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ezra

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garyl62 said:
Man, if you guys are going for 5 to 10 days on $800-$1,200 I gotta get on that program. I go through $700 on a solo trip 4 night trip to the UP, and if I bring my son I'll budget a grand. I always figured I'd be more than that out west. Problem is I don't have riding buds from home that will make the trip, and the 128 won't make it out there, so the rental cost will shoot the budget for sure.
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is your 128 a old F7 f6 or 07 up f or crossfire R?
if it is a 07up f keep it at home near imposable to boondock built to stay flat and it is good at that.trying to play in a deep bog on my f8 is hard work pooped after just a few pow turns man handling that pig
the old 03to06 f is ok to good in fact shares tons of m parts slap a old 2in snow x track on it dump the sway bar and rip it up
crossfire r same new track and go.
most mountain towns have more than 1 rental shop ride what u bring and spend a few bucks 1 day and rent a 153/155 or poss stay in alpine and rent 1 of Dan Adams mountain horse snow bikes and ride circles around your crew in the trees
momentum momentum momentum no stopping unless pointed down hill on someones old track
 
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snoseekr2

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garyl62 said:
Might have to twist your arm and have you stop in Rockford on your way out next year. This is off topic slightly, but how would a 136 do out there? Easier to get into that and use it all around here than jumping to a 144, and I know I'd never go longer than that right now based on where I ride.
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Gary: just did my very first trip out west this year on a 136 an 06 cf7 but I up graded the track and skis. did very well, snow was very set up though. but for my first time, it was awesome.
 
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polarisrider1

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snoseekr2 said:
Gary: just did my very first trip out west this year on a 136 an 06 cf7 but I up graded the track and skis. did very well, snow was very set up though. but for my first time, it was awesome.
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Yet you rode like a pro. Even the last day with the trail riding was a blast!
 
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garyl62

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ezra said:
is your 128 a old F7 f6 or 07 up f or crossfire R?
if it is a 07up f keep it at home near imposable to boondock built to stay flat and it is good at that.trying to play in a deep bog on my f8 is hard work pooped after just a few pow turns man handling that pig
the old 03to06 f is ok to good in fact shares tons of m parts slap a old 2in snow x track on it dump the sway bar and rip it up
crossfire r same new track and go.
most mountain towns have more than 1 rental shop ride what u bring and spend a few bucks 1 day and rent a 153/155 or poss stay in alpine and rent 1 of Dan Adams mountain horse snow bikes and ride circles around your crew in the trees
momentum momentum momentum no stopping unless pointed down hill on someones old track
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snoseekr2 said:
Gary: just did my very first trip out west this year on a 136 an 06 cf7 but I up graded the track and skis. did very well, snow was very set up though. but for my first time, it was awesome.
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The 128 is the f8. Was thinking about extending it to 136 but may not really gain that much based on ezra's comment about how it is built for the trails. I've also been doing a little looking around and have checked out a few 06 700 crossfires but not sure if I want to just get one of those as a third sled, or invest more and get a newer 800 and dump then dump the old ZL that I did all the work to last year. Decisions, decisions...... Either way, need to drop a few hints over the summer so the path is paved with the wife for a trip west next year :)
 
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600_RMK_144

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Already putting together some numbers for next season’s trip. Comparing costs of another Black Hills vs. possibly getting to the mountains for the first time. Guide cost seems to be the deal breaker here (we want to come back alive!). I'm good either way, but my buddies have to rent, so their up over $1500 (which is hard to pitch to the wife's for a dude's trip). Opinions on if we'd make it out alive if we stayed on trail and ventured off just a bit? Are we talking avalanche conditions around every corner, or just if you get into the real steep and deep?
 
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willey

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600_RMK_144 said:
Already putting together some numbers for next season’s trip. Comparing costs of another Black Hills vs. possibly getting to the mountains for the first time. Guide cost seems to be the deal breaker here (we want to come back alive!). I'm good either way, but my buddies have to rent, so their up over $1500 (which is hard to pitch to the wife's for a dude's trip). Opinions on if we'd make it out alive if we stayed on trail and ventured off just a bit? Are we talking avalanche conditions around every corner, or just if you get into the real steep and deep?
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You'd be safe going unguided. Get everyone to take an avy class and have a plan and know how to use your gear. You can always hook up with other groups that might be riding the same area and time your group is out. Going to an area like togwotee would allow for many options in regards to terrain and riding areas. You could do a guide for a day to get you going and then head out on your own.
 
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Hoosier

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600_RMK_144 said:
Already putting together some numbers for next season’s trip. Comparing costs of another Black Hills vs. possibly getting to the mountains for the first time. Guide cost seems to be the deal breaker here (we want to come back alive!). I'm good either way, but my buddies have to rent, so their up over $1500 (which is hard to pitch to the wife's for a dude's trip). Opinions on if we'd make it out alive if we stayed on trail and ventured off just a bit? Are we talking avalanche conditions around every corner, or just if you get into the real steep and deep?
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If you are trying to save money, I would just ride with a guide every other day, or even just the first day you are there. That's what we did last time we were out there. The guides are absolutely worth every penny as they'll teach you how to ride and take you places you'll never get to on your own, but we had just as much fun exploring on our own on the off days. We did ride more trails or closer to the trails, and we were very cautious in where to play. Plus, if you don't know what you are doing (like me), riding with the guides wears you out by about 2:00 in the afternoon, so it's nice to have some more leisurely days mixed in.

Just my opinion.
 
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srt20

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Find an experienced mtn rider to go with you. I've never used a guide and probably never will, but I have an experienced bud that goes. The more I go, the more experience I get, the less I need to rely on him to keep me safe. AVY classes are always helpful, as are GPS and radios.

Or you could take a "rock star" trip.
 
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polarisrider1

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srt20 said:
Find an experienced mtn rider to go with you. I've never used a guide and probably never will, but I have an experienced bud that goes. The more I go, the more experience I get, the less I need to rely on him to keep me safe. AVY classes are always helpful, as are GPS and radios.

Or you could take a "rock star" trip.
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If it a persons "First time out" I recommend the "Rock Star" trip. That is what I did first time to Togwotee and been hooked every since. There is a lot to be said about guides. Had one from Brookes Lake last year and he got us into the way cool stuff. I feel way safer with a guide at Togwotee/ Brookes/Lava mtn. area. It is just so huge of an area. Just fine finding my way around without one at Cooke City but with GPS and maps at hand. Venture to top of the world and make the warming hut your way point on the GPS for sure. Island Park is pretty self explanitory if you "study" the maps and stick between West yellowstone and IP. If you venture west of IP better plan your day real well and bring along a guy who knows his way around their. Mt. Jefferson and Kegs creek take some looking for the first time out there.
In time you will learn the areas. Riding with the guys of Moms Motorsports and all their knowledge of the areas has been priceless.
 
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srt20

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polarisrider1 said:
If it a persons "First time out" I recommend the "Rock Star" trip. That is what I did first time to Togwotee and been hooked every since. There is a lot to be said about guides. Had one from Brookes Lake last year and he got us into the way cool stuff. I feel way safer with a guide at Togwotee/ Brookes/Lava mtn. area. It is just so huge of an area. Just fine finding my way around without one at Cooke City but with GPS and maps at hand. Venture to top of the world and make the warming hut your way point on the GPS for sure. Island Park is pretty self explanitory if you "study" the maps and stick between West yellowstone and IP. If you venture west of IP better plan your day real well and bring along a guy who knows his way around their. Mt. Jefferson and Kegs creek take some looking for the first time out there.
In time you will learn the areas. Riding with the guys of Moms Motorsports and all their knowledge of the areas has been priceless.
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Yeah good GPS skills are needed. We had to backtrack trying to find mt Jefferson. But it's a dam cool area.
 
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ezra

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GPS is a must all fun and games till it is time to find your way out .even if it has not been snowing all day.before GPS and even a few times with I have been quietly thinking OH SHT I hope we find our way out tonight it is getting dark fast.U start going over the gear u packed in your head looking for shelter spots along the way just in case.then U get over that ridge and U recognize and it feels great.
but for the most part U dont need a guid.
if your buds have to rent and u dont sounds like U are driving .rentals away from the lodges are always WAY cheaper most let u take a trailer.
this place in Denver http://extremesnowmobilerentals.com/rentals.html
will give u a 4 place with 3 sleds rented. the prices quoted are pr day. for extended rentals they go way down 2 yrs ago we got a new 800 cat for the week $700 with a 2 place.
toss yours in the bed of the truck boot to Denver pick up sleds and trailer and head up to the ears some one up there will let u tag along
 
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600_RMK_144

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ezra said:
GPS is a must all fun and games till it is time to find your way out .even if it has not been snowing all day.before GPS and even a few times with I have been quietly thinking OH SHT I hope we find our way out tonight it is getting dark fast.U start going over the gear u packed in your head looking for shelter spots along the way just in case.then U get over that ridge and U recognize and it feels great.
but for the most part U dont need a guid.
if your buds have to rent and u dont sounds like U are driving .rentals away from the lodges are always WAY cheaper most let u take a trailer.
this place in Denver http://extremesnowmobilerentals.com/rentals.html
will give u a 4 place with 3 sleds rented. the prices quoted are pr day. for extended rentals they go way down 2 yrs ago we got a new 800 cat for the week $700 with a 2 place.
toss yours in the bed of the truck boot to Denver pick up sleds and trailer and head up to the ears some one up there will let u tag along
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I can't imagine the feeling of thinking you might be camping for the night. Never had a need for GPS in the past, so please, do tell. Does it give you the trails, so if you've wandered off, you know what direction to head to hook back up? Seems like it could be just as important as the avi gear!
 
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polarisrider1

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Really folks? Never mind you will never get it. Keep on site of the trail. You will **** yourself if you spend a day in the bush with me.
 
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srt20

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polarisrider1 said:
Really folks? Never mind you will never get it. Keep on site of the trail. You will **** yourself if you spend a day in the bush with me.
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I always have a roll of tp with me. Moisture wicking underwear is to expensive to cut up.....haha
 
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600_RMK_144

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polarisrider1 said:
Really folks? Never mind you will never get it. Keep on site of the trail. You will **** yourself if you spend a day in the bush with me.
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Completely agree, but you gotta start somewhere. New adventure we’ve been tossing around the idea of trying, just wanted to get some knowledge from those that have been there/ done that. Sorry if I offended.
 
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