Seems like a pretty good deal for Schweitzer skiers. $200 for an Ikon Base without the Ikon crowds coming to your mountain. I wish Boyne would do that with their passes, and their even on the Ikon...

Thanks. If anyone has a buddy selling something decent or hears of something coming in stock, let me know.

Thanks guys. The supply issues are making it tougher to demo. A buddy just got an Orbea Occam that he's going to let me ride, but most of my friends are on Mediums. Will check a couple shops around...

Took some prime chuck roast from Costco and made some "pulled beef". Turned out amazing.

https://heygrillhey.com/smoked-pulled-beef/

I didn't get any pics after I shredded the meat because it...

A couple weeks left. Let's get a few more entries.

Thanks, Yeahman. I've been to Whidbey 3-4 times and you gave me a few more things to check out.

I'm 6'2" with a 33" inseam.

If I can fit with a Large, what's the opinion on this one?

https://m.pinkbike.com/buysell/2922055/

Thanks WRG. Not much shuttling for me. I have to earn my downs.

Thanks for the heads up on these. I've looked at Commencal before but don't know too much about them.

I've been out of biking for a long time (current bike is an OG Giant Reign X) so I'm looking to get something a little more current.

Looking for a 29er with ~150 mm travel size XL. Prefer...

Just bought a pair of Protos off the board. Unlikely I'll get on them this year, but excited to try them in their element.

Well Longboard Day is happening at Alpental on Saturday, so I think you have your answer right there.

I posited the skinny GPO in this thread last year around the sale time. Lots of good discussion on pros/cons. I didn't go through with it, but it still intrigues me.

It's full suspension so that plan won't work. Good thought, though.

Looking at buying a gravel bike for getting in good climbs on the forest roads we have around Seattle. Unfortunately I need to upgrade my MTB as well and the gravel would get ridden less, my budget...

Has anyone tried this player?

https://h2oaudio.com/products/sonar-underwater-headphones

Having it all tied together is intriguing.

For those interested, Blister has updated their review of the MFree 108 to include the 192. It sounds like they have been hanging out in this thread.

I'd also say don't be too hard on yourself. That accident could have happened to anyone. You're still around for a reason. Not everyone gets a second chance. I don't think it was a coincidence that I...

Yeah, it was pretty crazy. Then as we waited for patrol, he was getting cold sitting down, so he stood on his messed up leg for over an hour to stay warmer. He's a beast

Ok, I was digging around online and found a pic that seems to show pretty well where we were. It's found here with a write up: http://www.alpental.com/pineapple2.htm

This passage from their...

He's getting scheduled for a priority MRI for his knee. Not sure on timing yet. His knee buckled pretty hard when he tried to take his first turn. He said he felt bone on bone. Past experiences lead...

Such great snow out there. For those not in the Alpental thread, here's an NWAC post on the slide that caught/buried SVS on Saturday. He's pretty banged up but doing well.
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I just spoke with NWAC to give my report on the incident. So many lessons learned on my part from it. I'm working on writing it up for here and NWAC will be posting their report fairly soon.
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More pics on NWAC Facebook page.

https://m.facebook.com/188769771329/posts/10157557162176330/?d=n

Whoa. That went bigger than I thought. I saw a lot snow moving around me, but seemed like fairly normal slough. That's definitely not normal. We were very lucky. Thanks for posting the video, Brit.

Update from Ms. SVS is that he's gone to ER to get checked out. Was able to sleep through pain yesterday after adrenaline wore off. Should hopefully hear an update later today. Keep sending him all...

Yeah I've got them and still need to have them mounted. Let's figure out a time when I can visit the BG museum in your garage and get them done.

Nice pic. It's even crazier from this angle. Thanks for helping guide patrol out to us and glad you made it home.

Here's a view of the cliff from the extraction site. Probably 60ish ft. Super lucky thefortrees and I were able to get there quick.

SVS, so glad you were able to get back to your family tonight....

The quiver of MFree 108 and BG have covered all of my skiing this year and I have not felt like I needed anything else. Still want to check out the Katana, though.

Wait, the man who owns 10 pairs of BGs didn't even take them out in their native conditions?

Snow was so deep and light that no long boards were used down at Alpental today.

I'll let SVS tell his story but we came close to losing one of our own. Thanks to Alpental patrol for getting to us as quick as they did and to thefortrees for his help and leadership in getting SVS...

He's down and on his way home. Banged up, but he'll be OK. We were very lucky today. Keep him in your thoughts/prayers/vibes. Definitely a day I will never forget.

I would assume most were coming from the west side, which just closed now. Most probably made it up before the closure. As a late goer, I'm watching the updates and can hopefully get up once it opens.

Woke up to snow at my house in Issaquah. It's a Long Board Day miracle! I'm still hoping to get up for the afternoon. I'll look for the party in Lot 4.

Tech Talk was the one I was thinking about. Thanks.

I'm looking at mid size vs compact SUV. Looking more at "sporty" driving performance vs. Off roading. Won't be taking it off unpaved forest...

Yeah, I'm about to get into that market, too. There was one about RAV4s awhile back that has some good info. Can't find it now.

I'm not quite as big as you (6'2" and 195) and there are times I feel like I'm over powering my Cochise 130s. Bought some Rx130s to see if I notice a difference with non walk mode boots. May try some...

Haha. I was wondering if they were going to show up again. The graphics on those are great.

Yeah, that's what many of us are looking for. Though I'm OK with whatever mount or flat.

Now that's a crazy price. Anyone looking for a 182 should jump on that. New for cheaper than most used skis.

Or things switch to rain for a bit. Lots of things can happen which is why it's stupid to have Alpental closed when it's spring break for a lot of schools.

I'll drop out of the list. Bought another pair of skis yesterday and used up some budget. That said, if anyone is looking to offload a '14-'16 191cm BG in good condition, I'm always on the lookout.
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18" reported for top of Chair 2 with 8" at the base. Tomorrow is looking good.

I'll jump in as second on the skis.

Don't rub it in! I've expressed my displeasure to management. I wouldn't be able to go anyway.

More companies need front facing vents. I have an OR White room and the front facing pit zips is my favorite feature. Allows for easy adjustment of venting.

Looking like we could have a powder day for LBD. If only Alpy was open tomorrow.

This is the truth. Get a '15-'16. Very good (though not direct drive good) ski wake and and really nice wakes for surf and wakeboard. The surf gates are a must, though.