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11 Nov 2010 08:38 #194767 by SeaTacExpat
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When reading the older Bergdorfer book, I found several references to descents in the Chelan area and Pasayten being described in a different book, "Ski Touring Methow Valley".

Checking the interwebs has failed to dig up this book (or variations on the name) - does anyone know anything more about it?

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11 Nov 2010 10:00 #194770 by ski_photomatt
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I think you are referring to "Ski Touring Methow Style" by Sally Portman, first published in 1985.  Here's a link on Amazon

www.amazon.com/Touring-Methow-Style-Sally-Portman/dp/0936289023

The book is mostly aimed at nordic or very light backcountry skiing (e.g. NNN-BC type bindings or three pins with leather boots, etc) although there are some tours at the end that are routinely done on on fatter skis and modern touring gear today.

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11 Nov 2010 10:08 #194772 by Scotsman

I think you are referring to "Ski Touring Methow Style" by Sally Portman, first published in 1985.  Here's a link on Amazon

www.amazon.com/Touring-Methow-Style-Sally-Portman/dp/0936289023

The book is mostly aimed at nordic or very light backcountry skiing (e.g. NNN-BC type bindings or three pins with leather boots, etc) although there are some tours at the end that are routinely done on on fatter skis and modern touring gear today.


Sally Portman of the Sally Portman's Birthday Tour at WA pass. What's the story again?? I remember something being posted about the tour being named after her.

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11 Nov 2010 11:17 #194773 by SeaTacExpat
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Thanks! I think that is what I was looking for.

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11 Nov 2010 12:45 #194775 by wickstad

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