It will be 5 years before we have another Winter like this. You have plenty of time to find a pair.
NJ Backcountry Skiing Spots????
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It was great yesterday, moar snow can't hurt unless we get ice or wet.
Don't hike up the fire road, there's somewhat of an uphill trail cut in that's more direct.
Someone on strava was asking me if there were tracks on it yet....LOL...Im like not only are their tracks, but there are now moguls at snowbowl hahaha
So much new growth trees at snowbowl, kinda hard to get any real speed, but still it was just a really nice change of pace from riding at the tourne.
but the rocks made for some entertainment....not exactly like landing in 4' of utah powder
So much new growth trees at snowbowl, kinda hard to get any real speed, but still it was just a really nice change of pace from riding at the tourne.
but the rocks made for some entertainment....not exactly like landing in 4' of utah powder
THATmanMANNY
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thanks for the tips and reports. Looks great! More snow now!
Those trekking skis get mix reviews. Either love them or hate them sounds like but for the beginner that has no experience in snow sounds like a great option. Seeking for Mrs!
Those trekking skis get mix reviews. Either love them or hate them sounds like but for the beginner that has no experience in snow sounds like a great option. Seeking for Mrs!
I have never been to Jackson hole, but Corbetts is on my bucket list for sure
I looked over the edge last year. F that.
pygmypony
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that's exactly right...i have the 147cm version...here's a dude SHREDDING on the 160s from another company called OAC Skinbased, out of Finland...they look exactly like the Black Diamonds i have, so i think they might be the same ski, just a different brand name...
That is really impressive doing that in the standard binding. Wow.
pygmypony
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indeed. i think having 2 feet of fresh powder definitely helps! that way, you're not really relying on the boot stiffness, or the edges...just sort of floating...
that said, i'm a long way away from making turns like that, if ever!
phillychris498
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Bringing this thread back since northern NJ is covered in snow!
What backcountry spots are you all skiing right now? I know about snowbowl near Mahlon. I’ve also heard rumblings of tree skiing off the AT down to the Delaware River near sunfish pond, but I haven’t found any evidence of people doing it online.
Anyone else trying to take the skis out to the woods this week?
What backcountry spots are you all skiing right now? I know about snowbowl near Mahlon. I’ve also heard rumblings of tree skiing off the AT down to the Delaware River near sunfish pond, but I haven’t found any evidence of people doing it online.
Anyone else trying to take the skis out to the woods this week?
Over the Bars
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Ive done lots of hiking in that area I would guess that would be very rocky
thegock
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Purl
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Years ago friends and I hiked out to these two spots. Dutch shoe rock is accessible from the AT trail head near the old prison on 23 in high point. It’s a SSE facing slab so it melts quickly. The other one I can’t even remember where we started from but you can see it from river road in Montague.
I was just at Watchung and xc skied for 5 minutes and bailed. The few tracks that are there did not mill the snow up enough, its gonna take a lot of traffic and or warmer temps to bed in the trail.
I just got back from the Tourne, and it's nicely tracked in by snowshoes. I had an awesome time and did almost six miles. Probably not what @phillychris498 is looking for though 😛
thegock
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Tubbs were a chore 2 miles in. 1.8" of Krusty Gnome.
phillychris498
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NJ snowbowl had a tiny bit of crust on top but still floats pretty well. And there’s been enough traffic there these past couple days that it’s getting packed down nicely. If you’ve got a touring setup it’s the place to be in NJ right now!
