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04-17-2024, 11:08 PM
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How much of your quiver have you skied in 20/21?
190 DPS Spoons (148)
186 Moment Donner Party
182 Down ThrowDown 105
181 Down Count Down 104(unmounted)
179 Fischer BigStix 120
176 Armada vjj w atk freeraider 2.0
172 4Frnt Vandals
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04-14-2024, 12:30 PM
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https://www.mountainlifemedia.ca/2021/12/risking-i...
https://www.mountainlifemedia.ca/2021/12/risking-it-all-are-the-mountains-worth-dying-for/
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04-11-2024, 10:11 AM
Thread: Climate Change
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https://mahb.stanford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/...
https://mahb.stanford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/855-Article-Text-4479-1-10-20230131.pdf
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03-12-2024, 03:00 PM
Thread: Heated Boot Bags?
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Budget option: I got this one a few seasons ago...
Budget option:
I got this one a few seasons ago for s/o. It gets warm enough to dry boots overnight & provide a brief welcoming start to the day, especially cold ones. We’ve only tried it with... -
03-12-2024, 02:42 PM
Thread: Climate Change
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2 part article (2019)...
2 part article
(2019)
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02-22-2024, 05:43 PM
Thread: Climate Change
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https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/02/08/Canada-Daun...
https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/02/08/Canada-Daunting-Path-Net-Zero-Carbon/
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02-13-2024, 09:51 PM
Thread: Mirrorless camera questions
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Unless you need smaller & lighter (u don’t) I’d...
Unless you need smaller & lighter (u don’t) I’d just keep & repair your a6000. They are basically the same but the Sony has more features & you presumably know the Sony camera. Yours has a viewfinder...
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02-06-2024, 04:14 PM
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Any info on preferred process for Base Grind
Free low commitment process from cute skier gal
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01-24-2024, 12:22 PM
Thread: WTB: Mens One Piece Snowsuit (modern)
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https://www.zai.ch/product/zai-ski-suit-men
https://www.zai.ch/product/zai-ski-suit-men
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01-17-2024, 01:46 AM
Thread: Best all around GPS app?
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At home: I use google maps/earth on a desktop...
At home:
I use google maps/earth on a desktop for satellite view of the area or route for familiarization. Then I use the free version of caltopo on desktop for detail if I feel I could use it for... -
01-17-2024, 01:03 AM
Thread: skis for intermediate/advanced lanky teens
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Another solid cheap option armada triple j ski...
Another solid cheap option
armada triple j ski (155cm)
Cousin skied them at alpental for his teen years & has mentioned they were one of his favourite all time skis. He was a bit shorter. It’s the... -
11-21-2023, 01:42 PM
Thread: Whistler 23-24
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Anyone know if dress like Santa day is happening...
Anyone know if dress like Santa day is happening this year?
I found nothing on their website (for 2023) & got what looks like a soft letdown:
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10-19-2023, 09:41 PM
Thread: Climate Change
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If you are like me & looking for some direction...
If you are like me & looking for some direction this helped me a bit in that regard
An important listen IMHO. Easy enough on my skibum brain FWIW. YMMV
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12-14-2022, 06:45 PM
Thread: WTB Smith I/OX goggle frames
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WTB Smith I/OX goggle frames
The foam part is falling apart on mine tho my lenses are practically new. I’d like to keep them going but smith can’t replace the frame anymore.
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03-06-2022, 09:46 AM
Thread: Electric car thread
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Seach up aptera motors on youtube. Looks...
Seach up aptera motors on youtube. Looks interesting
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03-06-2022, 02:12 AM
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Old men (everyone) here are scared of marker...
Old men (everyone) here are scared of marker bindings. GLWS
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01-02-2022, 04:44 PM
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Get the in-laws a lap on don’t miss
Get the in-laws a lap on don’t miss
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12-14-2021, 09:03 PM
Thread: Whistler 21/22
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I had plans & a pass to ski in the okanagan this...
I had plans & a pass to ski in the okanagan this winter but can’t get there with the highways, so I’m stuck with earning turns locally instead. I’m keen to get more touring this winter but my touring...
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12-04-2021, 07:14 PM
Thread: Is flying a plane that hard?
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Hi Charles, Flying isn’t dangerous, crashing is!...
Hi Charles, Flying isn’t dangerous, crashing is!
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12-01-2021, 02:44 AM
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Fernie, Kimberley, Turner? Resort lots? Bring...
Fernie, Kimberley, Turner?
Resort lots? Bring your earplugs in case u park in the wrong lot. Park in the correct lot or the plow will get extra close & beep like hell for a while. It’s lights are... -
10-17-2021, 10:55 PM
Thread: ISO ATK/Hagan freeride spacer
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just email atk Sent from my iPhone using TGR...
just email atk
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10-06-2021, 02:33 PM
Thread: Free stuff / dirtbag special (Canada)
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He might be more of a medium size but i’ll share...
He might be more of a medium size but i’ll share anyway. Climber friend lost all his stuff in a fire. It was a while ago now & he’s bought most of his stuff again, he also isn’t on the forums. If you...
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01-15-2021, 11:39 AM
Thread: Official ATK Binding Thread
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Official ATK Binding Thread
Holy observation.
I noticed the bottom outer toe screws(4 total) for the atk fr 14 2.0 don’t sit like the others. Easily explained with pictures. It was my first time mounting bindings so I could... -
01-13-2021, 06:20 PM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
First time doing a pair of skis, wasn’t even that bad
Armada vjj 175 with atk free raider 14 2.0 mounted ~ -1.5cm from recommended line
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11-18-2020, 04:17 AM
Thread: Pow-ski for the GF
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Armada vjj 165 or 175 with a 12 or 14m radius ...
Armada vjj 165 or 175 with a 12 or 14m radius
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11-06-2020, 02:06 AM
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Zai Ski shop in Whistler with Filson or...
Zai Ski shop in Whistler with Filson or handmade(custom?) muskox wool sweater type clothes(brand as the new Canada goose down jacket idea). Made in store by indiginous ppl & measured to fit. Come...
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11-02-2020, 11:42 AM
Thread: WTB smith I/OX frame & low light lens
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WTB smith I/OX frame & low light lens
I have a few sun lenses but my frame is in need of replacement and my low light lens is in rough shape. Anything out there?
The yellow storm flash lens would be great
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11-02-2020, 11:38 AM
Thread: Smith I/O Mag
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Any smith i/ox? My life is better than your...
Any smith i/ox?
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10-16-2020, 09:29 AM
Thread: Official ATK Binding Thread
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The colour black My life is better than your...
The colour black
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10-11-2020, 09:42 AM
Thread: Film development? Where...
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Mail it to a lab in canada for 30% off. For...
Mail it to a lab in canada for 30% off.
For scanning your best images, I use alex burke photography drum scanning service. Top notch
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10-11-2020, 02:17 AM
Thread: Best prevention for seasickness?
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Fish more duh. All this other shit is bs If...
Fish more duh. All this other shit is bs
If you can’t fish more try
Stand, don’t sit or lay down. That’s a load of shit lol. You can’t lie down if it’s actually rough..
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09-28-2020, 10:15 PM
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Anywhere near vancouver Canada? Idea of shipping...
Anywhere near vancouver Canada? Idea of shipping cost?
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09-28-2020, 09:45 PM
Thread: Cochise 130 boots, 27.5
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How wide are these things? Buddy needs boots but...
How wide are these things? Buddy needs boots but has flipper feet
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08-21-2020, 01:04 AM
Thread: Pivot 18's New in Box
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Location? Shipping included? Sent from my...
Location? Shipping included?
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08-20-2020, 07:42 PM
Thread: ISO pin bindings for big guy
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ISO pin bindings for big guy
I’m putting together a complete touring setup for my friend who just had a kid-I know it’s the last thing he’ll be looking to buy.
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08-05-2020, 02:03 PM
Thread: Risky Behaviour
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Risky Behaviour
How do I get my girlfriend into skiing(and get her ripping like me)? Does it work? Or am I mad? How did you or people you know do it& what made it work?
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06-17-2020, 09:24 AM
Thread: ATK raider 14 DIN binding
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My bad, I just checked & that part is plastic. To...
My bad, I just checked & that part is plastic. To open it back up and get the bottom piece back where it should be sitting, I wedged a screwdriver somewhere in that area while prying open the pins...
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06-14-2020, 03:50 PM
Thread: ATK raider 14 DIN binding
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ATK raider 14 DIN binding
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First off it was totally my fault & the manual had a warning to not do exactly what I did.
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06-13-2020, 01:13 PM
Thread: ATK raider 14 DIN binding
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It’s worth emailing atk. They would be interested...
It’s worth emailing atk. They would be interested in the multiple stories of sketchy toe pieces. They seemed genuinely interested when I broke my 2.0 toe.
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05-13-2020, 09:54 AM
Thread: Camera for wife - Gift
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I would not buy anything for the iphone. More...
I would not buy anything for the iphone. More lenses stacked on the built in iphone, even though the effects are kinda cool, also gimmicky imho. So easy to drop them. A dedicated camera is great if...
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04-24-2020, 12:36 PM
Thread: Typical Canadian problem during Summer
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Thanks everyone Sent from my iPhone using...
Thanks everyone
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04-23-2020, 08:40 PM
Thread: Typical Canadian problem during Summer
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I live in greater Vancouver, BC. Trying out all...
I live in greater Vancouver, BC. Trying out all over manning park, Vancouver’s north coast mtns, coquihalla, south okanagan, whistler/pemberton. Day trip stuff. All over the place though. I’m...
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04-23-2020, 01:41 PM
Thread: Typical Canadian problem during Summer
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Typical Canadian problem during Summer
Vote below
I have a pair of free-raider 14 2.0 I never got to using, still got a warranty tag on em. I have never skiied pin bindings. 4 skis to chose from.
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03-31-2020, 11:24 AM
Thread: Boot cuff mods for skinny calves
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boosterstrap.com seems expensive but for ~$40...
boosterstrap.com
seems expensive but for ~$40 better than going an modding the hell out of your $500-$1000 boot. Just my $.02
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02-28-2020, 09:36 PM
Thread: What's with all the Marker hate?
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I remember when I made a thread &asked the exact...
I remember when I made a thread &asked the exact same question
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02-12-2020, 12:37 AM
Thread: 2019/2020 BC interior
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2019/2020 BC interior
Anywhere I can park my car in Revelstoke for a few days this weekend& not worry about paying/being towed? Also suggestions for a few skis & paraglider to store somewhere other than car if possible.....
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11-24-2019, 06:07 PM
Thread: The new -2017- CAST touring system thread
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Anybody want to get rid of a cast set up I’m a...
Anybody want to get rid of a cast set up I’m a 295bsl, I’ll take the skis too
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10-07-2019, 12:06 AM
Thread: The new -2017- CAST touring system thread
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Want to give these a try. Anyone with a used set...
Want to give these a try.
Anyone with a used set for sale -mounted or unmounted with skis (size 25.5, 295bsl) in the BC/WA area? Pm me
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06-28-2019, 05:54 AM
Thread: FS: Oakley Polarized Sunglasses
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where abouts are you located? Sent from my...
where abouts are you located?
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03-19-2019, 12:59 PM
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I was invited to join a roadtrip to jackson hole...
I was invited to join a roadtrip to jackson hole this Saturday for about 8days. Also going to stop at sun valley for a day or two. I have never been to either states let alone mountains. I live in...
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