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caverspencer
Joined: 04 Dec 2005
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Location: Eagle Mountain
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| Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 6:15 pm Post subject: Really cool snowshoeing destinations |
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I have been running around South Eastern Utah competing adventure races since Dec 26th. I am now itching to dust off the snow shoes before it all melts.
Anyone have any suggestions for a good destination with minimal Avalanche danger? |
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DiscGo
Joined: 07 Nov 2006
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Location: Orem, Utah
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| Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Lake Blanche is a must if you haven't been. Let me know if you need any coordinates or information on it. |
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gonzo
Joined: 07 Feb 2007
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| Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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| I was just thinking about hitting Lake Blanche this weekend. I'm dying to get up into the mountains. Do you know what the trail is like right now? Clear? Need 'shoes? (Of course, we're supposed to get a storm on Friday that will change everything...again). |
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DiscGo
Joined: 07 Nov 2006
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Location: Orem, Utah
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| Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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| I was there on Saturday. The first half or so was packed down (and did not require shoes) but the last half they did come in handy. I bought snowshoes last year and decided that when I go hiking in the winter, I would bring my snowshoes (so I can get my money's worth). I would have done this same hike a year ago without shoes and been fine but they were nice for Saturday. |
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DiscGo
Joined: 07 Nov 2006
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Location: Orem, Utah
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| Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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| P.S. I also went to Donut Falls on Saturday. It was completely covered in snow and I couldn't see the "Donut". I was kind of disappointed. |
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vamedtech
Joined: 03 Feb 2007
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Location: Sandy
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| Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 12:18 am Post subject: |
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| I'd love to snow shoe to Lake Blanche. Whats the Avalanche risk for that area. I would think It would be considerable. If anyone is planning a trip soon let me know. |
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basilone0331
Joined: 14 Dec 2005
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Location: Sandy
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 11:21 am Post subject: |
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Check www.avalanche.org before you go, whenever you go, here is today's avalanche report,
An AVALANCHE WARNING remains in affect for the mountains of Utah. Recent winds with more snow on the way is contributing to a HIGH avalanche danger. People without expert level avalanche assessment and route finding skills should stay out of the backcountry today and through the weekend. Slopes of 30 degrees in steepness or greater especially on north through southeast facing aspects should be avoided. Stay out from underneath these steep slopes as well since the avalanches will be getting bigger and running farther.
Forecaster: Brett Kobernik |
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