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    What do you carry when you ski slidebrook

    A ski friend of mine (we just call him Woods Ray) gave me some very good advice last year on my first trips into Slidebrook. Carry a whistle, extra hand warmers, cell phone, and if you can some water. Also go with someone who knows the general area.

    We ducked into SB yesterday with a couple kids and true to his recommendation, I had all but the water with me plus a GPS. I also made sure to tell people where I was going and so on.

    We have a bunch of kids (teens and pre-teens) and I thought it would be good to pass along some of that good advice to them. My own kid has a whistle on her belt as part of her pass....

    What do you carry when skiing off trail?

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    Re: What do you carry when you ski slidebrook

    Quote Originally Posted by muddy_hollow
    A ski friend of mine (we just call him Woods Ray) gave me some very good advice last year on my first trips into Slidebrook. Carry a whistle, extra hand warmers, cell phone, and if you can some water. Also go with someone who knows the general area.

    We ducked into SB yesterday with a couple kids and true to his recommendation, I had all but the water with me plus a GPS. I also made sure to tell people where I was going and so on.

    We have a bunch of kids (teens and pre-teens) and I thought it would be good to pass along some of that good advice to them. My own kid has a whistle on her belt as part of her pass....

    What do you carry when skiing off trail?
    In the slack country: water in the hydration pack (absolutely essential) along with small first aid kit. Cell phone plus high-power walkie talkie*, the later of course for line of sight comms. LED flashlight. Windproof lighter. Letherman all-purpose tool. Couple power bars. Actually that's my typical pack kit. True backcountry of course calls for some other stuff with some even packing extra binding/parts, emergency thermal-related gear, etc. I'm sure others will chime in.

    *After multiple Motorola models over the years, switched to Midland & got their X-Tra Talk GXT1000VP4. Highest-legal power (there really is a difference), very rugged & waterproof. Very pleased.
    No mountain too steep
    No powder too deep

    (well, not exactly)

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    I would add to the list a large strong plastic bag. Which can be used for shelter, rain gear, slippery surface to slide out on. (a guy at Mad River used one for self evac with a broken feemer a few years back) and cut into strips to secure a splint.

    Just a reminder there is a emergency toboggan with first aid item at the top of the bands just after you go under the Slidebrook Express. It was donated by a bunch of us a few years back. Fortunately it has not ever been needed

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    For slidebrook, working cell phone with patrol dispatch number programmed in and keep an eye on the kids. If they get stuck in a tree well, whistle is not going to help. If someone is hurt, patrol is your best bet (especially given the sled at the top, thank you Treeskier).

    Other areas is a different question.

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    Would anyone care to post that ski patrol dispatch number? I've poked around sugarbush.com for a few minutes now and haven't found it, but definitely something I want to have in my phone.
    Ithaca is (not) Vermont (but it is gorges)

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    Flask....
    Camera.....
    Bear repellent.....
    Bus Pass....
    Sunglass case......
    Trouble with you is the trouble with me,
    Got two good eyes but we still don’t see!

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    12 Avi Beacons (Receivers only)
    2 Autographed Photos of Tony Shaloub (In case I loose or damage one during evac)
    7 Blue M&Ms
    A full size NON-Collapsible Snow Shovel
    Extension Cord (To plug in my TV)
    My TV
    Hungry Hungry Hippo
    Fog Horn from The QE2(whistles are for chumps)
    Tiger Print Snuggie
    A nickel (In case I run into a 1950s style pay phone)
    Tony Shaloub (In case I need him to autograph another photo)

    That get's me through the top part.

  8. #8
    I always ski with a pack so I'm always prepared. Here's what I carry:
    snow shovel
    phone
    compass
    extra batteries
    short wave radio
    avalanche beacon
    sandwiches
    cigarette lighter
    6 pack (12 pack, if with friends)
    snowshoes
    flask of scotch
    cigars
    a rescue toboggan
    power tools
    How To Cook Everything by Mark Bittman
    The army field manual
    headlamps
    the instrument cluster for a 1997 Toyota Corolla
    chewing gum
    Win's home phone number
    a tent
    firewood
    gasoline
    a swiss army knife
    lift pass
    medical kit
    insurance card
    recreation stuff (frizbee, lawn darts etc.)
    hot tub chemicals
    extra skis/poles
    a topo map
    a trash bin
    extra clothes
    passport
    extra light bulbs
    denim overalls
    an extra pair of slippers
    a cotton jumpsuit
    and snorkel

    Sometimes they don't let me load the lift with my snorkel so I hide it in the bottom of the pack.

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    H2O, food, med supplies, a means to make fire and shelter, AND at least two other CLOSE companions; always bring friends!
    Late last Sat afternoon I chose 4 gorgeous young ladies, and we just HAD to end up at Chez Henri's on skis....... *\; )~


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    Don't forget your oxygen canisters, satellite phone,....



    I know it started out as a serious post, I am sitting here chuckling though, you guys crack me up!

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    ....and a baby's arm holding an apple.
    Quote Originally Posted by Hardbooter
    I always ski with a pack so I'm always prepared. Here's what I carry:
    snow shovel
    phone
    compass
    extra batteries
    short wave radio
    avalanche beacon
    sandwiches
    cigarette lighter
    6 pack (12 pack, if with friends)
    snowshoes
    flask of scotch
    cigars
    a rescue toboggan
    power tools
    How To Cook Everything by Mark Bittman
    The army field manual
    headlamps
    the instrument cluster for a 1997 Toyota Corolla
    chewing gum
    Win's home phone number
    a tent
    firewood
    gasoline
    a swiss army knife
    lift pass
    medical kit
    insurance card
    recreation stuff (frizbee, lawn darts etc.)
    hot tub chemicals
    extra skis/poles
    a topo map
    a trash bin
    extra clothes
    passport
    extra light bulbs
    denim overalls
    an extra pair of slippers
    a cotton jumpsuit
    and snorkel

    Sometimes they don't let me load the lift with my snorkel so I hide it in the bottom of the pack.
    Trouble with you is the trouble with me,
    Got two good eyes but we still don’t see!

  12. #12
    Quote Originally Posted by Strat
    Would anyone care to post that ski patrol dispatch number? I've poked around sugarbush.com for a few minutes now and haven't found it, but definitely something I want to have in my phone.


    Would like the number too for my phone.

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    WOW "The Tubes"; what-a-reach-back in time....


    Quote Originally Posted by Hawk
    ....and a baby's arm holding an apple.
    Quote Originally Posted by Hardbooter
    I always ski with a pack so I'm always prepared. Here's what I carry:
    snow shovel
    phone
    compass
    extra batteries
    short wave radio
    avalanche beacon
    sandwiches
    cigarette lighter
    6 pack (12 pack, if with friends)
    snowshoes
    flask of scotch
    cigars
    a rescue toboggan
    power tools
    How To Cook Everything by Mark Bittman
    The army field manual
    headlamps
    the instrument cluster for a 1997 Toyota Corolla
    chewing gum
    Win's home phone number
    a tent
    firewood
    gasoline
    a swiss army knife
    lift pass
    medical kit
    insurance card
    recreation stuff (frizbee, lawn darts etc.)
    hot tub chemicals
    extra skis/poles
    a topo map
    a trash bin
    extra clothes
    passport
    extra light bulbs
    denim overalls
    an extra pair of slippers
    a cotton jumpsuit
    and snorkel

    Sometimes they don't let me load the lift with my snorkel so I hide it in the bottom of the pack.

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    Hey now.....Whada ya want from life.
    Trouble with you is the trouble with me,
    Got two good eyes but we still don’t see!

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    I pm'ed the number to those who asked.

    007, we know they were in reality good looking guys... Don't worry your secrets are safe with us.

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