P06781 Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 Just got back from 4 days of Cat boarding in the monashee mountains in BC. We had great snow everyday with some new fluff every night. This place definately rocks with awesome terrain and excellent lodging. They have 2 cats with 12 guests each . Our cat had about 1/2 snowboaders with 3 on alpine setups (radair 187, Inca 178, osin 178). My tanker outfloated most everyone including the skiers and guides. I have lots of pics and some excellent video. Anyone know how to post the video easily? We are looking to book again next year and it would be cool to ride in a alpine only cat. We need only 9 more !! :) Let me know if you are interested for 2007. http://www.mustangpowder.com/home.html Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thomas_m Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 I'm definitely interested. My #1 goal this year was to ride more & harder powder so that I'd be good enough to really enjoy a cat trip next season. Actually, that was my goal last season but you and the rest of the PacNW crew know how that went... I still need to get down there for a big-board fiesta at MHM sometime. T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted January 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 I'm definitely interested. My #1 goal this year was to ride more & harder powder so that I'd be good enough to really enjoy a cat trip next season.Actually, that was my goal last season but you and the rest of the PacNW crew know how that went... I still need to get down there for a big-board fiesta at MHM sometime. T. I will email you when we get some dates. We have been going Jan 2-5 the last 2 years but are open for other dates. We drive from pdx and could carpool with anyone on the way up. It takes about 10hrs from portland. You will have no problems if you bring some ski poles in case you fall at the wrong time. Video link http://home.comcast.net/~jmcgrane/mustang_form_034.mov Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow|3oarder Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 you could try www.vimeo.com for video hosting. if you search for video hosting on google more options should become apparent. On a side note......DAMN...that looks like fun.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdboytyler Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 ...You will have no problems if you bring some ski poles in case you fall at the wrong time.Video link http://home.comcast.net/~jmcgrane/mustang_form_034.mov Jim Before I watched the video, I was assuming you had telescoping ski poles to help you out if you fell. I didn't think you would be riding with the poles in your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted January 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Before I watched the video, I was assuming you had telescoping ski poles to help you out if you fell. I didn't think you would be riding with the poles in your hands. I had some telescoping ones but forget to bring them so used rentals. It looks weird but saves so much time at the beginning and end of runs when we often follow creeks out to the cat roads. They were a few hard core snowboarders that refused to use poles but they always were last out and definatley slowed our group down. They often fell crossing downed timber or a few fell in holes over the creeks. Its all about saving time and getting in as many runs as possible. With riding a Tanker I probably could have gotten by without using them as the board floats so well and keeps its speed on the flats. However its so much easier with them and almost every cat or heli outfit recommends them. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RFT Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 I'd be interested.I spent 4 days with Nick & Alli this last Dec. Great trip, the coverage was a bit skimpy,we were the 2nd trip of the year. Riding through the cut blocks was a bit scary, didn't want to stuff the nose under a branch or log just under the freshies.Food was killer and the three girls are adorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopetool Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 I'm very envious, Jim! And believe me you haven't missed anything here at Mt. Hood. Please tell me all about it when I see you next. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted January 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 I'd be interested.I spent 4 days with Nick & Alli this last Dec. Great trip, the coverage was a bit skimpy,we were the 2nd trip of the year. Riding through the cut blocks was a bit scary, didn't want to stuff the nose under a branch or log just under the freshies.Food was killer and the three girls are adorable. Email me through BOL so I can let know what dates we are thinking about. We definatly had some of the best snow yet this season per the guides and staff. I have done 3 yrs with them and had good snow each time (1st year at tsuises? lodge) The cutblocks are alot more fun in with a deeper snowpack. Last year I was doing plenty of stumpjumps.. You should think about coming along next year Ed. I might go to MHM this weekend. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gleb Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 u lucky lucky man. Damn that looks fun! I defintly can't wait till i get good. Count me in for a trip in like 2010:P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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