To any new members: Welcome!

CoreShots&DuctTape · Mar 20, 2023

Hello everyone. My name is Josh and I was a full time professional ski patroller and bike patroller for 19 years. Just moved to the Sandpoint area 2 years ago. Looking forward to figuring out the backcountry here and meeting some of you.

troutman1008 · Apr 10, 2023

Thanks for this service -- I'll do my best to contribute, particularly as I make it over to this area from Flathead County, Montana

kamsmith · Apr 25, 2023

Howdy everyone! I’ve dipped my toe into the backcountry and I am completely intrigued. Not really done with this season yet. Finally picked up a dedicated touring setup (though maybe a week too late?) and I feel like the best way to learn more is to join this community.

Simon Eddy · Jul 2, 2023

Hey folks! Just lurking! First post so I can check out the trip reports and get an idea of what the panhandle has to offer. Thanks!

Rich · Jul 27, 2023

Been a member for quite awhile, but just getting back into splitboarding for this next season.

NoahPZ · Aug 1, 2023

Hello everyone! Just making a quick post in order to view some trip reports from around Stevens Peak. Thanks!

Mike Hills · Nov 29, 2023

Hi all. Just moved to Idaho in May. Waiting for the snow to arrive (Hopefully soon). I will be skiing mostly at Silver and Lookout this season, but would love to do some tours in the area. I have been skiing backcountry for many years, but not much in this area. I have AVY 1 and 2 plus all the supplemental courses, and plan on doing some refreshers later in the season.

idsnowghost · Nov 30, 2023

Mike Hills said:
Hi all. Just moved to Idaho in May. Waiting for the snow to arrive (Hopefully soon). I will be skiing mostly at Silver and Lookout this season, but would love to do some tours in the area. I have been skiing backcountry for many years, but not much in this area. I have AVY 1 and 2 plus all the supplemental courses, and plan on doing some refreshers later in the season.

Welcome to Panhandle Backcountry and the area. @PowderPanda and I both ride up at Silver, so hopefully we will see you out there. If you want to get a feel of the sidecountry touring directly around Silver the Refresher Class held there by IPAC is a great idea. Also a good way to familiarize yourself with the snowpack locally.

Seanb_at · Nov 30, 2023

idsnowghost said:
Welcome to Panhandle Backcountry and the area. @PowderPanda and I both ride up at Silver, so hopefully we will see you out there. If you want to get a feel of the sidecountry touring directly around Silver the Refresher Class held there by IPAC is a great idea. Also a good way to familiarize yourself with the snowpack locally.

You are referencing the avy 1 refresher? Thanks

idsnowghost · Nov 30, 2023

Seanb_at said:
You are referencing the avy 1 refresher? Thanks

Yeah, basically you spend the entire day touring outside the resort and "refreshing skills" along the way. It's a smaller group size as well.

I'll be helping out at a few Level 1's at Silver again this year, but not the Refresher.

Bill A. · Dec 11, 2023

idsnowghost said:
Yeah, basically you spend the entire day touring outside the resort and "refreshing skills" along the way. It's a smaller group size as well.

I'll be helping out at a few Level 1's at Silver again this year, but not the Refresher.

Good to hear, Mike. I'll actually get to meet you IRL. The Refresher schedule doesn't work for me this year, so running through the whole course again will be mine.

idsnowghost · Dec 11, 2023

Bill A. said:
Good to hear, Mike. I'll actually get to meet you IRL. The Refresher schedule doesn't work for me this year, so running through the whole course again will be mine.

Looking forward to it!