This video is making the rounds. It’s likely you’ve already seen it, but if not it’s worth a peek. Of note is the thin margin of error at work here. These guys were playing it safe, making good choices, and were snow savy (the victim of the slide had his Masters in snow science). Still, things didn’t turn out so well.
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08
Feb
12 More Turns
05
Feb
For a limited time only
I’m a little torn about mentioning this to y’all, but, well, someone had to ski it. It’s been a great January and I’ve yet to see any tracks on this local peak. That changed this morning.
I have to confess I’m a little concerned about the access to this place. There’s a number of No Trespassing signs peppered in the trees leading up to this spot. And though I’m pretty sure we did a good job of staying on public lands and using public right-of-ways to reach what the topo-map indicates is a thoroughly public-owned piece of lovely skiing, I’m going to err on the side of caution and let the pictures speak for themselves.
So, no beta for you! Those of you who have scoped this line will put it together easy enough. And if you do, please be so kind as to not give away anything in the comments. The last thing I’d want is for the guy who put those No Trespassing signs up to see his (publically owned) backyard on proud public display. Keep it stealth, and we might be able to enjoy this a bit longer.
Near the base of the main shot:
Topping out, looking South:
The squigglies that made the gigglies:
Shagmeister, Pow Commando. Making it look tasty:
Ah, flocked trees sagging with fluffy powder. A favorite part of bombing down runs around the Lake is weaving through trees like these.
But these trees aren’t anywhere near the Lake.
These trees, friends, are a whole lot closer than the 40 minute drive up Mt. Rose Hwy. We’ve all been up there a thousand times, just not quite over to this hidden little spot. Here’s a couple of shots from that aspect. Total vert on the run is about 1400′ (according to the topo). Sorry, try as I might, I can’t get WordPress to render these in the correct vertical orientation. I’d leave them off, but figured y’all might want to see some of the goods that are sitting just up the hill, on the north aspect of
Peavine. These trees are tucked away on the north-facing side of the peak, immediately below the northeastern-most of the two radio tower clusters. With today’s snow conditions, it wouldn’t have been a stretch to squeeze 2,000′ out of the run. From summit to the sage flat below is just over 2,200′.
Oh yeah, good ol’ Peavine. The one and only. You know, that mountain gives and gives . . . and gives again. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy to think about all the goodness being doled out to BaconStrippers up on that mountain.
Last two pics are from the top–and then bottom–of that main shot centered below the tower in the photo above. Ahhh. . . could have been a classic Nevada-style mahogany thrash, but no–Peavine delivers again. Thanks, Peavine. You’re too good to us.
01
Jan
Old-school Schralp Style
Wolfy sounded surprised by the deft moves of knee-dropper in that last post. Well, check these wool-clad chaps out. Would it be fair to call this the telemark equivalent of single-speeding?
Either way, holmes deserves serious props for his recovery around minute 1:00.
-lc
PS. It seems I’m a fathead when it comes to getting these videos to work. This one shows up just fine when I click “Preview,” but in the event you can’t see it, you can check the vid here: [got you covered LC…]
09
Nov
Sounds Like He Gets It
Check out this video featuring Rep. McHenry (R, NC) demonstrating a crystal clear understanding of a truly thoughtful and intelligent inclusion into the Dem. sponsored energy bill.
Lots to say about this one. Well, this guy may be fabulously clueless, but at least bikes have this pork-farm-subsidized crony feeling threatened. It’s about damn time.
What: Open Space Plan Public Input Workshop
Where: Rancho San Rafael Park, Wilbur D. May museum
When: October 23, 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Why: Washoe County Open Space is at stake!
Tuesday night at Rancho San Rafael park offers a good chance for concerned folks to get involved in Open Space planning. Here’s a bit of information from the County’s website:
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 : Open Space Plan Public Input Workshop
Have a say in Washoe County`s Open Space PlanThe Regional Open Space and Natural Resource Management Plan is the County’s guide for making decisions that maintain the region’s natural heritage, landscape and wildlife. The proposed update was developed over the last six months with the assistance of numerous partner agencies and the public. For the first time, a natural resource management component has been added into the plan.
Open Space Plan Public Input Workshop
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.Wilbur D. May Museum
Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
1595 N. Sierra Street, RenoInformation: Lynda Nelson (775) 823-6511
And here’s a link to a recent story about this by the RGJ. Hope to see some of y’all there. Probably going via Xtracycle straight to the meeting and would love to see a big old cluster of bikes parked outside.
16
Oct
Just wondering . . .
. . . . who is to thank for this most appropriate Strip placement. To the rest of you, a Great Basin beer goes to the first to ID the spot. RedBeard, I don’t know if you can participate since the odds are a bit weighted in your favor.
Good to see the strip is smearing its way slowly eastward.
On a separate note inspiring warm fuzzies: Descending from Slickrock trail in Moab on Saturday last and this green truck passes me. Damn if it didn’t have a TBS sticker on it. Tried to hang on the bumper for a bit, to no avail. Fortunately, the truck was pulled over at the bottom of the hill (casing, I believe, the local elementary school for future victims). Lo and behold it was Mr. Sleeves himself. I don’t know his damn strip moniker, but you know who I’m talking about. Singlespeed Surly Bio Sleeves on the tail end of his three-week vision quest. Yes, the Strip doth unite us all in the most unlikely of places. Hopefully he’ll be sharing pics and tales here . . .
I was expecting a hail of e-mails after that “make your own bacon” post. Gotta say, I was surprised by the silence. Perhaps it’s because you all ran out back to fire up your Brinkman Smoke’n Grills and throw on the porkbellies. Or maybe you’re just looking for something a little simpler. For those of you for whom this is the case, I give you . . .
This, my friends, is a display of the wonderful symmetry when beauty and technology unite. The founders of this product are men with vision well beyond their years. And they have a blog dedicated to making everything taste like bacon.
While I deeply admire the spirit, I’m not sure I could personally endorse everything tasting like bacon. I mean . . . some things are sacred. Like beer. And few things flavor like the bitter spice of irony. So next time you’re hankering for some smokey swine, consider washing it down with this tasty new beverage:
Ask for it by name! Or visit: http://www.shmaltz.com/
08
Aug
Do It Yerself Bacon
How beautiful is this? If you’re reading this, you probably love a Bacon Stripper. Or wish you were one. Or are yourself an aspiring adder of strippage to your own bloomers. Mountain Music Daddy extraordinaire Don Darue (of Risky Biscuit Hayseed Hoot fame) brings us to the next stage . . . make your own bacon at home. Here’s how . . .
08
Aug
Bacon n’ Taters
The Bacon Strip has been spotted in Idaho. This picture was taken at an undisclosed location that will be obvious to any skier or climber with the most modest of pattern-recognition skills. Continue reading ‘Bacon n’ Taters’
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