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Vertical Logic: December 2013
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Tuesday, December 10, 2013. The photos of skiing in Crested Butte were enough to provoke jealously all Fall. Adding Irwin to this winter's race calendar seemed like a no brainer because of the conditions. Complete with a cat ride to a full backcountry race, an awesome post race party with the CB crew and a powder day on Sunday - all expectations were exceeded. Lots of spandex in the backcoutnry. I got the jump out of transition but was quickly passed by Brian, Max and John on the powdery flats, at which ...
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Articles By Andrew McLean. Articles About Andrew McLean. Antarctic Peninsula Ski Gear. The Chuting Gallery, by Park City resident Andrew McLean, is the culmination of seven years of backcountry steep skiing experience in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains. Published by Paw Prints Press, The Chuting Gallery covers 90 steep descents in 96 pages, has over 90 photographs, a foreword by Alex Lowe. An explanation of the rating system. A brief avalanche primer, gear suggestions and an index of descents. 17 Light is Right.
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Vertical Logic: October 2013
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013. After some early October storms we've had extended high pressure here in Utah. I've contented myself with time trialing local foothills and building fitness for when the snow does fly. Last weekend Jason. And I had grand ideas for stringing together local peaks. Unfortunately there was enough snow up high to make travel difficult and ultimately force us to bail on original plans. A bull moose had us bushwacking for 20 minutes on Timp. Lone S Summit via the Hamongogs in 1:52.
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Articles By Andrew McLean. Articles About Andrew McLean. Antarctic Peninsula Ski Gear. May 5, 2015. Noah Howell getting a little tongue in Elko, NV. Just looking at this photo makes me gag. Swedish Fish from CostCo is dangerous. Nutella – the stuff of dreams, especially in 5Kg packages. I’m still a big fan of sausage for skiing, but not necessarily on an ice axe. Photo by Adam Clark – Antarctica. But based on my past cuisine choices, I’m not part of that program. Click on the photo below. About the Autho...
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Antarctic Peninsula Ski Gear : StraightChuter.com
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Articles By Andrew McLean. Articles About Andrew McLean. Antarctic Peninsula Ski Gear. Antarctic Peninsula Ski Gear. The following gear list is for boat based skiing trips (like the Ice Axe Expeditions Ski Cruise. To the Antarctic Peninsula. It does not include any camping or expedition gear as none is needed. All of the skiing photos below were taken on the Antarctic peninsula. Disclaimer: My gear recommendations are based on personal use and my personal use is based on the companies I work with. A pere...
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Via Ferrata – the Iron Way : StraightChuter.com
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Articles By Andrew McLean. Articles About Andrew McLean. Antarctic Peninsula Ski Gear. Via Ferrata – the Iron Way. July 10, 2015. 8220;Are you sure America is ready for this? Polly walking the wire. You gotta love France – at the end of the amazing Cascade (waterfall) Via Feratta outside of La Grave, a five minute walk leads you to a mountain refuge hut from the 1500’s. Gorgeous. Stella, aged five, following Uncle Colin across a footbridge on an easy Via Ferrata. The kids loved it. The Cascade Via Ferrat...
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Articles By Andrew McLean. Articles About Andrew McLean. Antarctic Peninsula Ski Gear. This list contains a few duplicate items (boots, skis, packs etc., ) as I’ll often mix and match according to conditions. If it is a great powder day and I only have time for one run, I might go with a heavier setup. If I’m going for an all day high-mileage tour in spring conditions, I’ll go with something lighter. Black Diamond “Current” Ski. 176cm – Great all around ski. Black Diamond Stigma Ski. Mountain Hardwear Po...
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Articles By Andrew McLean. Articles About Andrew McLean. Antarctic Peninsula Ski Gear. Petzl RAD System Review. April 7, 2015. The Petzl RAD System. Rescue and Descent) is designed for skiers to rapidly perform crevasse rescue, rappelling or roping up to travel in glaciated terrain. The system consists of three tried and true Petzl devices; a Micro Traxion Hauling Pulley. The Petzl RAD System. Photo: Petzl. Side-by-side comparisons of a traditional glacier package (left) and the Petzl RAD System. Andrew ...
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Articles By Andrew McLean. Articles About Andrew McLean. Antarctic Peninsula Ski Gear. Mountain Accord Needs YOU! February 5, 2015. I know… the title has the phrase “Mountain Accord” in it, but WAKE UP! This would be like the Zion Shuttle Bus system, which I think works really well and has made the Zion Canyon MUCH better. I think it would work in Mill Creek vs. LCC/BCC as Mill Creek is relatively undeveloped and has little to no commercial development in it. Landswap Vs. Resort Base Area Development.
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Vertical Logic: April 2013
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Thursday, April 25, 2013. Three words that have been resonating in my head for the last 24 hours. It’s been that long since Andy and Jason Dorais and I reached the Bradley-Taggart trailhead after a perfect day in the Tetons. It all started with a text from Andy Wednesday morning, “Call ASAP. Tetons? Nevermind that I hadn’t swung an ice axe, or rappelled off anything. I was chuffed on an invite to the Tetons, these dudes had been there and knew what it would take. That was enough for me. That afternoon we...
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