I ended up thinking the same thing. That is why I don't have a beacon or an avalung.
When we go together I have an extra probe.
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I ended up thinking the same thing. That is why I don't have a beacon or an avalung.
When we go together I have an extra probe.
I'm interested. Jan 1 at what time? How many miles and what kind of elevation gain?
jentzschman
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I picked up a two pack of light weight collapsable shovels at Costco and plan to carry it with me just in case, as well as getting use to carrying gear.
sixstringsteve
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These are good questions that I don't have answers to.
Leaving: 8 PM on Tuesday, Dec 31st.
We will hike about 3 miles to Mud Springs and camp somewhere in that area. The next morning, Jan 1st, we will wake up, have breakfast, then hike ~5 miles to Tibble Fork. I would guess no more than 2000 feet elevation gain for the total trip. I don't mind going slow as long as everyone is capable of making it. Mud Springs is 3 miles from a road, so it would be a long miserable night for the unprepared.
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These are good questions that I don't have answers to.
Leaving: 8 PM on Tuesday, Dec 31st.
We will hike about 3 miles to Mud Springs and camp somewhere in that area. The next morning, Jan 1st, we will wake up, have breakfast, then hike ~5 miles to Tibble Fork. I would guess no more than 2000 feet elevation gain for the total trip. I don't mind going slow as long as everyone is capable of making it. Mud Springs is 3 miles from a road, so it would be a long miserable night for the unprepared.
Hmm... My wife is due on Jan 9th... so I should probably not even entertain the thought of an overnighter... darn... that sounds like a LOT of fun! Most of my buddies won't do outdoors stuff and those that will are usually on lock down by their wives.
sixstringsteve
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Darn, that would have been fun to have you join us. Let us know if anything changes.
You can rent beacons rather cheap from BYU, UofU and I belive REI as well... problem is when you don't own a beacon and haven't practiced with a beacon just having one doesn't help out very much when you are freaking out because you just watched your friend get buried under an avalanche. I wouldn't want to go out with a bunch of people who hadn't spent time training with their beacon and count on them being able to find me.
sans beacons or even other people take the time to dig a snow testing hole, keep an eye on the avalanche forecast (there is even an app for that), and read up on avalanche stuff I suggest Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain [Bruce Tremper]
sixstringsteve
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So the temps at the summit parking lot below Timp have been 20-30* warmer than here down in the valley lately. That's great news for our new year's overnighter.
Last night it got down to 0* in Lehi. The lowest it hit at the summit was 28*.
Last night it got down to 0* in Lehi. The lowest it hit at the summit was 28*.
jentzschman
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I am very interested in joining on that overnighter... I'll keep you posted
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sixstringsteve
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excellent. Hope you can make it.
Where do you get your info on summit temps? That would be super helpful in planning trips.
sixstringsteve
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Utah Snowtel. See the third link down on post #1. It also gives snow depths.
sixstringsteve
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Anyone in for our new year's eve overnighter?
jentzschman
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I am still giving it some thought. I need to go through my gear and make sure I have the right stuff for a winter overnighter.
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sixstringsteve
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I hope you can come. So far it's just me and my wife and Fender.
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jentzschman
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Steve, what size pack are you using for your overnighters?
The biggest I have is 33L and not sure that will be big enough for winter style overnighters
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The biggest I have is 33L and not sure that will be big enough for winter style overnighters
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Only way you'll know is to pack all your gear and see if it fits. I have a gregory pack that claims to be 75L but holds a LOT less than my 70L Osprey pack. Shoot, my ULA circuit feels like it holds more than many packs that have similar rated storage.
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I use a Gossamer Gear Gorilla and it is about the right size (39L main, 46L total) for everything I like to carry in a cold weather overnighter, but I use every bit of the main pack body. I do like to be prepared for everything clothing-wise.
jentzschman
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Agreed. I would rather overpack in a winter conditions. Guess I better start looking for a larger pack. I have been wanting one anyway...