Finding New Backcounty Partners

[arostek]

Live in Summit County, and I have been skiing with the same limited group of backcountry ski partners for the last two seasons. Over that time I have actively worked on building up my skills, resources and network of people to go skiing with, but I have had little luck on the later. For obvious reasons I get people being slightly hesitant to find new partners (I am not gung-ho about reaching out on forums either), but I feel like this is a better place than most of getting advice.

This year I am finally deciding to ski some of the 14ers in the winter, even though it seems like a hell of a lot more work than anything in Zuma. I have lived in the county for 3 years, and in that time I have climbed 30 of the 14,000 foot peaks including Little Bear and Pyramid.

I am not so frequent on this site, but I will keep an I out since posting this.

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I don't even remember where this is from, boo (bamboo) lends me to think Copper on a powder day.

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One of my "senior friends" Rock with me on the way up Peak 1, dropped into our new/old slide path - Silent Bob anyone.

[cardgenius]

My buddy and I have been looking to add a new partner or two. We don’t do much in calander winter but we get out as much as possible once spring comes.

What peaks are looking at this year?

[dcruz654]

Also, in summit county and looking to get out and ski some peaks/couloirs. I've got buddies I ride mellow/short days with, but it's hard finding people with larger/harder goals in mind. I'm free Sunday and Monday if anyone is trying to get out.

[dustj]

Always happy to get out with new people. Unless you're going to call the new path Silent Bob...
Feel free to shoot me a PM.

[SnowAlien]

I also live in Summit and ski quite a bit. This past week we hit Quandary, Pacific, Arkansas and Buffalo, 3/4 before work, oh and backed off frozen SFB. Most lines will probably be a repeat for me, but could always add to the partner's pool.

[arostek]

Wow, suprised by the number of replies. I will message you all in private messages.

Thanks everyone.

[mountainute]

Hey all,
I can always use more backcountry partners. I ski and split board.
Mountainute

[mcgrawt9]

Anyone looking to get out 5/24, 5/25, or 5/26? I have avi gear and completed my AIARE level 1 last month. Not looking to do anything too hardcore. Coming from Denver, pretty open to anything within 3 hours of Denver (doesn’t have to be a 14er).

[TELEMARK]

I might be doing Indie Pass or Loveland Pass area, or even Quandry Cristo Coulior Memorial Day weekend - depending on weather and logistics (and if they get the pass open). I try to keep it sane - not into scary mountaineering.

May try something this weekend, too - are you available for that?.

Still in wait and see mode. Stay tuned...

MM

[mcgrawt9]

I might be doing Indie Pass or Loveland Pass area, or even Quandry Cristo Coulior Memorial Day weekend - depending on weather and logistics (and if they get the pass open). I try to keep it sane - not into scary mountaineering.

May try something this weekend, too - are you available for that?.

Still in wait and see mode. Stay tuned...

MM

Unfortunately gone this weekend.