excuse for flora. It might just be the next big thing in extreme skiing: high speed, srub-oak-thrashing descents. If your expensive softshells aren't shredded, your face certianly will be. A friend once had his eye-ball nearly plucked when snagged by the stuff. (Always wear glasses or goggles, even after dark.) What? No mention of low elevation scrub-oak? Some of my favorite ski hills require approach and descent through this God-forsaken excuse for flora. It might just be the next big thing in extreme skiing: high speed, srub-oak-thrashing descents. If your expensive softshells aren’t shredded, your face certianly will be. A friend once had his eye-ball nearly plucked when snagged by the stuff. (Always wear glasses or goggles, even after dark.)

]]> By: Polly http://straightchuter.com/2009/04/good-snow-hunting-elevation/comment-page-1/#comment-2654 Polly Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:47:48 +0000 http://straightchuter.com/?p=2741#comment-2654 By upper elevations you are referring to above treeline I assume. The elevation game makes you realize how nice it is to have a good snow year at low elevations. The worst is when it rains down low and not only takes away that option for skiing but also makes it harder/longer to make your way out of the higher elevations. By upper elevations you are referring to above treeline I assume. The elevation game makes you realize how nice it is to have a good snow year at low elevations. The worst is when it rains down low and not only takes away that option for skiing but also makes it harder/longer to make your way out of the higher elevations.

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