Gearing Up for Big Days in the Mountains

Last Saturday, Sam Shaheen skied three different lines in one day on the Colorado 14er, Torrey’s Peak. Jonathan Ellsworth sits down with Sam to discuss the details of this “Torrey’s Peak Triple Crown”; the ‘D-Scale’ of rating ski descents; the gear, apparel, and food he used on the mountain; and the safety and decision-making process throughout the day.

We’ve also included a complete list of the gear, apparel, and food that Sam used on the day in the the shownotes to this episode.

TOPICS & TIMES:

• Torrey’s Peak Triple Crown (1:03)
• What is the D-scale? (3:45)
• What did Sam pick for skis? (14:04)
• Bindings (18:00)
• Skins (19:40)
• Poles (20:53)
• Pack (21:20)
• Apparel (22:39)
• Food (27:04)
• Avalanche forecasts vs. decision making in the field (33:10)

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