Archive for November, 2010
First Run Strategy
Within any single backcountry ski run there usually exists multiple options for skiing more or less avalanche prone terrain. On the first run of the day, I’ve often formed an opinion on the snowpack by doing mini tests and making observations on the way up (as well as reading the UAC report in the morning), […]
November Pow Update
I’ve updated my Wasatch early season opinion from “Pretty good” to “Best in memory.” I may not have the best memory, but I’ve been out three out of the last four days and haven’t hit a rock except when I was trying to. It is still bony below 7,500′ (approx base of Snowbird), but up […]
Wasatch Photos – Nov 13
A few photos from last Saturday in the Central Wasatch. Once you got high enough and on the right aspect, the skiing was fantastic.
New Airbag Pack for 2010/11
I recently bought a Backcountry Access Float 30 airbag pack and got to take it out for the first time today. Conditions were stable, so I didn’t get a chance to go for a ride and blow it off, but hopefully I will soon. (kidding, okay… kidding). This is the second airbag pack I’ve owned […]
Good to Great BC Skiing above 9k in the Wasatch
I was so excited about my new avalanche airbag pack that I forgot to take photos of the skiing today, but it is amazingly good in the higher reaches of the Wasatch. Egress and exits are lumpy but aside from that, it was great. A friend dug a pit at about 10k and reported a […]
Warm & Blister-free Boot Fitting
I’m happy to say that I haven’t had a ski boot related blister for years and the last one I did get came from trying to mold my own liners. Some things are better left to the pros. Here’s the not-so secrets to my blister free success… 1) Go with boots that fit your feet. […]
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