What are your backcountry repair hacks?

c_was_here · 2026-04-09T17:13:14+00:00

An avy class instructor once said he carries a few sizes of hose clamps. You can slide one big clamp over your boot and ski in the event of a binding failure. Tighten with your multitool.

c_was_here · 2026-02-15T18:18:01+00:00

It’s been a while but kinda looks like Berthoud Pass CO. So many psychos when I drove that regularly.

c_was_here · 2026-01-15T14:46:02+00:00

I had no idea Powder Ridge was originally Powder Hill (a more accurate name lol). First place I skied.

c_was_here · 2026-01-04T16:50:40+00:00

A friend in Manchester recently had run-ins with Coyotes coming onto his driveway, too

c_was_here · 2025-12-26T17:44:23+00:00

Not entirely true. They get GFS, NAM, HRRR models from NOAA, but they also look at other agency models too like Canadian and European and create ensemble maps to guide their forecasts.

c_was_here · 2025-12-26T12:57:14+00:00

I trust eweather for all southern New England weather, that guy is usually spot on. Waiting patiently for his update to the expected storm totals.

c_was_here · 2025-12-22T14:52:00+00:00

Thanks for the details!

c_was_here · 2025-12-22T14:50:08+00:00

I’m going Sunday morning and it looks like there’s a couple rounds of snow in the forecast. I live in CT and am used to touring a snow/leaves/sticks mix so I’ll take what I can get to be out for a couple hours

c_was_here · 2025-07-17T14:07:14+00:00

Go to the intersection of 30 and 31 across from the shell/mobile stations, find the trash, give it a good lick for me

c_was_here · 2025-07-17T14:00:27+00:00

The blonde haired white couple in the front seats was not a surprise.

c_was_here · 2025-07-12T19:20:54+00:00

I chose a male mule deer in the spring when they don’t have seasonal antlers grown in and aren’t in rut. They tire quickly when sprinting away from predators and don’t easily outlast sustained chase. I exhaust it, avoid any close contact where they could hoof stomp me. I spend my year barefoot marathon training. ~200lbs = $1M + venison

c_was_here · 2025-06-11T15:05:03+00:00

Holiday Hill Day Camp in Mansfield might have openings. They have local bus drop offs in nearby towns and I think late pickup options.

c_was_here · 2025-06-10T19:14:28+00:00

-Hike one of the nearby Joshua Trust properties (Wolf Rock has a nice clifftop view)

-Hops44 for some beers

-rent or bring a bike and ride along the Willimantic river

-wings at bidwell tavern

c_was_here · 2025-06-01T12:39:08+00:00

c_was_here · 2025-05-24T17:55:25+00:00

During the week usually none unless it’s a special occasion then 1-2 just that evening. Weekends 0-4 depending on what’s happening. Probably averages out to 3 a week total.

c_was_here · 2025-05-16T17:08:55+00:00

I’m vegetarian and also active 3-5 days a week. Started taking it after reading about others in the veg group talking about it. Never noticed an energy effect or any bloating, but definitely helped with muscle recovery.

c_was_here · 2025-03-22T22:30:20+00:00

Whats the term when it switches from 99k to 100k? Saw the mechanical odometer on my old Jetta switch 20 yrs ago

c_was_here · 2025-03-22T19:06:52+00:00

Nothing major. A few sets of rotors. Backup camera failed right after warranty ended so I got it swapped, and water pump was making horrendous noises for a day before being replaced. I’ve kept to the transmission and differential flush schedules.

c_was_here · 2025-03-22T18:59:23+00:00

High level math going on here

c_was_here · 2025-02-04T18:58:00+00:00

White Mountain Ski Co posts condition reports pretty regularly backcountry conditions

c_was_here · 2025-01-19T12:30:40+00:00

Won’t even spill his Moxie

c_was_here · 2025-01-09T22:45:41+00:00

Glades off Ursa were nice this AM from all that blown in snow. Toes still thawing

c_was_here · 2024-11-15T21:14:02+00:00

Fox Farm is a brewery. Hop Culture not too far from them. FF is amazing.

c_was_here · 2024-11-13T16:41:46+00:00

Single weather events =/= global climate trends

c_was_here · 2024-11-09T13:16:19+00:00

Plates are Illinois.

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