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Winter camping with skis (after 2 years of prep)

After 2 winters of learning & preparation, I'm finally back out in the backcountry on skis. I'm joined by my friend Karl (of Sierra High Route fame) for this shakeout ski tour in the North Lake Tahoe area (near Silver Peak).
--Trip Details--
Dates: Feb 5-6, 2022
Area: Silver Peak, Tahoe National Forest
Route: Pole Creek Trailhead to ENE ridge of Silver Peak
Conditions: high-40F highs, low-20F lows, low wind, sunny, unconsolidated snow
Gear List: bit.ly/36skQ79

Пікірлер: 27

  • @TahoeTrailRunner23
    @TahoeTrailRunner232 жыл бұрын

    I love that you guys filmed this. I have enjoyed your videos many times over, with the Sierra High Route being my absolute favorite. Seeing the two of you challenge yourselves in a new element is extremely fun- and motivating. I have only skied for a few years myself, and I finally pulled the plug on the backcountry setup recently. After a few Avalanche courses I’m excited to get out there, but after watching this it excites me to challenge that even further and enjoy a winter camp! Thanks for the amazing content 🙏🏻

  • @HikingNerd

    @HikingNerd

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank for the kind words, Kevin!

  • @martymclea2792
    @martymclea27922 жыл бұрын

    Hey there! Nice vid! Love the enthusiasm out of you two! It’s refreshing to see people how aren’t pros slashing extreme POW. But rather novices out enjoying less than “ideal” conditions having fun. Cher’s y’all P.S. If you’re looking I have a pair of backland 100’s 172cm from 2020. Used a handful of times.

  • @HikingNerd

    @HikingNerd

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Marty! We’re primarily looking at skis as a better way to move around on snow covered mountains. Both of us have done a ton of snowshoeing and winter camping. So it’s more for the adventure aspect than becoming great skiers heh. Also, I just got my pair of Atomic Backland 85 UL with Ski Trab Titan Vario.2 bindings so you’ll likely see that in the next outing!

  • @Patrick-lg8qd
    @Patrick-lg8qd2 жыл бұрын

    Looking great on the skis for just three years of skiing.

  • @HikingNerd

    @HikingNerd

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Patrick!

  • @TheBeardedScreenwriter
    @TheBeardedScreenwriter2 жыл бұрын

    This was great. We just got into backcountry sking this winter. I ski as well as your friend! Lol looking forward to more videos !

  • @CocktailHikers
    @CocktailHikers2 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos. You guys look like you have a lot of fun doing these videos.

  • @SuperdutyExplorer
    @SuperdutyExplorer Жыл бұрын

    Those booties are surprisingly warm lol

  • @VandrefalkTV
    @VandrefalkTV2 жыл бұрын

    Another great one! Thanks for sharing ^^

  • @moeputterman1992
    @moeputterman19922 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Looking forward to more

  • @HikingNerd

    @HikingNerd

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Moe!

  • @solviturambulando6900
    @solviturambulando6900 Жыл бұрын

    nice one boys

  • @peterward4005
    @peterward4005 Жыл бұрын

    More please this is brilliant

  • @Craigsoutdooradventures
    @Craigsoutdooradventures9 ай бұрын

    Fantastic would love to do a trip like this

  • @rowdypowripper
    @rowdypowripper Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the video! Really looking to get into winter camping. (when I can afford the gear lol)

  • @arinkim708
    @arinkim7082 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos! I was curious what knife kit Karl used to cut through the can. Really cut through that can. Thanks

  • @HikingNerd

    @HikingNerd

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you arin! Karl said it was a Leatherman of some kind. My experience is that pretty much any pair of scissors will cut through an aluminum can once it has been flattened.

  • @veroniquediallo6055
    @veroniquediallo60552 жыл бұрын

    Hi. I really enjoyed this vid, along with the others watched over the last few years. Your pack list shows that you used the Outdoor Vitals Summit bag, what was your experience with it, and what on your final thoughts on it? Thank you!

  • @HikingNerd

    @HikingNerd

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Veronique. Thanks for being a long time viewer! It’s still hard to find a better value than the OV Summit 0F bag. It’s not perfect (main complaints are the hood shape and zipper snagging) and there are ways to be warmer for the weight (mostly by cutting down further on weight) but it works! It also comes in a 15F version but at that temperature rating I think suddenly the competition increases and I would also start to consider using a quilt.

  • @markcummings6856
    @markcummings68562 жыл бұрын

    Awesome trip and video. I’m a newbie- did you say some skis can weigh 3 pounds per foot? Whaat?

  • @HikingNerd

    @HikingNerd

    2 жыл бұрын

    My setup in the video was nearly 6lbs per foot! My new setup is about 3lbs per foot and it’s pretty close to as light as you get before you are on a skimo race setup. Full gear list in the video description if you’re curious.

  • @markcummings6856

    @markcummings6856

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@HikingNerd ok, thanks. Wow, never knew so much weight was involved. Holy smokes.

  • @kevinboyer6249
    @kevinboyer62492 жыл бұрын

    What brand, model name and length are Carl’s skis Jimmy?

  • @HikingNerd

    @HikingNerd

    2 жыл бұрын

    Karl has the Atomic Backland UL 85 at 179cm. I was planning on getting the same ones at a 165cm length but Karl beat me to it, so I thought I would play with my resort setup to feel the difference. I already have the new skis in hand - they’re so light!

  • @kevinboyer6249

    @kevinboyer6249

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@HikingNerd Thanks Jimmy. Atomic has the best touring set up I think. Boots, binding and skis.

  • @mathewharrison9041
    @mathewharrison90412 жыл бұрын

    Good job 👌!!! Find out the secret > P-R-O-M-O-S-M !!