@rky-mtn-srfr Not recently activeActivityProfileFriends 0Groups 0ForumsMedia 0PersonalMentionsFavoritesFriendsGroups Show: — Everything —UpdatesrtMedia UpdatesFriendshipsNew GroupsGroup MembershipsGroup UpdatesTopicsRepliesPostsComments rky mtn srfr replied to the topic Post your Panoramic Splitboard Shots in the forum Photo & Video 8 years, 4 months agoNice photos MtnDog! rky mtn srfr replied to the topic 2013-2014 snow conditions in the forum Colorado 8 years, 5 months agoSaw some of the biggest avalanches I’ve seen all season up in James Peak Wilderness when I toured up there on Tuesday (1/7). Guessing they all ran over the previous weekend. All slides were on East to Northeast aspects, near/above treeline. Snow was kind of crap (heavily wind effected) for splitboarding, but a pleasant day and nice tour. Pics…[Read more] rky mtn srfr replied to the topic 2013-2014 snow conditions in the forum Colorado 8 years, 6 months agoGot up to Caribou/Anchor Mine yesterday to clear my head, and have a look at how it’s filling in there. Coverage is surprisingly good, looks like it was heavily skied on 1/1, but wind had filled in most tracks and was building. Conditions were ok in the trees (leeward side), and hard wind slab in the open (not so good riding conditions).In…[Read more] rky mtn srfr replied to the topic 2013-2014 snow conditions in the forum Colorado 8 years, 7 months agoGot up into James Peak Wilderness yesterday, and it’s gotten much better since my last trip a few weeks ago. Was able to skin from the parking lot thanks to the new foot of snow from this last system. Tree’s down low are still too thin, but near treeline provided some great powder turns. Didn’t see any avy activity, but visibility above…[Read more] rky mtn srfr replied to the topic 2013-2014 snow conditions in the forum Colorado 8 years, 8 months agoTook the splitboard for a hike in James Peak Wilderness yesterday, and we need more snow. Trees are completely too thin and impossible to ride. Looks like there may be a few small slopes above treeline holding enough snow for a few turns if you put the work in though. rky mtn srfr replied to the topic Avalanche kills five snowboarders at Loveland Pass, CO in the forum Avy Discussion Forum 9 years, 2 months agoI got up to Loveland Resort on Tuesday, and could see the crown still in place. It’s an image I wont forget anytime soon, and it felt like a bad bad sucker punch to the gut. It’s so easy to imagine myself or close friends in their shoes, it’s just awful.To honor our fallen brother’s memory I hope we can all take away some sort of wisdom from…[Read more] rky mtn srfr replied to the topic Avalanche kills five snowboarders at Loveland Pass, CO in the forum Avy Discussion Forum 9 years, 2 months agoI’m not sure what to say other than this really sucks, and I’m pretty bummed about finding out this news today. Be safe out there everyone. My thoughts and condolences go out to their friends and family. rky mtn srfr replied to the topic 2012-2013 Colorado Conditions in the forum Colorado 9 years, 3 months agoConditions are pretty freaking good at the moment on the Front Range. In James Peak Wilderness yesterday, didn’t see any avy activity on any aspects, and encountered no instabilities, which is nice for a change. Video from yesterday, https://vimeo.com/62588392 rky mtn srfr replied to the topic Freebird 162 / Sparks Burner in the forum Splitboards 9 years, 4 months agoI upgraded to a 2011/12 162cm Freebird this season too. Before giving it praise I’ll first give some background on my riding. Going on season #14 for snowboarding (was previously a 2 planker), and average 50-65 days of riding a year. Now 5’9″ and 165lb’s. I’m a powder snob and like to go fast in the open and also ride tight trees.Previous…[Read more] rky mtn srfr replied to the topic 2012-2013 Colorado Conditions in the forum Colorado 9 years, 4 months agoYep, been getting my powder turns in at James Peak Wilderness and Caribou (yesterday), and it’s been good! Lot’s of wind yesterday and today making for miserable conditions above treeline, but powder is piling up nicely in the trees. Finally got into this 20 foot in diameter natural half-pipe/avy chute (NW aspect) that I’ve been watching from…[Read more] rky mtn srfr replied to the topic 2012-2013 Colorado Conditions in the forum Colorado 9 years, 6 months agoHFT, nice big tour. You can still see remnants of the crown (top left of your Iceberg Lakes photo) from the big natural above Iceberg Lakes from 2 weeks ago. Interesting that you got decent turns off that peak (Heartbeat?), I was on the peak (about same aspect and slope angle but about 600 feet lower) between Crater Lakes and Iceberg on 12/29,…[Read more] rky mtn srfr replied to the topic Gloves for the skin track in the forum The Gear Room 9 years, 6 months agoBesides the spare pair of light warm gloves in my pack, I use Burton AK gloves for going down and in real cold ascents. Typically I use an old set of light duty/liners by 4Square for the ascent, but now one of the fingers is starting to blow out. If it’s really warm enough I’ll even get down to bare hands (I run on the warm side for…[Read more] rky mtn srfr replied to the topic Colorado splitters in the forum Split Partners Wanted 9 years, 6 months ago(Front Range) Heading up to James Peak Wilderness to suss out this new snow on Thursday, probably a 6-7 hour tour… rky mtn srfr replied to the topic Pre Season Shredden the Wasatch in the forum Trip Reports 9 years, 7 months agoNice! rky mtn srfr replied to the topic 2012-2013 Colorado Conditions in the forum Colorado 9 years, 7 months agoTook my split for a hike yesterday in James Peak Wilderness to check the situation, go through the motions, and enjoy a nice day and fresh air. It’s farlooking right now; looks good from afar, but far from good looking.If you go, you’ll have a 3 mile hike/bootpack in most any direction (from the Moffet Tunnel parking lot) before you can even…[Read more] rky mtn srfr replied to the topic My online backcountry check list for CO Front Range. in the forum Avy Discussion Forum 10 years, 4 months agoI spent 3 days prior to the Thursday/Friday (2/22 & 23) storm learning a new zone in James Peak Wilderness, east facing trees near and below treeline- probably my new favorite zone for tree skiing. Powder turns in trees were VERY good. Lot’s of visible loading/slab formation above treeline, so much that I wouldn’t dare get above treeline just…[Read more] rky mtn srfr replied to the topic size doesn't matter in the forum Avy Discussion Forum 10 years, 4 months agoTalk about a terrain trap. rky mtn srfr replied to the topic Lost another shredder yesterday. in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 10 years, 4 months agoI postponed going for a tour today so my girlfriend wouldn’t worry about me on Valentines Day. So sad this news is, my thoughts and condolences to his family and friends.(edit) I felt compelled to post an online informational checklist of mine that hopefully folks can use to plan safe backcountry missions. Consider it as a helpful resource, as…[Read more] rky mtn srfr replied to the topic 2011-2012 Colorado Conditions in the forum Colorado 10 years, 5 months agoWe got a shit ton of snow here on the Front Range, and it’s still coming down. The trees skied very nicely today, best powder turns of the season. Tomorrow should be even better, better get after it! rky mtn srfr replied to the topic Silverton Splitfest 2012. Reg. Closes March 11!! in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 10 years, 5 months agoI’m possibly (want to) going. Still have to get confirmation on schedule before I can commit… Load More