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03-19-2020, 09:26 PM
Thread: 2019/2020 CANADIAN ROCKIES THREAD
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I pulled the pin and moved back to my parent's...
I pulled the pin and moved back to my parent's house a couple days ago when I got let go at Sunshine. I feel for the people that don't have that option.
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03-15-2020, 08:42 PM
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I just retired my 186 3s after a season and a...
I just retired my 186 3s after a season and a half of patrolling with them full time. I'll miss them, but after 200+ days on rocks it was time.
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03-11-2020, 06:10 PM
Thread: Intuition Tour Wrap?
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I have had some in my Atomic Hawx 130s for...
I have had some in my Atomic Hawx 130s for probably 100 days in the resort this season. (full time patrolling) At this rate, they are absolutely going to outlast the shells, and I am very happy with...
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03-11-2020, 06:04 PM
Thread: 2019/2020 CANADIAN ROCKIES THREAD
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I have fond memories of my dad tomahawking down...
I have fond memories of my dad tomahawking down that run past my brother and I when I was a kid.
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01-04-2020, 09:15 PM
Thread: how to ski banff
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It's a bit of a late answer, but at Sunshine if...
It's a bit of a late answer, but at Sunshine if you're stuck at the bottom due to avalanche control chances are most of the staff are too, so you're not missing much of anything.
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12-21-2019, 09:01 PM
Thread: 2019/2020 CANADIAN ROCKIES THREAD
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The snow got a lot heavier and more slabby at...
The snow got a lot heavier and more slabby at sunshine today, in the morning it was a "straightline bye bye to get enough speed to put in a ski cut" snowpack.
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11-05-2019, 07:02 PM
Thread: 2019/2020 CANADIAN ROCKIES THREAD
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Strawberry, Jack and hopefully Wolf, maybe Wawa. ...
Strawberry, Jack and hopefully Wolf, maybe Wawa. Standish has a way to go.
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12-22-2018, 11:32 AM
Thread: 2018/2019 CANADIAN ROCKIES THREAD
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March is usually a good time to come. I'm sure...
March is usually a good time to come. I'm sure you'll find plenty of info as we get closer.
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10-02-2018, 11:35 AM
Thread: Tonneau Covers...
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I had an Extang SolidFold before I got my canopy....
I had an Extang SolidFold before I got my canopy. It was solid enough to stand on, easy to put on and take off and waterproof. Not as pretty as some, but functional as fuck.
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09-19-2018, 05:52 PM
Thread: 2018/2019 CANADIAN ROCKIES THREAD
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It's mostly gone now. ...
It's mostly gone now.
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07-15-2018, 05:26 PM
Thread: Schweitzer/Kicking Horse/Revy ?
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This. Revelstoke is fun too.
This. Revelstoke is fun too.
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03-30-2018, 08:23 PM
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03-22-2018, 08:21 PM
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I think I may have broke 100 this week.
I think I may have broke 100 this week.
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03-14-2018, 07:07 PM
Thread: Maggot motorcycle stoke thread
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Great news! The wall of ice in front of my...
Great news! The wall of ice in front of my driveway is starting to fuck off, so I'll be out on my V Strom soon-ish!
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03-11-2018, 07:17 PM
Thread: Mammoth 16/17
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I'll share a bit of my week. Day 1, it's...
I'll share a bit of my week.
Day 1, it's pretty cool here.
https://i.imgur.com/bxDOmP5.jpg
We went for a walk out at June and looked at some stuff.
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03-09-2018, 07:34 PM
Thread: Mammoth 16/17
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I'm coming to the end of my week here, I love...
I'm coming to the end of my week here, I love your mountain. We are attempting to fly out tomorrow, so we might stay longer.
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03-03-2018, 09:26 PM
Thread: 2017/2018 CANADIAN ROCKIES THREAD
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I seriously doubt they order an entire season's...
I seriously doubt they order an entire season's worth of explosives at once...
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03-03-2018, 09:20 PM
Thread: Mammoth 16/17
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Well that's exciting. I'm flying down tomorrow,...
Well that's exciting. I'm flying down tomorrow, see you guys soon!
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02-24-2018, 09:58 AM
Thread: Mammoth 16/17
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I'll be skiing in patrol uniform (It's an...
I'll be skiing in patrol uniform (It's an exchange, they are sending a couple guys north), I would love to run into you at some point.
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02-21-2018, 09:32 PM
Thread: how to ski banff
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If you park in the back lot at Sunshine...
If you park in the back lot at Sunshine (Staff/overflow) you likely won't get hassled when van dwelling. There are plenty of cars that live there full time. Just be respectful of the area, and a...
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02-21-2018, 08:45 PM
Thread: Mammoth 16/17
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I'll be flying down on the 4th of March, I'm...
I'll be flying down on the 4th of March, I'm getting more and more stoked about this trip by the day!
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01-18-2018, 06:49 PM
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I'll have a look, thanks for the heads up.
I'll have a look, thanks for the heads up.
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01-17-2018, 09:19 PM
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Have-Cash Need-130 for sth1
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01-14-2018, 07:10 PM
Thread: Mammoth 16/17
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It looks like I'll be coming to visit you guys in...
It looks like I'll be coming to visit you guys in early March. I'm just finalizing dates.
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12-16-2017, 09:57 AM
Thread: The sled ride
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Akias are fun
Akias are fun
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12-15-2017, 10:22 PM
Thread: The sled ride
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Running a toboggan is a good time. Getting to...
Running a toboggan is a good time. Getting to people can be real fun, airing bumps with an empty 17 behind you is a whole new experience.
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11-30-2017, 09:31 PM
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There is so much angst in this thread it's...
There is so much angst in this thread it's amusing in a sick way.
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11-23-2017, 08:02 PM
Thread: 2017/2018 CANADIAN ROCKIES THREAD
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The rain to mountain top made it a damp day, but...
The rain to mountain top made it a damp day, but it did start snowing mid day at goat's eye.
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11-18-2017, 05:02 PM
Thread: Maggot motorcycle stoke thread
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Looks like you're having fun. Here is my DL650....
Looks like you're having fun. Here is my DL650.
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11-18-2017, 09:36 AM
Thread: 2017/2018 CANADIAN ROCKIES THREAD
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Yes. That is correct.
Yes. That is correct.
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11-17-2017, 10:05 PM
Thread: 2017/2018 CANADIAN ROCKIES THREAD
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There are plenty of rocks to hit on Standish...
There are plenty of rocks to hit on Standish still, but there is also quite a lot of snow. Should be a fun day up there.
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11-15-2017, 08:08 PM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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Go to your favorite local shop and ask really...
Go to your favorite local shop and ask really nicely. Honestly though, you don't really need the legit gear to get it done. I did my first few mounts with a regular drill bit using a golf ball I...
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11-15-2017, 06:39 AM
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130 or so last year. I'm on 8 so far this year. ...
130 or so last year. I'm on 8 so far this year. (since patrol days count now, otherwise it's a pretty damn small number)
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11-13-2017, 06:13 PM
Thread: mystery ranch ski packs
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I have a Patrol 35 on it's way to me, it looked...
I have a Patrol 35 on it's way to me, it looked good enough to order.
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05-18-2017, 08:21 PM
Thread: 2016/2017 Canadian Rockies Thread
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The best part of that line was when it came over...
The best part of that line was when it came over the radio that there was a "gnarly looking sidestep" up there.
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04-25-2017, 07:05 PM
Thread: 2016/2017 Canadian Rockies Thread
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It was good. ...
It was good.
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03-17-2017, 04:47 PM
Thread: 2016/2017 Canadian Rockies Thread
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Patrol was pretty short staffed and busy...
Patrol was pretty short staffed and busy Thursday. I didn't hear much about the dive, but the west will be worth the wait for the people who get through first when it open back up.
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03-06-2017, 08:18 PM
Thread: 2016/2017 Canadian Rockies Thread
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The dive was as good as I have seen it in a while...
The dive was as good as I have seen it in a while today. I did blow an edge out looking for a guy's ski below the shoulder traverse though. Yin and yang.
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01-26-2017, 07:07 PM
Thread: hug a patroller
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We are working on a card for the guys at Squaw,...
We are working on a card for the guys at Squaw, two of our patrollers are going down there for an exchange soon so our vibes will be sent in person.
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01-14-2017, 08:59 PM
Thread: 2016/2017 Canadian Rockies Thread
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I have just been rocking the buff on the face and...
I have just been rocking the buff on the face and minimizing time outside when possible.
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12-30-2016, 08:47 PM
Thread: 2016/2017 Canadian Rockies Thread
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Not so much at SSV today. I did get a good run...
Not so much at SSV today. I did get a good run through the dive late in the day, so that was fun.
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12-08-2016, 08:53 PM
Thread: 2016/2017 Southern Interior BC
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I have a baofeng programming cable and no baofeng...
I have a baofeng programming cable and no baofeng if anyone wants it, then you can program the thing with Chirp instead of using the wacky in-radio programming. I might have a decent antenna lying...
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12-08-2016, 08:31 PM
Thread: 2016/2017 Canadian Rockies Thread
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If you want to ski goat's eye you should think...
If you want to ski goat's eye you should think about heading out this weekend. Or so I heard.
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11-20-2016, 07:45 PM
Thread: 2016/2017 Canadian Rockies Thread
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And it's in better shape than the ski out. ...
And it's in better shape than the ski out. Apparently Galaxy Ridge is even skiing well.
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11-09-2016, 06:52 PM
Thread: 2016/2017 Canadian Rockies Thread
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It rained in the village at SSV today. I didn't...
It rained in the village at SSV today. I didn't go any higher, so I can't say what happened up top.
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11-05-2016, 07:21 PM
Thread: New Beacon time
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I love my element. Good buy.
I love my element. Good buy.
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11-05-2016, 06:45 PM
Thread: 2016/2017 Canadian Rockies Thread
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Angel opened today, I didn't get up there but...
Angel opened today, I didn't get up there but people seemed to be having fun.
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10-23-2016, 06:31 PM
Thread: SkiMo Racing
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What are you guys talking about, those racers are...
What are you guys talking about, those racers are always in control!
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04-20-2016, 05:40 PM
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Fluid Film works for that.
Fluid Film works for that.
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04-12-2016, 12:39 PM
Thread: defibrillator?
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It's more for an object that has come and gone,...
It's more for an object that has come and gone, your training is still right. Keep in place unless that otherwise jeopardizes the safety of you or the patient.
There are far more useful things to...
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