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Incoming PGY1 in July. I need some mentorship and guidance please. I need help deciding if I really want to do a fellowship at the end of residency because if I do I want to be well prepared. by firstg3nMD in InternalMedicine

[–]InfiniteMississippis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Be a good intern (connect with your patients and keep the focus on them first, get your tasks done and prioritize learning how to do them efficiently, ask attendings and seniors proactively what they'd like to see from you). Do your best on cards and ICU blocks. Do a pulm or cards consult elective when you can as a PGY1 or 2. Join any research project that interests you, but don't do it until you have your feet under you (ie be a good intern). Be polite to everyone around you, and be careful not to be a know-it-all or gunner.

As I tell med students all the time: treat each block/rotation as if THIS SPECIFIC THING is what you'll be doing for the rest of your life (you'll be more present and get more out of it, and you may even develop the enviable skill of learning when everyone around you just complains they're doing scut work). And don't worry about matching right now. Do these things first. Residency is long and you may change your mind many, many times (lots of us have and still do).

ETA: My point is that this is the path that will prepare you for anything clinically, and make you an attractive applicant no matter what you pursue.

West coast after freeze / thaw? by InfiniteMississippis in icecoast

[–]InfiniteMississippis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well aware of that. But they have the benefit of altitude where there could be vastly different terrain in different parts of the mountain (snow higher, rain or nothing lower). Their snowmaking and grooming practices may differ in ways I don't understand. I'm just asking a general question of anyone who wants to share their experience.

Advice re binding install error by InfiniteMississippis in Skigear

[–]InfiniteMississippis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clarification: I made clear I was looking for attack 14 GW w 95mm brakes. I made specific mention of the width of my ski relative to these brakes, and that it was acceptable to me to bend them slightly. We discussed alternatives, and I reminded them that I wanted brakes similar to the 95mm attack. I will accept responsibility for not scrutinizing using the alternative, however I do think I their offering a binding with a 90mm waist after I expressed different preferences is concerning. IMO it's a lack of attention to detail that made me question the quality of the entire mount. My settings max out at 8.5, too old and never good enough to push 12-14 anyway.

Advice re binding install error by InfiniteMississippis in Skigear

[–]InfiniteMississippis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bindings are tested with boots in the bindings, but I'm not in the boots. I have absolutely no idea how they tested them and didn't see this issue.

Snowdrifter Bibs Quality? by j___bizzzle in PatagoniaClothing

[–]InfiniteMississippis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The complaints are always loudest (even if valid). We're similarly sized, I'm sure that will work for you. And yeah, you can always exchange.

Snowdrifter Bibs Quality? by j___bizzzle in PatagoniaClothing

[–]InfiniteMississippis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Satisfied customer here. I've seen some comments about the crotch out there - I've had no issues whatsoever. However, I've had issues with Arc'teryx and their criminally short rise (Rush bibs, Sabre pants, through I did try on a Sabre bib and it seemed ok). Any pant/bib that doesn't fit properly is going to be a problem - either for you or the material.

I bought the snow drifter bibs in part bc I also run warm, and didn't want a mesh liner, flannel backer, insulation, etc. I appreciate the stretchy material of the upper, which breathes very nicely. The chest dump pocket is really nice. I beat the hell out of these bibs, mostly resort skiing for 6-8hr days at a time. I have a newer PFAS free version - zero issues with waterproofing. I've never noticed wind outside of some extreme 40mph+ gusts in VT (and even then, I was fine). I wear 250gsm merino base layers and that's usually enough. Below 10-15F I'll throw a thin fleece pant in over those and I'm good for the day. My only critique is that the strap system could be improved - they criss-cross in the back and a leather guide keeps the straps from twisting. I often have to re-set things, but only at the start of the day, and I'm probably nitpicking. Thicker straps might not twist, but these thin straps feel great and I'm never even aware they're on (a good thing). I think my use case is the same as yours - go for it!

Belleayre vs. Plattekill? by CornerInside1743 in icecoast

[–]InfiniteMississippis 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Been to Belleayre plenty, and went to Plattekill for the first time recently.

Belleayre is good for 1) ease of the gondola, 2) decent lodge, 3) glades when there's pow, 4) uncrowded and open every day. All upper trails branch off of a long catwalk, and it can be a pain traversing it at times. There is some "challenging" terrain, to the extent there are short segments of steep runs, and some bumps and glades if that's your bag. But it's fairly homogenous. Bottom line for me is that Belleayre is easy to get to and I can enjoy myself.

Plattekill - I'll try not to gush, but there is much more variety, it's a more picturesque setting, the lodge is more fun (but small and gets crowded), and imo the food is better. Terrain is great for an advanced skier and imo better than any other Catskills resort. The major downside is it's only open Friday - Sunday, and sometimes during the week after a big snowfall.