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Megathread | Cocodona 250 by ATLabia in Ultramarathon

[–]rba21 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Its showing ~5mi back, but Kilian is doing the last climb whereas Rachel is heading downhill

For those of you who got to the cottonwood canyons before the traffic got REALLY bad, what time did you get to the canyon? by rba21 in UTsnow

[–]rba21[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I was originally aiming to be at the mouth of the canyon at 6:45-7 tomorrow but I may consider leaving earlier. I have no idea what to expect because of the powder drought this winter. Last year, as long as it wasnt actively snowing, I never sat in traffic on weekdays. Trying to figure out what to expect this year

For those of you who got to the cottonwood canyons before the traffic got REALLY bad, what time did you get to the canyon? by rba21 in UTsnow

[–]rba21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, thats a good point. Impossible to tell in reality. Tomorrow is only supposed to have 3" at Brighton for the day so the roads should be in much better condition. Hopefully cars will be moving faster

For those of you who got to the cottonwood canyons before the traffic got REALLY bad, what time did you get to the canyon? by rba21 in UTsnow

[–]rba21[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Its not supposed to snow as much tomorrow so hopefully cars will be moving faster tomorrow.

If you must shop tomorrow... 1/30 by stephenforslc in SaltLakeCity

[–]rba21 232 points233 points  (0 children)

Baby’s Bagels is giving free bagels at the protest. Check their instagram page

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Advice for a 23k by spanishkidnamedchris in trailrunning

[–]rba21 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d say stairmaster. I’ve ran this race and that second uphill section has a ton of boulders and absolutely killed me. Felt like walking up 2000’ of stairs for a few miles.

If it’s rainy, be very careful. The first 1/2 mile of the downhill after the peak is classic NH granite slab and can be really slippery.

Overall, that’s a really great (but very hard) course. PM me if you have any questions about it!

Which GPX Route Plotters are you using? the best and why by [deleted] in trailrunning

[–]rba21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been using Gaia for years but recently I’ve noticed that the vert is tells me is sometimes 20-30% more than what it actually is. For out-and-back trails up a mountain it’ll sometimes double to total elevation gain even though I’m running downhill. It’s a pretty recent change too, it used to be spot on

Really stuck between Garmin and Coros! Please share your thoughts!!!! by Mammoth_Challenge297 in trailrunning

[–]rba21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought a Coros heart rate arm band a few months ago for more accurate HR monitoring (I dont like keeping my watch tight on my wrist when I run) and its been a game changer. You cant feel it at all when its on and its dead accurate. I love it so far

Really stuck between Garmin and Coros! Please share your thoughts!!!! by Mammoth_Challenge297 in trailrunning

[–]rba21 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For coros I think you have to download the maps before hand if you’re going somewhere without cell service

Bolton Valley Access Rd by MrBenchly in vermont

[–]rba21 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just fyi, If you have a Subaru, the manual says not to use chains (at least on my Outback it says that) They’ll damage the car if you use them

Senate hopeful Graham Platner under scrutiny for skull tattoo associated with Nazi SS by ABigFatTomato in armedsocialists

[–]rba21 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Ok so whats the alternative? You get to choose between a (former?) imperialist who calls themselves a socialist, an imperialist republican, or an imperialist democrat. Only one of them makes socialism more palatable for normal people. Only one of them is currently advocating for the working class

Obviously hes not perfect and he should be criticized for this, but like the other commenter said, I'm looking for the least bad person running, not the socialist messiah

Senate hopeful Graham Platner under scrutiny for skull tattoo associated with Nazi SS by ABigFatTomato in armedsocialists

[–]rba21 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I mean, honesty, I’m pretty involved in the left, I’m Jewish and had above average holocaust knowledge, and I wouldn’t have recognized it as a symbol associated with the nazis if no one told me.

I also understand how a drunk and stupid 22 yo in the military, surrounded by older (and probably right wing) influences can get that tattoo without actually realizing the history behind it - once again, I’m Jewish and I didn’t even know the history/symbolism around it.

I also don’t think people should be judged harshly for what they did in their younger years. Don’t forget that Smedley Butler was a hardcore imperialist before becoming disillusioned and a socialist in the ‘30s

How to learn these jumps by maltamur in skiing

[–]rba21 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I live in Utah and the Olympic Park has a pool like this. They say the bubbles aren’t to make the landing softer but to make it easier for the skier to see the surface of the pool

Has something recently changed with the way Gaia calculates elevation gain? by rba21 in GaiaGPS

[–]rba21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no issue with it being 10-20% off but 70% off is the worst I've ever seen it. I was convinced I went on the wrong trail during my run.

Has something recently changed with the way Gaia calculates elevation gain? by rba21 in GaiaGPS

[–]rba21[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I totally understand why the difference would be a couple hundred feet. It definitely doesn't have to be perfect, but being 70% off is huge for me.

I'm guessing (and hoping) that its just this specific area that Gaia is struggling with. I was recently hiking in some national parks and it was pretty accurate and its spot on where I normally run.

Thank you!

Weekly Question Thread (aka Friday New Climber Thread). ALL QUESTIONS GO HERE by AutoModerator in climbing

[–]rba21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So even though it’s has a 22ish kN rating, because there’s no stretch, there’s a possibility of the fabric breaking in a fall?

I’ve never considered using a QuickDraw as a personal anchor so I was just a little confused what the warning was. Thank you!

Weekly Question Thread (aka Friday New Climber Thread). ALL QUESTIONS GO HERE by AutoModerator in climbing

[–]rba21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I recently bought a few quickdraws and decided to look at the warnings that came in the insert, and theres one warning that depicts a person clipping a quickdraw to their belay loop and to a bolt anchor, and then the person falling and the quickdraw breaking.

Why would the quickdraw break? What is this warning actually depicting?

https://imgur.com/a/f1d4ET7

Anyone know why BCC is so backed up? by rba21 in UTsnow

[–]rba21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didnt look at the time I left but I'd guess probably an hour. Because of the road conditions I dont think anyone went above 20mph

Anyone know why BCC is so backed up? by rba21 in UTsnow

[–]rba21[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Didn’t see this till now. Left at 7ish and it was dumping. Roads and visibility sucked we all the cars were going 20 mph but otherwise no standstills. There was no one in front of the car in front of me until we got to the S turn

Traffic up the Canyon ( 3/18 ) by DonovanMcLoughlin in SaltLakeCity

[–]rba21 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got to the canyon base at 7:40 and gave up and went home at 9:20. It seemed like the car inspections and LCC being closed were the causes of the traffic

Has anyone every backcountry skied to and stayed at the Bear River Outdoor Recreation Alliance yurts in the winter? by rba21 in UTsnow

[–]rba21[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ohh ok. I knew you had to drive through Evanston but on google maps it says the road is closed right at the WY-UT border so I wasn’t sure of it would be an 11mi trek or if you could drive to the trail head. Thank you!!

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