I read all but the last few pages, and something no one else noted, if the snow is deep make sure you have a way out if your headed down into a creekbed or anything like that. It really sucks when your exploring and you pop over a hill only to head down the other side and you gotta say how the hell am I gonna get out of here.
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That's the best part of sledding right there!
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MTdream
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Any and every flatlander I take out...if they can stand or walk around after dinner, I have NOT done my job!!!
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MTdream
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agree 100% skills take over, and adrenaline kicks in....
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It might sound silly, but learn how to get stuck. With this, you will get plenty of experience getting unstuck. The guys that have ridden for a long time still get stuck, but it usually only requires minimal effort to get them out. The new guys can auger a fair size crater when they are done and are completely sacked out.
When you get into a situation that you think you might get stuck, start looking for the place to get out the easiest, then go there instead. Sounds silly, but it is just a matter of turning out a couple seconds sooner on a hill. Sure, you may be stuck, but at least the sled is already starting to come around. Sidehilling over a tree, if you feel the momentum won't carry you all the way past the tree, drop down and pick a different line while picking up momentum in the process. Stay out of depressions, there is nowhere to go but up if you are buried.
I don't mind helping people get unstuck, but "stupid stuck" all day gets old fast.
Also, if you are driving up to help someone else get unstuck, don't box them in with your sled. Give them some room that gives options to get out. This one annoys me when you almost get someone popped out and some joker parked his sled in the way, or his helmet/gear.
When you get into a situation that you think you might get stuck, start looking for the place to get out the easiest, then go there instead. Sounds silly, but it is just a matter of turning out a couple seconds sooner on a hill. Sure, you may be stuck, but at least the sled is already starting to come around. Sidehilling over a tree, if you feel the momentum won't carry you all the way past the tree, drop down and pick a different line while picking up momentum in the process. Stay out of depressions, there is nowhere to go but up if you are buried.
I don't mind helping people get unstuck, but "stupid stuck" all day gets old fast.
Also, if you are driving up to help someone else get unstuck, don't box them in with your sled. Give them some room that gives options to get out. This one annoys me when you almost get someone popped out and some joker parked his sled in the way, or his helmet/gear.
When you are on your way too getting stuck, know when to acquiesse. Learn to know when to let the sinking sled slide out from under you. (that means bail while it's still moving)
Most of the time it will climb back up on top of the snow by at least 50% and you can ALMOST just get on and drive it away. Especially if you have aPro.
Did that several times on my last ride.
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MTdream
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Its not quite so fun when your new to an area and don't really know whats around. Also, if your going to do it, do it early in the day
Wow....you lost me at the $.50 word!!!!!
Doh, I spelled it wrong.
"acquiesce"</O
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</OTo give in. To concede.
HAHA. Anything to help a bobcat.
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for the first time out, Cooke might be a little rough on you; Two Top and some Westjellystone spots might be a little more forgiving for the first time out. And knowing when to turn out before you burn it in will be easy to find; when your riding buddies quit helping you get unstuck, you know you should have turned out earlier the last 50 stucks!!
BAH! Cooke is a great place to break in a new guy! The first time I rode in the mountains was in Revelstoke! Talk about dropping you off the deep end! Cooke was the second place we went HAHA!
I'm hoping to hear a trip report!
I'm hoping to hear a trip report!
We went to Cooke last year, (group of 4). Myself and one other can hold our own and the other two being inexperienced were trying to wrap their heads around countersteering. Anyways long story short we found that under these circumstances, it was more fun for all to ride the easiest terrain, which last year was towards round lake and back behind it. Plenty of snow for people to learn and nothing too intimidating. They also enjoyed the trail ride up to top of the world and the open areas around there. Keep in mind top of the world is getting to be fairly isolated but there is a warm up shack there. The day we dropped into daisy was deep and I was LOVING it, but love slowly turned into frustration when the group wasn't having any fun being stuck absolutely everywhere. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, I think it applies in this situation. Have fun! Be safe
first timer
I am heading to Cooke on February 8th for my very first mountain trip! I'm very excited for this trip! I keep telling myself im gonna rock it, but I'm sure the mtns are gonna kick my a$$
Any pointers? Staying at the alpine!
Hopefully everyone doesn't get sick of me being stuck more than once LOL
I am heading to Cooke on February 8th for my very first mountain trip! I'm very excited for this trip! I keep telling myself im gonna rock it, but I'm sure the mtns are gonna kick my a$$
Any pointers? Staying at the alpine!
Hopefully everyone doesn't get sick of me being stuck more than once LOL
Love seeing so many making their first trip to the mountains! Get ready, because your life as a snowmobiler is about to change. The best thing you can do is educate yourself and be prepared. Mountain Skillz is here to help anyone that is interested whether you are making your first trip to the mountains, or if you are an experienced advanced rider that only rides in the mountains. We are permitted and based out of southern Colorado and here to help all become better, safer, and more prepared mountain riders. CLICK HERE for an overview of what is offered in our workshops. Please feel free to email me with any other questions at matt@mountainskillz.com and have a great winter!
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