Hi Kyle,
what a wonderful place!! I just came back from the Splitfest on Mt. Baker. It was gorgeous even if the weather was kind of shitty.. at least on Saturday night we had 19in of fresh powder!
I'm mostly splitting around OR and WA..Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Bachelor, Mt. Adams and I'd attend Mt. Rainier this year.
Name: Paolo Zanetti
Primary Location, Home Mountain, or Home Range: Portland (OR) - Cascades Mountains - Mt Hood
Age: 32
Primary Solid Board: Nitro
Primary Split Board: Voile Mojo
Preferred Binding System: Phantom
Boot: Dynafit TLT4 modified
How Long Have You Been Splitboarding? 2 years
What Compelled You to Begin Splitboarding? The endless sense of freedom
Most Memorable Glacier Travel (if applicable): Mt. Hood -OR- USA
Gnarliest or most Extensive Approach for a Single Line: Mt Adams -WA- USA
Ideal Backcountry Day: Night spent at the trailhead, sleeping in the trunk of my car. Early wake up and long single climb attempting a summit over 10.000 ft (3000m) alternating splitboard/crampons and ice axle. Long and fun descent with final celebrating beer!
Lifetime Goal or Objective, a Line You've Been Eyeing for a While, or What Would Be your Dream Trip? Monte Rosa - Western Alp - Italy
Favorite Backcountry Meal: Ham, cheese, tomatos, salad sandwich
Favorite Piece of Gear (and Why): Ice axle + Crampons: they allow you to climb everywhere
Favorite Place You've Travelled (and Why): Guatemala: the simplicity of the people
Print/ Movie Appearances (if any): Tutto Mountainbike, Mtb magazine
Local Causes You're Passionate About: NWTA (maintain trailing system) NWAC (Avalanche Center)
Other Stuff You Do (music, volunteerism, art, school, etc.): Mountainbiking, Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, Woodburning, Bonsai
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