SLDMTN 2020 Hunt Compilation - PIC HEAVY

[SLDMTN]

Let's kick this off with the gnarliest trip I've ever done.

Step 1: Drive non stop to the mountains avoiding other people so we can still claim social distancing.

Step 2: Ski until you bump into the locals.

Step 3: Set camp and catch some zzzz's.

 

[SLDMTN]

Step 4: Wake up and panic because you can't find your spoon. Not again!!! Luckily I found it after blowing up my entire gear bag.

Step 5: Ski like a maniac.

Step 6: Set camp for night 2.

 

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Step 7: Ski like maniacs again and get camp set for night 3.

Step 8: Wake up and gain some elevation. Glass possible routes and scout for animals.

 

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Step 9: Trigger a few minor avalanches and head back down to safer elevations.

Step 10: Ski back to known animal locations and avoid sketchy cabins.

 

[SLDMTN]

Step 11: Find the caribou and drop the hammer. Visit more locals.

Step 12: Cross creeks and wind up belly flopping into overflow at 10-15mph.

Step 13: Look back on an amazing adventure with a bonus freezer filler.

 

[SLDMTN]

I've been prepping for this trip all winter and it did not disappoint. All said and done we skied a little over 100 miles in 8 days. The temps ranged from 5-25 F during the day and down below zero at night. With windchill there were several days that felt far colder.

Tent: Hilleberg Nallo 4 GT
Sleeping Bags: Marmot CWM
Stoves: MSR Dragonfly and MSR XGK

Worn gear was a complete mixed bag of all our warmest layers. My personal favorite was the North Face jacket I brought. It is the warmest coat I've ever put hands on and it made all the stationary times bearable.

 

[realunlucky]

Epic!! That's how you kick spring off for sure.

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[sndmn11]

The Encore shows itself again.

 

[Howard Mee]

Rugged. So rugged.


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[Greg Beck]

Epic!!!!

 

[mt100gr.]

I've been wondering how this adventure was playing out. Good stuff! You are wild men.

 

[SLDMTN]

Epic!! That's how you kick spring off for sure.

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It’s a precursor to a much larger undertaking hopefully in the next year or two.


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[SLDMTN]

The Encore shows itself again.

Animal count for the mini Encores since 2019:
Caribou - 4
Goats - 1
Sheep - 1

We love them!


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[SLDMTN]

I've been wondering how this adventure was playing out. Good stuff! You are wild men.

Biggest challenge I’ve had to date between the temperature and the effort. No question about it.


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[mt100gr.]

Biggest challenge I’ve had to date between the temperature and the effort. No question about it.


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Impressive effort, no doubt.

And right on cue, I'm opening the MGM website again and thinking about my Encore dust collector....

 

[NUGGET]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

 

[SLDMTN]

Impressive effort, no doubt.

And right on cue, I'm opening the MGM website again and thinking about my Encore dust collector....

I threw a M-Carbo trigger kit in it and that made a huge difference. Pull went from 4+ lbs down to around 2 lbs. The bipod has been a sweet little addition as well.


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[Howard Mee]

Also, I like the “Pic Heavy”
You did a good job telling the story with the photos.
I prefer Pic Heavy. Commentary Light. Just my $.02


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[Yellowknife]

I'm only slightly jealous. My spring ski tour got "social distanced" all the way down to a day trip this year.

If you need any tips on how to find that caribou closer to the road next time, I'm happy to help.

 

[SLDMTN]

I'm only slightly jealous. My spring ski tour got "social distanced" all the way down to a day trip this year.

If you need any tips on how to find that caribou closer to the road next time, I'm happy to help.

Where’s the fun in a close caribou?


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