Member lewmt

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]

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.

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.

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]

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

That poor boy seems to be upside down.

Anyone for poaching some Crazies?

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?

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

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]

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]

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]