To any new members: Welcome!

CorwinRobson · May 13, 2016

Hey all!

Just signed up, and always looking to add to my list of beta and recent reports! Look forward to browsing through the info here!

PatrickGreen · May 13, 2016

Hey guys/gals. Just moved to town from Wisconsin. I've spent time in the Teton's, SE AK, Summit County, etc. Level 1/2 avi certs. Don't know a soul around here. Need peeps to show me around for some summer turns. And hopefully some winter ones.

PowderPanda · May 15, 2016

WoW... Lot's of new members and it's the worst Spring in years (although winter was pretty good).
Welcome all!! Stoked to have you on board.. If you look,m there is still some out there. Just be careful, some interesting stuff going on with the snow since we didn't have freeze-thaw cycles. Seems to be a lot of large wet slides/glide avalanches this year.

Hideout · Jun 3, 2016

Awesome site, I hope to plan some trips in the Selkirks

Kevin McKinney · Jul 13, 2016

Hey shredders. I'm new to the panhandle backcountry community and am stoked to see what it's all about. I am a Northern California native (Auburn CA near Tahoe) with family roots in Idaho. I grew up spending holidays at my grandparents lake house in Sandpoint and have a great appreciation for the panhandle. My parents recently bought a house on Twin Lakes in Rathdrum which means I will be spending extended time up there for basically the rest of my life (especially winters) and I'm pretty stoked!!! See you in the backcountry.

PowderPanda · Jul 16, 2016

Kevin McKinney said:
Hey shredders. I'm new to the panhandle backcountry community and am stoked to see what it's all about. I am a Northern California native (Auburn CA near Tahoe) with family roots in Idaho. I grew up spending holidays at my grandparents lake house in Sandpoint and have a great appreciation for the panhandle. My parents recently bought a house on Twin Lakes in Rathdrum which means I will be spending extended time up there for basically the rest of my life (especially winters) and I'm pretty stoked!!! See you in the backcountry.

Welcome Kevin!

PowderPanda · Jul 16, 2016

Hideout said:
Awesome site, I hope to plan some trips in the Selkirks

Good to see you on Hideout!

Fatbikr · Aug 8, 2016

Just moved to the area and can't wait for the snow to fly! Looking forward to exploring the backcountry and meeting people.

PowderPanda · Aug 9, 2016

Fatbikr said:
Just moved to the area and can't wait for the snow to fly! Looking forward to exploring the backcountry and meeting people.

Welcome Farbikr!! Do you Mtn bike?? Checkout Evergreen East on FB.. Great group with rides for mtn biking in the area!

Fatbikr · Aug 11, 2016

I do Mtn bike. Haven't been out much yet though. We live in Chewelah. Any suggestions for places to check out around here?

idsnowghost · Aug 11, 2016

Fatbikr said:
I do Mtn bike. Haven't been out much yet though. We live in Chewelah. Any suggestions for places to check out around here?

Check out Sherman Pass, Abercrombie Mtn or Grassy Top. Popular areas to ride just North of you (in different directions).

Welcome to PanhandleBackcountry!

Fatbikr · Aug 11, 2016

Is fat biking popular in the area? I know the Nordic Center at 49 North allows it, but there are 40 miles of groomed snowmobile trails right around the corner. I don't know if it is a multi-use area or if they have exclusive rights to the trails. Haven't really met any other fat bikers out here yet.

PowderPanda · Aug 14, 2016

Fatbikr said:
Is fat biking popular in the area? I know the Nordic Center at 49 North allows it, but there are 40 miles of groomed snowmobile trails right around the corner. I don't know if it is a multi-use area or if they have exclusive rights to the trails. Haven't really met any other fat bikers out here yet.

Pretty much all sled roads are mutli-use... Just have to pay attention of you're on them (some sledders don't). A lot of x-c skiers use them, stay to one side or the other. Sled traffic will be day dependent.. Weekends will always have a lot of sled activity.

Chris85 · Aug 20, 2016

Moving back to Eastern Washington soon, looking forward to rediscovering what the area has to offer.

PowderPanda · Aug 23, 2016

Chris85 said:
Moving back to Eastern Washington soon, looking forward to rediscovering what the area has to offer.

Welcome!! Where are you from Chris85?

BrandonC · Aug 24, 2016

Very cool site! Can't wait for the snow to fall!!!

PowderPanda · Aug 24, 2016

BrandonC said:
Very cool site! Can't wait for the snow to fall!!!

Welcome aboard BrandonC!!!!

ccslider · Aug 29, 2016

Hi,

I've been in Sandpoint 12 years or so.

This forum is becoming a great source for conditions as well as inspiration for terrain.

I was just up in the Trestle Creek area scouting terrain and eating berries.

PowderPanda · Aug 30, 2016

ccslider said:
Hi,

I've been in Sandpoint 12 years or so.

This forum is becoming a great source for conditions as well as inspiration for terrain.

I was just up in the Trestle Creek area scouting terrain and eating berries.

ccslider... Huck's still hanging in there eh! I thought they'd be done! Welcome!

idsnowghost · Aug 30, 2016

ccslider said:
Hi,

I've been in Sandpoint 12 years or so.

This forum is becoming a great source for conditions as well as inspiration for terrain.

I was just up in the Trestle Creek area scouting terrain and eating berries.

Welcome to the community and thanks for introducing yourself.

Did you happen to check out the new snowmobile warming hut up Trestle near Moose Lake? Might make for a good jumping-off point for ski touring as well. I think IPAC is working on placing a weather station atop Lunch Peak also.