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Another ski candidate I have a pair of Fisher S-Bound rebounds matched with a slightly heavier version of the Karhu Catamount boot for powder conditions, or T-3's for nastier stuff. It is probably the most versatle bc ski out there with a double camber for straight ahead speed and 29mm sidecut...

I am upgrading my emergency kit after reading *Deep Survival* by Gonzales. I have added a chemical fire starter, tinder and a small metal cup to obtain water and am now trying to lower the weight of the kit. I carry a posi-drive screwdriver for the #3 posi-drive bit to tighten ski bindings. The...

Western skiers seldom use gaiters I have skied with a dozen or so backcountry skiers in the deep snows of British Colombia for the past three years. No one uses them there. People favor elastized pant cuffs to fit over boots.

Primitive camping rules in vermont You can camp "anywhere" on Vermont state forests if you follow "primitive camping restrictons. They are: -100 feet from any stream or body of water - 1000 feet from any road - limited to three consecutive nights - burn only dead, downed trees other practices...

Anyone have a comment on the legality and feasibility of camping around the Underhill State Park campground just West of Stow now that the campground is closed for the winter? Water access? Can't seem to get to anyone in the forest service who can advise me. Thanks

EMS in N. Conway rented several versions of the Fisher S-Bound series bc ski last year.

Hi Donna, Check out the November issue of Backcountry Magazine for a disussion of light backcountry touring gear. I have been delighted with my Fisher S-Bound Rebound skis and find them to be the most versatile skis I have ever used. They have 29mm sidecut, similar to the sidecut of a downhill...

I use the National Geoghaphic software with my Garmin GPS but check the accuracy of any trails on the map against the AMC map as there are some inaccuracies on the software version.

Thanks for the info. I agree wholeheateldy that lines such as these should be climbed before skiing. That is our intent. If you were to head in there again, would you travel up the stream to the north or south sides? Overhead photos seem to suggest hardwoods on the south-facing bank, but...

I have an opportunity to spend 2 days exploring possible ski lines in the Red Rock Brook drainage formed by these peaks. Can anyone comment on easiest way up this drainage in late winter conditions? Not sure I would trust the snow pack on the river itself at this point. Our base camp will be...

Hi Tim, I concur that your trip was an amazing physical undertaking, truly. The route was well considered, and your report was a pleasure to read. However you still haven’t responded to several inquiries about what your emergency plan was in the event of injury. Not planning to be injured...

Thanks, PB, IS the photo on your post of Lafayette? What of year was it. FYI, accoridng to my mapping software, the slope is about 30-35 degrees, very skiable with safe spring conditions.

East side Lafayette Excited to descover this forum! Has anyone kept going to the large east facing slide paths between Layayette and Lincoln? Ski possiblities? Also interested in the Red Rock brook basin formed by Guyot/Bond/s. Twin. I found somewhat open birch glades on the north side of the...