Ski Shop DIY Toolset — Part 4 — Miscellaneous
First, the actual DIY. Not my idea, copied from the workbench at Cripple Creek Backcountry, poor man’s ski vise. Two blocks of 4×4 wrapped with silicon “rescue tape” or bike inner tubes for friction. Free to move around or store for the summer. Quick, cheap, easy, stable. (Note that regular 4×4 stock may not hold your skis high enough when inverted, if not, lam a chunk of 2×4 to a side before you wrap the tape, then you’ll have a full 6 inches height when you need it.
A few things below are somewhat essential, others simply make your tool fun easier.
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Glacier Peak – Cool Glacier Headwall — Skiing Trip Report
Our goal: Cool Headwall.
After seeing Glacier Peak (Washington) from our adventure on Eldorado a few weeks prior, a few of us decided that Memorial Day weekend would be an excellent time to walk many miles with heavy packs and perhaps ski off the top.
Glacier Peak is well known for its moody weather, so one can never know what to expect. Last year, Louie and I attempted to summit Glacier in one day, but were turned back by weather. I am not sure what we were thinking and why skiing it in one day seemed like a good idea — that volcano is SO far away. We decided a one day push was not something we wanted to try again. I salute people who are strong and motivated enough to complete this adventure in under 24 hours.
This time we set out to be in the area for three days, with the hope of skiing Glacier and Tenpeak on our second day.
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Ski Touring News Roundup – June 2018
Backcountry ski touring news.
Ever wondered about the nuances of “closed” ski runs you encounter while resort uphilling? If you don’t see a sign turned your direction, while a closed sign is displayed to downhill skiers coming from above, is the run open, or closed? A court case involving Vail hinges on these sorts of issues. I find it rather interesting, both from the standpoint of how signs are managed at resorts, as well as the implications of personal responsibility vs depending on big brother ski patrol. From my omniscient office chair: whether you ski in the wilderness or at Vail, watch your own behind, and be sure your kids get a good dose of safety training regarding on-mountain and side country resort hazards. Article here.
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