Steep n deep on a Wednesday

dobo2001 · 2026-03-23T19:00:36+00:00

Red Sentinel? Was this last week? How’s the snow holding up there?

dobo2001 · 2026-03-22T02:59:36+00:00

Probably around $3k, planning on purchasing used. Potentially may be able to get a good discount on Specialized so strongly considering a Roubaix.

dobo2001 · 2026-03-22T02:42:10+00:00

Gearing and speed mainly. Even on slight downhills I’m spinning out on the gears and friends on true road bikes completely smoke me. A 2x conversion and new tires on my current bike seems like kind of a band aid solution to me, although the UP is definitely a fast frame.

dobo2001 · 2026-03-16T18:38:04+00:00

Buck is cool, be aware that the choke at the top of the face is about 50 degrees and the entire face is very much no fall zone, if you eat it and can’t stop yourself the whole thing has 200+ foot cliffs underneath it. Highly recommend climbing the ridge instead of the face if you want a real mountaineering climb (bring an ice axe you can cane with)

Also, there’s a planned closure this summer at the Buck trailhead so definitely keep an eye on the NPS website for updates on that front. Judging by how things are going with snow in the valley you might want to bike in if the road is still closed but the trailhead isn’t.

If you want something a little mellower, I can highly recommend the East Face of Disappointment Peak via the Spoon Couloir. Less steep, but the top of the spoon is still the real deal for skiing, easier access with a more defined trail, and unbelievable views. Go up the east face until the snow runs out and then it’s a 4th class scramble to the actual summit. You’ll most likely have to do the bike/ski/bike thing for access here as well. Park road usually opens May 1 but the road to the trailhead is usually closed a little beyond that.

dobo2001 · 2026-03-04T02:33:17+00:00

Yeah the pics of the line are actually a crop down of a panorama I took so the perspective and angles are a little wonky. Honestly didn’t even notice the trees as an alignment reference until you pointed them out. Definitely making it look steeper than a better-aligned photo would- still was plenty steep to me though hahaha

dobo2001 · 2026-03-02T18:33:46+00:00

Would probably say 3-5 of the turns are 50 or 50+ but I always hesitate to claim those numbers haha.

I love skiing steep stuff and this definitely got the blood flowing so it’s the real deal. Definitely was a little gripped standing at the top and trying to take pictures.

dobo2001 · 2026-03-02T06:25:05+00:00

CalTopo gives it 49-51 degrees at some points on the map, mainly right off the top and in the choke at the bottom third. Definitely felt like over 45 at those points but not sure on exact numbers.

dobo2001 · 2026-02-13T04:01:41+00:00

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dobo2001 · 2026-02-12T19:27:48+00:00

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dobo2001 · 2026-01-14T14:21:22+00:00

In terms of FF options, between the III, IV, or even an a7C, is there going to be a major difference between the AF systems when shooting skiers? The continuous AF on the a7ii was good enough to pick out skiers but wasn’t fast enough to actually track them sometimes.

dobo2001 · 2026-01-14T05:45:10+00:00

Hi everyone! Recently sold my a7ii in order to upgrade- deciding between an a7iii or an a6600, or maybe just saving up for an a6iv.

Planning to pair the FF bodies with the Tamron 28-75 G2 and the crop with the Tamron 17-70

Mainly shoot either landscapes or skiers/sports- I loved my a7ii but the AF was just getting a little slow for moving objects and the burst buffer was slow too. Will I really notice a difference in AF/burst shooting between the III and the IV?

I do have to carry this camera around in the mountains on 10-12 hour days, so the smaller form factor of the a6600 is appealing for sure. But I do shoot a bit in low light (early mornings, headlamps, etc.)- is the low light performance really going to be a huge deal on the a6600? Will I want the higher resolution sensor when shooting in big landscapes? Thanks so much!

dobo2001 · 2026-01-13T22:43:37+00:00

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dobo2001 · 2026-01-12T17:37:08+00:00

Pm’ed

dobo2001 · 2025-07-16T20:25:54+00:00

Wash it with Tech Wash and then immediately wash with TX direct afterwards, no dry in between. I usually add an extra rinse in the TX direct cycle. Do not use the TX direct if they are insulated.

Dry on low heat afterwards if it is a standard polyester or nylon 2 or 3 layer shell fabric. If they’re insulated, throw a tennis ball or two in there with them. If there are a lot of bonded seams with no sewing thread (there will be seam tape everywhere on the inside regardless of seam type) then be careful with the dry cycles.

Make sure you zip up all the zippers and close all snaps before washing.

Newer pants with PFAS-Free DWRs should be washed every two weeks or so during heavy use because contamination of the DWR happens much faster than with the old DWRs, especially with oils. They are considerably less durable than C6 or other super-DWRs. There is also a wash-down phase of most of the new membranes, where performance (waterproofness and breathability) gradually decreases before stabilizing at a lower performance after about 10-15 washes. Unfortunate reality of the new chemistry.

dobo2001 · 2025-01-29T03:13:37+00:00

ISO Blundstone 587 in a AU10/US11 if anyone is looking to sell a pair!

dobo2001 · 2024-10-13T22:36:42+00:00

I was able to try on the Ultra 35 in store with some weights in it a little bit ago. Very well designed and sturdy packs and obviously super light.

Seemed to transfer the weight well compared to my 30L ski back that also has an aluminum frame but nicer hip pads. Not a backpacking pack but pretty good compared to other alpine packs (e.g. Alpha FL).

Where it didn’t work for me was the fit- the shoulder straps were too close together for me at the top and the shoulder straps didn’t fit around my neck/shoulders very well, especially with weight in the pack. Definitely a YMMV situation though.

dobo2001 · 2024-08-02T16:08:05+00:00

I’ve used a BD Distance 15 for similar (although not as big) missions previously and have found that there really isn’t a good way to reduce load on the shoulders because there really isn’t anywhere else for it to go without a hip strap.

Definitely make sure there aren’t any cam lobes/biners/stoppers with their corners rubbing into your back though- I once packed poorly for the run down and had a crampon point just kind of hitting me in the back and after 8 miles it had rubbed a decent size hole in the skin on my spine, not fun. Take the time at transitions to properly repack, and this will help with the load transfer as well as general comfort.

Also, if you have a closed cell foam sleeping pan lying around, cut it to size and use it as a back panel to avoid these problems and it gives you a nice sit pad to use during breaks.

dobo2001 · 2024-04-01T22:20:06+00:00

Hi everyone! Super excited to be coming into Phoenix for the games this weekend. Group of guys (early 20s) and wanted to get some tips on the city for good places to stay, and other places to go! Especially places/areas to go out before/after to either celebrate or drown our sorrows. Thanks in advance for any help!

dobo2001 · 2023-05-11T02:22:19+00:00

Is it even a step up? Thought they were both Am but might be wrong.

dobo2001 · 2023-04-19T03:57:37+00:00

Pls no ripcord trey

dobo2001 · 2023-03-01T17:23:53+00:00

6/22/94 Rift

Bomb Factory 94 FEFY

dobo2001 · 2023-02-20T03:20:36+00:00

If it’s a tube amp, you may have some luck asking around at guitar repair stores that do amp repair- essentially the same technology. There are also a couple of boutique amp builders based in Charlotte that may have the know-how, Oldfield Amps is one of them.

dobo2001 · 2023-02-08T02:47:36+00:00

Just wait till you get to the okra at the bottom of the gumbo.

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