Night in the bush

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• Jan 17, 2009

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No not what you think maybe wish

Came across this thread in general, are you ready spend the night on the mtn.
http://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1179317&posted=1#post1179317

So thought I would repost it here, anyone willing. Having worked with Mike in the past, most of us now have taken the Avy course, but what happens should we get stuck on the hill. Get a sled or couple of sleds stuck in a bowl, with the sun going down on the way back to the truck. Are we ready. Having known someone whom had to spend a half night on the mountain, and made it out. I am not sure if I could. A semi safe practice that could save my life is well worth a night in the cold. I think I have in my pack what I need but I hate to learn if I don't and need it.

 

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• Jan 18, 2009

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check your PMs.

 

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• Jan 20, 2009

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X- got your PM and thanks. Was not looking for today or the next weekend. I know we all got trips scheduled, so was thinking long term, Feb/March, would be perfect. Not wanting to do the extreme temps we have had. Just a practical experience. I am talking with Mike( Avy instructor) as I know he has some knowledge in this area to get his pointers and tips. But your offer sounded perfect. Its the woods yet safe to get out of. Gonna shoot of some of my own PM's to see whom else we can get. Will update once I know more. This seems to be a growing topic, we all get stuck, its just what time to day and in what conditions. Gottat be head smart is all.

 

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• Jan 21, 2009

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Got your pm. I'd be in. Trust me, you'll change you mind on the snuggling

 

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• Jan 22, 2009

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Let me know.

I'll call my old man and make sure he has no issues and we should be good on my end.

 

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• Jan 22, 2009

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Talked with the old man and he doesn't give 2 chits.

So it's a go on my end. Looking at my schedule I'm free starting the last weekend of Feb and into March.

If anyone needs rough ideas, it is about 2 hours from the cities. Super B and Jonce both know where it is....well a general idea.

 

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• Jan 23, 2009

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Does this "night in the bush" include a keg of beer & bonfire. I normally ride with a lawn chair strapped to my sled so I can bring that right??

 

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decarls said:

Does this "night in the bush" include a keg of beer & bonfire. I normally ride with a lawn chair strapped to my sled so I can bring that right??

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we might need something like that this summer.

 

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• Jan 24, 2009

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Late Feb/Early MArch sounds great to me. Can set my schedule to accomidate. PM'd Jonce and B, but no word back, but the may be out west. Anyway that time frame seems to work perfect as we in MN are in semi west set temps, highs and lows, make a nice balance. Troy just cuse I am your type, no never mind.
X pic a date, we can work out the details and get confirmation/

 

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• Jan 25, 2009

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I can make any of these weekends.

Feb 28/March 1

March 7-8th

March 14-15th.

Just let me know what works for everyone.

 

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• Jan 26, 2009

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March 7-8 I will be in St. Thomas laying on the beach in my speedo with a cold drink in my hand.

 

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Super B said:

March 7-8 I will be in St. Thomas laying on the beach in my speedo with a cold drink in my hand.

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thanks for that visual. you sell any glasses that will erase that from my mind?

 

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thanks for that visual. you sell any glasses that will erase that from my mind?

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No, but I do sell some that might "enhance" your visual....

 

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No, but I do sell some that might "enhance" your visual....

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So your saying you need some "enhancement"?

The first full week of March I'll be in West Yellowstone, so that's not going to work for me. If you decide on a later date let me know.

 

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• Jan 26, 2009

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you guys just figure out what works best for the most out those dates.

Would everyone prefer Friday or Saturday night?

 

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Super B said:

March 7-8 I will be in St. Thomas laying on the beach in my speedo with a cold drink in my hand.

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Thanks I just thew up in my mouth, oops its all over the floor now..

 

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• Jan 30, 2009

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March 7-8 I will be in Chicago. So it looks like the 14-15 seems to an open date to everyone.????

 

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• Feb 13, 2009

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what's the latest? are we a go?

 

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• Feb 20, 2009

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X I am gonna Pm the weekend of the 14th-15th, as it look like that is when everyone is available. Think we should have a confirmed list later this week.

 

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• Feb 22, 2009

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Got it down for the 14th-15th.

Only possible problem I can see is a lack of snow. Talked with my old man today and it sounds like the warm temps and rain did some damage. Let's hope for some Tournament snow the first week or two of March.