Gore-Tex strong-armed brands into dropping Polartec options is what happened. My Rab Neo Guide is still going strong.

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I have a 183 Corvus w/ Pivot 15 GW’s listed. One mount at 315. Glass half full/empty: I have with me at Big Sky this weekend, depending on the rock situation I’ll give them a tune and lower the...

Nah they’re skinning Silver Fir with double whippets in hand, no pick cover while the chair is spinning. Wish I were joking…think they were QST’s though

Sounds promising. In those conditions I’m not sure much helps other than slowing down and picking turns but my current ski is a noodle and gets kicked around pretty good. I’d probably be looking to...

Anyone have some time on the Woodsman Tour 102? Looking at it as my one and only touring ski for the PNW to replace some Voile Vectors that I feel are too noodle for the choppy firm conditions I’ve...

SW face of Lichtenberg was nice and smooth up top yesterday. That quickly gave way to variable conditions into trees then full on refrozen tree bombed survival skiing exiting the drainage.

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Indeed, she has wheels!

Size medium mid weight longsleeve capilene base layer w/ thumb loops, never worn. Size medium short sleeve capilene, worn once but too small. $20/each shipped or buy both for $35 shipped.

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Prefer local Seattle area sale but I’ll ship if we split the cost. Padded double ski bag with wheels from Select Sportbags. Fits skis up to 190, really good padding and straps. Bought two of these to...

I skinned a few laps at Hyak early afternoon with 100 of my closest friends after Summit’s twitter feed said chair 2 wouldn’t open today. I didn’t dare venture off piste with my little uphill sticks,...

I’m another TLT6 hold out because my fit is dialed and the shells are in good shape. Do the ZGTP’s really tour as well?

Edit: If the F1 XT skis like the TLT6 sans tongue that might be the one.

Their website:

All areas at The Summit will remain closed Saturday, January 8 and Sunday, Jan 9 due to I-90 extended closure. We plan to re-open Monday, Jan 10 pending the status of I-90, but may...

I just reglued my 8 year old Ascensions. Took about 1:15 and required an tube of gold label, old iron, parchment paper, old scraper+ razor, and some cardboard. Pretty simple.

Wildside sure was good this morning. Less good were the folks traversing unpredictably across the face.

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Going to skin a bit then ride the chairs until 11 or so. Black/pink Loveland beanie and blue jacket. I’d be stoked to meet some folks to get a lay of the land.

I have Wednesday 12/15 off and planning to skin central or west before the chairs turn. Have a pass so may stick around for a few laps if it’s not a cluster. I’m also watching weather and MRNP’s...

Masa followed by drinks at the Duck next door is the move.

Edit: the taco truck at the Chevron on Gilman and Front is also decent.

Have some Solly branded Shift 10’s with 90mm brakes I’d let go for $300. My wife did 3 days on them. No issues, we’re just swapping for Dynafits. Located in the Seattle area, PM if interested.

Damn that’s a sweet ride! Too bad fat and slow is more my speed these days.

Love this thread.

Relatives have been waiting on a custom Sprinter from Sportsmobile for a hot minute. They NEED AWD to get to those gnarly backcountry spots but will require suspension work to...

Do it, Loveland skied great yesterday.

Haven’t received anything yet, but FYI I’m around today and tomorrow then gone for a week. I can make a hand off anywhere within reason.

If it’s early June, hit me up! I’ll likely still have them. Targeting early June move.

Circa 2014 Voile Chargers, 181cm 112mm underfoot, white top sheets. One mount for Dynafit Radicals @ 317 BSL. A few base repairs and some chipping but all in all good shape. See pics, they capture...

I hit a deer with my old Jetta and per insurance the body shop tried to use after market grill, headlamp assembly, etc. Apparently after fucking around trying to make it all fit for two days they...

I haven’t had a proper setup for banging out chair laps in 5 years. My wife has me skiing inbounds regularly again and I no longer wanted to be associated with all the beaters struggling to get in...

Yeah, but if I’m spending 95% of my day out walking to some skiing I damn sure want to enjoy that 5%.

Posted this in the other thread but there seems to be a gap between the Hoji-type beef boot...

Hold out and check the new Dalbello Quantum Free or Fischer TransAlp. They both look like they could fill that gap. I’m interested in both for the narrow last, simple buckles, no BOA mess, and...

It’s only 6:30...they’re still making their way around C-470.

I hope this thing isn’t a dud, we need some heavy wet snow to stick. Not even a drizzle in Morrison yet.

I fondled the Radical Pro in Bent Gate the other day. Seems like a nice boot if it fits. Holding out hope that new two buckle Fischer or the beefier Dalbello Quantum is a worthy TLT6 replacement.

Compared to turn heel, stomp, buckle, unlock toe, and rip skins I think it kind of sucks. I usually do all that then help my lady convert a ski over while she does the other.

Don’t underestimate the weight penalty either. I’m 50lbs heavier yet she’s pushing probably an extra .5-1lbs PER FOOT compared to my touring setup.

Get her on a proper tech binding for mellow touring is my $0.02. We got my wife a setup with Shifts for inbounds skinning and mellow tours thinking it would give her another ski for the resort plus...

If Red Rocks turns happen, I got first round at the Holiday Bar in town afterwards!

Moving to PNW from CO and wondering the same. On Voile Vectors now but not loving how soft they feel. Fun for continental snowpack though. Bought them because I loved my old 112 underfoot Chargers....

Good ol’ Wild Basin, nice shot!

I know nothing about split bindings; do they release? Obviously this was a huge slide, but I’m wondering if the board attached counteracted the airbag’s assistance in the fight to stay on top.
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That Fischer boot looks like it may be a worthy replacement for my old TLT6.

The dimensions and rocker profile of the QST 112 reminds me of the old Voile Charger with a burlier layup. Sounds fun to me.

No hate here, I couldn’t care less what he looks like or if he’s on a board or skis. I’m glad luck was on their side that day. Hopefully privately this dude recognizes it was luck not his avy...

“...avalanche safety training likely saved his life.”

Is luck now part of AIRE 1 curriculum? What an arrogant thing to say.

Edit: I know it’s easy to Monday morning quarterback, but why do so...

I’ve got a hard on for some Zero G 85’s or the new BD Cirque 84 with light bindings and F1’s for those days that start in trail runners.

I’d much rather continue to support Loveland than bitch about Epic or Ikon while still giving them money.

All that is open is skiing well, but it would be nice to disperse the lines a bit with...

I have you in line, but I got a local that messaged me first and a bunch of others interested. Thanks all!

As the title says TLT Radical FT12’s w/ 110mm brakes. Put together a lighter setup this year and have no use for these. I’m 155lbs soaking wet so I don’t think they saw too much abuse.
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At least you have different highways to access the areas though. Here you’re at the mercy of I-70.

This reminds me of my favorite dead baby joke.
Q: What’s better than 10 dead babies in a trash...

My thought as well. In that scenario at least both skiers are anchored (assuming rappel is backed up and ends knotted) if it slides, but that also requires the gear and knowledge to use it.
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That would work too...until you pull the rope. Or is there a community fixed line up there?

Edit: either way, the number of questionable decisions with no bail plan resulting in rescue that occur...

Making a lot of assumptions based on limited information but it doesn’t appear that they had a backup plan. A microtraxion, tibloc, cord, and/or a set of bail stoppers and biners doesn’t add much...