https://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/list/15.page Latest messages posted in the topic "Off Piste" Hello All, <br /> This is my first post and it will be my first season back to the sport that I love after 10 years. Prior to me leaving the sport, I skied just about everyday. Of course this was only Southern California skiing, some of you probably think of it hardly as skiing. ) <br /> When I left the sport I was a ski instructor at a resort in southern california. If I was to rate myself I would say high 7 to mid 8 level skiing. This year will be about learnig about the new gear and brushing up on my skills. <br /> One of the things that I have always wanted to do was off piste skiing of Mt San Gorgornio, it's the largest peak in Southern California at a little over 11,000 feet. So my question to all of you are what are the skills that I wil need. I know the mountain like all mountains must be respected, as the conditions can change at a moments notice. Earlier this year two hikers were rescued from the summit and temps were sub zero wind chill. <br /> I know that avalanches are also possible, although not as frequent as other places. <br /> I have always wanted to ski this mountain and I look forward to doing it in the near future. Thanks for all the help. https://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/preList/4665/25417.page https://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/preList/4665/25417.page Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:50:41 GMT I'd say get a ski guide who knows the mountain, learn mountaineering, do a transceiver/avalanche survival course, and make sure your skiing skills are up to scratch. https://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/preList/4665/25476.page https://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/preList/4665/25476.page Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:22:31 GMT