To any new members: Welcome!

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BCty

Hi everyone, my name is Tyler. My partner and I will be spending the winter and possibly longer in Sandpoint. Looking forward to exploring new mountains and meeting some new friends along the way!
 
Chadlukenbill

Chadlukenbill

idsnowghost said:
Welcome to Panhandle Backcountry! (You can introduce yourself in this thread!)


PanhandleBackcountry is a community of backcountry skiers and splitboarders in North Idaho, Eastern Washington and Northwestern Montana. Thanks for joining us and please participate in our forums where you can organize tours and events, check trip reports and route information, share snowpack observations and conditions, and talk about or trade your gear locally.

First things first..
Safe travel in the backcountry is of utmost importance:

Before you go make sure your group has the skills, knowledge and training to travel in avalanche terrain. Read the local avalanche advisory and always carry a shovel, probe and transceiver (plus cell phone and airbag). Be sure to check out our “Be Avalanche Aware” section with a full list of local avalanche education courses available and other avalanche safety tips and resources: http://www.panhandlebackcountry.com/safety/

Fill out your profile:

You can do this by clicking on your own username at page header or browsing to: http://www.panhandlebackcountry.com/account/

Upload an avatar and please fill out your profile as completely as possible, especially the "Training and Experience" section! This gives others an understanding of what level of backcountry experience you have. That way one can properly route find for each individual that may be in a group. Don't forget other sections like what gear you're rocking! Many people have questions about gear and if they see what you use, they may have questions as to what your thoughts on the gear is. Profiles can only be viewed by other logged-in members.

Get the weather forecast quickly:

We’ve compiled a list of weather forecasts and resources relevant to backcountry skiing and splitboarding in our area. Browse to http://www.panhandlebackcountry.com/weather/ to view time-lapse webcams, live weather data, SNOTEL reports, forecasts, radars and more. Local and regional avalanche advisories are also included on this page (as well as right on the homepage!)

Share a trip report:

Have you been out lately? Consider sharing your photos, conditions, pit data, beta or story with the rest of the community in the 'Trip Reports' forum. Reports can be as simple as a couple notes on conditions to full epic stories with several photos and video — the more information the better, but anything is helpful! Trip Reports are only viewable to logged in members. Collaborative knowledge can increase all members’ experience in the backcountry!

Connect with tour partners:

The backcountry is better with friends! If you’re looking to get out with others post in the 'Tour Partners' forum and link up with others. The more information you include on the tour or partners you’re seeking the better. It’s also a good idea to include your level of training and experience (and an acknowledgement you have the necessary gear) here if you’re new to the community.

Suggestions:

This community was built by a backcountry skier and splitboarder for our peers: skiers and splitboarders. We value suggestions and input from members and use them to shape the future of Panhandle Backcountry accordingly!

Stickers:

Want a free Panhandle Backcountry sticker to rock on your boards, nalgene or roof box? We have a couple different styles of die cut stickers to share! Send a private message to PowderPanda or me (idsnowghost) with your mailing address, or if local we can make arrangements to meet up. You can also buy stickers directly from our printer here! (we don't set the prices nor get a cut)

Thanks again for joining us! Please feel free introduce yourself to the community in this thread or ask any questions! Welcome!
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Aaron Odell

Hi all. I recently moved back to CDA area after several years away. I've previously toured a bit around Boise and Salt Lake, though am still fairly new at bc. I am looking forward to getting into the backcountry here this winter, will be looking for partners. Hoping for a good snow winter!
 
PowderPanda

PowderPanda

Staff member
Marco said:
Ciao to all from Torino, Italy.
Last Sunday I opened the season at the base on Monte Cervino between Italy and Switzerland.
Snow started at 2400 mt. (8000 feet) and I reached the Plateau Rosa Glacier at 3480 mt (11.400 feet).
Beautiful day.
Hope to see you soon in North Idaho!!
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Love seeing our international members send us pix!! Right on @Marco
Give us a jingle if you get our way!!!
 
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HikeTheINW

Thanks for the cool forum! Life long skier with a handful of boot-packing backcountry trips, new to touring. I look forward to touring around the Selkirks, Purcells, and Cabinets with some cool people. Going to sign up for an avalanche safety class this evening. Thanks again
 
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