here is a link to my youtube channel, i have a bunch of videos on there from the area
Who wants a free guided tour of some of the best riding south of the Border?
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January 26th is the day. If we get enough people then I will do another ride too. Thanks for the donation Hayden!
if i am around, i will be there. I think i have a work trip that weekend.
Nice work guys
Well, I'm gonna try like hell to make it. Sounds like u may have a good turn out...
Good job Jess
See u guys on Saturday ....
Well, I'm gonna try like hell to make it. Sounds like u may have a good turn out...
Good job Jess
See u guys on Saturday ....
hoodoo is at 53 inches
good start for the ride
it will be here soon
how many is there committed to going
good start for the ride
it will be here soon
how many is there committed to going
It looks like there is 20-25 confirmed coming from out of town. This is gonna be a lot of fun. The best thing for everyone coming from out of town would be to stay Friday night. We will meet up at 9am Saturday morning. There is a nice hotel in Missoula, Mt with a hot tub and pool, rates around $90-100 per night http://www.wingatehotels.com/hotels...05=4207875727&006=14173181829&007=Search&008=
Or you can stay in Superior, MT for around $50-60 per night http://www.bigskymotel.net/?gclid=CIbb3vTB17QCFUxxQgod2lEANg
I've been up there riding 4 or 5 times this year and it's getting really good. We have a great base and it's dumping on us now. The Turbo Apex had to work to make up up a few climbs. Anyone else who's interested can pm me.
Or you can stay in Superior, MT for around $50-60 per night http://www.bigskymotel.net/?gclid=CIbb3vTB17QCFUxxQgod2lEANg
I've been up there riding 4 or 5 times this year and it's getting really good. We have a great base and it's dumping on us now. The Turbo Apex had to work to make up up a few climbs. Anyone else who's interested can pm me.
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hopefully i can get out of choteau. im going to try like hell to make it! im hoping my dad will come with me, he NEEDS to see this area!
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January 22, 2013 Avalanche Advisory<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
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This entry was posted on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013 at 7:19 am
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The avalanche danger is LOW in the mountains of west central Montana. Avalanche conditions are generally safe but you still need to look for unstable snow on isolated terrain features such as recently wind loaded areas steeper than 35 degrees. On sun exposed slopes the avalanche danger will be elevated during the peak of solar heating.<o></o>
Hello! This is Steve Karkanen with the January 22, 2013 avalanche advisory. This advisory is sponsored in part by the many people who came to last week’s Community Unite Pint Nite benefit for the West Central Montana Avalanche Foundation at the Northside Kettlehouse. It was a great turnout! Thank You!<o></o>
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Weather and Snowpack Analysis<o></o>
It’s been more than 10 days since our last storm. A high pressure system has dominated our weather with clear skies, warm mountain temperatures and high winds at the higher elevations. Afternoon temperatures at many SNOTEL sites reached into the mid-thirties with warmer temperatures experienced on south facing aspects.<o></o>
Overnight these temperatures drop well below freezing. At the higher elevations a persistent wind scoured many ridge tops and formed wind slabs on the more sheltered pockets. These wind slabs have gained strength over the past few days but it remains important to check that strength before committing. On southeast to southwest aspects observers in the Bitterroot, Swans and Rattlesnake noted small loose snow avalanches on the steepest sun exposed terrain. Cold temperatures at night will have these slopes locked up early in the day but pay attention to the possibility of wet snow avalanches as the sun heats the slope you are on.<o></o>
North to east aspects are holding the best snow and we are not seeing significant results in stability testing. There is a layer of facets about a foot below the surface in some areas but there is no slab above it to be concerned with. However, if a wind slab has formed you want to dig down to see if it exists under that slab.<o></o>
The warm temperatures, sun, wind and low humidity has limited surface hoar growth. You can find it in areas under the influence of the inversion or near bodies of water. In pockets sheltered from the sun and wind it may have survived but it is not a widespread condition. We are seeing near surface facets and radiation recrystallized snow particularly on sunny aspects and just under the wind or sun crusts.<o></o>
The older surface hoar (buried about a foot deep) and the current snow surface will be the next watch outs during the next big storm.<o></o>
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Weather Forecast and Avalanche Outlook<o></o>
NOAA Weather’s Missoula Office is forecasting another day or two of high pressure and elevated mountain temperatures. Wednesday afternoon, a moist north Pacific system will move into the Northern Rockies bringing gusty winds and moderate snow amounts.<o></o>
This morning mountain temperatures are in the upper twenties with valley temperatures in the single digits. At 8000′ the wind is gusting from the northwest to 30 mph. We can expect another bluebird day perhaps again on Wednesday.<o></o>
Expect the avalanche danger to increase during the peak of solar heating and when it starts snowing again.<o></o>
I will issue the next advisory this Thursday, January 24.<o></o>
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Are you missing a pack?<o></o>
A fully loaded pack was found near Lolo Pass yesterday. Please send us an email at info@missoulaavalanche.org or call 406-329-3752 (leave a message) and we’ll get you hooked up with the person who rescued your gear!<o></o>
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This information is the sole responsibility of the Forest Service and does not apply to operating ski areas. The avalanche danger rating expires at midnight tonight but you can use the information we provide to help you make more informed decisions regarding travel in avalanche terrain for the next few days.
Our advisory area includes the Bitterroot Mountains from Lost Trail Pass North to Lookout Pass, the Rattlesnake Mountains and the Southern Swan and Mission Mountains near Seeley Lake. <o></o>
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West Central Montana Avalanche Center
Lolo National Forest
Bldg. 24a Fort Missoula Rd.
Missoula, MT 59804
406-329-3752 cell 406-370-3371
info@missoulaavalanche.org<o></o>
fficeffice" /><o></o>This entry was posted on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013 at 7:19 am
Categories: Advisories<o
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<o></o>The avalanche danger is LOW in the mountains of west central Montana. Avalanche conditions are generally safe but you still need to look for unstable snow on isolated terrain features such as recently wind loaded areas steeper than 35 degrees. On sun exposed slopes the avalanche danger will be elevated during the peak of solar heating.<o
></o>Hello! This is Steve Karkanen with the January 22, 2013 avalanche advisory. This advisory is sponsored in part by the many people who came to last week’s Community Unite Pint Nite benefit for the West Central Montana Avalanche Foundation at the Northside Kettlehouse. It was a great turnout! Thank You!<o
></o><o
></o>Weather and Snowpack Analysis<o
></o>It’s been more than 10 days since our last storm. A high pressure system has dominated our weather with clear skies, warm mountain temperatures and high winds at the higher elevations. Afternoon temperatures at many SNOTEL sites reached into the mid-thirties with warmer temperatures experienced on south facing aspects.<o
></o>Overnight these temperatures drop well below freezing. At the higher elevations a persistent wind scoured many ridge tops and formed wind slabs on the more sheltered pockets. These wind slabs have gained strength over the past few days but it remains important to check that strength before committing. On southeast to southwest aspects observers in the Bitterroot, Swans and Rattlesnake noted small loose snow avalanches on the steepest sun exposed terrain. Cold temperatures at night will have these slopes locked up early in the day but pay attention to the possibility of wet snow avalanches as the sun heats the slope you are on.<o
></o>North to east aspects are holding the best snow and we are not seeing significant results in stability testing. There is a layer of facets about a foot below the surface in some areas but there is no slab above it to be concerned with. However, if a wind slab has formed you want to dig down to see if it exists under that slab.<o
></o>The warm temperatures, sun, wind and low humidity has limited surface hoar growth. You can find it in areas under the influence of the inversion or near bodies of water. In pockets sheltered from the sun and wind it may have survived but it is not a widespread condition. We are seeing near surface facets and radiation recrystallized snow particularly on sunny aspects and just under the wind or sun crusts.<o
></o>The older surface hoar (buried about a foot deep) and the current snow surface will be the next watch outs during the next big storm.<o
></o><o
></o>Weather Forecast and Avalanche Outlook<o
></o>NOAA Weather’s Missoula Office is forecasting another day or two of high pressure and elevated mountain temperatures. Wednesday afternoon, a moist north Pacific system will move into the Northern Rockies bringing gusty winds and moderate snow amounts.<o
></o>This morning mountain temperatures are in the upper twenties with valley temperatures in the single digits. At 8000′ the wind is gusting from the northwest to 30 mph. We can expect another bluebird day perhaps again on Wednesday.<o
></o>Expect the avalanche danger to increase during the peak of solar heating and when it starts snowing again.<o
></o>I will issue the next advisory this Thursday, January 24.<o
></o><o
></o>Are you missing a pack?<o
></o>A fully loaded pack was found near Lolo Pass yesterday. Please send us an email at info@missoulaavalanche.org or call 406-329-3752 (leave a message) and we’ll get you hooked up with the person who rescued your gear!<o
></o><o
></o>This information is the sole responsibility of the Forest Service and does not apply to operating ski areas. The avalanche danger rating expires at midnight tonight but you can use the information we provide to help you make more informed decisions regarding travel in avalanche terrain for the next few days.
Our advisory area includes the Bitterroot Mountains from Lost Trail Pass North to Lookout Pass, the Rattlesnake Mountains and the Southern Swan and Mission Mountains near Seeley Lake. <o
></o><o
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West Central Montana Avalanche Center
Lolo National Forest
Bldg. 24a Fort Missoula Rd.
Missoula, MT 59804
406-329-3752 cell 406-370-3371
info@missoulaavalanche.org<o
></o>enjoy the ride, i will be at a furniture trade show.
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