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by Young Satchel
Mon Feb 19, 2018 8:16 pm
Forum: Trip Report Archive
Topic: North Country Scenic Trail
Replies: 24
Views: 61889

Re: North Country Scenic Trail

Dude this is so rad! I want to get out there for some Nordic BC overnights next season so badly. That is if it ever fucking snows here again [emoji24]. Thanks for the awesome report. As I’m a backpacking gear nerd as well, mind telling me about your big-3 setup (Shelter, sleep system, pack)? Sent fr...
by Young Satchel
Thu Feb 15, 2018 11:49 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
Replies: 49
Views: 69587

Re: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread

Oldbie wrote:Love it. Pocket wilderness. It's amazing how winter transforms well-trodden places into sources of solitude.
Very well said!


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by Young Satchel
Thu Feb 15, 2018 11:48 pm
Forum: Community Ski Reviews
Topic: Ski Review: Altai Kom 162cm
Replies: 13
Views: 33586

Re: Ski Review: Altai Kom 162cm

I don’t know anything about anything, but I enjoyed reading this review! [emoji23] Man...these sound fun. Sigh. Snow.....yeah, I got none!

Enjoy your new quiver addition LC!


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by Young Satchel
Thu Feb 15, 2018 5:38 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
Replies: 49
Views: 69587

Re: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread

Yeah this season has been sketchy and spotty here in Michigan as well. Do you have a nearby Alpine ski area that makes snow? When the fields and woods are barren it is an alternative. Yeah man, it’s a bummer all around. :-/ I do have some alpine areas nearby, but I’m unfortunately rarely in a posit...
by Young Satchel
Thu Feb 15, 2018 1:19 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
Replies: 49
Views: 69587

Re: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread

Hey man, Thanks for the update on your skiing story. Your climate is a challenge for your skiing- but, your love of trail running is the PERFECT compliment to your growing passion for Nordic touring. Just hit the trail as much as you can- strength, stamina and balance is the most important thing! T...
by Young Satchel
Thu Feb 08, 2018 3:55 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
Replies: 49
Views: 69587

Re: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread

So the second I pulled up at the trail head it started fucking raining. But I’m a G so I said “fuck this noise Ima go anyway” [emoji23][emoji24] And so I did.... Here’s some admittedly sub-par pics from a rain-soaked but still enjoyable outing: https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180208/1490db09a259d...
by Young Satchel
Wed Feb 07, 2018 2:49 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
Replies: 49
Views: 69587

Re: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread

SNOW!!! [emoji33]

Closing work early and off to ski!!!


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by Young Satchel
Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:38 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: XCD, Telemark, xc on piste, Madshus, Eon,whatever
Replies: 6
Views: 9671

XCD, Telemark, xc on piste, Madshus, Eon,whatever

Man, I remember what “having too much fun on these” was like. I was just getting started with the too much fun. But then it rained a lot. And all The snow went away. And now it’s cold, but not snowing. I want to have the too much funs again! Glad you are enjoying the setup man. Sounds like a blast. ...
by Young Satchel
Sat Jan 27, 2018 11:46 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: and now....the rain
Replies: 55
Views: 83740

Re: and now....the rain

Fucking 52 today here in the Hudson Valley too! Wtf. Snow MAY arrive this Tuesday, but looks to be a dusting at best. Since we have zero base currently it may just prove a cruel joke :-/


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by Young Satchel
Wed Jan 24, 2018 7:37 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: hemiboreal forest skiing in New Brunswick Canada
Replies: 159
Views: 231403

Re: hemiboreal forest skiing in New Brunswick Canada

Hurray for crushing!


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