Comments on: He’s Checking it Twice… The Wildsnow Christmas List http://www.wildsnow.com/2283/backcountry-christmas-list/ Backcountry Skiing Weblog Blog, FAQs, more, links and info about randonnee, telemark and backcountry ski mountaineering. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:25:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Marlies http://www.wildsnow.com/2283/backcountry-christmas-list/comment-page-1/#comment-22237 Marlies Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:44:15 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=2283#comment-22237 Nice list.... Here a cautionary note about Iridium satellite phones: having used them extensively over the years during extended wilderness expeditions with troubled youth I'll have to do a bit of "getting-you-back-to-the-ground". Yup, the phones work mostly and have saved my butt many times - and yup, the satellites move.... or you're in a valley, or the cloud cover is to thick, or you're just not positioned perfectly... plenty of reasons that can make calls tough. I used them mostly in Oregon, Washington, California areas but this summer also in Colorado. Even on the flat unobstructed slopes of a 14-er we had trouble communicating... so, good wish, and yet, they have plenty of improvement to take care of. Happy Christmas! Nice list….
Here a cautionary note about Iridium satellite phones: having used them extensively over the years during extended wilderness expeditions with troubled youth I’ll have to do a bit of “getting-you-back-to-the-ground”. Yup, the phones work mostly and have saved my butt many times – and yup, the satellites move…. or you’re in a valley, or the cloud cover is to thick, or you’re just not positioned perfectly… plenty of reasons that can make calls tough. I used them mostly in Oregon, Washington, California areas but this summer also in Colorado. Even on the flat unobstructed slopes of a 14-er we had trouble communicating… so, good wish, and yet, they have plenty of improvement to take care of.

Happy Christmas!

]]> By: Jeff http://www.wildsnow.com/2283/backcountry-christmas-list/comment-page-1/#comment-22208 Jeff Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:30:38 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=2283#comment-22208 Lou- great x-mas list. I was curious to hear more about the K2 Wayback. In particular I was wondering if you had a chance to compare it with the Dynafit Mustagh Ata Superlight which seems to occupy the same performance to weight niche (but advertised at a pound lighter). I would love to read a more indepth comparison when you have the time. Thanks Lou- great x-mas list. I was curious to hear more about the K2 Wayback. In particular I was wondering if you had a chance to compare it with the Dynafit Mustagh Ata Superlight which seems to occupy the same performance to weight niche (but advertised at a pound lighter). I would love to read a more indepth comparison when you have the time. Thanks

]]> By: dwaag http://www.wildsnow.com/2283/backcountry-christmas-list/comment-page-1/#comment-22180 dwaag Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:59:40 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=2283#comment-22180 Lou, Thanks for the Off-Piste Mag plug on your Christmas list! We have been fueling the stoke (and providing fire starter) for 11 years now. Happy Holidays! Cheers, Dave Waag Minister of Ski Culture Off-Piste Mag Lou,
Thanks for the Off-Piste Mag plug on your Christmas list! We have been fueling the stoke (and providing fire starter) for 11 years now. Happy Holidays!
Cheers,
Dave Waag
Minister of Ski Culture
Off-Piste Mag

]]> By: Colorado MoJo http://www.wildsnow.com/2283/backcountry-christmas-list/comment-page-1/#comment-22151 Colorado MoJo Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:22:47 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=2283#comment-22151 Here's the perfect gift: "Honey, I'll take care of the shopping/cleaning/dog walking/oil change/hockey practice today—you really need to get out and go skiing!" Here’s the perfect gift: “Honey, I’ll take care of the shopping/cleaning/dog walking/oil change/hockey practice today—you really need to get out and go skiing!”

]]> By: Alex http://www.wildsnow.com/2283/backcountry-christmas-list/comment-page-1/#comment-22145 Alex Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:44:57 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=2283#comment-22145 How about an insulated hydration tube for your suckey bag? Mine's froze the last three times I've gone out... and leaks onto my shirt when it thaws... Inexpensive and useful! How about an insulated hydration tube for your suckey bag? Mine’s froze the last three times I’ve gone out… and leaks onto my shirt when it thaws… Inexpensive and useful!

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