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05-06-2013, 07:33 PM
Thread: Loveland Pass avalanche 4.20.13
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Nope. They are 2.5 days also. The AST1 is...
Nope. They are 2.5 days also. The AST1 is anyways, not 100% sure about the AST2.
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04-28-2013, 08:36 AM
Thread: Revival of the Free Gear thread
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Keen on that clino. Sent from my Nexus 7...
Keen on that clino.
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04-25-2013, 02:16 PM
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Would love to hear some thoughts on the 185 or...
Would love to hear some thoughts on the 185 or 191 9D8 as a 188 BRO replacement.
I've been loving the feel of my BROS for a few years now, and thinking about trying something else.
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04-14-2013, 02:51 PM
Thread: 2012-13 BC Interior thread
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Yup, it's awesome here right now. :D Just keep...
Yup, it's awesome here right now. :D Just keep your heads up as there are isolated pockets where people are triggering remotes.
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04-12-2013, 07:01 PM
Thread: 2012-13 BC Interior thread
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I look at the NOAA site, and read the forecast...
I look at the NOAA site, and read the forecast discussion, but we live very close to the border, so it's kind of relevant.
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04-12-2013, 06:59 PM
Thread: Snow conditions in eastern BC?
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Snowing in Rossland...
Snowing in Rossland...
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03-24-2013, 08:07 AM
Thread: jacket repair help - debonding pocket
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Warranty it.
Warranty it.
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03-10-2013, 01:11 PM
Thread: TNF Patrol 34
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I fondled one in a shop a few days ago and it...
I fondled one in a shop a few days ago and it piqued my interest. Wasn't obvious what the ski carry options were. That's all I've got...
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03-07-2013, 07:57 PM
Thread: 2012-13 BC Interior thread
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14 here, we have been beating you guys a lot this...
14 here, we have been beating you guys a lot this winter.... :-) :-) snogirl says it skied pretty good.
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03-07-2013, 06:51 AM
Thread: 2012-13 BC Interior thread
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Looks like we got 15cm+ out of that storm... Wish...
Looks like we got 15cm+ out of that storm... Wish I could check it out.
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03-06-2013, 07:27 PM
Thread: 2012-13 BC Interior thread
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Snow down to the valley today... Not sure of...
Snow down to the valley today... Not sure of amounts - I'm off the mountain for the next few weeks for other work. Hoping it all heals up for you guys, and that the last week of March is epic. :-) :-)
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03-01-2013, 04:31 PM
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I did that for a misplaced hole, and so far it's...
I did that for a misplaced hole, and so far it's working fine.
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02-25-2013, 08:20 PM
Thread: 2012-13 BC Interior thread
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sparkletarte works hard for her pow - one day...
sparkletarte works hard for her pow - one day she'll make a good patroller. ;) It was fun to ski with you. I know what's happened - you're becoming a good skier...
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02-22-2013, 04:19 PM
Thread: 2012-13 BC Interior thread
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I wnt up late figuring more snow the better......
I wnt up late figuring more snow the better... Got there just in time for Motherlode to go on wind hold :-(
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02-21-2013, 05:58 PM
Thread: Screwed up Duke mount, ideas?
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They did. Mild destruction now required to...
They did. Mild destruction now required to remove, not sure how you could replace it.
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02-21-2013, 05:55 PM
Thread: TR- Secret Cabin in the Koots Feb 9-11.13
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drail, I think you should edit your post, but...
drail, I think you should edit your post, but that's just my opinion.
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02-16-2013, 12:07 PM
Thread: WTF: 5-0 on the slopes, literally..
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AFAIK, they aren't getting paid - just doin' it...
AFAIK, they aren't getting paid - just doin' it for a free pass. Otherwise ^ what he said.
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02-14-2013, 06:50 PM
Thread: Skis for Sit Skiers
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My bro-in-law is a sit skier, and I would love to...
My bro-in-law is a sit skier, and I would love to get him on a fat ski. If you don't find a better cause, I would be willing to take one of the Lhasas of your hands. He is based in Victoria, skis Mt...
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02-14-2013, 06:35 PM
Thread: WTF: 5-0 on the slopes, literally..
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Red Mountain has ski cops also. They are required...
Red Mountain has ski cops also. They are required to be in in uniform and when on duty they are required to carry the sidearm. The officer I talked to who was friend of a friend said they would...
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02-14-2013, 01:13 AM
Thread: Maggot snowmobile thread
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It's a little more than that the way I read it...
It's a little more than that the way I read it...
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02-12-2013, 08:41 AM
Thread: 2012-13 BC Interior thread
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Remember, remember the snows of December: ...
Remember, remember the snows of December:
http://vimeo.com/56603860
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02-09-2013, 05:14 PM
Thread: The end of Patagonia ski-wear?
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Interesting take. I have had bad experiences...
Interesting take.
I have had bad experiences with Patagonia just not being very durable. This is with soft shells and gloves. Their casual clothes seem well made but $$$. We have had the high end... -
02-09-2013, 05:09 PM
Thread: 2012-13 BC Interior thread
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Went for a walk around the outside of the ski...
Went for a walk around the outside of the ski area (Red) today. Hit up a couple lines that I have never done before. Got a good payoff on both. Sheltered N and E aspects both good. Stiff wind blowing...
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02-09-2013, 05:02 PM
Thread: Cochise 120 stuck in tour mode...
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Part number or name? My walk ski mode is sloppy...
Part number or name? My walk ski mode is sloppy and I want to repair.
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BigSteve has some great advice here and on the...
BigSteve has some great advice here and on the other thread. I keep reading something and starting to compose replies in my head... Then BS jumps in and sets things straight.
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02-07-2013, 06:09 PM
Thread: 2012-13 BC Interior thread
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Let's hear it for surprise pow days! Yeah! ...
Let's hear it for surprise pow days! Yeah!
15cm o/n blower pow. :-) :-) :-) Little heavier down on Red Chair where I was, but still nice to ski soft snow again... It's been awhile :'( -
02-05-2013, 06:01 PM
Thread: Dynafit Radicals vs Verticals?
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If you SEARCH, I think you will find the above to...
If you SEARCH, I think you will find the above to be the case. Not annealing, but some sort of material defect.
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01-25-2013, 11:34 AM
Thread: PMGear, make a touring ski!
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Lightly rockered tip? Maybe more like 185cm. I'm...
Lightly rockered tip? Maybe more like 185cm. I'm thinking somewhat Dynastar Cham style... but made by PMGear. :D
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01-24-2013, 05:45 PM
Thread: Torx binding screws. REALLY REALLY SUCK
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Pozidrives are pretty weak sauce to start with....
Pozidrives are pretty weak sauce to start with. Torx bits are way easier to find. No personal experience with the specific screws that Dynafit provides.
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01-23-2013, 08:46 AM
Thread: Props to Splat & PM Gear
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+6 'cause that's how many pairs of skis I have...
+6 'cause that's how many pairs of skis I have ended up getting from them (so far...) due to the awesomeness.
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01-20-2013, 08:45 PM
Thread: Ski Technique- TGR
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And now you guys all know why sparkletarte is one...
And now you guys all know why sparkletarte is one of our fave vollies... LOL (literally)
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01-20-2013, 08:38 PM
Thread: Sunshine Posts
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Somehow that pic made me think of this: ...
Somehow that pic made me think of this:
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01-20-2013, 08:36 PM
Thread: 2012-13 BC Interior thread
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Nahhh, I was kind of over it by then :grouch: ...
Nahhh, I was kind of over it by then :grouch:
But I did find it. :D
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01-15-2013, 09:46 PM
Thread: 2012-13 BC Interior thread
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Have fun, sounds like a good trip. We are hoping...
Have fun, sounds like a good trip. We are hoping for the same thing as you. :-)
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01-15-2013, 09:31 PM
Thread: 2012-13 BC Interior thread
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We can get sun crusts almost any time of year if...
We can get sun crusts almost any time of year if conditions are right. Worst case is high thin cloud that traps the heat.
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01-14-2013, 10:45 PM
Thread: 2012-13 BC Interior thread
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We are about to get screwed......
We are about to get screwed... http://forecasters-blog.avalanche.ca read it and weep. :-(
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Usually doesn't. :-( New protocols are helping...
Usually doesn't. :-( New protocols are helping though.
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01-09-2013, 11:44 PM
Thread: Hamsterball in Russia
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Groan...
Groan...
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01-09-2013, 05:48 PM
Thread: 2012-13 BC Interior thread
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It really was a wild and wooly day here (Whatever...
It really was a wild and wooly day here (Whatever TF that means!) at Red also. Full range of blue sky to milk bottle skiing on powder crust schmoo and wind buff... 14 cm o/n and wind smoothed a lot...
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01-07-2013, 05:37 PM
Thread: 2012-13 BC Interior thread
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The tourists have left and we get a refill on the...
The tourists have left and we get a refill on the pow - love it when that happens. A little more and she'll all be smooth again, but it was already getting pretty nice by the end of the day. Stuff...
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01-06-2013, 05:43 PM
Thread: new liner options for cochise 120?
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jeffro - I am in the 28 Cochise 120, and your...
jeffro - I am in the 28 Cochise 120, and your foot sounds kind of similar to mine. I sized down from my usual 29. I found the stock liners were the suck also. I put in a pair of Intuition Power wrap...
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01-05-2013, 12:00 AM
Thread: Best way to find a lost Contour cam?
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NO! That is not entirely true. The Recco...
NO! That is not entirely true. The Recco reflector is optimized for the system frequency, and thus gives a decent range for detection. Other electronic devices may or may not act as reflectors, and...
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01-03-2013, 07:44 PM
Thread: Video - Tahoe Skier Burial
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Not only that, but using a probe bare handed will...
Not only that, but using a probe bare handed will pretty quickly cause it to ice up.
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01-02-2013, 05:50 PM
Thread: 2012-13 BC Interior thread
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The cat leaves approximately every half hour. It...
The cat leaves approximately every half hour. It takes about 10 minutes to the top. Including the chairlift you can do a lap in about 45 minutes if you time it right. There have been line ups, but as...
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12-31-2012, 06:03 PM
Thread: hug a patroller
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You know what? You're all welcome. The other...
You know what? You're all welcome. The other thread about the fallen one had somebody wondering why we do it. I do it because I love it. Even the shitty days are alright in the big picture.
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12-30-2012, 07:29 PM
Thread: 2012-13 BC Interior thread
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Just another of the great qualities of PM Gear...
Just another of the great qualities of PM Gear gear.
A few people asked about the cat operation on Grey at Red Mtn. After three days of operation, and a few days of setup it seems to be a hit. The... -
12-29-2012, 08:44 AM
Thread: Monarch Mags - HELP! Lost Ski.
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If you don't turn it up make sure to flag the...
If you don't turn it up make sure to flag the trees in the area. Everything looks different in the summer.
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12-27-2012, 06:13 PM
Thread: Dynafit repair kit for ski pack?
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Funny how you can carry a whole spare binding and...
Funny how you can carry a whole spare binding and still have less total weight than many other touring bindings!
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12-24-2012, 06:44 PM
Thread: 2012-13 BC Interior thread
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So Powder Mag has declared Rossland/Nelson to be...
So Powder Mag has declared Rossland/Nelson to be the best ski town in N America. Don't tell anyone else - OK? ;)
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12-24-2012, 06:33 PM
Thread: Any info on Dynafit "Powerplate"?
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That implies that someone has them in stock!
That implies that someone has them in stock!
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