Peelin' hide garibaldi gastronomie searching for uncertainty

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free! Peelin’ Hide Garibaldi Gastronomie Searching for Uncertainty Ski Reviews and more! Issue # 3 December 1999Off-PisteFIRST Volume II Issue No. IIITRACKS he challenge, repose, and adventure of backcountry travel combine to create the allure that inspires off-piste skiing andTriding. Surrounded by the silence and beauty of the backcountry the freedom is indisputable and the terrain limitless. We (backcountry users) are all in search of a higher feeling or longer experience than we can attain in our daily lives. With the close of 1999 and the dawn of a new century, introspection and speculation regarding the future abound. PublisherSpeculating about the future parallels the anticipation I feel for an Free Heel Pressimpending ski season or backcountry adventure. I thrive on the Editorpotential for the unknown and, although the experience may not David Waagvary greatly from the expected, it is the thought of the unknown Off-Pistethat fuels the passion. holds a similar sense of anticipation Associate Editors for me. Based on the growing response from readers and the Roger Alfred, Erin Collins increased traffic to our web site, the future is full of options. Distribution Team Kendall Wills, Mark TometskoDoes the Twenty-First Century mark the dawn of the electronic Mark ‘Llama’ Longtineage? We are diehard fans of hardcopy print at Off-Piste but the unknown potential of the Internet holds much attraction. Visit our Contributing Writers ever-growing web site (www.offpistemag.com) as we add Internet Karen Holt, Nils Larson, Dave McKee technology into the coming year. So strange, it is to consider the Paul Nicalozzo, Kim Starrett, Niko Weiss electronic age in conjunction with backcountry adventure but we Contributing Photographers cannot deny the resource and degree of use the Internet offers for Dave Flemming, Michael Halle vital information on weather, avalanche, and equipment. Karen Holt, Dave McKee, Craig Peterson Riding the theme of introspection, this issue of Off-Piste looks into Off-Piste the backcountry mind in Searching for Uncertainty by Kim Starrett. PO Box 932 Kim shares her passion for the backcountry and draws parallels Winthrop, WA 98862 to the Zen Buddhist mind. Whether making turns in untracked 509-996-8170 powder or staying focused on an ascent, the meditative mind will [e-mail] find much food for thought. And speaking of food, Garibaldi www.offpistemag.com Gastronomie by David J. McKee, shares a recipe from an impromptu trip in the Coast Range north of Vancouver, BC. The right mix of Copyright 1999 by Free Heel Press friends, food, and weather make for a memorable trip for everyone Winthrop, Washington, USA involved. Circulation: 5,000 at selected outlets inRegardless of your backcountry destination or goals , we all know British Columbia, Idaho, Montana,the value of functional skins for getting where we need to go. Free Oregon, and Washingtonheel expert Nils Larson, shares words of wisdom regarding proper Visit our web site to findskin use in Peelin’ Hide. No one wants to have skin trouble in the a location near you.backcountry and Nils offers sage advice regarding proper skin use and maintenance; take care of your skins and they will take Subscriptions: 4 issues = $10 includes postage,care of you. labor, and something left over to help the next issue. In addition, we look to Canadian avalanche expert Niko Weiss for words of wisdom regarding route selection in potential avalanche Off-Piste seeks your submissions. Send us your writing, terrain. Avy 101 presents many questions for consideration when artwork, photographs, news items, and calendar listings. If evaluating backcountry goals. Niko raises issues that often remain you would like your work returned, you must include a unmentioned and deserve discussion when traveling in the stamped addressed envelope! For detailed submission backcountry. information write us or visit our web site. Read through the stories and tips inside this issue, take what you The opinions in Off-Piste do not necessarily represent those of the need, and let us know what you think. Enjoy the close of 1999 and publisher or editorial staff. No part of Off-Piste may be reproduced in may the New Year be filled with deep snows, and great turns! any form without prior written consent from Free Heel Press. Warning: Backcountry skiing, boarding, and climbing are inherently dangerous. Inexperience and poor judgement can kill. The information inCheers, Off-Piste is not meant to replace experience or sound judgement. Travel with others and be aware. Play Smart, Live Longer! Dave Cover: Photographer: Michael Halle Location: Albert Canyon, BC Corrections Skier: Jim ‘Quadzilla’ Hirshfield -Some un-edited copy made it to print by mistake in the last issue. Our Contents: Photographer: Dave Waag apologies to our editors (who put time into the editing) and our readers Location: Chugach, AK who survived the error. -The October Calendar listed the wrong phone number for the Escape Route located in Whistler, BC. The correct number is 604-938-3228. 2 Off-Piste December 99INSIDE DEPARTMENTS WHAT’S UPP .4 LETTERS P.4 BACKCOUNTRY KITCHEN P.9 GALLERY P.10 GEAR TALK P.12 AVY 101 P.14 BACKCOUNTRY MEDIC P.16 CALENDAR P.18 FEATURES P.5 Searching For Uncertainty Skiing and the Buddhist Mind By Kim Starrett P.6 Peelin’ Hide Treat Your Skins Well and be Treated Well in Return By Nils Larson P.8 Garibaldi Gastronomie A last Minute Recipe for Fun By David J. McKee Josh, Patrick, Brian, and Alex fight the wind on Mt. Hood. Off-Piste Photo December 99 Off-PisteOff-PisteOff-PisteOff-PisteOff-Piste 3motorized crowd needs to get involved in the process or risk being left without a voice. Rally your local scene to inquire as to the plans and upcoming processes before it is too late!What’s Up Contact: Denny Bschor, Director USDA Forest Service Recreation, Heritage & Wilderness ResourcesThe Wallowa Lake Tramway P.O. Box 96090 Washington, D.C. 20090-6090Ski Area Proposal [phone], e-mail - dbschor/[e-mail] ne more plan in the bigger, better, faster, more department.OThe Wallowa Lake Tramway (WLT) located about 5 miles from Pelican Butte Ski Area Joseph, Oregon currently operates a gondola servicing Mt. Howard at the head of Wallowa Lake. Built in the 1970, the gondola rises Development Update 3,800 feet to the summit of Mt. Howard (8,150 feet) allowing access to a restaurant and hiking trails. The existing operation runs from he proposed Pelican Butte ski development near Klamath Falls, Memorial Day weekend until October and has offered only TOregon continues to seek approval. Detailed information on occasional winter access. the plan is available at www.pelican2000.com. The site is maintained by a group who supports the development so do not expectWLT proposes to expand their existing operations to include a 1,500- unbiased information but anyone interested in finding out moreacre ski area development on Mt. Howard’s NE aspects. The plan should look at the plan. The forest service is also a source ofincludes upgrading the current gondola, building four new double information and should be contacted with any comments orchairs, installing two surface lifts, and renovating the existing questions regarding the development plans.facilities to accommodate approximately 2,400 guests per day. More information is available from the Eagle Cap Ranger District and Contact: Forest Supervisor – Chuck Grahamyour comments are encouraged. Winema National Forest Contact: 2819 Dahlia St. District Ranger Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Eagle Cap Ranger District 541-883-6714 88401 Highway 82 e-mail - ferickson/[e-mail] Enterprise, OR 97828 Wb Site - www.fs.fed.us/r6/winema/ USFS Recreation Master Plan Letters he United States Forest Service is currently working onTrecreation management plans for the future. Plans are being Hello Off-Piste,drafted to address recreation in the ever-changing world of public First off, love your paper. The Articles are great andlands. The plans have been through several revisions but have had the pictures exceptional. I really enjoyed the featurelittle or no input from non-motorized recreation groups. The current articles and was wondering where the classifieds areproposals emphasize construction, facilities, and fees. The non- and am hoping for a trip review. Ben Allen - Gresham, OR Thanks for the kind words. We now offer classifieds. 3/4 inch classified ads run $5/issue. Send ‘em via e- mail or US- mail. - Editor Hi all, Just picked up Issue #2 at Mountain Gear in Spokane. Good job, good mag, way to go! I would like to know if you have a single copy of issue #1 left over, and what the cost may be. Steve Reynolds - Spokane Back issues are available at no charge (for now, anyway) and subscriptions are available for $10. - Editor Editors; Thank you for the very favourable review of the G3 TARGA telemark binding. Jeff did a very nice job highlighting the unique features found on no other tele binding. There was one key point that Jeff brought up that needs clarifying. In paragraph ten, the author states that the ‘binding actually loosens on the heel as you lift the Continued on p.18 4 Off-Piste December 99Searching For Uncertainty on the Slopes by Kim Starrett Off-Piste Photo long time, the boot catches up with the foot and gets into the game.he sign reads “Warning: No Avalanche Control The leather stretches and pulls. Again, the veteran user faces thisBeyond This Point”. A boot packed trail climbs uncertainty with the confidence and hope of a Buddhist monk.T steeply towards the rocky crags of Three-Way Peak. Finally, the leather stretches to its limit, the binding engages, and Mt. Rainier looms to the west, a plume of white smoke the ski turns on its edge. The joy of this turn is difficult to describe. blows from its summit. However, here in Crystal It is a moment of awareness – mi