2012 Montana Conditions, Stoke and Whatev Thread

Knee felt good enough, maybe it's that double fall line though, skied on my good leg the whole way down!

The steeper lines looked to be getting pretty borderline, big gap at the top of the laser and exposed rock in the airplane gully.

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So that was my morning journey. Been trying to make the most of the long days so went up and rode Cinnamon in the afternoon. Horse fucked beyond all recognition in spots but it still tugs at my downhillin heartstrings.

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solid day, tone. the upper looks about as smooth as I've ever seen it, for summer anyway

Nice work, Tony, a burly daily double helping of fun. Damn this day job in the summer....Hey , Norseman, ran into your dad and future Bridger board member last week biking up Grassy.

Somebody should go ski Echo with me next Monday Tuesday. I have lost alot of ski partners due to being a gimp for two seasons and people getting married, having kids and leaving for jobs. Not this dirtbag, free as a bird and looking for more ways to put this battered carcass to good use.

You can see the Echo peak and the line from the summit in OGDAFBE's photo. Not the biggest or gnarliest thing around, but a good excuse to go backpacking and climb a nice peak in some beautiful country. Bring bug dope.

Wish I could join ya tone, but rearranging 2 days of work is likely not possible. I'll let ya know if that changes though, am longing to ski it again..

also, looks like ya had a fun day out there.

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Hey , Norseman, ran into your dad and future Bridger board member last week biking up Grassy.

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Yeah, he's pretty stoked to serve on the board after skiing there for more than 40 years. It'll make my folks the first husband/wife to have both served on the board.

Keep the photos comin dudes, missing good ol MT for sure still. It's so.... not sunny out here in WA. On the other hand, there's still a 100 inch base at 5500'.

Nice work Tone, my buddy Chris came in the day after you I think. Conditions looked good, I was enjoying the view from afar.

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That line earlier in the thread off Black is Burly, I was scared just watching that, here is a shot of it from across the way.

http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/...eyeguy/1-3.jpg

If Imp is all played out,....this is one to the North and East, not sure the name.
http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/...guy/tgr3-2.jpg

and the pony fire, sw Mt. conditon thread.....

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"That line earlier in the thread off Black is Burly, I was scared just watching that, here is a shot of it from across the way."

WAY across the way! I'm guessing you don't mean Blacktail(actually unnamed pk 10,226') in the pic, but Black which is behind that. Nice shot from elephanthead though. I have that same picture and stared at it constantly before finally riding the chute to lookers left of the main peak. At least blacktail hardly gets skied due to distance and route finding, or at least it didn't like five years ago

I may be confused but yah this is looking from elephant. thought it was black but either way?

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Here is one from the bottom of Black, i think, i think that ramp that was skied at the bottom of the line is just to right of center in this?

http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/...eguy/black.jpg

yep. the first pic is not Black. It is however a really sweet mountain if you're willing to get in there:wink:. You're correct about the 2nd pic though, and it is a very impressive line especially to anyone who has stood on top of Black mtn looking down on it. I'm pretty sure Han Saari(not sure? maybe Kris Ericsson?) or someone else tried to ski that face and got turned around. i'm sure someone around here knows. Anyways love your pics and see ya on the skintrack hopefully

Solid plans to ski Echo on Tuesday and Wednesday. Stoked to get back in there.

=Slayed on 7/4/12. Great trip, I'll get some more pics up as I get time.

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^^^ that is sick. :yourock:

Nice work! Echo always holds so much late season snow.

nice work tone, way to getit...

Bump.





Whatcha all been up to? I did this the other day:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8298/7...a3a2207a_b.jpg




It was fun. 34th month. Spied another project, too. Will go have a looksee tomorrow.






Smokey out there, eh? The sky looked like this when we went skiing:

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And then the sun set all pretty-like on the peak last night.

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See ya in the hills.

Ankle is healing, I think I might actually be able to ski this winter.

Forecasts I have seen for the winter look a little grim for MT... Thinking about spending a good amount of the season in WA and France.

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Originally Posted by Climber Joe

Ankle is healing, I think I might actually be able to ski this winter.

Forecasts I have seen for the winter look a little grim for MT... Thinking about spending a good amount of the season in WA and France.

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Saw that, too. But then again, last year's forecasts turned out to be a load of shit. If we have a winter slightly better than last year, we'll be doing just fine.

Last winter was supposed to be epic if you asked anyone in September. I'm not putting a lot of faith in long range anything.

Fuck snow, let's get rid of this smoke first.

Nice work ODHGABFE, way to get out and slay some craptastic snow.
I got my August day out of the way earlier this month.

June
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July
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August
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anybody going to groovin on the gallatin this weekend? should be an epic party. bands and djs all weekend long. apparently a temporary disc golf course set up. camping on the river. at the cinnamon lodge, just south of bs. it was a blast last year.

Jup, Let me guess: 1: N. face of Cowan, 2. N. face of Sheep point, and 3. the Notch on Granite.

Sweet summer skiing, I just been out fishing some high lakes.

Edit: Castle mountain I checked your blog, so 2 out of 3.

Just received this today. If you can make it to the fund raiser or help out, thanks.

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As many of you may already know, our friend (and Freeride Coach) Chris Rennau suffered an unexpected Stroke in April after a bike ride in Vernal, Utah. Chris was hospitalized for 7 days in Salt Lake City where he underwent several invasive and very expensive procedures to determine why the stroke occurred. Additionally Chris was treated with infusion services at home for 3 weeks after hospitalization. Unfortunately, Chris was not insured for this unforeseen event.

On Saturday September 8th, there will be a fundraiser at Scissorbills Saloon in Big Sky to help Chris pay his outstanding hospital bills. There will be music, beer, food, a silent auction, and raffle with tons of gear!

If you cannot attend but would still like to contribute a website has been set up to accept online donations: http://fnd.us/c/6Lbl1
Donating is easy, no need to have a paypal account. Simply follow the link to pay as a guest with a credit or debit card.
Additionally donations can be made at any American Bank branch.

Chris is on the road to a full recovery and is looking forward to getting back to normal life this coming winter.

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Originally Posted by Bunion

Chris Rennau

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWRCeTvv-uM


I just donated through Bunion's link. It worked slick, secure website. Good cause.

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Bump.





Whatcha all been up to? I did this the other day:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8298/7...a3a2207a_b.jpg




It was fun. 34th month. Spied another project, too. Will go have a looksee tomorrow.






Smokey out there, eh? The sky looked like this when we went skiing:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8445/7...887beecd_b.jpg





And then the sun set all pretty-like on the peak last night.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...90718606_n.jpg





See ya in the hills.

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ZOMG WHO DID THAT WITH YOU THEY MUST BE SICKKKKK!!!!!!

Keeeeeding... good to get up there with you! Nice to find you on here as well!

I have some 2012/13 Lange xt 130's for sale. Got em from a friend at SIA last season and only used like 5 times. going plum so I wanna get rid of these. 130 flex, 100mm last, 306 sole length
walk mode, and great vibrem sole. $375 let me know going $699 on net

Hey all. I am planning on going to the Spearhead concert at BS on sat and was wondering if sleeping in your car is allowed in the BS parking lots. I would rather not drive back to BZN after the show. Thanks in advance.

Don't think they care. There were about 80 RVs in the parking lot all last weekend for the dirt bike race. Don't think they give a fuck as long as it's not long term. I've had some buddies catch shit for trying to park their RV all season, but haven't heard of other any other issues.

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I have some 2012/13 Lange xt 130's for sale. Got em from a friend at SIA last season and only used like 5 times. going plum so I wanna get rid of these. 130 flex, 100mm last, 306 sole length
walk mode, and great vibrem sole. $375 let me know going $699 on net

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What size are they? they may be a little on the small side for me, but if you're around (Big Sky), I might like to try them on.... ?

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Originally Posted by nicolaib211v

What size are they? they may be a little on the small side for me, but if you're around (Big Sky), I might like to try them on.... ?

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I am not FZ, but a 306mm bsl is a 26.5 in the langes. So if you wear a 10 street shoe, maybe 9.5 that should be prime.

ya they 26.5...comfy boots

make with the go-pro already, mang!!

I KNOW you got some good footy, c'mon and post it up.

Yes, I'm looking at you, Tom.

hahaha make what with GoPRo? Not much footy this year, my last movie was basically all gopro and didnt want to do that again. Still saving for a better camera and computer.

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ya they 26.5...comfy boots

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Too small for me... ah well.

Bump for the fund raiser tonight for strokey....8pm at scissor bills

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Originally Posted by Bunion

Just received this today. If you can make it to the fund raiser or help out, thanks.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++




As many of you may already know, our friend (and Freeride Coach) Chris Rennau suffered an unexpected Stroke in April after a bike ride in Vernal, Utah. Chris was hospitalized for 7 days in Salt Lake City where he underwent several invasive and very expensive procedures to determine why the stroke occurred. Additionally Chris was treated with infusion services at home for 3 weeks after hospitalization. Unfortunately, Chris was not insured for this unforeseen event.

On Saturday September 8th, there will be a fundraiser at Scissorbills Saloon in Big Sky to help Chris pay his outstanding hospital bills. There will be music, beer, food, a silent auction, and raffle with tons of gear!

If you cannot attend but would still like to contribute a website has been set up to accept online donations: http://fnd.us/c/6Lbl1
Donating is easy, no need to have a paypal account. Simply follow the link to pay as a guest with a credit or debit card.
Additionally donations can be made at any American Bank branch.

Chris is on the road to a full recovery and is looking forward to getting back to normal life this coming winter.

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Originally Posted by Scrubadub

Bump for the fund raiser tonight for strokey....8pm at scissor bills

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I won a sweet pair of goggles in the raffle!

anybody hear anything about teton pass(choteau?)?? for the season. their website hasnt changed since Oct 2011. Not a terribly good sign IMHO.

PSA:

Big Sky frequency cards $50 until Sept. 30, up to $90 after; get two free weeks skiing, one half price week skiing, lodging discounts, and...
piss off BS passholders by jamming up the tram line after Bridger closes:the_finge:the_finge

New radness in Big Sky:




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