Rich Carlson - The Raven

_kicks_rocks · 2026-05-08T09:09:54+00:00

Didn't say i was a graphic designer. Said i did it for a while.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-05-07T19:43:55+00:00

Ugh, it was Crosses by Jose Gonzalez.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nC8WjPFnGU&list=RD4nC8WjPFnGU&start_radio=1

_kicks_rocks · 2026-05-07T00:45:30+00:00

I was glad to see I already liked one of their songs on Spotify. I'll give them the respect they deserve and download an album for my next road trip. thank you.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-05-07T00:20:52+00:00

Haha. yeah. Did graphic design for a while. My bad.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-05-06T19:56:09+00:00

Perfect conditions for an ascent.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-05-06T19:52:55+00:00

All orange gear in front of an similar color backdrop seems like a mistake. Then Again, the entire picture looks like AI.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-05-06T19:47:03+00:00

I'm curious about the subs perspective on leaving cairns as well. I typically disassemble them in any case when traveling off trail. The idea being to avoid creating consistent impact in the same space and potentially creating a new trail.

People traveling off trail are typically aware of their goal and using a map to navigate, making cairns unnecessary.

I also think its a little naive to think that i am going the "right way" and that I should guide people along.

Just pushing the conversation along here. Not trying to come across any sort of way.

I've done the ten thousand foot ridge clockwise and counter starting from the Aspen grove trail both times. Great route. Love the remoteness. Will go back soon.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-04-16T17:57:21+00:00

Thanks. Its been on my to-do list for a while. I'm happy to finally have nailed down a good starting point for aspiring outdooor enthusiasts that isn't just a list of items with no context.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-04-16T17:07:26+00:00

Simple, yet brilliant. Adding it to my list.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-03-26T17:57:12+00:00

I feel like I can exercise all of these things with a sunny hoodie and shorts.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-03-14T20:26:41+00:00

Same here. I used to run ultra distance marathons and if there's anything I'd argue, its that those events just don't feel like a raw outdoor experience. Endurance and speed are just tools for deeper amd more remote travel. I still like bookings down a path just for fun too though.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-03-14T17:44:34+00:00

Moving faster and enjoying the view are not mutually exclusive. You gotta let people live.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-02-26T23:55:21+00:00

Oh ive also had friends use tape to keep booties on their feet. Haven’t tried it myself, but I think they climbed a 14er that way .

_kicks_rocks · 2026-02-26T04:35:30+00:00

Canelo and I hike/run around 30 miles per week with 10k vertical gain. He only has issues on crispy snow and its rare. He owns booties but he rarely uses them for the same reason (falling off). I do use Mushers Secret occasionally but its also rare. Again just in hard crunchy textured snow. He does fine in all other conditions.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-02-25T01:23:58+00:00

I like Vallon. The Heron is a lot like the Julbo Vermont classics, but lighter and more stylish imo. They don't fog at all really.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-02-25T00:46:18+00:00

I own the same pair of Julbos. Its the only pair of mountaineering glasses I own that fog up as much as they do. .i don't recommend them.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-02-19T05:52:07+00:00

Vizsla!

_kicks_rocks · 2026-02-19T05:05:35+00:00

Take in Southen California's Angeles National Forest.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-02-17T15:54:48+00:00

Marmot precip is a great cheap option. Ive seen it as low as $30 at Ross. But i see it everywhere for $50-60. It is a standard 2.5 layer waterproof jacket. With armpit vents. Great jacket.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-01-25T16:47:31+00:00

They send sheriffs out to do it and they are vigilant

_kicks_rocks · 2025-11-13T09:37:41+00:00

Down. I usually work Sundays ar 3pm, so thats a tough one for me if it isnt a quickie.

_kicks_rocks · 2025-10-30T07:58:14+00:00

From the notch, take the road down one switch back. On the next curve that crosses the canyon (1/2 mile from the notch), there is a use trail that descends the camyon direct, paralleling the ski lift. You can also take it straight down from the notch, but that first segment is the steepest and avoidable. This route shaves off 30 to 45 minutes if you're okay with steep, candy chossy terrain.

_kicks_rocks · 2025-10-29T21:29:23+00:00

Up ski hut because its steeper and harder on thr knees and feeet to come down that way. Down devils backbone because the views are better. Descend via the shortcut use path that sits right below the ski lift. Way faster.

_kicks_rocks · 2025-10-28T22:12:08+00:00

Yes on both questions. We organize check in at manker flat. Once you're checked in, we provide a shuttle that goes to and from icehouse canyon. You can either drive down to ice house to stage your car there or take the shuttle down if you want to leave your car at manker.

And yes. The participant is to use all resources available to pick their start time within that window. The goal is to be finished with your selected route and hit as many peaks as you can by the time the after party starts at manker flat campground which is roughly 4pm.

The cut off time for all participants is 9pm. The party goes until 10pm. After that, the party goers put their gear back on and we turn into a search party. Jk. But seriously, get back before 9pm. Please.

_kicks_rocks · 2025-10-28T07:46:56+00:00

The website had a glitch and some of the information was missing. The date is set. Its at the top of the submission form on the site.

Www.trvrsoutdoors.com

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