Thanks!

Greylock is one of the tours written about in the latest version of Goodman’s book “Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast”. For each tour David offers his recommended gear, XC, Nordic backcountry, Telemark, AT, and snowboard. For Greylock the recommendation is Telemark, AT, and snowboard I've go...

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randoskier wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:45 pm

I still have my original high-top climbing shoes!

I don't understand why high-tops ever went out of fashion. So many scabby ankles without them.

I'll see if I can find that book, sounds like a fun read.

I use them as my main boot for anything from cross-country and piste to steep couloirs, and occasionally for ice climbing. I'd be interested to hear about fitting crampons onto the boots, as I've been daydreaming about some possible future ice/ ski trips. I know Petzl makes a front toe bail for 75m...

My first set of skis were the Spider 62's with NNNBC and some low cut boot from Fischer. I had a hard time learning to control the skis until I upgraded to Alaskas on the NNNBC. Even though three pin is a little different I think that will be a great combination for you.

I love seeing old gear still get use. Good on ya for getting it where it needs to go. I've often considered putting together a vintage rack. Shared a belay last summer at the Gunks with a young man whose parents quit climbing in the 90's and found their gear in the attic. He had everything reslung a...

randoskier wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 08, 2023 4:15 pm

How long have you had those cams? I think I spy some rigid stem Friends in there!

Had some nice scenery this weekend too.

I feel like I've made progress in figuring out turns. Conditions were perfect for it this weekend.