To any new members: Welcome!

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Seanybgoode

Hi All! My name is Sean, coming in from Vermont. Been road tripping this season and With the addition of Idaho and Montana I’ll have got turns in every state in the western US. Wondering if there’s any snow to be had on the panhandle this week! Thanks!
 
PowderPanda

PowderPanda

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Seanybgoode said:
Hi All! My name is Sean, coming in from Vermont. Been road tripping this season and With the addition of Idaho and Montana I’ll have got turns in every state in the western US. Wondering if there’s any snow to be had on the panhandle this week! Thanks!
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Very scarce.. You might find a patch at Cliff Lake, MT (it's just SW of Superior, MT taking Dry Creek exit.. that's the gist, but there is more driving from there back about 15-20miles).

Cheers,
PP
 
nwilkes

nwilkes

Hey guys - I'm Nick and new to the group here.

Knuckle-draggin fruit-booter in the winter and avid mountain biker in the summer. I enjoy long remote summit-bid slogs just as much as chasing pow.

Relocating to Spokane at the end of the year for work. Excited to get to know the backcountry community! Spent the last 7 years touring mostly in the Wasatch.

See ya on the skinner.
 
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PowderPanda

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nwilkes said:
Hey guys - I'm Nick and new to the group here.

Knuckle-draggin fruit-booter in the winter and avid mountain biker in the summer. I enjoy long remote summit-bid slogs just as much as chasing pow.
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Hey @nwilkes Right on.. we have a few of HB's here (I don just in the Spring). Glad to have ya back to the INW!!
 
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000

Hello - Grew up in the Spokane area and snowboarded around WA and ID in the 90's and early 2000's. Been away for about 15 years and back now, wanting to start snowboarding again. Would like to get a splitboard setup and do back country stuff.
 
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Wojtek Kozaczynski

Wojtek Kozaczynski

My name is Voytek and I recently moved to Dover.

I am an older guy, but I am still a competent skier and I am relatively (age adjusted) fit. I enjoy back and side-country skiing. In the backcountry I am conservative and without someone who knows terrain very well I don't go near anything that has any chance of sliding.

My backcountry partners don't live in Idaho, so I am looking for "mature" :) skiers who know the local terrain and wouldn't mind company.
 
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CollinT

Hi All - New member of the forum, my wife and I are looking to relocate to the Spokane area from Portland. Looking forward to the new scenery and exploring everything the panhandle has to offer!
Excited to get out there and hopefully to link up with some of you all in the future!
Collin
 
MPS

MPS

Hello, another new member here. I split my time between Seattle and Ketchum. Looking for ski partners and to share beta in both locations as well as eastern WA and panhandle regions and spring volcanos. I am an intermediate/conservative skier.
Thanks for organizing this, and looking forward to meeting some of you all.
Matt
 
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Charlie Sebrell

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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Hey, my name is Charlie and I moved to the area last April from Alaska. I did a lot of BC up there and had a great group to tour with. It has been a lot harder to find that here and gather information about good spots. I primarily alpine around here, big sky, Salt Lake, BC and western WA but would love to get in the BC scene more here. I work as a nurse in Spokane and have a great schedule that gives me 6 off every 2 weeks so I try and get between 60-80 ski days in a year. I would love to chat and make some turns with some people from this group. Thanks for creating this and I wish I would have sent this earlier. Hope everyone is well!
 
Patrick B

Patrick B

Charlie Sebrell said:
Hey, my name is Charlie and I moved to the area last April from Alaska. I did a lot of BC up there and had a great group to tour with. It has been a lot harder to find that here and gather information about good spots. I primarily alpine around here, big sky, Salt Lake, BC and western WA but would love to get in the BC scene more here. I work as a nurse in Spokane and have a great schedule that gives me 6 off every 2 weeks so I try and get between 60-80 ski days in a year. I would love to chat and make some turns with some people from this group. Thanks for creating this and I wish I would have sent this earlier. Hope everyone is well!
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Welcome Charlie!
 
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Talon

Looking forward to reading about all the rad stuff people have done in this area! And going out and doing it myself!
 
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Jpeezer

Thanks for such a great site, I've been lurking for a few years and very much appreciate the avy/weather forecasting data.

I've been in Bonners Ferry for just shy of a decade, and Backcountry touring has been on my mind the entire time.

I'm inspired by the adventures folks are having locally.

Jared
 
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AaronK

Hey all. Just recently moved back to Spokane after being away for the last 8 or 9 years. I'm a beginner in the backcountry, but am excited to find some appropriate tours to practice backcountry skills and add to my experience!
 
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