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    lewmt replied to the topic Re-enabling the old forum in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 7 years, 3 months ago

    I kinda doubt it’ll matter if its old forum or new. Its a dead duck ’round here. Been sucky for 2-3 years & getting worse all the time. If you’re not in the Wasatch or Cali – there’s just no point. I can’t remember the last time I got a response of any kind to anything I posted & some of the video & kiting links I’ve posted were damn good -…[Read more]

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    lewmt started the topic Crazies – Montana in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 7 years, 3 months ago

    Been really bummed about some info I got last weekend. A friend told me a guy bought up much of the private landholdings in the Crazies(checkerboard ownership interspersed with Forest service tracts). I guess the word is they are heli-ing skiers in there & so I’m wondering if anyone has been in this winter(even with the shitty snowpack in there)…[Read more]

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    lewmt replied to the topic Winter Precip 2014-15: NOAA Long Range Projections in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 7 years, 9 months ago

    What would be really interesting is a chart or percentage of correct predictions from past years predictions. I bet its pitiful. Like 20% or less accuracy vs. reality. Why worry – it’ll snow somewhere – plenty. Ride there.

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    lewmt replied to the topic GYE Splitfest 2014 in the forum Montana 8 years ago

    I’ll be in Rock Cr. campground Fri-Mon. Look for white Wildcat 5th wheel & plainjane white Chev pickup – 8 plates. PBR’s in the fridge & its a great place for safety meetings.

    I may be more kite focussed but if there’s no wind on top we’ll be skin-jobbing something.

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    lewmt replied to the topic 2013/14 Greater Yellowstone Shred Thread: Conditions, Stoke in the forum Montana 8 years ago

    Normally you can park beyond the gate where the 1st drift is. They’ve been doing some logging in there so you can go almost a mile further towards the campground. Yesterday was super lucky with 4″ down low made it skinnable all the way up. Fun exit out too. Usually up to 1st bridge this time of year it can be carry/skin/carry/skin. Creamy d…[Read more]

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    lewmt replied to the topic 2013/14 Greater Yellowstone Shred Thread: Conditions, Stoke in the forum Montana 8 years ago

    Crazies were all-time excellent Sunday – not 1 pic tho

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    lewmt replied to the topic 2013/14 Greater Yellowstone Shred Thread: Conditions, Stoke in the forum Montana 8 years, 2 months ago

    That poor boy seems to be upside down.

    Anyone for poaching some Crazies?

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    lewmt replied to the topic 2013/14 Greater Yellowstone Shred Thread: Conditions, Stoke in the forum Montana 8 years, 2 months ago

    Cool to see you young bucks slaying dragons. Good seeing that Nomad character still wanders these parts too. Haven’t seen him hopping off a chimney of near vertical exposure lately – is he getting old?

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    lewmt replied to the topic Sierra Snowkite Center in the forum Snow Kiting 8 years, 2 months ago

    JT – some other good sources for you:

    Since you’ll be in Wilson this crew is great. Probably some of the best snowkiters in the world + a solid crew of variable skilled folks: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jackson-Hole-Kiters/335683062156. Join their group – they are always willing to help folks know where its best in the JH area. There are…[Read more]

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    lewmt replied to the topic Sierra Snowkite Center in the forum Snow Kiting 8 years, 2 months ago

    JT – I can’t answer for the Sierra. Never kited there but The entirety of Central Montana through Eastern Idaho & Western/Central Wyoming down into Central Utah offers up spectacular options through the winter. Some is bile or skin access(lazy assed kiters are typically prone to bile options) . There are tons of roadside park & ride options in…[Read more]

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    lewmt replied to the topic Caution in the forum Snow Kiting 8 years, 3 months ago

    The Upski concept is really cool for backcountry approaches. The key with that tool is that I’m pretty sure the wind needs to be pretty directly upsloping. This can be the case depending on the Mtn & direction you have access to for the approach. I could be wrong but it doesn’t appear that you have as much directional capability or the kite…[Read more]

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    lewmt replied to the topic Caution in the forum Snow Kiting 8 years, 3 months ago

    Yep – it Can Be dangerous. Getting drunk can be dangerous. Sex can be dangerous. It definitely helps to take lessons before your 1st attempt. It is way easier to learn on snow than water. It is easier somewhat on skis than with a snowboard. It is often difficult to find someone willing to give lessons in the cold & snow but if you can go…[Read more]

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    lewmt replied to the topic Iceland May 2013: A Spring Splitboarding Adventure in the forum Trip Reports 8 years, 5 months ago

    Spectacular ! I have to imagine as great as the pics are they barely do justice to standing in those places & the overwhelming breadth & scope of it all. The potential to explore via kite into the vastness & pick descents as you go is just beyond comprehension. I’ve made up my mind – its going to happen for me. Thanks Savage! Spectacular is…[Read more]

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    lewmt replied to the topic Crazy Peak, Montana: Southwest Couloir in the forum Trip Reports 9 years ago

    Nice!!!

    How did you approach that SW couloir? Up through Grosfeld’s or over the top from Big Timber Cr? I’ve tried an approach up the long SE ridge but my route lead me through the worst manic bushwhack through deadfall ugliness I’ve ever attempted. I’m sure there’s better ways. Snow looks stable….I was guessing the Crazies had the same…[Read more]

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    lewmt replied to the topic books on Montana peaks? in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 9 years, 1 month ago

    Probably the best book is “Select Peaks of the Greater Yellowstone” Thomas Turiano. Lots of access beta and geology & history on the Beartooths, Western Beatooths(Absorokas up here locally), Gallatins, & Madisons. All South & Southwest MT ranges. I think you can get his book directly off his web site – he self published it so it may not be…[Read more]

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    lewmt replied to the topic home on the range in the forum Montana 9 years, 1 month ago

    Nice acopa. Not sure which peaks you’re riding there but I did a 2 day trip to Caribou Pk 4 years ago. Phenomenal Bowl and vertical potential there but my trip got throttled down by a shallow pure-facet snowpack. Also, I couldn’t find anyone to go with and its just not solo terrain if its not in perfect form avy wise. I’d love to go back. Has…[Read more]

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    lewmt replied to the topic Second day out Iceland. in the forum Trip Reports 9 years, 1 month ago

    Nice! The snow kite potential also looks like it would be off-the-charts!

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    lewmt replied to the topic Karakoram Interface and Binding System in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 9 years, 1 month ago

    I’ve never used the Karakoram system but I remember well getting super frustrated with the Burton interface years ago. Until – I discovered Tri-Flow. Its a teflon based lubricant and will keep things loose and working well to way below 0. If its not teflon based the lubricant(WD40 etc) makes things worse in cold temps. It should be available…[Read more]

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    lewmt replied to the topic Forefoot Pain Split-Mode in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 9 years, 2 months ago

    Look at your feet standing flat on the floor. Are the arches fairly raised? If so this puts undue burden on your forefoot while skinning for any extended distances. I’m no Dr. and my self diagnosis only comes from the result of having been through it & successfully dealt with it. The arch supports simply allow the center of the feet to carry a…[Read more]

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    lewmt replied to the topic Forefoot Pain Split-Mode in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 9 years, 3 months ago

    I had this exact problem. I have really high arches. I tried all kinds of different boots and had the same result with all. I tried the best superfeet footbeds….still burning pain. I finally got some arch supports. These things are rigid plastic inserts I put under my superfeet. No more pain….ever. It made all the difference. I think…[Read more]

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