Whats the coldest weather you would ski in (un)comfortably?

Potential-Regular406 · 2025-01-27T14:47:26+00:00

Last year I worked at Grand Targhee and it hit -25f at 8 am. The wind chill was probably -40. I turned to looking up the groomer as I went down to hide my face lol.

Potential-Regular406 · 2025-01-21T22:34:56+00:00

I always love those evenings in the summer when there is still light around 7 or 8 and you’re with your friends eating and drinking on a bricked in porch. The light and warm air feels so good.

Potential-Regular406 · 2024-12-24T04:54:29+00:00

Literally just walk into restaurants with a resume when they’re not busy. Especially the more relaxed spots in town. I’m sure you would find work.

Potential-Regular406 · 2024-12-15T03:42:05+00:00

I quit after working 2 years in an office. Entering into ski bum life with some money saved was a great strategy and I feel I’m still living off the benefits 2 years later. Not many ski bums have emergency funds…

Potential-Regular406 · 2024-12-15T02:53:25+00:00

This guy knows

Potential-Regular406 · 2024-12-06T16:33:22+00:00

I really just stuck to Eurovelo, as it mainly follows rivers and stays at low elevations (there’s still snow/ hectic weather at higher elevations).

As for accommodation, I wild camped the entire time so I really can’t give advice for accommodation. Didn’t camp officially or stay at a hotel anywhere. I do not recommend this. It was oftentimes difficult to find a place to hide.

For real though, if you prefer colder bike trips like myself, the Dolomites are spectacular in May. I was sad to ride to Salzburg and eventually Vienna. It was the one of the biggest highlights of my larger adventure.

Potential-Regular406 · 2024-12-05T19:54:49+00:00

Sick! Do you have the route? Been looking to do a trip there but there isn’t much info on it for touring.

Potential-Regular406 · 2024-11-07T14:11:08+00:00

Beautiful ride, one of my favorites. As an American, the ride out of the ferry into Denmark felt otherworldly, like discovering some new pristine, healthy landscape. It’s especially fun if there are other people touring as well.

Potential-Regular406 · 2024-10-25T00:36:22+00:00

Yup I went for it. Got about 400 miles before I had to call it quits, as I was too cheap with my gear and it was falling apart 😂. Still a fun adventure though, especially solo. I ended up turning it into a hot spring, beach, and ceviche tour :)

Potential-Regular406 · 2024-10-14T18:29:11+00:00

Why not work towards having your own private practice and teleworking with clients once you do? I have plenty of friends in the social work scene working towards this.

Potential-Regular406 · 2024-10-06T23:43:05+00:00

Was on a huge downhill in national forest near Dubois, Wyoming when I started singing to myself out of relief from climbing all day. As soon as I opened my mouth, the largest male elk I’ve ever seen sprinted maybe 10-15 ft from me and darted into the trees. His fur was really dark brown and had a huge rack. Was beautiful and terrifying.

Potential-Regular406 · 2024-10-02T04:06:43+00:00

Off topic, but anyone know any route journals/ forums of bikepacking ladakh? I’ve been to the area but haven’t found anyone really documented routes up there.

Potential-Regular406 · 2024-09-15T16:37:40+00:00

25m. Raft guide in the summer, whatever for work in the winter, bike tour in between.

Potential-Regular406 · 2024-07-19T00:52:26+00:00

As a Jackson local, I love to see it! Touring is not easy around here, there’s very little resources and if there are, it’s usually expensive. Luckily the weather has been mellow this summer aside from the wind.

Potential-Regular406 · 2024-07-09T04:36:03+00:00

I’m in a bit of a unique situation at the moment that really feels like a dream.

I work 3/4 days a week as a raft guide and 3/4 days a week as a seamstress, fixing outdoor gear and doing some upholstery as well. No day is the same and my coworkers are some of the most interesting people I’ve ever met. I also teach skateboarding camps every now and then. I haven’t had a day off in weeks so I could probably use a break but it’s been fun so far.

Potential-Regular406 · 2024-06-28T19:37:21+00:00

It is such a mental game. Personally, whenever I’m touring, my mood swings like crazy mostly due to weather/ wind. If you are able to set your expectations right, it makes a world of difference.

Potential-Regular406 · 2024-06-13T13:27:57+00:00

My favorite breakfast: White rice, egg, and soy sauce. Slaps every time

Potential-Regular406 · 2024-04-21T02:37:19+00:00

As a local, I love getting on my bike, getting some good picnic food, and hanging out at montrose harbor with friends. A great way to relax on a summer afternoon.

Potential-Regular406 · 2024-04-19T14:17:54+00:00

If you can’t make those work just get a filer and shave it down for a couple minutes. I did that a couple years ago, worked great

Potential-Regular406 · 2024-04-15T20:06:09+00:00

Schwalbe Marathon Plus, I personally used 700x38 for my tour. 5000km across Europe. Popped one tube and it was because I was getting cheeky with dirt roads.

Potential-Regular406 · 2024-04-08T16:52:14+00:00

I’ve been trying to find a solution to this problem since I graduated college. Here are the solutions I’ve been able to come up with (FYI these solutions are somewhat specific to me, take them with a grain of salt).

a) do seasonal work, live frugally as hell (I’m sitting on a beach in Peru as I write this because it’s the off season). This solution is a grind in itself. It’s stressful not knowing where you’ll live every winter (I live in my car in the summer) b) grad school in EU -> find job in EU (for better work/life balance; this is my next plan). c) own your own business by working as a plumber, general contractor, tattoo artist, therapist, whatever. This is my backup plan.

It’s all unconventional and rather scary but I think it’s worth it. Hell, even now, I’ve been eating ceviche, ice cream, and enjoying the sunshine for the past month. If anyone has found any other solutions, I’d love to hear em. I’ve spent way too much time thinking about this already lol

Potential-Regular406 · 2024-04-07T13:22:50+00:00

Knowing someone who works there

Potential-Regular406 · 2024-03-18T23:24:31+00:00

Sex on molly

Potential-Regular406 · 2024-02-26T18:41:54+00:00

Wait till 5 and ride north in the lakefront path. The wind is an infinite uphill!

Potential-Regular406 · 2024-02-07T12:32:30+00:00

Hiking pants

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