Bozeman Thread 2012/2013

[samh 726 Posts]

No need to title this annual thread “SW Montana” anymore since nobody posts anything except for what’s going on around Bozeman (no offense, Dave). So, if you want to talk about Missoula or Helena, or wherever here, no worries but for the most part it will probably just be the same four people discussing the Bridger, Gallatin, Madison, and Absaroka ranges.

Here’s to a safe and deep 2013 season.

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[nickstayner 700 Posts]

Hahaha, I posted a few things from the Beartooths last year! :bananas:

[samh 726 Posts]

@nickstayner wrote:

Hahaha, I posted a few things from the Beartooths last year! :bananas:

Yes you did and I expect you will again this year too. SW Montana is just such a MASSIVE area that it seemed to me a Bozeman thread – aka Tobacco Roots, Madison, Gallatin, Bridger, Absaroka, Beartooth, and Crazy Ranges was a better name.

I’m down for early morning missions this winter, Nick so let’s actually ride together this year.

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[nickstayner 700 Posts]

Sadly I live in Billings, a.k.a. the Magic City, now Sam! Otherwise I would love to shred some AM Hyalite tours with you.

I think the Bozeman Thread is a good title BTW.

[nordicbordn 225 Posts]

im a bozemanite by winter and an east coaster by summer. hope to make it out that way in the spring, and feast on some mashed potatoes, etc. hope we get some solid snow this winter. wont be tough to beat last year, imo

[samh 726 Posts]

@nickstayner wrote:

…I live in Billings

Ah yes, I’d forgotten about your move. I do believe that’s where a special lady is living though, yeah? Perhaps a Northern Ab/tooth meetup is in order?

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[samh 726 Posts]

@nordicbordn wrote:

…wont be tough to beat last year, imo

Dang straight on that one!

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[nickstayner 700 Posts]

That is correct Sam. I’m also doing the nursing school thing out here.

I’m sure I’ll still be in Bozeman many weekends this season. Though I have met some splitters with sleds around here and the Chief Joseph/sled in 20 mi to Cooke is less time consuming and accessess amazing terrain.

What do you think of the new Woody Creek Cabin for a potential splitfest?

[samh 726 Posts]

First I’ve heard of it, but it looks like it’s going to be a great place. I’ve not made use of any of the for-pay huts anywhere in SW Montana (have spent a week at a place up in B.C. in ’03 though).

Woody Creek certainly looks like it has some nice terrain and the price is definitely right.

http://www.beartoothpowder.com/woody-creek-cabin/

Once the snow starts flying let’s hit up Will, Patrick, Dave, Jeramie, et al and chat.

– Sam

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[acopafeel 134 Posts]

i am really hoping to ride with some of you dudes this year. I have so few local touring partners (like 1… ) that I always have to play things ultra-conservative when solo.

I have to sit out until mid-Feb this year (new ACL!), so I must put in my 2 cents about having the splitfest after mid-Feb! I kinda assume that you would normally wait until then anyways, in a regular snow year.

I have a hard time containing my excitement about the thought of attending a splitfest.

[nickstayner 700 Posts]

Woody Creek is awesome. I have shredded up there and can say it offers terrain for any snowpack, sketch or safe.

Cooke also offers other lodging. West Yellowstone is another place i think would be fun for a MT splitter get together.

Cody, glad to hear you’re fired up on the idea!

[mtsurfr 48 Posts]

Would be awesome if splitfest happened, especially if it was in Cooke! I was so bummed about last year, was looking forward to meeting more split boarders. Hope it can happen this year!!! Nick, its exciting to have more splitters down here in billings. I think you know one of my friends simon. Going to have a ‘Further’ party as soon as my copy gets here (so excited)!!! Your more than welcome if your not studying for an exam.

[samh 726 Posts]

Fingers are crossed for some stability this year. We would’ve done it last year had the conditions not been so epically morose.

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[mtsurfr 48 Posts]

all fingers crossed.

[nickstayner 700 Posts]

mtsurfr, always nice to hear of more Billings splitters. Get in touch if you want to go ride this season!

[mtsurfr 48 Posts]

will do man

[MT 16 Posts]

What’s goin on fellas? New to the forum and to the splitboard realm. Live in Missoula but it seems like this was the most active “Montana” thread I could find. Anyway, picked up this guy earlier this week and can’t wait to complete the setup and get out in the BC without a sled. Now just have to make some decisions on a binding setup. I spend a bit of time in Bozeman during the winter riding Bridger/Big Sky/Moonlight as I have some friends down. Ride Snowbowl, LT, & Disco around here and then spend a fair amount of time up around Seeley on the sleds. Bring on the snow!

[samh 726 Posts]

Get a set of Sparks on there and you’re good to go!

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[nickstayner 700 Posts]

Well I do believe it is the ONLY Montana thread besides various TRs. So welcome to it! Snow in the forecast it seems? Set us up with another bunk depth hoar layer? Let’s hope not! Besides… I’m not ready to be done climbing yet!

[MT 16 Posts]

@samh wrote:

Get a set of Sparks on there and you’re good to go!

That’s what my plan was.. need to get down and see my boys at Edge of the World here in town. Would love to check out Spark’s operation at some point, are they open to visitors? I’ll provide the beers! :guinness:

As far as the Edison interface goes, from what I see we won’t be able to get our hands on that until next season, but if I were to buy a set of this years Blaze or Burners, will they be compatible when the time comes?

edit: nm.. not compatible… did more looking. Wish the Edison would have came out this season!