"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
12/16/2016 at 12:03 • Filed to: None
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"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
12/16/2016 at 12:03 • Filed to: None | 18
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Today is one of those days. So here are some places I’d rather be for the cheering of me up.
For Sweden
> HammerheadFistpunch
12/16/2016 at 12:05 |
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You can’t go to the mountains in the winter; too many bros.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> For Sweden
12/16/2016 at 12:08 |
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tip: Bro’s* don’t into mornings, get up early and have a bro free day
*People who want to extol the virtues of Mate´ get up early though.
SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
> HammerheadFistpunch
12/16/2016 at 12:10 |
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I just want to reply with McMike “Places Alonso would rather be” images
EL_ULY
> HammerheadFistpunch
12/16/2016 at 12:12 |
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no wifi or corner stores doe :’(
Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
> HammerheadFistpunch
12/16/2016 at 12:13 |
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Pictured: Where I’d rather be and what I’d like to do there.
Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> HammerheadFistpunch
12/16/2016 at 12:14 |
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It’s so cold, can not go outside without freezing nuts off.
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Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
> Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
12/16/2016 at 12:27 |
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Pffft. Just means the puck will hurt less.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
12/16/2016 at 12:29 |
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here is your starter kit
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HammerheadFistpunch
> EL_ULY
12/16/2016 at 12:35 |
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505Turbeaux
> HammerheadFistpunch
12/16/2016 at 12:37 |
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3 weeks from now I will be in the North Maine woods camping with the Land Rover club. We always welcome other makes.
SAVE YO MONEEZ FOR GAS and come up here!!
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HammerheadFistpunch
> 505Turbeaux
12/16/2016 at 12:40 |
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maine is coming (saw your email btw, I need to get back to you) but probably in the warmer months.
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505Turbeaux
> HammerheadFistpunch
12/16/2016 at 12:41 |
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cool. I seem to only have time for wheeling in the winter, but that season is upon us! Talk to you soon
cooperquinn_wy
> HammerheadFistpunch
12/16/2016 at 13:06 |
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I’d like to be back here instead of in my office.
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benjrblant
> HammerheadFistpunch
12/16/2016 at 13:21 |
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Mmmmm... Yes to all of those.
Taking the 80 out to Arches and Canyonlands after Christmas- It’s all I’ve been able to focus on for the past two weeks.
adamftw
> 505Turbeaux
12/16/2016 at 13:34 |
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I always read about how much of a shitshow that event is. Makes me want to come more.
pauljones
> HammerheadFistpunch
12/16/2016 at 13:35 |
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I’d settle for this:
In fact, I intend to make that happen in just a few hours.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> benjrblant
12/16/2016 at 13:45 |
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Jelly, I love both those places. where you going?
RallyWrench
> HammerheadFistpunch
12/16/2016 at 13:52 |
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Yeah man. Need to get out.
TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts.
> HammerheadFistpunch
12/16/2016 at 13:54 |
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I wanna be there too.
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TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts.
> EL_ULY
12/16/2016 at 13:54 |
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Dat da point doe.
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TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts.
> HammerheadFistpunch
12/16/2016 at 13:55 |
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That is amazing.
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benjrblant
> HammerheadFistpunch
12/16/2016 at 14:01 |
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Some of the more primitive roads and trails in Arches, then White Rim in Canyonlands, wrapping up in SLC.
Blind Willy
> HammerheadFistpunch
12/16/2016 at 15:00 |
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9 days and a wake up, I’ll be out in Big Bend. It gets to where I can’t concentrate on anything else sometimes.
mtdrift
> Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
12/16/2016 at 15:06 |
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My furnace is basically running non-stop right now.
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Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> mtdrift
12/16/2016 at 15:06 |
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.....and it’s warm in missoula compared to whitefish.
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mtdrift
> HammerheadFistpunch
12/16/2016 at 15:15 |
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Do you ski backcountry a lot? I know there’s quite a bit of very accessible terrain around SLC, but I also hear that it can get crowded (I mean, not like standing in the lift line at Breckenridge crowded, but enough to be annoying).
For me, I find myself going backcountry less and less every year. I don’t know if it’s because I’m getting out of shape, or my risk tolerance factor is declining, or because it’s harder to find ski buddies these days (maybe all 3?), but mostly I just can’t be bothered. I’ve had some really rewarding days in the backcountry, but I have a hard time getting motivated to earn my turns these days.
I also have a s**t ton of $$$ wrapped up in my AT gear, and the temptation to sell it is very high.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> mtdrift
12/16/2016 at 15:17 |
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I still prefer it to the resorts. Its “crowded” but not overly so. I don’t si much at all these days, but when I do I prefer AT
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mtdrift
> Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
12/16/2016 at 15:18 |
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Yeah, it looks like you guys have been teleported to Hoth (mixing my sci-fi metaphors, there...)
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Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> mtdrift
12/16/2016 at 15:23 |
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I just checked, we are sitting on the level right now. Damn, I’m booking a trip to south florida asap.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> benjrblant
12/16/2016 at 16:40 |
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have you been down there before? I can’t remember if we’ve talked about this. Arches “4 wheel drive road” is amazing.
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benjrblant
> HammerheadFistpunch
12/16/2016 at 17:12 |
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I’ve been to Arches, but it was with a rental Passat. That road is definitely on our agenda this go-around.
Rufant
> HammerheadFistpunch
12/16/2016 at 19:08 |
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Excellentness.
davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> HammerheadFistpunch
12/17/2016 at 13:38 |
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How challenging is it?
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HammerheadFistpunch
> davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
12/17/2016 at 14:00 |
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If your going south to north (not recommended by the park) I’d say very adventurous Subaru with a chance of underbody damage depending on if you go all the way or turn around near the end. If going north to south you’ll want 4runner or better, or great skid protections
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505Turbeaux
> adamftw
12/19/2016 at 17:40 |
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Actually we are doing a 150 mile loop through the north maine woods, romp is in February. Regardless, this is the icy jewels run we are doing, first annual. Come along!!
vicariousILive
> HammerheadFistpunch
12/20/2016 at 10:45 |
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yep i would rather be at any of those places right now
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vicariousILive
> mtdrift
12/20/2016 at 11:16 |
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Dude! What touring places do you like to go in MT?
i would be willing to drive up to Missoula over a weekend to be your ski buddy and I’m sure it wouldn’t be hard to talk Hammerheadfistpunch into it either.
My grandma has a cabin in Island Park where I grew up doing a lot of snowmobiling but I know you can’t sled on the Montana side of the divide so there are some lines that I have my eye on for the last couple years I would like to tour. We could definitely meet up there.
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mtdrift
> vicariousILive
12/20/2016 at 13:59 |
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Whoa - no way! My grandparents used to live on the south shore of Hebgen Lake, about 15 miles north of West Yellowstone. When I was a kid I used to spend all my summers up there. Crazy to think we were probably just over the mountains from each other many times. Unfortunately, my mom and uncle sold the house about 10 years ago. :(
(In truth, the house was falling into the ground, but they really should have kept the property...)
I always thought there were a lot of great looking lines up in that Sheep Mt/Coffin Mt/Bald Pk area, but never tried to get in there.
In any case, Missoula itself really only has one decent touring destination, and that’s up on Lolo Pass (Hwy 12). It tends to be the default around here because it only takes about 40 minutes to drive up there. Decent, mellow terrain, if not a ton of vertical, so lots of laps. It’s great for a day trip.
http://lolopk.org/pdf/Backcountry_2.pdf
http://www.backcountryfocus.com/lolopass.htm
Otherwise, it’s more of a hoof down to the southern Bitterroots, Lost Trail Pass, or up to Downing Mountain Lodge area near Hamilton:
http://downing-mountain-lodge.com/
The real hidden gem is up in the Swan Range, where YurtSki has a concession near the Bob Marshall Wilderness area. Such amazing lines up there.
Otherwise, there’s some more limited stuff near Montana Snowbowl, up on Lookout Pass to the west, way up around Whitefish, and on Rogers Pass closer to Helena.
Have you ever done any sled-supported touring? I think I’ve been on a snowmobile twice in my life, but sometimes it looks awfully tempting, especially when there’s a long skin just to get to the steep stuff...
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vicariousILive
> mtdrift
12/20/2016 at 15:37 |
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My dad had a 2002 Polaris RMK with a busted crank that I told him I’d take off his hands so I could use it touring . I found a supplier of cranks and all the parts needed to repair for $700 but then my dad talked me out of it. Told me it wasn’t worth the upkeep.
There’s a pretty mellow line on the Lions head Ridge right on the divide. Would be a pretty hefty tour but with the help of a sled it would be pretty easy
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vicariousILive
> mtdrift
12/20/2016 at 16:05 |
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But to answer your question...no i have never done sled assisted touring.
Looks there is some good stuff up there. I would be all about one of those yurt trips. We have a couple places up Logan Canyon that Utah State University (my alma matter) used to run but I have never done it. The weekends get booked quick and if I were to go, I would prefer to go more of a last minute thing so I have a better handle of the snow conditions. i would hate to book a yurt trip in advance and then when i go its a black avy conditions type of day or tracked out because it didn’t snow for a month