2013/14 Inland PNW thread

**2FUNKY** · 02-13-2021, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by tmokes

Also think about chair evac “if” needed. People will die sitting in the chair for 20 mins. Gondola evac? That will take hours and it’ll just be recovery mission at that point. No need to risk it on such a windy day. Good call made by silver.

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Closing today? Absolutely. Wind and severe cold temps are no bueno. Not spinning 4 and closing terrain also no bueno.

**Riblet Tramway** · 02-14-2021, 03:51 PM

What’s the scoop on ski touring in the Metaline Falls/Sullivan Lake area? I know Kootenay Pass, Salmo Ski Hill, and Whitewater are close just across the border, but does the Salmo-Priest area have much to offer in the way of stoke?

I’m also curious how it compares to the Kettles.

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**beer30** · 02-14-2021, 04:08 PM

Is the border open?

**Riblet Tramway** · 02-14-2021, 05:28 PM

It will be eventually!

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**bourbonisgood** · 02-14-2021, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by Riblet Tramway

What’s the scoop on ski touring in the Metaline Falls/Sullivan Lake area? I know Kootenay Pass, Salmo Ski Hill, and Whitewater are close just across the border, but does the Salmo-Priest area have much to offer in the way of stoke?

I’m also curious how it compares to the Kettles.

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Salmo-Priest requires a sled IMO where the Kettles are easily done without. I wouldn’t be surprised if the salmo-priest (the furthest inland rainforest in the US) gets 2-3x the snowfall the Kettles see.

**Riblet Tramway** · 02-14-2021, 06:59 PM

Why do you think a sled would be necessary, is it due to the lack of plowed roads? Can’t you drive up Sullivan Creek Rd a ways in the winter?

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**bourbonisgood** · 02-14-2021, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by Riblet Tramway

Why do you think a sled would be necessary, is it due to the lack of plowed roads? Can’t you drive up Sullivan Creek Rd a ways in the winter?

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Just my experience I guess. I suppose you could this year with lack of low elevation snow. If you want to ski up high it just seems like it could be a real slog

**GoldMember** · 02-14-2021, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by SkiLyft

I mean after looking at cams flags look pinned!

*slowly putting pitchforks away*

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Just an example of the wind and cold this weekend. This is from Schweitzer a couple of days ago. I can tell you from personal freezing-ass experience that yesterday was every bit as cold and windy. -42 wind chill yesterday. Today was much more pleasant at 2 on top with no wind.

https://www.facebook.com/SchweitzerS...88408918518392

**romeo tango** · 02-14-2021, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by Riblet Tramway

.... drive up Sullivan Creek Rd a ways in the winter? ....

yes, you could punch it up
but, thick old growth is going to shut you down
with the exception of a few meadowy zones along the road
around the 8 mile marker

E face of Sherman Peak should be safe in a month (?)

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**John_B** · 02-14-2021, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by romeo tango

E face of Sherman Peak should be safe in a month (?)

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Headed up that way in a couple weeks.

**romeo tango** · 02-14-2021, 09:09 PM

expecting a TR
LOTS of pix
naked women would put it over the top

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**Riblet Tramway** · 02-14-2021, 09:24 PM

I really appreciate the advice from all. The reason I ask is because I’m trying to decide whether to invest in some extremely cheap real estate in the Republic area or in Metaline Falls.

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**romeo tango** · 02-14-2021, 09:51 PM

youre a liftie at 49N
and youre investing in real estate?

god damn dude!

**isisis** · 02-14-2021, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by Riblet Tramway

I really appreciate the advice from all. The reason I ask is because I’m trying to decide whether to invest in some extremely cheap real estate in the Republic area or in Metaline Falls.

It's been a while since I was a "local," but the Republic area has better winter weather (more sunny days) than Metaline. Ski touring the Kettle Crest is close by (non-motorized so you don't have to compete with sleds) & there is a dedicated small backcountry touring community there.
Metaline can get a lot of rain in the winter. The advantage to Metaline is it is closer to Nelson/WH20, although Republic isn't too far from Red Mtn.

**bourbonisgood** · 02-14-2021, 10:31 PM

^agree with the above. Just don’t plan on consistent powder skiing in the kettles. It’s a dry, rocky place that doesn’t really fill in until January or February most years.

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Big natural avy on Sherman peak from March 2018 just because I’d never seen it go like this before

**Riblet Tramway** · 02-14-2021, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by romeo tango

youre a liftie at 49N
and youre investing in real estate?

god damn dude!

I’m lucky to be in a position where I don’t have too many living expenses, and I have been saving up for quite a while (was originally going to use it for a car), but after finding some rather inexpensive yet functional lots, I changed my mind.

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**GoldMember** · 02-15-2021, 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by Riblet Tramway

I’m lucky to be in a position where I don’t have too many living expenses, and I have been saving up for quite a while (was originally going to use it for a car), but after finding some rather inexpensive yet functional lots, I changed my mind.

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Just remember, there's a reason that it's still so cheap. May not be a lot of upside to it in the long run.

**Riblet Tramway** · 02-15-2021, 10:03 AM

Appreciate the advice. I’ll make sure to do my due diligence.

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**John_B** · 02-15-2021, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by bourbonisgood

^agree with the above. Just don’t plan on consistent powder skiing in the kettles. It’s a dry, rocky place that doesn’t really fill in until January or February most years.

Big natural avy on Sherman peak from March 2018 just because I’d never seen it go like this before

Bourbon if that went did the NE face of Snow Peak go too? That thing seems like it would go hudge.

RT I'll try for some pix but I think that naked women is a stretch.

**2FUNKY** · 02-15-2021, 02:24 PM

Anyone have the moment commander 108’s and want to do a ski swap/test for a day?

**bourbonisgood** · 02-15-2021, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by John_B

Bourbon if that went did the NE face of Snow Peak go too? That thing seems like it would go hudge.

RT I'll try for some pix but I think that naked women is a stretch.

NE face of Snow didn’t go natural but was really loaded that day. We didn’t go anywhere near it. Tons of whoomphing on the flats and road cuts breaking easily on the storm slab. We had a great time meadow skipping the mellower glades that day

**tmokes** · 02-16-2021, 07:20 PM

Mt Spokane was pretty good in the back side and snowed all day. It’s been awhile since I rode that hard all day.

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**SkiLyft** · 02-16-2021, 08:06 PM

Agreed, silver skied great today!

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**ntblanks** · 02-16-2021, 08:11 PM

caught 4 runs late today before the bell and snow was also better at 49. drier & lighter than earlier in the season. cloud ceiling also higher - better visibility than usual. had chair 4 & sluice to myself.