2013/14 Inland PNW thread

**SkiLyft** · 02-17-2021, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by teledance

Definitely better than I expected, thought that was you at the top of 4.

Yes, Ditto! Ha!

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**Riblet Tramway** · 02-18-2021, 01:31 AM

Originally Posted by isisis

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.

Coming back to this, how does the presence of Kootenay Pass factor into things? I’ve heard the backcountry up there is pretty good.

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**bourbonisgood** · 02-18-2021, 03:14 AM

Originally Posted by Riblet Tramway

Coming back to this, how does the presence of Kootenay Pass factor into things? I’ve heard the backcountry up there is pretty good.

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It’s very good!

**PowderPotato** · 02-18-2021, 09:48 AM

Any of you degenerates holding a Schweitzer ticket for this Saturday? Trying to find one for a homie who finally has a day to burn. In addition to $$$ for the ticket, I got a growler of PSB Fat Lip for your troubles....

**PeachesNCream** · 02-19-2021, 09:59 AM

Any recommendations on before/after work touring spots near Spokane? I'm thinking Mt Spokane is probably the best area but I've been having trouble finding areas that aren't super dense with trees. Looking for short, low angle, very low avi danger tours ideally within an hour from Spokane.

**ntblanks** · 02-19-2021, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by brundo

Any recommendations on before/after work touring spots near Spokane? I'm thinking Mt Spokane is probably the best area but I've been having trouble finding areas that aren't super dense with trees. Looking for short, low angle, very low avi danger tours ideally within an hour from Spokane.

There's a guy who does a newsletter with local BC info. PM me your email and I'll forward the latest edition to you.

**Riblet Tramway** · 02-19-2021, 10:33 AM

Here’s a good spot, which is pretty safe from avalanches as long as one stays along the ridge/in the trees. Unfortunately a bit over an hour to get there from Spokane.

47°27'54.7"N 115°45'35.8"W
https://goo.gl/maps/zxJ6buJnVJjHDtkH6

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**SkiLyft** · 02-19-2021, 05:07 PM

Good to catch a few afternoon turns with @2funky @ACH and @kopi at Silver!

She was deep in places!!
@Kopi_red

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**lrn2swim** · 02-19-2021, 06:21 PM

Schweitzer was pure filth today

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**Kopi_Red** · 02-19-2021, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by SkiLyft

Good to catch a few afternoon turns with @2funky @ACH and @kopi at Silver!

She was deep in places!!
@Kopi_red

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It was a good day!

**shroom** · 02-19-2021, 06:52 PM

got me jonesin’, lookin sweet!

**TAFKALVS** · 02-19-2021, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by lrn2swim

Schweitzer was pure filth today

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It was busy today. Saw a ton of people with day tickets and lots of people remarking how it "really wasn't a bad drive from Seattle". Good strategy was employed and lift lines were minimal.

The sunshine was a nice treat. Still lots of goods to be had. Frontside S/E facing aspects got a little cooked. Northerly still cold and dry.

I'm headed to Turner mountain tomorrow and will be back at schwizzle Sunday.

**lrn2swim** · 02-19-2021, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by The Artist Formerly Known as Leavenworth Skier

It was busy today. Saw a ton of people with day tickets and lots of people remarking how it "really wasn't a bad drive from Seattle". Good strategy was employed and lift lines were minimal.

Also made the Thursday drive from Seattle.

Was that busy today? Felt like there was hardly anyone there to me, especially considering what's been going on back home. Found fresh turns everywhere until we packed it up about 3pm

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**steveski** · 02-19-2021, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by SkiLyft

Good to catch a few afternoon turns with @2funky @ACH and @kopi at Silver!

She was deep in places!!
@Kopi_red

Glad to see having a kid ain't keeping you down. [emoji16]

**Riblet Tramway** · 02-19-2021, 08:42 PM

Was keeping this secret from you all. Excited to share!

https://liftblog.com/2021/02/19/high...degrees-north/

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**romeo tango** · 02-19-2021, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by Riblet Tramway

Was keeping this secret from you all.

https://liftblog.com/2021/02/19/high...degrees-north/ ...

if its in LiftBlog,
it aint a secret dude ....

" second largest ski area in Washington" ....
i doubt it

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**2FUNKY** · 02-19-2021, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by Kopi_Red

It was a good day!

‘Twas good that’s no lie. Storm skiing with knee deeps in the usual places and balls deep in the non usuals.

**ntblanks** · 02-19-2021, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by Riblet Tramway

Was keeping this secret from you all. Excited to share!

https://liftblog.com/2021/02/19/high...degrees-north/

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now they just need to run lifts Wednesday and Thursday.

**Riblet Tramway** · 02-19-2021, 10:10 PM

I like my days off lol.

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**GoldMember** · 02-19-2021, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by The Artist Formerly Known as Leavenworth Skier

It was busy today. Saw a ton of people with day tickets and lots of people remarking how it "really wasn't a bad drive from Seattle". Good strategy was employed and lift lines were minimal.

The sunshine was a nice treat. Still lots of goods to be had. Frontside S/E facing aspects got a little cooked. Northerly still cold and dry.

I'm headed to Turner mountain tomorrow and will be back at schwizzle Sunday.

I saw you guys this morning in line at the Great Mistake and was going to say something on top but, you were gone by the time I got off the chair. I'll keep looking.

**TAFKALVS** · 02-20-2021, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by GoldMember

I saw you guys this morning in line at the Great Mistake and was going to say something on top but, you were gone by the time I got off the chair. I'll keep looking.

I'll be there tomorrow, you know what you're looking for.

Turner was fantastic.

**PeachesNCream** · 02-21-2021, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by ntblanks

There's a guy who does a newsletter with local BC info. PM me your email and I'll forward the latest edition to you.

Thanks for the info!

Originally Posted by Riblet Tramway

Here’s a good spot, which is pretty safe from avalanches as long as one stays along the ridge/in the trees. Unfortunately a bit over an hour to get there from Spokane.

47°27'54.7"N 115°45'35.8"W
https://goo.gl/maps/zxJ6buJnVJjHDtkH6

I'll go check it out. Too bad there's not an Idaho/Eastern WA book like Martin Volken wrote for Western WA. I toured solely by that book when I lived in Seattle.

**jono** · 02-21-2021, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by brundo

I'll go check it out. Too bad there's not an Idaho/Eastern WA book like Martin Volken wrote for Western WA. I toured solely by that book when I lived in Seattle.

Think of it as a chance to do original exploring. A rare opportunity these days. Way easier than it used to be, and getting less rewarding as the challenge shrinks.