Note: This trip report is part of the TetonAT Trip Report Contest. Hamish is now in the running to win a FREE pair of Black Diamond skis based on viewer response and the TetonAT panel of judges! Good luck Hamish!! Benji fords the Rees River on the way to ski Mount Earnslaw. “Unnnnhh, Ma-aan.” Tak! [...]
Archive for October, 2008
Mount Earnslaw, New Zealand, By Hamish Gowans
by October 14th, 2008Black Diamond Outlaw Ski/Snowboard Pack
by October 13th, 2008Putting the Black Diamond Outlaw pack to the test in Garnet Canyon. To me, making a backcountry ski pack seems pretty easy. Make it relatively lightweight, easy to attach skis to in different configurations, offer an insulated hydration sleeve and have a separate pocket for my avy shovel and probe. There are some extra features [...]
Now That’s a Lawndart!
by October 11th, 2008TetonAT.com: Friday Avalanche Scare Video
by October 10th, 2008It seems the more videos I watch these days, the more people I see getting caught in avalanches…and the more it gets me scared to ski in the backcountry. Not so much because of the other riders (well…maybe a little), but more because it is so crazy how powerful the mountains can be when not [...]
When the Clouds Lift
by October 9th, 2008Bro-bonics: Part II
by October 9th, 2008As we get closer to the start of the ski season, it’s important to know the lingo and be able to talk the talk, so your not left hanging. Here are some terms that will help keep you in the loop. For more bro-speak, broisms and brobonics, check out Bro-bonics: Part I on TetonAT.com. Abrocrombie [...]
News…News…News
by October 8th, 2008Mount Rainier. New Mount Rainier speed record set. After two other record setting ascents of the Washington peak by Justin Merle (July 6th0 and Liam O’Sullivan (August 5th) this summer, Willie Benegas set a new standard by ascending and descending the peak in 4:40:59 on September 17th. It took him 3:20 to climb the mountain [...]
Guest TR: Riding the Messner Couloir, Denali, By AJ Lindell
by October 7th, 2008Note: This trip report is part of the TetonAT Trip Report Contest. AJ is now in the running to win a FREE pair of Black Diamond skis based on viewer response and the TetonAT panel of judges! This trip report was originally posted on WagnerSkis.com. Good luck AJ!! AJ Lindell on the West Rib of [...]
TetonAT Videos: Turns All Year, September 2008
by October 6th, 2008Hope you enjoy this little video from skiing on September 30th, 2008. Although there wasn’t much snow, the skiing was exciting! Keep your eyes out for a nice face plant by one of those involved. I just couldn’t stay away from using more Pearl Jam for the soundtrack either. TetonAT.com Videos from Randosteve on Vimeo. [...]
Guest TR: Mount Baker: Coleman Glacier, By Mike Traslin
by October 3rd, 2008Note: This trip report is part of the TetonAT Trip Report Contest. Mike is now in the running to win a FREE pair of Black Diamond skis based on viewer response and the TetonAT panel of judges! Good luck Mike!! Mount Baker It is September first, 2am in the morning, and I do not want [...]
TAY: September Turns…CHECK!
by October 2nd, 2008Randosteve sets up for September turns on the North Face of Spaulding Peak. Table Mountain and it’s steep East Face in the background. After a long and busy summer, I finally made a go for my September turns with Reed in the South Fork of Garnet Canyon on September 30th, thus marking the official success [...]
Wednesday Funnies: Tree Jumping Anyone?
by October 1st, 2008Sorry about the swaggy post today, but I’m taking some time to work out some bugs associated with these new TNF ads. However, I hope you have a couple minutes to laugh at these Norwegians trying to stick their landings. It’s sure to add some fun to your hump day!
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