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Hiking long distances

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northof49
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Anyone got any gear advice for long hikes - i.e. we are hiking the back bowls at fernie in a week - which is like hiking a pipe only steeper and about 12 times longer.

Most of the people I'm going with are snowboarders - so they can hike a hell of a lot easier than us guys wearing ski boots.

Is it worthwile to ride with one of those backpacks that can carry skis? Crampons? Skins?

Anyone have any tips?
Jan 19 2003 10:54PM
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hugeairkid
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the best thing to do is get skins and trekkers. If you are hiking back bowls and boot packin it you are going to get tired out really fast. Trekkers are the best and easiest way to get around.







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Jan 19 2003 10:57PM
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northof49
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in my ignorance, I'm not sure what trekkers are..what are they?
Jan 19 2003 11:06PM
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BeckaSki
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Crampons can totally wreck your knees unless you're really really careful about how you pick up and put down your feet. Depending on the trail there are several hiking options. Skins and trekkers are cool if you are going to be sinking a lot if you try and walk and if you are comfy skiing on them. If you don't have a lot of experience they can be a bitch. If you're walking along a pretty established path, it's a huge pain in the ass to have to carry your skis so a backpack is worth it. You don't have to have an official ski carrying backpack try and rig something with whatever you have.
Jan 19 2003 11:07PM
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Itsbackfliptime
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just wear your ski boots. If the boarders get a little ahead of you kick them. Ski boots hurt. That'll slow em down.

My girlfriend told me to shove my skis up my ass
Jan 20 2003 12:41AM
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dude_le_skibum
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1) NEVER GO ALONE
1) GET SOME AVALANCHE GEAR (pieps, probe, shovel)
1) LEARN TO USE THAT GEAR
1) LEARN ABOUT AVALANCHES
1) ALWAYS LET SOMEONE KNOW WHERE YOU HEADING OUT

have fun, fresh tracks are the shit, but you gotta use your head, oh, and fernie has NO snow witch is common for high avy hazard, check with locals



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Jan 20 2003 8:58AM
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dude_le_skibum
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let the snowboarders break the path but make sure you ride first


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Jan 20 2003 10:36AM
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Lanemeyers
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You're gonna want a backpack! Avy gear+snacks+water....etc...

Be safe....

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Viva La Resistance!

I got so battered last night that I had to send my clients around the corner so I could run behind a tree to be sick. Unfortunately I fell into a snow hole under a pine tree and the impact of falling into an eight foot deep trench made me vomit on myself-love Bawbsy....
Jan 20 2003 1:20PM
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dude_le_skibum
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a little bump

the more knowledge the better.


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Jan 21 2003 9:01PM
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A_T_K
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definately know what you're doing, too many people have died from avalanches this year. and stay hydrated.
keep your head screwed on tight
Jan 21 2003 9:34PM
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PAKpowder
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Fernie had no snow and then they got dumped on so there is some serious layering going on up there. Be smart. as far as traveling. I hear great things about trekkers. Go to BCaccess.com to learn more.
Jan 22 2003 12:56AM
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cko
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Yep, trekkers are definately the best way to go if travelling on anything but flat hardpack (and even then I'm sure trekkers/skins would be faster). Like others said make sure you have your peeps probe and shovel and make sure you know how to use them properly. Also you can never bring enough water, its tiring hiking in the mountains at high altitudes.

Other than that have a great trip and enjoy the pow!




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Jan 22 2003 1:21AM
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UpDawg
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one thing that i have learned whether it be from hiking up a ridge with skis to backpacking long distances, is to establish a pattern for hiking. dont start out moving really fast and hauling ass, becuase by the time you get to where you need to be (if you ever do) you'll be tired as hell. start out with a nice rhythm in your breathing, and go slower than you think you can go...you'll be glad you did this becuase you wont be so tired out by the time you get to the top, and if you keep your rate constant, then you should make decent time.
Jan 22 2003 1:55PM
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Whistlermann
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Obviously let the snowboarders lead the path, but if there aren't any, take turns... it's faster and better that way. Also, water and food are a must when hiking, and don't forget avalanche supplies. Beacons are extremly important, but expensive... who cares about 400 bucks though, it could save your fuckin life, or a friends.
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Jan 22 2003 2:36PM
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cko
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One more thing... avy beacons are expensive but there should be some shops in the area that will let you rent them for a few days. A small price to pay for something that could potentially save your life.


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Jan 22 2003 2:42PM
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