Comments on: Shepherd Pass http://www.sierradescents.com/skiing/2009/04/19/shepherd-pass.html Climb Up and Ski Down Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:25:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Black Diamond Tent Review Roundup | SierraDescents.com - Climb Up and Ski Down http://www.sierradescents.com/skiing/2009/04/19/shepherd-pass.html/comment-page-1#comment-469 Black Diamond Tent Review Roundup | SierraDescents.com - Climb Up and Ski Down Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:24:55 +0000 http://www.sierradescents.com/?p=770#comment-469 [...] tent. But I’ve reconsidered. If weight is a critical consideration, say for a little Shepherd Pass fun, maybe the Oneshot makes sense after [...] [...] tent. But I’ve reconsidered. If weight is a critical consideration, say for a little Shepherd Pass fun, maybe the Oneshot makes sense after [...]

]]> By: Andy http://www.sierradescents.com/skiing/2009/04/19/shepherd-pass.html/comment-page-1#comment-268 Andy Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:52:52 +0000 http://www.sierradescents.com/?p=770#comment-268 I'm on Garmont Megarides. My foot falls in between shell sizes, so the fit is slightly too short. Fine for skiing, but bad news if I have to hike down more than about 1000' vertical or so. Next year I expect I'll be using Radiums, which are sized differently and should let me hike up and down without worrying as much about foot damage. Still, there's always an efficiency penalty when you hike in ski boots, and always a weight penalty when you carry ski boots. No easy answer there. As for Dynafits, cost mostly. I'm saving up for a pair to create a fast-n-light rig. As for partners, let me know. Creating ill-advised adventures is the unofficial motto over here. :) one last thing: the boots-in-bindings carry doesn't work when you're bushwhacking. Otherwise, that's a totally viable way if your pack transfers the load properly--which isn't always the case. I’m on Garmont Megarides. My foot falls in between shell sizes, so the fit is slightly too short. Fine for skiing, but bad news if I have to hike down more than about 1000′ vertical or so. Next year I expect I’ll be using Radiums, which are sized differently and should let me hike up and down without worrying as much about foot damage. Still, there’s always an efficiency penalty when you hike in ski boots, and always a weight penalty when you carry ski boots. No easy answer there.

As for Dynafits, cost mostly. I’m saving up for a pair to create a fast-n-light rig. As for partners, let me know. Creating ill-advised adventures is the unofficial motto over here. :)

one last thing: the boots-in-bindings carry doesn’t work when you’re bushwhacking. Otherwise, that’s a totally viable way if your pack transfers the load properly–which isn’t always the case.

]]> By: Colin http://www.sierradescents.com/skiing/2009/04/19/shepherd-pass.html/comment-page-1#comment-267 Colin Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:18:03 +0000 http://www.sierradescents.com/?p=770#comment-267 Andy, what kind of boots were you in? Not that it necessarily matters, but I'm just curious. And, why aren't you on Dynafits? And, I have a partner I should introduce you to that enjoys similar ill-advised adventures. ;-) Andy, what kind of boots were you in? Not that it necessarily matters, but I’m just curious.

And, why aren’t you on Dynafits?

And, I have a partner I should introduce you to that enjoys similar ill-advised adventures. ;-)

]]> By: Scott http://www.sierradescents.com/skiing/2009/04/19/shepherd-pass.html/comment-page-1#comment-265 Scott Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:22:13 +0000 http://www.sierradescents.com/?p=770#comment-265 The best method I've found for boots is to carry your skis A-frame and put the boots in the bindings. The most comfortable, and makes your pack look like a jetpack. The best method I’ve found for boots is to carry your skis A-frame and put the boots in the bindings. The most comfortable, and makes your pack look like a jetpack.

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