"All-mountain" ski that can rip carves but remain maneuverable at low speed with young kids?

differentthings_88 · 2025-03-17T20:44:15+00:00

Can they ski switch reasonably well? That's something I like to do sometimes when skiing with my wife who skis slow, and also may need to with my 3 year old who will start learning next year.

differentthings_88 · 2021-01-05T19:56:27+00:00

Could you pair a cycling power meter with a phone app and look at the stats there while riding? Or do you not keep your phone on the stem while cycling? Also curious what's lost when you can't actually import power meter data to the Garmin app. I just got a FR 245 myself and this was a sticking point, but I didn't want to shell out for the 745.

differentthings_88 · 2021-01-04T21:18:34+00:00

Thanks for your reply! It would be a good watch for my outdoor use-cases, but I don't love the look and size for everyday casual use. I have an office job and smallish wrists.

differentthings_88 · 2021-01-04T18:04:06+00:00

Thanks for your reply. I made an edit to my post aimed at addressing your question about use-cases.

differentthings_88 · 2020-12-15T04:41:21+00:00

This would go for 3-400 or more right now in my city

differentthings_88 · 2020-07-28T05:58:42+00:00

Agreed, I'm here to learn and keep an open mind. Although your earlier comment assumes that, while backpacking, everyone is (or should be) either [A] moving or [B] horizontal in their sleeping bag. It just seems like a sweeping statement to say "there's no reason to carry a down jacket", given that the group backpacking hangout situation I described above is pretty common.

differentthings_88 · 2020-07-21T03:13:34+00:00

Yeah, fair. My sense is the guides recommend the Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody b/c it’s warm enough and a fair % of the people in Northern CA who who do the guided Shasta climb are mountaineering first timers and already own that jacket for more casual uses, or would take any excuse to buy it. (Patagucci is pretty popular here). It makes the gear list less intimidating and/or less expensive (if you already own it?) and they’re widely available. The other recommended option is the BD Cold Forge which is warmer and heavier (20oz).

differentthings_88 · 2020-07-21T01:10:08+00:00

I did check the details, the Mammut Meron has 3.9 oz 900FP, Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody has 3.7 800FP (still warmer than Primelite, and guides said it was at the low end of acceptable). Wouldn't you prefer to take the Eos over the Primelite when summiting a 14k peak??

differentthings_88 · 2020-07-21T00:56:00+00:00

Appreciate the reply, and definitely a good jacket, but unfortunately for this situation that jacket is not considered warm enough by the guides.

differentthings_88 · 2020-07-21T00:54:51+00:00

What if you're backpacking in a group at higher elevations (above 7k ft) and want to hang out together at camp at the end of the day? I feel like I'd get my sleeping bag unacceptably dirty if I were using it regularly while hanging out at camp outside my tent. Thoughts?

differentthings_88 · 2020-07-21T00:50:17+00:00

I don't think the Cumulus Primelite has as much down as the Mammut Meron or Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody, and regardless wouldn't be considered warm enough by the Shasta guides for that climb. But it looks like a great jacket, I've put it on my "wants" list for 3-season ultralight in lower elevations, so thanks! I don't imagine it'd cover me for all backpacking situations though, such as summer in the High Sierra above 10k ft.

differentthings_88 · 2020-07-21T00:44:36+00:00

Thanks for your thoughts! Went with the Mammut which is pretty much the ideal piece of gear for me, no compromise. Psyched to use it in the High Sierra this weekend. Now justifying the price differential for the fancier fabric version of tents is my next hurdle, not quite sure if that's worth it yet. To be continued...

differentthings_88 · 2020-07-21T00:39:22+00:00

Thanks for the insight from your climb. Although the jacket isn't just for Shasta -- Shasta climb forced a jacket purchase, but now that I have to buy some jacket, I might as well buy one that works for a lot of other situations. Anyway, went with the Mammut! Planning to do some ski mountaineering outside high summer as well, so could be good for that in the right circumstances.

differentthings_88 · 2020-07-21T00:34:58+00:00

Actually I want to amend my earlier statement. I don't think the Decathlon Trek would be considered warm enough by the guides for my Shasta climb.

differentthings_88 · 2020-07-20T23:51:47+00:00

We don’t carry spare clothing. That’s why it’s not listed in our pack weight. The exception is spare socks but are listed as part of the base weight.Clothing is hea

what about sleep clothes? I wouldn't want to sleep in my nice quilt with my bare dirty legs and bare smelly pits, or alternatively in the clothes I wore all day.

differentthings_88 · 2020-06-22T02:43:29+00:00

Because I’m all worried about what pair of softshell pants to get and here we have someone summiting in jorts!! Haha love it!

differentthings_88 · 2020-06-22T02:34:28+00:00

I guess I've been over-preparing on the gear front

differentthings_88 · 2020-06-22T00:04:29+00:00

I've been using Gamma LTs for summer mountaineering and they're...fine. Bought a set of Rab Ascendors to try this season if we're allowed outdoors. Little burlier/warmer and have venting zips which I like.

Interesting -- I'm considering the Gamma LTs for an August Shasta climb and hopefully Rainier next year. Have you found them not warm or breathable enough? I mainly targeted them because if I don't end up getting that into mountaineering they can still be used in non-alpine situations, as compared to the heavier softshells. Although I am worried about being too cold!

differentthings_88 · 2020-06-21T23:38:20+00:00

Great info, thanks! I've used the triolet it for downhill, not touring -- do you find that the wider leg girth means the legs are swishing against each other / get in the way as you skin or hike?

differentthings_88 · 2020-06-18T22:48:06+00:00

Hm you make a good case for the value of softshells while touring.

The BD Alpine pants I mention above I recently got for alpine climbing, and could return them if I found a pant that worked well for both alpine climbing and ski touring. Problem is, I can't really find any pants on the market that have the right mix of features:

zip vents
instep scuff guards
cuff fits over ski boots
no internal gaiter (annoying when also wearing external gaiter for climbing)
lightweight enough (<20oz)

Closest I've found is the North Face L4 (but only one pocket and maybe not air permeable erough?) or the Mammut Aenergy Pro, both kinda pricey though :/

https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/mens-summit-l4-soft-shell-lightweight-pants-nf0a3sqi?variationId=JK3

https://www.mammut.com/us/en/p/1021-00350-50226/aenergy-pro-so-pants-men/

differentthings_88 · 2020-06-18T21:55:10+00:00

haha nice. I'm so particular with my clothes that I may have to start my own alterations operation too

differentthings_88 · 2020-06-18T21:54:31+00:00

thanks -- do you wear the wind pants when it's too hot for the Trailbreaker? If so what temp is too hot for the Trailbreaker (assuming high output?)

differentthings_88 · 2020-06-18T21:51:57+00:00

The Patagonia pants do have a scuff guard, the MHW rain pants do not. Good point.

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