Info on Used Setup for a Newbie
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:48 pm
Hi all!
Just joined, so if there's an existing thread that addresses this I apologize and pls just point me in the right direction...
A little while back I did a NOLS course where we spent a few weeks touring the Absarokas in WY (longer treks w/sleds, day hikes/summits w glorious downhill). It was an absolute blast and looking to get back into it here in the NE US.
What I'm hoping to find is a good used starter setup that I don't have to spend a bundle on. I'd like something that I can climb with in the backcountry and strip the skins to make some turns (obviously the terrain is less aggressive in the east than out west, so that's a consideration). Ideally, it'd be versatile enough that I could take on piste to work out some kinks as well. Any info on what type of gear I should be looking for and/or leads are much appreciated.
Thanks in advance and looking forward to chatting with you guys more as I come along in my reintroduction.
P.S. If anyone on here has spent much time in the backcountry here in the northeast US and has some recommendations for good routes around VT/NH/ME, feel free to drop those in as well!
Just joined, so if there's an existing thread that addresses this I apologize and pls just point me in the right direction...
A little while back I did a NOLS course where we spent a few weeks touring the Absarokas in WY (longer treks w/sleds, day hikes/summits w glorious downhill). It was an absolute blast and looking to get back into it here in the NE US.
What I'm hoping to find is a good used starter setup that I don't have to spend a bundle on. I'd like something that I can climb with in the backcountry and strip the skins to make some turns (obviously the terrain is less aggressive in the east than out west, so that's a consideration). Ideally, it'd be versatile enough that I could take on piste to work out some kinks as well. Any info on what type of gear I should be looking for and/or leads are much appreciated.
Thanks in advance and looking forward to chatting with you guys more as I come along in my reintroduction.
P.S. If anyone on here has spent much time in the backcountry here in the northeast US and has some recommendations for good routes around VT/NH/ME, feel free to drop those in as well!