The Gaper Spirit Animal

5B · 03-28-2012, 07:26 AM

I fear for freeheeler

**DaveTV** · 03-28-2012, 07:41 AM

It's hard to laugh when I sit in a cubicle and this guy is heli-skiing the Chugach - I am more a gaper than he..

**PowerWhore7** · 03-28-2012, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by DaveTV

It's hard to laugh when I sit in a cubicle and this guy is heli-skiing the Chugach - I am more a gaper than he..

As I am loading laundry in the washer this morning I am thinking the same thing...

Also, this dude is fucking huge & from the North East = will fuck you up with ease (and probably enjoy it)

Originally Posted by freeheel80731

**BigDaddy** · 03-28-2012, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by PowerWhore7

As I am loading laundry in the washer this morning I am thinking the same thing...

Also, this dude is fucking huge & from the North East = will fuck you up with ease (and probably enjoy it)

You've obviously never met DaveTV...

Dude would crush all mortals and an occasional immortal. Fortunately, he has the control and sense to respect as rare a species as the GSA and would never allow harm to come his way.

Originally Posted by DaveTV

It's hard to laugh when I sit in a cubicle and this guy is heli-skiing the Chugach - I am more a gaper than he..

My day = ruined

**biff chalupa** · 03-28-2012, 08:38 AM

I keep standing in GSA fashion, or as I call it "the stance", and can't help shaking with laughter. This is awesome. Believe.

**skibiker** · 03-28-2012, 08:43 AM

Brother freeheel - you must seek an audience with the GSA. Your words subsequent to this meeting(s) are awaited by a collective unlike anything in recent history. If you find he is self-aware, you will be instrumental in shaping his ongoing reaction by your careful choice of words. As he has taught us determination and the ability to laugh at our inner gapers, hopefully you can help him to embrace his fame, laugh at himself, and most importantly, to accept his role as the maggot leader and take his place here on the message board in permanent stickiness in the name of GSA that has been reserved for him.

But Brother freeheel, be careful. We all can clearly see in your photo above that he is indeed badass.

**BassBone** · 03-28-2012, 09:01 AM

wow. thanks for the free ticket to the guns show; GSA got some artillery! can't get over how you caught him in the pose, with different attire and a red solo cup. almost like he's in on it. or just being the badass that he always has and always will be...

I believe.

**telebobski** · 03-28-2012, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by freeheel80731

it is He
never without his Hestra gloves or harness, He however graces us without his helmet or performance shell, revealing His skin tight shirt proclaiming His mantra 'Fight Like Hell'

and somebody dropped their camera onto the collective in the heli a few years back, so by pilot's orders all cameras including GoPros stay in pockets around the bird.

OK! I'm convinced it is He as well. He looks younger than I expected. Thank you Brother Freeheel. I do hope you get a chance to talk with Him. Do your guiding colleagues know they are in the midst of Awesomeness? Will His guide get still and video images for us?

Originally Posted by Ski to Be

TeleBobski

And Freeheel, is there a prohibition on GoPros while skiing? Or just around the rotorcraft? If allowed, we so need to get the SD card from at least one cam - preferably the rear-facing GoPro

Are you implying stealing from the GSA? This is sacred footage that is for his eyes. Are you trying to curse us with 10 low snow years.

No, not steal. Remove SD card, copy contents, return to camera, share video with His Acolytes. It's very much like Moses bringing us the 15 (Oops - 10!) Commandments - His wisdom and experience must be shared with the world, much like Jesus’ Apostles shared their experiences after the Resurrection.

**Canada1** · 03-28-2012, 09:12 AM

I have now added wearing a harness while drinking on down days to my regimine.

Seriously, you really never can be sure what will happen when you have a beer in hand. I might even take is up a notch and put on some body armour.

**bad dancer** · 03-28-2012, 09:24 AM

Freeheel, you have been chosen !
You have been given great responsibility.
Give our GSA the highest reverence that he deserves.
Speak only when spoken to.

**stuckathuntermtn** · 03-28-2012, 10:17 AM

Doubters, you can see the camera mounts on his helmet.

That is an amazing pose. Did you talk to him before taking that picture?

Dude IS friggin huge. Only fitting he should be able to smite thee. And also, he's heliskiing in ak right, so good for him.

**DeathVan** · 03-28-2012, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by freeheel80731

it is He
never without his Hestra gloves or harness, He however graces us without his helmet or performance shell, revealing His skin tight shirt proclaiming His mantra 'Fight Like Hell'

The Holy Headband Halo hovers above his spirit bringing peace to the GNAR

**masterofgreenbeans** · 03-28-2012, 11:24 AM

Reality hits hard.......I am a giant gaper and the GSA is CORE!!!

**GoldMember** · 03-28-2012, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by telebobski

Not to disparage Brother Freeheel's work here, but I am a little concerned that this may be a false sighting. Besides the lack of GoPros, I don't see a countour. And besides the new pants (understandable given the dark stain on the butt of the orange ones) his boots are different than previous sightings. Seems odd to get new boots just before a trip to the Holy Land.

I am encouraged that the ring on his right hand in Freeheel's pic is consistent with the Snowbird sighting. So I dearly hope that we can get a face or profile shot, or at least a photo with the pack/shovel, to confirm this glorious sighting.

And Freeheel, is there a prohibition on GoPros while skiing? Or just around the rotorcraft? If allowed, we so need to get the SD card from at least one cam - preferably the rear-facing GoPro

Probably wore his old boots out running on the treadmill.

I was having many of the same doubts but the latest photographic evidence has convinced that yes, this is indeed the Messiah in the Holy Land and not a false idol.

**PappaG** · 03-28-2012, 11:53 AM

Up there somewhere, Cliff Huckstable is smiling down upon us.

**Ski to Be** · 03-28-2012, 01:23 PM

Will the GSA stance takeover ski areas like this did?

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**GoldMember** · 03-28-2012, 01:37 PM

^^ "Stancing" is clearly superior to "Tebowing" in the ski world.

**acinpdx** · 03-28-2012, 01:40 PM

sidebar:
is a beacon outside the jacket de rigueur in AK heli operations?

thx

**GoldMember** · 03-28-2012, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by acinpdx

sidebar:
is a beacon outside the jacket de rigueur in AK heli operations?

thx

I was wondering about the strap, too. But I'm guessing they're Avalungs.

**Crampedon** · 03-28-2012, 01:53 PM

AS the self-appointed Central Pacific GSA Coordinator, I will report any and all sightings post-ski season. Along with the annual Humpback Whale migration and Golden Plover flights, it is highly likely there could be a pilgrimage to a white, sandy beach.

Stay tuned.

**luffski** · 03-28-2012, 02:15 PM

Not that it matters any but Saturday at work I was approached by a co-worker/acquaintance that asked me if I knew of GSA.

My and my other friend were like "hell yeah we know about him."

We were told that the day in question at Snowbird when GSA needed help getting into his skis was ended with beers at the Tram Club. This co-worker of mine (a lurker on TGR) felt that it was not compelling enough to relate his experience of having beers with the GSA to all of us disciples.

Apparently he is friends of the GSA's follower that was with him at snowbird. He had beers and shareth the sacred mead with the GSA.

He said the GSA was "intense and looked like he was all jacked from the gym or something." Judging from the pick the Freeheel posted of the GSA outside the RVs, he is growing in strength....