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Monthly Archives: July 2011

Backcountry Surfing

Posted on July 28th, 2011 by steve | 0 responses

We did a bit of backcountry surfing this past weekend on the west coast.

It rained pretty much the whole time and the hike was gnarly but we had good waves and a torching fire to dry out and stay warm. Here are some photos:… Read more

July turns in Spruce Canyon

Posted on July 25th, 2011 by Dave | 0 responses

“You’re skiing? Where? There’s still snow? You’re crazy!”

The gawking tourists at the park were in full bloom this past weekend as we hiked past on our way to the snowfields. As we got deeper in their numbers tapered off and we eventually broke free from the trail altogether and were on our own.

With loaded packs, Jonny, Moski and I ascended towards Spruce Canyon, a remote area none of us had been to before. We were warned by a ranger of the dense “impassable” trees there, but it they turned out to be manageable.

We set up camp just below treeline beneath Spruce Pass with great views of the… Read more

Cross Couloir

Posted on July 21st, 2011 by adam | 0 responses

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Dick Howe on the 10th Mountain Division, and Then Some…

Posted on July 18th, 2011 by steve | 0 responses

Talk about meeting an inspirational person!

I was out surfing this past weekend with my friend Pat Howe who’s one of those stealthy “silent but deadly” kind of guys who moves swiftly and efficiently through the backcountry, the water, and life in general. He’s a competent outdoors person and a man of few and quiet words.

On this trip he let it slip that his dad had been in the 10th Mountain Division which is a pretty big deal if you like to ski and have any interest in the history of the sport.

The good news was that we planned to stay with Pat’s parents in Sequim, WA, for… Read more

Thunderstruck 10 Teaser

Posted on July 8th, 2011 by andy | 0 responses

Ten major films into their careers and Team Thunderstruck is still turning the snowmobiling industry upside down! From massive jumps to insane powder to crazy first ascents, Thunderstruck 10 truly adds a glimmer of extreme to the sledding masses! Sit back and take a breath as you watch this 10th installment from award-winning producer Jim Phelan. Randy Swenson, Trennis Baer, Julio Eiguren and more shock and surprise you with all new awe-inspiring antics! The time has come… For Thunderstruck 10!

Be sure to take note of all the riders rocking BCA’s new Float 18 Airbag pack!… Read more

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