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BEAR VALLEY (1)

MAMMOTH AREA (0)



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Darkstar: May 31, 2010 Uphill: 1,000 ft. | Downhill: 1,000 ft.

Did a quick lap on Bear Valley yesterday (West Slope os the Sierra (Route 4)) on our way home from the Further Fest. Pretty manky, but it wasn't much of an early morning thanks in part to a long 3 day...[view]

Sgoodner: March 25, 2010 Uphill: 2,400 ft. | Downhill: 2,400 ft.

great trip. golden gate. MAYBE a first ascent, as there is never anybody back in this area. Up the sick gulley 40 degree slope. had to climb and pull myself up with my board. Went across an avalance ...[view]

Sgoodner: March 22, 2010 Uphill: 2,453 ft. | Downhill: 2,635 ft.

front side - sunnyside of waterhouse. fun!!!- snow starting to dissapate, gotta keep eyes open for obstacles which makes it more fun...[view]

Sgoodner: March 11, 2010 Uphill: 1,800 ft. | Downhill: 1,900 ft.

Waterhouse...[view]

Sgoodner: March 1, 2010 Uphill: 2,456 ft. | Downhill: 2,512 ft.

Golden Gate - super slow and stick even coming down...[view]

Sgoodner: February 28, 2010 Uphill: 1,500 ft. | Downhill: 1,500 ft.

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Dcapasso: February 26, 2010 Uphill: 2,000 ft. | Downhill: 2,000 ft.

Toured up to the lakes area outside of Mammoth. Went up to the Sierra crest and found some great snow! Stayed on the cautious side of things as the next storm came in on us. Great terrain with beauti...[view]

Sgoodner: February 11, 2010 Uphill: 1,200 ft. | Downhill: 1,220 ft.

hope valley...[view]

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People die skiing in the backcountry every year. Avalanches, crevasses, trees, human error, weather, tree wells, rabid sasquatches, among other things can kill you in an instant. Use this guide at your own risk, we are not responsible for any wanker getting all wanked up in the wankin' backcountry. That being said, even the most experienced backcountry skier can get caught off guard. Take avalanche classes, carry a beacon, probe, shovel and avalung AND KNOW HOW TO USE THEM. Just because you buy them, doesn't mean you get magical powers of invincibility. Many people who own beacons have no clue how to operate them. More importantly than any gear you can buy, you need to know how to safely travel in avalanche terrain, minimize potential hazards, and interpret how weather affects the snowpack. This requires time and experience. Learn from others, be safe and courteous, and when in doubt go home and live to ski another day. The amount of snow needed to be dug up to rescue a buried victim, on average weighs right around an actual ton. In North America 25% of victims die from hitting trees, rocks, and other sharp unforgiving surfaces. It only takes one miscalculation to have the mountains kick your ass. Just because you see tracks or someone else skiing a line, does not mean you should ski it. Remember, individual actions affect all of us. Take care of each other out there, we are all on the same team.