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10-02-2014, 06:00 AM
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What BettyDee meant to us – from her fiancé and best friend (me) Davide De Masi
It feels so good to see all the love on the boards. I needed to share this with you guys. It's been a struggle getting words out. Thank you guys for your support.
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01-30-2014, 08:25 AM
Thread: Powdherb's Annual EURO Gear Dump
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The price reflects its use. They are worn, and...
The price reflects its use. They are worn, and the tail has a repaired delam. Drilled once for something. Definitely have life left in them and could be skied enjoyably as a secondary ski.
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01-30-2014, 05:16 AM
Thread: Powdherb's Annual EURO Gear Dump
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Now I have a pair of 187cm GPO's going for 250...
Now I have a pair of 187cm GPO's going for 250 euros. *skied twice goddamnit these must go now!
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01-29-2014, 10:19 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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Hey euromags, I'm dumping some gear here...
Hey euromags, I'm dumping some gear here in cham. Excuse the spam. http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php/273613-Powdherb-s-Annual-EURO-Gear-Dump
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01-29-2014, 10:10 AM
Thread: Powdherb's Annual EURO Gear Dump
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Powdherb's Annual EURO Gear Dump
Hello All,
I'm getting rid of my excess gear. Pick up in Chamonix only or buyer pays shipping to other EU countries.
Priced to sell.
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12-15-2013, 06:47 AM
Thread: La Sportiva Spectra....
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To counter these soft claims–I'll post my early...
To counter these soft claims–I'll post my early impressions.
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11-23-2013, 11:28 AM
Thread: La Sportiva Spectra....
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I've skied the freedom SLs and I agree with the...
I've skied the freedom SLs and I agree with the above post that they are soft. I would compare them to the maestrales. With all that bulk, it does indeed seem like a failed concept. I usually ski on...
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04-21-2013, 12:47 AM
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POWDHERB'S EURO GEAR DUMP - Praxis Yeti 182cm - SOLD
POWDHERB'S EURO GEAR DUMP - Praxis Yeti 182cm
Selling this amazing touring ski. Used only two days. Drilled at recommended spot for a pair of binding freedoms. Perfect condition. Good deal.
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04-09-2013, 05:11 AM
Thread: TR: Bonatti Couloir, Italy
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Our upcoming documentary on the adventure. ...
Our upcoming documentary on the adventure.
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04-08-2013, 08:05 AM
Thread: TR: Bonatti Couloir, Italy
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Some more pics: ...
Some more pics:
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04-08-2013, 06:28 AM
Thread: TR: Bonatti Couloir, Italy
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Incredible day out. One of the best, most...
Incredible day out. One of the best, most aesthetic lines in the area.
Please keep your JONG cuntery out of this thread.
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10-02-2012, 07:13 AM
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Pre-season ski/mountaineering introspective stoke-out edit
I haven't posted here in a while... I think it had something to do with a debate over 14ers. Anyway, I'd like to share this video I made. The goal here was more an introspective piece.. Unfortunately...
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06-17-2012, 10:22 AM
Thread: Euro TR: Strong Men Also Cry
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I live in switzerland, and I approve your message.
I live in switzerland, and I approve your message.
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They're not going to fly helicopters around it...
They're not going to fly helicopters around it for their annual slow-motion sunset jibgasm are they?
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04-19-2012, 12:02 PM
Thread: Chamonix Mag's.....
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Hey rob, would like to take the movements and...
Hey rob, would like to take the movements and maybe the axes. How can I get ahold of you?
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04-17-2012, 12:49 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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Just some randoms over the last few weeks. ...
Just some randoms over the last few weeks.
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Nantillion Glacier, Cham.
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03-25-2012, 01:30 PM
Thread: S couloir of the Aiguille Croulante
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Crushing a wicked hangover from the Freeride...
Crushing a wicked hangover from the Freeride world tour party. Hope to be crushin in the mtns in the next couple days. Killincokes: holler at me! Gnarwhale: Back in UT end of April then off to Wa for...
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02-28-2012, 02:23 PM
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Boots pending sale.
Boots pending sale.
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02-28-2012, 04:34 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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Hey guys, I feel the need to spam this thread...
Hey guys, I feel the need to spam this thread with my EURO gear dump. Lots of stuff going relatively cheap:
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02-28-2012, 04:31 AM
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Euro Gear Dump: Skis, Ipad, Jacket, Pants, Approach Shoes, Alpine Climbing Boots
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Doing some spring cleaning and I need to get rid of the stuff. Prices are listed in Chf, but will accept euros at current exchange rate. No shipping. Pick up in Lausanne, CH, or... -
01-30-2012, 06:03 PM
Thread: Wasatch Conditions 11-12
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Seeing as how most of the PWL are located on ~NE...
Seeing as how most of the PWL are located on ~NE aspects, we've been trying to stay on relatively benign aspects such as lower cardiff bowl, etc. Snow was excellent today, despite the ominous crust...
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01-30-2012, 09:30 AM
Thread: Poll: Dynafits...Toes locked or not?
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Poll: ]The reason I think they pre-release a lot of...
]The reason I think they pre-release a lot of time, is a small amount of snow/ice build up in the toepiece, greatly reducing the required amont of leverage for the spring to disengage.
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01-26-2012, 07:56 PM
Thread: Wasatch Conditions 11-12
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I woulda' done it as long as I was sure no one...
I woulda' done it as long as I was sure no one was below. Sure, their protocol wasn't by the book. But why do you care? It's not you going for a ride. Yeah yeah yeah, you could have been summoned to...
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01-16-2012, 07:21 PM
Thread: Review: 184cm Praxis Freeride 2010/2011
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I never reviewed this ski, but I've been...
I never reviewed this ski, but I've been searching for a one-ski quiver for a long, long time. I've skied these since they were prototypes and have to say they are my favorite ski ever.
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01-02-2012, 12:08 AM
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I didn't drill them, but I think the previous...
I didn't drill them, but I think the previous owner botched the rear mount.
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12-31-2011, 01:22 PM
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FS: PRAXIS Big MTN 120s, 190 cm, FUCKING CHARGE BOARDZ
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I'm selling these skis because my ass isn't fat enough to drive them (5'8, 160 lbs). They have an early rise tip, zero or little camber underfoot, and a flat tail, with a slight... -
12-14-2011, 05:46 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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I've been to Vail, and in yes you are correct. I...
I've been to Vail, and in yes you are correct. I think Vail's stature as the world's most scientifically flat area could only be challenged by the flatness of the surface found in the Marshall Space...
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12-12-2011, 04:54 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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I went to Ovronnaz the other day. Lot of new...
I went to Ovronnaz the other day. Lot of new snow. First time there, place is pretty flat, but has some nice freeride zones.
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12-01-2011, 05:46 AM
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As mentioned by others, the skiing in mid...
As mentioned by others, the skiing in mid december at Cham will be extremely limited, especially considering that the Aiguille du Midi will be closed. That leaves you with the grands montets, while...
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11-25-2011, 03:07 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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Still some stuff to clean up at GSB Face Nord,...
Still some stuff to clean up at GSB
Face Nord, Pointe de Drone
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11-22-2011, 05:56 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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I can give you anecdotal backup. They could...
I can give you anecdotal backup. They could probably open something now... there is no doubt that it would be horrible though.
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11-11-2011, 05:22 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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There were one or two. Easily avoidable. Glacier...
There were one or two. Easily avoidable. Glacier seems quite dead. There is also a firm rain crust about 50 cm down that would be supportable assuming no new holes. We had no glacier gear. We also...
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11-11-2011, 03:50 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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Hey guys thanks for the comments. From the car it...
Hey guys thanks for the comments. From the car it was about 3 hours to the top, so not so bad. We were a bit out of shape, it being the first trip of the season, but conditions were amazing and the...
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11-10-2011, 02:10 PM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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Today at simplon. Holy fuck it did not suck. 1500m vertical. Blower summit (Briethorn) to car.
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11-01-2011, 02:20 AM
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I toured all last year with sollyfits and Praxis...
I toured all last year with sollyfits and Praxis backcountrys with dynafit f12s. While this set up was pretty heavy, somewhere around 12 lbs total (not including scarba mobes), I found it basically a...
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10-12-2011, 01:49 PM
Thread: Wasatch Conditions 11-12
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Wow Alta looks tracked and its not even the...
Wow Alta looks tracked and its not even the second week in October and the lifts aren't spinning...
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09-06-2011, 09:04 PM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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It's true. I live in CH, and the Q of L ain't all...
It's true. I live in CH, and the Q of L ain't all that. I don't care what your salary is, 16 dollar fast food is wrong. Too bad thats your only reasonable option 95% of the time.
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07-09-2011, 11:55 AM
Thread: 600 ft. huck in Chamonix?
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I would guess this is some shitty french to...
I would guess this is some shitty french to british translation typical of the sub-par media outlets in the valley. I would also guess that those are random stock photos that have little or anything...
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06-28-2011, 06:44 PM
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It's just a matter of time before Ueli Steck does...
It's just a matter of time before Ueli Steck does it in 20 minutes. Nice effort though. Damn.
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05-31-2011, 04:38 AM
Thread: Wasatch Conditions 10-11
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Goddamn what a rediculous winter out there. I...
Goddamn what a rediculous winter out there. I can't wait to get my spring turns in. Hopefully we'll get another dump for the 4th.
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04-18-2011, 03:12 PM
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One time I was in courmayeur this season and they...
One time I was in courmayeur this season and they day before we had a dance party in the parking lot. I was skiing some hardcore gully james-bod shit when I got on the gondola and realized that I had...
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04-18-2011, 03:10 PM
Thread: Kraukauer vs. Mortensen
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Sure he's a dick for lying, but in reality, what...
Sure he's a dick for lying, but in reality, what do his detractors want? If indeed his proceeds (or at least a substantial portion) go to doing good, who gives a fuck if he lied about his story?
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04-15-2011, 08:55 AM
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That shit is mental. I was up there a while ago...
That shit is mental. I was up there a while ago looking at it. They were saying on their blog that it's one of the gnarliest lines they've ever done. And when they say that, that means something. If...
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04-14-2011, 08:50 AM
Thread: TR: North Face, North Twin (WA)
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Amazing area, great year to get it out there.
Amazing area, great year to get it out there.
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04-11-2011, 02:09 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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I'm in cham right now. Conditions are dismal, I...
I'm in cham right now. Conditions are dismal, I just got back from a few days climbing in Liguria and I'm astonished at the amount of snowmelt. Looks like mid-june last year.
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03-25-2011, 04:04 PM
Thread: Couloir Poubelle, Aiguille du Midi
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I have the impression that this couloir and a lot...
I have the impression that this couloir and a lot of other s-facing couloirs have lost their perennial ice and snow. It's quite obvious in places like there and as well up on the Trient Glacier. I...
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03-13-2011, 11:45 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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I don't know if this is the right forum for this...
I don't know if this is the right forum for this so hopefully none of you assholes harsh me for posting here, but anyways....
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03-12-2011, 02:22 PM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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03-11-2011, 03:02 PM
Thread: Col des Cristaux: Chamonix
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Baron, I'm sure your snowboard tips are welcome,...
Baron, I'm sure your snowboard tips are welcome, but I think BettyDee knows better than to to fly from Chamonix to Utah to spend several thousand dollars to ski "extreme" lines, no matter how rad...
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03-02-2011, 02:38 PM
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so sick to shred pillow lines then get some epic...
so sick to shred pillow lines then get some epic pastrami sandwich.
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