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12-28-2020, 06:48 PM
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Interesting as I was at Deer Valley the last two...
Interesting as I was at Deer Valley the last two days - yesterday was ice everywhere, today was better but still not great. Was going to ski Solitude tomorrow, the new snow should freshen it up.
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12-27-2020, 06:03 PM
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Reading forecasts, Is the SLC ski resorts getting...
Reading forecasts, Is the SLC ski resorts getting snow tomorrow? seems a complete mix of forecasts.
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12-20-2020, 10:45 PM
Thread: Ikon Pass
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I was at Winter Park today, it was awesome, never...
I was at Winter Park today, it was awesome, never queued more than ten minutes.
Copper the two previous days, they certainly organise the queuing system far better but the snow was much better at... -
12-10-2020, 09:06 PM
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ok that simple, I just thought these had to be...
ok that simple, I just thought these had to be set up so well to actually work well!
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12-10-2020, 08:22 PM
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3 year old Ultra 130s and brand new XTD, so...
3 year old Ultra 130s and brand new XTD, so different soles. hmmm might not risk it then, will just use the new boots with the billy goats.
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12-10-2020, 07:21 PM
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finally got my shifts mounted on my Billy Goats....
finally got my shifts mounted on my Billy Goats.
They are set up for my Atomic Ultra 130 XTD, can I use them straight up for my Atomic Ultra 130s? they are the same length of shell. Fingers... -
10-19-2020, 08:18 AM
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Morning guys, My Wife and I are tempted to...
Morning guys,
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09-26-2020, 01:05 PM
Thread: Atomic boot fitter Denver?
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thank you everyone for their thoughts for my...
thank you everyone for their thoughts for my boots, really appreciated.
I think you are right, just keep the current footbeds and get the new version heat moulded.
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09-18-2020, 08:40 AM
Thread: Atomic boot fitter Denver?
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Atomic boot fitter Denver?
I am currently on Hawk Ultra 130 Xtd and am in need of replacement.
I will just go same size 29.5 and get them fit as I love the boots and been Atomic boots for many years now. I am simple, heat... -
01-29-2020, 09:31 AM
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I am heading out to Japan tomorrow for my...
I am heading out to Japan tomorrow for my honeymoon.
Skiing in Hirafu from Sunday for a week before sight seeing time.
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01-08-2020, 08:06 AM
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I just want to experience a more wintry feel,...
I just want to experience a more wintry feel, used to my 10 days skiing at AltaBird with 4 days snow and 6 days above freezing.
I am in Japan prior to this trip so I will hopefully get to... -
01-08-2020, 07:35 AM
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OK. I have maybe 80 days at AltaBird now over...
OK.
I have maybe 80 days at AltaBird now over the years and normally don't come to the end of March but coming out a month earlier this year and will be by myself for half of the trip. -
01-07-2020, 08:10 PM
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ahhh ok. Just want to avoid any real busy time at...
ahhh ok. Just want to avoid any real busy time at the start of March.
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01-07-2020, 07:17 PM
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when is Spring break in SLC? I am doing a road...
when is Spring break in SLC? I am doing a road trip to Jackson and SLC at the end of February and the start of March.
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12-18-2019, 08:46 PM
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Exactly. Lucky it is a short flight away from...
Exactly.
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12-18-2019, 08:19 PM
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In Houton now, hence getting the Butta Wax...
In Houton now, hence getting the Butta Wax problem. As far as I know there is only two shops here to do skis and don't really trust them.
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12-18-2019, 07:52 PM
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Think a two week road trio to Jackson and SLC end...
Think a two week road trio to Jackson and SLC end fo January too. want to get somewhere else in too
my BG are 4 years old now so dunno if they are past doing that.
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12-17-2019, 08:47 PM
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thanks guys, reading in to all of the wax's. The...
thanks guys, reading in to all of the wax's. The wax has to last me the entire trip at a time. normally a week.
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12-17-2019, 06:27 PM
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What Wax to buy, simple all-round one please?
Looking for a wax to buy in the USA, I am Scottish and only ever bought Butta Pro wax before( http://www.butta.co.uk/snow-products.html ). I love the simplicity of the stuff and it works perfect...
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12-17-2019, 02:39 PM
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too lazy to search the thread but I assume...
too lazy to search the thread but
I assume these bindings ski fine on a DIN of 11.5, I have been using Guardians or STH 16s for a long time and checking in before replacing the Guardian bindings. -
03-02-2019, 05:19 PM
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strange, just the start of March though. might...
strange, just the start of March though.
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03-02-2019, 08:52 AM
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Just a quick question? IS Snowbird doing the...
Just a quick question? IS Snowbird doing the usual Spring pass this year(had an Alta one also in the past)?
I have come up the start of April for the last 8 years and gotten this, can't seem to... -
02-20-2019, 03:29 PM
Thread: Whistler conditions 18-19
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thanks, just about to wax and edge both pairs,...
thanks,
just about to wax and edge both pairs, I am now leaning towards taking the Kartels.
can do bumps on the Kartels and not so good in POW vs no bumps on the bIlly Goats and much better in... -
02-20-2019, 06:30 AM
Thread: Whistler conditions 18-19
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that why I am leaning towards the Kartels only,...
that why I am leaning towards the Kartels only, seems light snow Friday then Dry through Monday!
tempting as took both last 2 years but with the forecast I might only need the 108s for the... -
02-19-2019, 07:48 AM
Thread: Whistler conditions 18-19
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Any insight on the next ten days weather? Trying...
Any insight on the next ten days weather? Trying to decide what skis to set up - Billy Goats or Kartel 108s or both.
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01-14-2019, 11:22 AM
Thread: Whistler conditions 18-19
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sweet, thanks.
sweet, thanks.
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01-14-2019, 10:55 AM
Thread: Whistler conditions 18-19
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so is there mid station stops then? that is not...
so is there mid station stops then? that is not clear on the trail map.
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01-14-2019, 02:47 AM
Thread: Whistler conditions 18-19
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agreed I was picturing me carrying mine and my...
agreed I was picturing me carrying mine and my dads skis. Will try the base 2 on day 2. Day 1 we can make it simple and just do Whistler mountain in the morning.
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01-13-2019, 04:09 PM
Thread: Whistler conditions 18-19
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ok thanks. I will let you know if my dad walks...
ok thanks.
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01-13-2019, 02:28 PM
Thread: Whistler conditions 18-19
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Village inn, so nice and close to the lifts. ...
Village inn, so nice and close to the lifts.
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01-13-2019, 01:22 PM
Thread: Whistler conditions 18-19
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that might be beyond my 68 year old father!
that might be beyond my 68 year old father!
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01-13-2019, 01:00 PM
Thread: Whistler conditions 18-19
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looking at the new Blackcomb gondola, how do you...
looking at the new Blackcomb gondola, how do you access it from the Whistler base? take the old one to first stage then traverse and go down?
sad there is no solar coaster anymore.
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12-10-2018, 01:28 AM
Thread: Whistler conditions 18-19
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that's awesome. WE are from Scotland and been...
that's awesome.
WE are from Scotland and been doing our yearly Spring trip for 10 days in AltaBird but this trip is shorter at 6 days skiing as 10 is far too long now.
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12-09-2018, 04:45 PM
Thread: WTB: Large Norrona Goretex One Piece
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I was so tempted to get one of these - ended up...
I was so tempted to get one of these - ended up going just the Lofoten Pants and Jacket, they zip in to one another so when needed they are the best of both worlds!
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12-09-2018, 04:20 PM
Thread: Whistler conditions 18-19
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I have booked for mid February, 3rd year in a...
I have booked for mid February, 3rd year in a row, going for a week.
Was shocked to see the low snow. Seems the forecast this week will sort that out.
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04-02-2018, 05:49 PM
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well I only skied 9-1 today at snowbird got fed...
well I only skied 9-1 today at snowbird got fed up of the worsening ice. stupidly brought out the Billy Goats today over the Kartels.
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03-31-2018, 05:07 PM
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well I had a great day at Alta today - main chute...
well I had a great day at Alta today - main chute some stuff off the backside - once it all softened it was great. skied 9-3.50 tired now.
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03-29-2018, 09:05 AM
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or skiing playing the bagpipes!!!
or skiing playing the bagpipes!!!
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03-29-2018, 06:22 AM
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Look out for a Scottish guy - Sapphire pants,...
Look out for a Scottish guy - Sapphire pants, Purply Blue Norrona Jacket, Old Scottish guy - black Pants, Baby blue Norrona jacket.
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03-29-2018, 02:47 AM
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why not??? But in all serious no, never would....
why not???
But in all serious no, never would. I did manage to leave my Billy Goats in Alta car park over night once and was so glad that everyone at Alta was nice and returned them to me. That... -
03-28-2018, 04:48 PM
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well flying out Friday to what seems at least...
well flying out Friday to what seems at least till mid week cruising the pistes at AltaBird.
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03-24-2018, 11:54 AM
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thanks messaged him again.
thanks messaged him again.
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03-24-2018, 02:03 AM
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Well guys I will be in skiing a week today seems...
Well guys I will be in skiing a week today seems bluebird piste cruising but -
Sent a Pm Rontele but unfortunately no reply. Still got a few days of hope.
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03-21-2018, 02:12 AM
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thank you will message him now.
thank you will message him now.
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03-20-2018, 03:39 PM
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evening guys, Quick question - Arrive a...
evening guys,
Quick question -
Arrive a week on Friday, Skiing Alta day 1 and then getting Snowbird April pass for the next Nine days with a day at Deer Valley thrown in there. Where to hire... -
03-10-2018, 09:05 AM
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Messaged Snowbird about the spring pass for...
Messaged Snowbird about the spring pass for myself and my dad -
Yes Scott the March pass is $579 and the April pass goes on sell April first and is $419. Look forward to seeing you here at the... -
03-09-2018, 05:05 PM
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wow. I was hoping for a better deal than that....
wow. I was hoping for a better deal than that. does it change price April 1 like it used to?
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03-05-2018, 01:53 AM
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wow very jealous of everyone... less than four...
wow very jealous of everyone...
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03-02-2018, 05:33 PM
Thread: Verbier insider tips and tricks?
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this is from my review when I was there 4 years...
this is from my review when I was there 4 years ago... I staying in La chable and took the gondola up every day. Ate in Verbier at night and bussed home to the hotel.
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02-28-2018, 11:50 AM
Thread: SLC Hire car first 10 Days April
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SLC Hire car first 10 Days April
Doing my yearly trip but can't find a Small SUV for any reasonable price.
I have been last 6 years this same time and never paid within 35% of this years prices for the hire... I am heading to...
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