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Could you clarify what you mean by “broader”.

Many of those mountains don’t have a reasonable product until mid January at best. If you start skiing in mid November and do so until mid/late April your making the ride farther North. Also if your looking for a different experience than other resorts have to offer The Balsams would certainly...

Nice to hear these worked for that kind of trip. I've had mine a year now and definitely have experienced similar performance. Although the center length adjustment bar's durability and field repairability concerns me. Keeping a close eye on that.

Good info. Thanks for the link!

Classic Case of not inspecting your aspect of what your going to ski before hand. Dropping in the backside under well represented conditions that were obviously apparent was obviously not the best decision. Probably ultimately looking for a Cold One at The Wildcat Inn along with bragging rights...

I worked with Jeff at an undisclosed outdoor outfitter in the area back in the 90’s. Albeit not at the same time we both went to the same Summer Camp on Winnie. Ironically, he had previously worked as head of The Ski Patrol at The Kitty. Snow evaluation has so evolved in the area over the years...

Brad was one of the instructors along with longtime serving Head of Tuck’s Ski Patrol Roger Damon when I took my first Avy Training course at Pinkham a long time ago. Roger H. Damon, Jr. – 70 Years Active Service as an NSP Member | New Hampshire Region NSP I also knew Chris Joosen. Both of...

Thanks for the info. Skier-triggered avalanche; Wildcat B / Carter Notch; 03/15/2023 – Mount Washington Avalanche Center Very interesting and well written report. I know Jeff and he is very thorough and doing a great job in his position IMO. I thought this included link was also very...

Thanks for the clarification. Any info on which side they ascended from?

A little more info here. Skier survives New Hampshire avalanche, found uninjured after 500-foot tumble

Interesting location. Anyone familiar with the terrain there? Without pulling out a Topo of the area it would stand to reason this occurred in The Thompson Brook drainage. Mostly wooded I believe barring some hidden slide. If it was in the woods it just goes to show it does not have to be an...

Sounds like great neurological stimulation which is what the article infers. As stated there in using a GPS bypasses stimulating areas of the brain that are important to exercise that map and compass work otherwise does. I know personally when using a GPS the experience is definitely a...

Sounds like a wealth of brain cell retention.

I can remember that smell even though I haven’t sniffed any of it for 40 years. Woodsman not only repelled bugs but everything around the person wearing it. You could lace a bandanna once with that stuff and it would last all summer. We use to do just that. Hit the bandana with the dope. Then...

How about when black fly season starts coming to an end. Then the mosquitoes start coming out.

Sure beats playing Canasta and Shuffelboard in Sarasota.

Glad you got that part of it. It is also about how our Brains develop or dissolve neurologically. I have put my time in orienteering, so hopefully I've banked a few brain cells. Always good to have some humor and hope to go along with it.

https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/reliance-on-gps-devices-may-lead-to-cognitive-decline-study-says-orienteering-can-help-165371973803 Interesting...but not sure I am on board with getting lost on purpose. LOL!

When I reached this point I started making chairs. https://newengland.com/yankee-magazine/living/crafts/ski-chair/#:~:text=Follow%20these%20steps%20to%20build%20your%20very%20own%20ski%20chair%20at%20home.&text=The%20ski%20chair's%20back%20is,ski%20sections%20(tips%20included).

Good advice. Even the Moose need a buddy now and again. VIDEO: Snowmobilers Dig Out Moose Trapped in DEEP Tree Well - SnowBrains