Big news in the rugby world is Louis Rees-Zammit just signed for the Chiefs on a 3 year contract, after having quit rugby to try to play in the NFL. TBH I don't know much about the NFL, but the...

Will do. No one mentioned Cantina yet.. if you're after a party, those margs are killer...
If you're up the hill on Sunday, keep an eye out for a Yeti in purple and yellow arcteryx and silly big...

We were discussing this on the way up to Wh20 for a tour on Sunday. The ops could, potentially, fill in a MIN on the CAA site, of the basics that recreationalists would need to know to help make good...

Just skimmed this so far, Ted. It seems to me that the idea behind the verdict is that self defense is a right, and as there are people armed, then the right to self defense can be extended to arming...

OK, I'll bite, Leroy.
For the third time, I am trying to understand your point of view. You're throwing around the same big word, that shows your response to me trying to understand is to be...

Hello again Leroy!
I feel that you're not reading my words correctly. Let me rephrase.
Again, I am well aware that people disagree with me on many things, and enjoy finding out why, as I'm open...

48 over here.
Definitely on the near beers instead of alcohol, seems to help, and trying to keep active with a desk job. After many years of 100 day seasons, the hardest part of the transition to...

Morning Leroy!
Let me start with your attempted insult. Quite happy that people disagree with me, I'm just trying to understand the thought process. As far as I can see it the justification you have...

There have been some big slides all around the Kootenays this last week. WH20 has had a historic avalanche cycle. We'll be tiptoeing a little in the back country for a week or so for sure.
Great...

Doesn't seem like the Constitution is doing it's job then, eh?
Yeah I think there's some nervousness around what's next with all the big players in world politics. Vlad is on a bit of a mission,...

Morning RT! No need for a designated driver. Stay in town and everything is walking distance.
If you're here on a weekend, parking can suck at the hill. Get up there early, and enjoy the coffee and...

I hear you. The overall ability to make the change is a huge project with many hurdles it seems like. The first is the one I don't quite understand, and I think that's where the confusion comes in....

Glad to hear that.
The historian inside me is leaning towards end of empire, culture being torn apart from within type stuff. Romans, Carthaginians etc.
TBH those of us from outside are well aware...

Yeah, Art, I kinda thought that might be the case for that side of the debate.
Serious question for the people in favour of more gun control though.

Long time lurker, first time poster in this thread. Just been enjoying the show ( the Leroy show, not the US mass shootings show, just to be clear), but finally ran out of popcorn, so I thought I'd...

Because they're fun! Got the 2024. 19m turn radius makes for really quick turns in the trees. Float is good ( larger dude, need more float) and the camber underfoot means they're better on the...

Definitely, GFT. Dates nearer the time. If anyone is coming down through Revy, to get here, I would also recommend a stop at MT Abriel campground. Just north of Nakusp. Fantastic biking again,...

There's a reasonably new/ old renegade trail network up Hooch Creek, some good pedal up in Ymir about 10 mins away. Beav, now based in Nelson, but be stoked to lug this old carcass up the Salmo...

Sounds good! Got a coupe of spots in Nelson that're worth sharing too.

No worries! Hit me up before you come, I may be able to help with somewhere to stay on the cheaper than usual too.

Big fan. The one's on the ski hill all funnel back down to the parking lot, so you can go with a mixed crew, pedal up together, then send it at your level and meet for another lap or beer......

Boat gas for the win!
Same with Mountain biking and beer over here. Big growth in trails and small town breweries. Going to tout Salmo again. Eerie creek brewing, and some great pedal up trails.

Hey GFT, how dare you guys share the stoke with others who are less fortunate than yourselves with their snow? This is their own fault for driving big trucks! Trudeau would be happy with you...

El Hefe will be able to give a better idea, I'm sure. A friend opened a new brewpub in Osoyoos last summer, and was saying he was surprised by the amount of wine tourism. Definitely been way more...

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Pretty good in Kutetl on Sunday

High cloud, but good travel and downhill conditions. Couple of wind affected areas, but not enough to ruin the day.

Yeah, not denying the Okanagan has plenty of other stuff to do, or there is wine in barrels that can still be drunk. Happy you're stoked to live there El Hefe, and your photos always show what an...

Fair call, I've been to Silver star in the summer a couple of times for MTB, and the lake looks good for wakeboarding etc. I guess that's why most people from here go to the Okanagan, so you just...

That'll make for a slow tourist season in he Okanagan then... isn't that the majority of visitors in the summer?

Putting aside the fantastic dad joke.. This is a little worrying:
https://www.kelownacapnews.com/local-news/2024-bc-cherry-season-the-pits-after-devastating-cold-snap-7317236

Had a ski instructor come stay with us from Schweitzer a week ago. Didn't even bring skis up here, because it was so bad at Schweitzer he didn't think it'd be any good up here. Winter seems to be...

I may be one of few people that think that's a shame. There are a few things that would be positives for the local area in having another ski hill/resort in the area.
The zone is already being...

Thanks for bumping bd.
Starting up copywriting/articles as a side gig. Outdoor tourism specific. Ski, snowboard, windsurf, surf, camping, hiking etc.
Feels like a good place to put it out there.

That brings back memories... That whole arete has some fun stuff off it.
There's a tight chute on the side facing Stuben with an avalanche barrier at the top... Not sure if it has/had a name. But...

So true. Body roll sucks!
But any short wheelbase does. I once borrowed a jeep Tj to drive from Golden to Revy for an avy course. The worst thing I've ever driven.
That's why the 130 instead of the...

Not sure where this Landy fascination started.. Newer James Bond Movies? Lara Croft's in Tomb Raider?
Either way, you know what you're getting with an old defender if you've done your research. Some...

Yep. That's actually a good price. I've seen them up to $150k+ There seems to be a market for pre 2005 Defenders. I believe they need to be 15yrs old to import. But they're pretty much rebuilt for...

That's a fair call. Spending that much money ( a quick look found a 2024 model for $112,000 CAD without the toys) I guess you'd expect as close to perfection as you could get....

Gonna guess you already know this, riser4.. but the steering wheel is on the other side in the country these are made in... so that may be why the snorkel is on that side. I'm assuming they wouldn't...

Thoughts on the Raven terrain KS?
Skiied the lift line before it went in, and it was fun, but haven't had a chance to get to the other runs yet..

Yes. This x100. Entitled people even more...

Not looking great on the WH20 webcam..
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But here's a couple from last Sunday's West ymir tour..
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Agreed! Better out there than in here...
Also for those of you that may have missed it:
State of the Snowpack in Nelson

WW definitely thin, although some good turns on styrofoam in West Ymir on Sunday. Sounds like 1700m is the elevation to be above around here for now..
Wet 2cm at my place just above Nelson this...

No worries, Cy. It's a great tool as is, and the extra click never hurt noone...

Great idea! Can you link the Avy Report to the CAA for those of us north of the border?

Standard ops for a guide in my experince.
Some sort of home made Miso/ broth in a light weight thermos and then Euro guide style Hard cheese and salami style meat.
Kendal Mint Cake for if anyone...

Nelson BC.
Damn you got dropped off early... must have been an overnighter to get here.
Breakfast at Full Circle.
Walk down to the lake and stroll along to the airport.
Get a flight for 2 hours....

Fair points.
I was more wondering who would police it this time.

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Not a bad idea, unless you ask the East Germans who lived through the USSR occupying their home after 1945, or last time other countries messed around in that area of the world in 1948. So, bearing...

Another vote for whatvest. Been using one for two winters for work on the hill." Full send " if you're touring a lot. For what you're after it sounds like the "side hustle" is better. Smaller volume....