Recent content by dbm

Huntski I have done Backtracks several times and have enjoyed it every time. Some days you get good snow some days not soo good. The last few times we hiked Fantasy Ridge to start, about 20 minutes. AT gear or a split board really helps also, but they have alternatives. I would suggest...

Plan on lots of hiking. Backtracks will provide the snowshoes, no split required. The first time I did use snowshoes and a conventional board. The uphills are mostly snowshoe, although we did do one bootpack. Its all about being out in the backcountry as opposed to how much vert you will...

Just seeing this thread has inspired me to register instead of lurk. I have done backtracks three times in the last two years. I found it a great experience. I went right out and got a splitboard after the first trip. It is definently not for everyone. There is a lot of hiking and...