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05-31-2009, 06:00 PM
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[Trip Report] TR: Blackfoot Reservoir, ID 5/30-31/09
In an earlier topic I sought out info on Blackfoot Reservoir in southeastern Idaho, but even receiving no response I decided to go for it anyway. After all, on paper it seemed to have everything I...
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05-25-2009, 06:14 PM
Thread: Any beta on Blackfoot Reservoir, ID?
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Any beta on Blackfoot Reservoir, ID?
I'm getting the itch to get on the water this season. I'm strictly a flatwater kayaker with a full-on touring boat. My favorite outdoors trip all last summer was a kayak camping trip at Flaming...
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06-15-2008, 09:45 PM
Thread: TR: Snowbird, UT 6/15/08
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TR: Snowbird, UT 6/15/08
Day 65: More of the same
Take yesterday (http://www.bogley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=117931), add four more people, and you have today.
Same weather. Same snow. Same lineup of runs:
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06-14-2008, 12:38 PM
Thread: TR: Snowbird, UT 6/14/08
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One more I meant to include but forgot to: ...
One more I meant to include but forgot to:
Peruvian Cirque from the Tram:
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06-14-2008, 12:28 PM
Thread: TR: Snowbird, UT 6/14/08
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Please do! I'd love to see them.
Please do! I'd love to see them.
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06-14-2008, 12:12 PM
Thread: TR: Snowbird, UT 6/14/08
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Day 64: Straight past spring into summer
It's been three weeks since I've been up skiing and this weekend is tentatively the last weekend for lift-served operations at Snowbird. With temperatures... -
06-05-2008, 09:53 PM
Thread: Desolation Canyon
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[Trip Report] Land Rover Discovery. Any 4WD could make it all...
Land Rover Discovery. Any 4WD could make it all the way to the Range Creek valley. The trail that follows Range Creek east from there is trickier. In addition to the stream fords mentioned above it's...
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06-03-2008, 05:46 PM
Thread: Desolation Canyon
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[Trip Report] Desolation Canyon
We opted to take one more backpacking trip to the desert before it gets too hot.
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06-03-2008, 05:30 PM
Thread: Backpacking Pillow
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I've got a small Western Mountaineering down...
I've got a small Western Mountaineering down pillow that stuffs into itself an fits into the hood of the mummy bag while sleeping. Worth every penny.
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06-03-2008, 05:26 PM
Thread: Hamping, Hammock Camping
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I've got a Hennessy Hammock that we've come to...
I've got a Hennessy Hammock that we've come to nickname the "bear burrito". I used it for the first time in the Grandaddy Basin last year at about 40 degrees and froze my arse off. The sleeping bag...
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05-25-2008, 01:05 PM
Thread: Snowbird/Alta 5/24-25/08
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Snowbird/Alta 5/24-25/08
Saturday, Day 62: Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start to summer...right? Isn't it?
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05-23-2008, 07:51 PM
Thread: Snowbird 5/17-18/08
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Skidog was up at the Bird today and they were...
Skidog was up at the Bird today and they were skiing the Peruvian ridgeline above the top station of Peruvian Express when they kicked off a slough that buried the unloading area of the chair. I'm...
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05-18-2008, 09:45 PM
Thread: Snowbird 5/17-18/08
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Snowbird 5/17-18/08
It's been a while since I posted some skiing stuff here, so here goes.
Saturday at Snowbird was Day 60 for me this season. Temps in the mid 60s under a blazing sun, with wall-to-wall corn. What's... -
05-18-2008, 09:32 PM
Thread: Need Info: Northern San Rafael Swell
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It was a great weekend, wasn't it? Did you...
It was a great weekend, wasn't it?
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05-11-2008, 09:02 AM
Thread: Need Info: Northern San Rafael Swell
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TR: San Rafael Gorge
Better late than never, eh? :roll:
I'll let the photos do the talking. As planned buddy Todd and I went last weekend to the Little Grand Canyon within the northern part of the San Rafael Swell.... -
04-22-2008, 06:23 AM
Thread: Need Info: Northern San Rafael Swell
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Yes. DiscGo, thank you for reminding me to...
Yes. DiscGo, thank you for reminding me to express my thanks to Udink as well. I need to brush up on my social graces. :roll:
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04-22-2008, 05:44 AM
Thread: Need Info: Northern San Rafael Swell
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Re: Need Info: Northern San Rafael Swell
After posting that message I went to REI last night and picked up a book (Canyon Hiking Guide to the Colorado Plateau by Michael Kelsey -- they didn't have his San Rafael Swell guide). He covers the...
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04-21-2008, 05:26 PM
Thread: Need Info: Northern San Rafael Swell
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Need Info: Northern San Rafael Swell
We're planning an overnight backpack in the northern San Rafael Swell in 2 weeks and I'd like to solicit the group's advice. I'll be heading down with two buddies and my wife, who's never backpacked...
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02-27-2008, 07:37 PM
Thread: Alta/Snowbird, UT 2/27/08
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Alta/Snowbird, UT 2/27/08
Day 38: Only 4 runs, but oh what runs!
(Sorry for the mixed photo quality today. I didn't bring my camera, so I used my Treo for a few photos, and the better photos come from T.J.'s camera.)
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02-26-2008, 09:06 PM
Thread: AltaBird, UT 2/23/08
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AltaBird, UT 2/23/08
Day 37: Dale's bummer
Well, with the next day on the hill coming tomorrow, I suppose it's high time I get Saturday's report posted. Sorry for the delay, folks, things have been stupid busy,... -
02-08-2008, 10:44 PM
Thread: powder
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Amazing shot. :hail2thechief:
Amazing shot. :hail2thechief:
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02-08-2008, 10:39 PM
Thread: Powder Mountain, UT 2/8/08
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Powder Mountain, UT 2/8/08
Day 30: 17" of new windslab
Skidog, Sharon, Marc_C, Amy, Pam and I all headed north to Powder Mountain this morning. Sharon and I got a head start, for we were slated to take a beginner clinic... -
02-03-2008, 10:57 PM
Thread: Alta/Snowbird, UT 2/3/08 incl. video
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Alta/Snowbird, UT 2/3/08 incl. video
Day 29: I'm running out of superlatives this season.
Today was powder day 19. Good number, for we had 19 inches of additional snow today. It just won't stop snowing. Bob Dangerous has had 13 of... -
01-24-2008, 06:24 PM
Thread: Snowbasin, UT 1/22/08 (with video)
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Eh, it didn't suck. :five:
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01-23-2008, 10:46 PM
Thread: Snowbasin, UT 1/22/08 (with video)
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Snowbasin, UT 1/22/08 (with video)
Day 26: One of my best runs ever.
No, that's not deceptive exaggeration, or even hyperbole. I've been skiing for nearly 38 years now, and on Tuesday I had one of my best lift-served runs ever out...
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