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From Lindsay Robinson and SnL Communications

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Snow Snob  E-mail

Bush-Whacking and Avalanches

JW and I went up to Pilot via Winter Corner.  Still a ton of brush below 7,000 feet and a breakable crust.  That could have changed considerably since the last storm.  They have received almost 20” of the fresh since my last trip.  Avy conditions are a little sketchy.  I think regardless of where you go right now in the backcountry, conservative routes, lines, and a good partner are essential.  We had a blast skiing some of the East facing slopes going into the Lamar and Whoop ‘Em Area, but were reminded about how quick you can get turned around in the mountains.  We were planning on taking the same route down along our skin track back down.  After our last run we found ourselves about a mile from the skin track and had to traverse quite a bit.  The breakable crust down low was a little sketchy combined with all the brush made the last ½ mile down to the car very difficult.  You really have to commit!!  This was my first trip

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Letter from the Editor
Winter is here and we are getting all fired up throughout North America for the day when we can pack up the car, grab a six pack of beer, and head to our favorite spots. We are so pumped up here at Ski the Backcountry Online. If this is your first visit to our sites, we appreciate it. The online pub covering Idaho, Colorado, Montana, and British Columbia, started this summer and we are now into our fourth issue. Things are looking good, but we could always use the help with the content. If you have an article, story, or adventure you would like to have published please let us know. You provide the content, we provide the platform. Visit our online store, visit the locals only section, visit the video section, and be interactive with the site. Become a member and upload your pics or videos!! Have a great month of November and see you in the mountains!
 
Colby and the Left Central

Sometime in November there should be snow. It’s drawing to a close fast and there is not nearly enough. Sure we’ve rolled a few k of Nordic trails for the spandex burners out there. The extra motivated types are out fish-scaling logging roads. I’ve been busy earning my paycheck this month, and hoping the goodness falls soon. The winter before last was a late start wasn’t it?  I don’t remember—I was stuck in California until New Years. 

We are all the same, somewhere deep down we feel like winter is speaking to us directly. It’s only noticeable when the snow sucks, and a guy can get to thinking about karmic retribution. This year, just like two winters ago it’s telling me “all in good time brother.” I believe it. 

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A Message From Winter Wildlands Alliance
Subject: ACTION ALERT: Help Protect Quiet Winter Recreation on the Clearwater National Forest

It’s always a pleasure to support Forest Service officials who do the right thing for the right reason.  As you may know, national regulations require each forest to plan for summer motorized travel but leave the decision to manage winter motorized use up to each individual forest (WWA is working to change this). Not surprisingly, faced with budget shortfalls and limited staff, most forests put off winter planning.

The Clearwater National Forest is an exception.   Their Travel Plan honestly evaluates the impacts of snowmobiles on wildlife and other winter uses, and closes some motorized recreation areas in an effort to address resource concerns.  It’s a good plan, allowing for motorized use where appropriate and protecting sensitive areas with the goal of minimizing adverse effects.

The Forest’s preferred alternative, Alternative C, is an acceptable compromise between non-motorized and motorized winter uses.  It does the following:

•       Recommends that areas currently designated Recommended Wilderness (where some motorized use is allowed) be managed to maintain wilderness characteristics (with no motors allowed)
•       Protects 503,057 acres from over-snow vehicle use (as compared to 302,856 acres now).
•       Prohibits over-snow vehicle travel from October 1 to November 15.

Read more: A Message From Winter Wildlands Alliance
 
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