Alpental backcountry without touring setup

[El.]

So I always hear that Alpental backcountry is super accessible, but that theres a long traverse to get to the terrain. I dont have touring bindings and was wondering if I could access the Alpental bc.

 

[powderdrunkie]

If the chair is spinning you dont need a touring setup.

 

[Schwags]

A lot of the back country you can just hop right into, but everyone and there mom started skiing back there so it gets tracked out crazy fast.

 

[A^frame]

Schwaggs it's just your mom and me. We're in LOVE so it's cool.

 

[Casey]

I'm watching from behind a tree. I know its usually schwags job to do this but he's never there anymore.

 

[El.]

Thanks guys,also, Schwags holy shit you are OG

 

[Schwags]

Ill be skiing there this winter mostly. So if you want I can show you around the goodies.

 

[Schwags]

Make sure you bring a towel.. casey has been known to fall into streams.

 

[El.]

That would be so sick! I would love for someone to show me around.

 

[Casey]

I was 12 and it was closed you asshole

 

[Mykel]

Agree. I would add that Avy gear is highly, highly recommended. The chance of getting blown out by a huge slide is pretty low, but there are plenty of unstable zones out there. Transceiver, probe, shovel and AvyLung are just a good idea.

 

[dangerdad]

There is definitely stuff that slides often and the bigger concern is that everything high funnels down into rocky chutes. Everyone that goes back there should take and avy 1 and have a beacon/shovel/probe and the knowledge to use them.

 

[cobra_commander]

Yes, having a transceiver, probe, availing, shovel, airbag, snow science kit, climbing harness, 12 quick draws, 60 ft or rope, a whippit, and 6 feet of webbing will ensure you never get caught in an avalanche and be able to safely navigate the entire Alpental backcountry behind the other 600,000 people.

 

[Jamie_Baril]

lol, the most essential