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11-16-2022, 03:19 PM
Thread: going nordic = going ghay?
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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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11-16-2022, 02:56 PM
Thread: going nordic = going ghay?
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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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11-11-2022, 02:10 PM
Thread: a question about PWL
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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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11-11-2022, 10:39 AM
Thread: Mammut Airbag controversy in Switzerland
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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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11-11-2022, 12:08 AM
Thread: Mammut Airbag controversy in Switzerland
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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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02-04-2020, 02:58 PM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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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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02-04-2020, 02:56 PM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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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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02-04-2020, 09:58 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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Verb Today ...
Verb Today
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02-03-2020, 12:48 PM
Thread: Tips for first time private ski lesson?
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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.
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02-03-2020, 12:29 PM
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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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09-22-2019, 04:40 PM
Thread: Davo Karnicar killed
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He skied Elan, not sure which exact one though. ...
He skied Elan, not sure which exact one though.
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04-24-2019, 03:23 PM
Thread: Mission Ridge
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You stand corrected
You stand corrected
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03-10-2017, 10:34 PM
Thread: hanging lake slide
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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... -
11-17-2016, 09:21 AM
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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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03-11-2015, 12:19 AM
Thread: BD Jet Force airbag
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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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03-01-2015, 11:03 AM
Thread: BD Jet Force airbag
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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... -
12-28-2013, 12:18 PM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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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.
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02-20-2012, 01:24 PM
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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01-16-2012, 01:30 AM
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...oops...
...oops...
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12-12-2011, 07:39 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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Dumping at 830 m, Le Chable
Dumping at 830 m, Le Chable
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11-18-2011, 10:26 AM
Thread: Swiss Mag Summit?!
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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
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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... -
11-14-2011, 01:21 PM
Thread: Swiss Mag Summit?!
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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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11-07-2011, 08:18 PM
Thread: Time to get honest about ski gear
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Sweet rax 7g
Sweet rax 7g
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05-19-2011, 12:48 AM
Thread: TC gets tea bagged
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UphDhoRY8pg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UphDhoRY8pg
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03-28-2011, 05:55 AM
Thread: SNOW IN THE PNW 2010!
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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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03-27-2011, 10:49 AM
Thread: Best Gaper qoute of the weekend?
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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... -
03-18-2011, 12:57 PM
Thread: Friday Game: Word Association
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leotards
leotards
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03-17-2011, 04:44 PM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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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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03-03-2011, 02:25 PM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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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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02-11-2011, 07:15 AM
Thread: Friday Game: Word Association
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Beer.....
Beer.....
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02-04-2011, 08:21 AM
Thread: Friday Game: Word Association
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disco...
disco...
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02-03-2011, 05:42 AM
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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...
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02-01-2011, 01:19 PM
Thread: Ski Boots in carry on luggage?
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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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02-01-2011, 06:43 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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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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01-18-2011, 01:44 PM
Thread: Be a responsible Skier
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You forgot: Whoever has the biggest skis and...
You forgot:
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09-22-2010, 12:46 AM
Thread: Does an All-Mountain Season Pass exist?
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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...
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09-21-2010, 11:05 PM
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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.
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02-11-2010, 10:21 PM
Thread: 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics
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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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05-21-2008, 11:47 PM
Thread: Best Movie Ever?
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Cool Hand Luke
Cool Hand Luke
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05-16-2008, 11:03 PM
Thread: Time for some new friends (NSR)
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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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04-03-2008, 03:44 AM
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Bostonski got 'dumped' on a powder day
Bostonski got 'dumped' on a powder day
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03-21-2008, 09:38 PM
Thread: 14 Year old girl dies at heavenly
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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...
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02-29-2008, 07:09 PM
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I think I recall being there...(p-mag)
I think I recall being there...(p-mag)
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02-12-2008, 11:52 PM
Thread: Aspen Extreme is Dumb and Dumber
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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.
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02-08-2008, 08:20 PM
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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.
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02-08-2008, 11:51 AM
Thread: Can someone tell me what mode ski this is?
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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.
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02-04-2008, 11:49 PM
Thread: PNW--It just keeps coming
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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.
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02-04-2008, 11:43 PM
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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... -
02-03-2008, 11:57 PM
Thread: why can't girls do good air guitar?
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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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