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    A couple things about the gear. Classic gear will...

    A couple things about the gear. Classic gear will have a "grip section" on the ski "technically known as double-cambered." So when you are gliding, the grip part does not interact with the snow, it's...
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    Now there's something I didn't expect expect to...

    Now there's something I didn't expect expect to see, maggots actually discussing XC skiing... though the whole thing started out with everyone misspelling "gay" for 'some reason.' Me ? I started this...
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    Here in Switzerland, the ground has indeed...

    Here in Switzerland, the ground has indeed entered winter warmer than normal during some recent years, it's been a topic of conversation amongst the varied winter professionals. What I have seen is...
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    Yeah, don't log on too much anymore - since a...

    Yeah, don't log on too much anymore - since a long time ago... I peruse now and then. I was much more active back when we were actually maggots, prior to the death of the former forum.
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    Mammut Airbag controversy in Switzerland

    In January 2021, in the surrounding area near Verbier, a guide was killed in an avalanche while guiding clients. It occurred in an area frequented by many skiers of varying off-piste levels of...
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    Hahaa! But that's not Verb. I'm liking the new...

    Hahaa! But that's not Verb. I'm liking the new appareil, btw.
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    Hahaa! But that's not Verb. I'm liking the new...

    Hahaa! But that's not Verb. I'm liking the new vid appareil, btw.
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    Verb Today ...

    Verb Today

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B8JiVa4FkoO/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
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    Get a DCL or examiner if your goal is to stand...

    Get a DCL or examiner if your goal is to stand around and talk a lot.
  10. Chest deep.... pfft... I only go out when it's...

    Chest deep.... pfft... I only go out when it's neck deep

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    He skied Elan, not sure which exact one though. ...

    He skied Elan, not sure which exact one though.

    RIP Mr Karnicar...
  12. Thread: Mission Ridge

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    You stand corrected

    You stand corrected
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    RIP. Condolences to the family and friends of the...

    RIP. Condolences to the family and friends of the one who passed away.


    I thought of doing this, as quite a few guides I know do it. Then I spoke to one who was swept in an avalanche with his...
  14. I have done this, but doing it this way is never...

    I have done this, but doing it this way is never my first choice. I estimate that it would take someone less than experienced at scribing at least 3 tries to get it right and even then, the end...
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    Evidently the guy involved is communicating with...

    Evidently the guy involved is communicating with BD about it. It happened in/near Verbier in mid January. I chatted with a guy while traversing this week (who wasn't there for the incident) who knows...
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    Possible issue ?

    Secondhand story. I will be interested to see if it officially surfaces or turns out to be an issue with the BD bags.

    A few weeks ago 2 guys swept in a not-large avy near where I ski; one had a...
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    2 more this afternoon in Italy, 3 day total up to...

    2 more this afternoon in Italy, 3 day total up to 9 at this point. It's nice to have snow for sure, but please, people, you gotta be alive to enjoy it.

    It's snowing here in Verb right now.

    a...
  18. Thread: RIP Jim Jack

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    Jim Jack, I am crushed. I will miss you. A lot of...

    Jim Jack, I am crushed. I will miss you. A lot of people will miss you. Vibes to Tiff. This is so hard to accept.
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    ...oops...
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    Dumping at 830 m, Le Chable

    Dumping at 830 m, Le Chable
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    Maybe change is a'comin' ...

    Maybe change is a'comin'

    http://www.accuweather.com/en-us/fr/rh%C3%B4ne-alpes/chamonix-mont-blanc/forecast2.aspx

    Edit: Never mind. There was a change a comin', but it was in the forecast, not...
  22. Thread: Chamonix

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    tmc If I had seen this thread earlier I would...

    tmc

    If I had seen this thread earlier I would have recommended Zermatt over Cham for the honeymoon, given the situation you have described with the differing ski tastes of you and your future...
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    I am not there yet, still in Seattle. Moving in...

    I am not there yet, still in Seattle. Moving in (Le Chable) after the 4th of Dec. Meeting a bunch of mags en Suisse would be great.
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    Sweet rax 7g

    Sweet rax 7g
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UphDhoRY8pg

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UphDhoRY8pg
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    Crap, so many peeps going own this way....

    Crap, so many peeps going own this way. Condolences. It is torturous to see this news from home with no chance of an update (time zone) until people start waking up. PM please if anyone has reliable...
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    http://www.news24.com/World/News/Tourist-drives-do...

    http://www.news24.com/World/News/Tourist-drives-down-ski-slope-20100104

    A German tourist looking for his rented cabin took a wrong turn and ended up driving down a ski slope in Norway, news...
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    leotards

    leotards
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    Verbier is pretty warm, rained up to about 1900m....

    Verbier is pretty warm, rained up to about 1900m. 10 cm or so higher. Poor visibility today. Better vis forecast for tomorrow.
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    Terrible. Terrible news. I had a handful of...

    Terrible. Terrible news. I had a handful of interactions with Scott over the last 2 months, he really seemed to be a quality individual. I find this quite shocking, and more than a little...
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    Beer.....

    Beer.....
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    disco...

    disco...
  33. Sooper sweet trip, pics etc. The food/fishery...

    Sooper sweet trip, pics etc. The food/fishery exp. must be an adventure all itself. I wonder how much of it is Illegal/Unreported...

    Thanks for sharing
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    Boots hung over top of pack w powerstraps then...

    Boots hung over top of pack w powerstraps then strapped firmly to the sides makes them a single carry-on. 2nd bag no prob. It just worked or me
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    Peut-être que le ski n'est pas profond

    Mais il y a de la bonne neige si tu marches un peu. Photos: Saturday.
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    You forgot: Whoever has the biggest skis and...

    You forgot:

    Whoever has the biggest skis and is going the fastest always has the right of way.
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    If you join the Swiss Snowsports Association and...

    If you join the Swiss Snowsports Association and acquire the requisite level of certification you can get a pass accepted at, not quite all, but a pantload of Swiss resorts for 850 ch. I am sure...
  38. I have coached a lot in Jr programs and have a...

    I have coached a lot in Jr programs and have a son who has raced.

    There are a lot of ways you can do it, but the best thing to do is to make it enjoyable for the kid first, and enjoyable and...
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    Was also at opening ceremony rehearsal. Cool in...

    Was also at opening ceremony rehearsal. Cool in person, quite the production. I saw some plaid though it wasn't on any loggers, unless loggers are wearing skirts these days. Tried to watch some DH...
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    Cool Hand Luke

    Cool Hand Luke
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    Try Golden Gardens next time. Hundreds &...

    Try Golden Gardens next time. Hundreds & hundreds of new friends to be found. I was expecting a quiet evening with a few friends, (not that I was disappointed with the throngs).
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    Bostonski got 'dumped' on a powder day

    Bostonski got 'dumped' on a powder day
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    Condolences and more to all associated. One of...

    Condolences and more to all associated. One of my coaching mentors lost an athlete the same way many years ago and I think it haunts her to this day. As a parent with a racing kid.... and a coach I...
  44. I think I recall being there...(p-mag)

    I think I recall being there...(p-mag)
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    My fave was the tryout. Rockin' the...

    My fave was the tryout. Rockin' the chinese-downhill-ski -school-tryout in 501s.
  46. Punching Phill is fun. I do it as often as...

    Punching Phill is fun. I do it as often as possible. He has a black eye from Wednesday.

    If anyone remembers the old school therapy where people would build little soundproof doghouse like things...
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    I know it's a bit late and you may have gotten a...

    I know it's a bit late and you may have gotten a close enough answer already, but it's the Mojo 80 with a diff. graphic, that is all.

    The mojo 80's spot in the current line would be the JO...
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    Riiight. You'll be in skewl; skewlboyy! Wed....

    Riiight. You'll be in skewl; skewlboyy!

    Wed. is the day anyway.

    See you at 8:30 on Wed.
    (I have 'til 10:00)
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    I'm sure that wasn't Josquin. Fieldy's. Look...

    I'm sure that wasn't Josquin.

    Fieldy's. Look up Josquin. He's good people and a freaking ripper. He could use the company of someone like you these days. If you need to ask around up there, do...
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    Nobody does good air guitar you just think...

    Nobody does good air guitar


    you just think you do
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