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01-03-2022, 04:48 PM
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If you have a positive covid test you are exempt...
If you have a positive covid test you are exempt from the requirement to show a negative PCR test w/in 72 hours prior to crossing the border. Which is what ml242 said.
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12-15-2021, 04:17 PM
Thread: 2 run review: 192 Atomic Atlas
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My 182 Atlases are my all time favorite ski and...
My 182 Atlases are my all time favorite ski and still my daily driver. And I have the spooky moon and raven graphics which I love.
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11-28-2021, 09:34 PM
Thread: Ski Flavored Memberberries
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I lived across the street from Dick Barrymore as...
I lived across the street from Dick Barrymore as a kid. He travelled a lot and his son "Ted Shred" was usually the one holding the place down. One night Ted came home drunk, somehow mistook our...
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11-25-2021, 12:18 PM
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Sticky: PNWcement, those boots look great and $100...
PNWcement, those boots look great and $100 shipped seems fair. I'll send a pm to sort out details
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11-24-2021, 01:38 PM
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Sticky: WTB 125-ish race/SL skis and 4 buckle boots 21.5...
WTB 125-ish race/SL skis and 4 buckle boots 21.5 for my daughter's 1st year racing with SPAC at Stevens. Her Moment Wildcats are probably not the best ski for this application. I'm NE Seattle and...
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11-24-2021, 01:02 PM
Thread: Whistler 21/22
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Freezing levels 1600-1800M are not that bad...
Freezing levels 1600-1800M are not that bad considering there are 3 atmospheric rivers lined up over the next 4 days. Though it wouldn't bode well for the early season tree skiing if the alpine was...
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11-20-2020, 12:37 PM
Thread: WTB: Marker Barons, L, 100mm Brake
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I'm going to have a pair of Dukes that I'm pretty...
I'm going to have a pair of Dukes that I'm pretty sure are the larger size in the next few days. I'm pulling them off a 115mm waist ski so they might be a little wider than you want. Let me know if...
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04-14-2011, 04:16 PM
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This happened to me a couple years ago. If I had...
This happened to me a couple years ago. If I had it to do over again I'd get a NS
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04-14-2011, 03:46 PM
Thread: Turner Highline FO sale
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I've got a medium Highline with the latest rear...
I've got a medium Highline with the latest rear triangle and a very similar build to kidwoos, though I've got the coil Totem on the front and a steel spring on the DHX. My bike weighs ~41#. I also...
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04-12-2011, 02:23 PM
Thread: WWMD? Motorcycle dilemma...
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This hits home so I feel like chiming in too. ...
This hits home so I feel like chiming in too. Right now I've got a sport bike and fairly fire breathing supermoto (Husky race bike with lights) in the garage. In the last 10 years I've owned as...
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04-07-2011, 11:54 AM
Thread: Greenlight for Women's Ski Jumping
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And there's about 23 dudes in the world who do...
And there's about 23 dudes in the world who do this. so what's your point?
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04-01-2011, 01:54 PM
Thread: TR: 3 weeks in Pemberton
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Amazing and totally inspirational TR! Also...
Amazing and totally inspirational TR!
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03-08-2011, 12:17 PM
Thread: Another two days in the Duffey
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Strong work, that is
Strong work, that is
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02-21-2011, 01:12 PM
Thread: Deep Powder video blackcomb Mt
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Holy shit, that's the real deal. nice edit!
Holy shit, that's the real deal. nice edit!
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02-04-2011, 12:20 PM
Thread: Coastal Giants ! British Columbia
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Damn, strong work
Damn, strong work
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02-04-2011, 12:14 PM
Thread: Missing Skier Near Alpental
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What a tragic loss. My deepest condolences to all...
What a tragic loss. My deepest condolences to all who knew her
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02-01-2011, 12:22 PM
Thread: Whistler Stoke and Conditions - 2010/11
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^Where did that happen?
^Where did that happen?
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02-01-2011, 11:57 AM
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Vibes, and RIP
Vibes, and RIP
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02-01-2011, 11:54 AM
Thread: 1/31: Baker Summit via Coleman
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Strong work. Bagging that in mid-winter is a...
Strong work. Bagging that in mid-winter is a worthy tick
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01-28-2011, 12:06 PM
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Holy shit that looked like fun. Except for...
Holy shit that looked like fun.
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01-19-2011, 12:34 PM
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If there is a proper way to do TML, this is it:...
If there is a proper way to do TML, this is it: 25% off and a crew of maggots. I'd be all over this if the timing worked for me (unfortunately it doesn't).
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01-14-2011, 04:39 PM
Thread: Whistler Mags, preguntas!
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I'm pretty sure the shell vouchers are no good...
I'm pretty sure the shell vouchers are no good until April this year. If you can show WA residency a 5 day edge card will be the hands down winner for best ticket deal
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01-14-2011, 01:40 PM
Thread: Whistler Mags, preguntas!
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Canada uses the metric system. One case = 1,000...
Canada uses the metric system. One case = 1,000 beers. You should be ok
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01-11-2011, 03:15 PM
Thread: Dukes on Rc112 in 198.... Retarded???
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This. What I've got for my Moments To the OP:...
This. What I've got for my Moments
To the OP: seems reasonable. I've got Dukes on XXLs and Moment Bibby Pros, which while not as big as your RC112s aren't exactly light rigs. It will make you... -
01-11-2011, 03:02 PM
Thread: Ice climbing
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I was massively in to ice climbing for quite a...
I was massively in to ice climbing for quite a while. It was really addicting, but in my case like a lot of addictions the buzz became more and more ephemeral while the bad stuff (long drives, long...
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01-03-2011, 11:21 AM
Thread: Whistler Stoke and Conditions - 2010/11
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Hey Axman, awesome shots. I think I met you and...
Hey Axman, awesome shots. I think I met you and your buddy at East Col on Saturday. Awesome day to be out--too bad I only had a couple hours to get out.
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12-17-2010, 01:57 PM
Thread: SNOW IN THE PNW 2010!
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You don't need skins if that's what you mean. I...
You don't need skins if that's what you mean. I wouldn't go back there without avie kit and I think officially beeper/shover/probe are required though rarely enforced
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12-07-2010, 02:03 PM
Thread: a dude's glorious exit
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I have one of their current engagement letters...
I have one of their current engagement letters right in front of me and the letterhead say "PricewaterhouseCoopers" in big bold letters.
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12-06-2010, 05:05 PM
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Speechless. Your trips and TRs continue to...
Speechless. Your trips and TRs continue to astound and inspire. Please do keep it up
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12-03-2010, 07:17 PM
Thread: SNOW IN THE PNW 2010!
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Don't be a tease, we demand a full report! ...
Don't be a tease, we demand a full report! Depth, dryness, awesome ness? BC gate opened? Anything left for tomorrow? come on, throw a bone to us pathetic desk jockeys stuck at work today
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12-02-2010, 08:06 PM
Thread: AK Heli Trip
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TML is awesome--great people and an amazing...
TML is awesome--great people and an amazing location and terrain--but do not even consider this option unless you can fill a helicopter with buddies. The extra money and perceived exclusivity really...
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11-30-2010, 05:18 PM
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Yea, I guess the collar is a bit low too. I...
Yea, I guess the collar is a bit low too.
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11-24-2010, 04:02 PM
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I was going to write Cloudveil RPK, but they've...
I was going to write Cloudveil RPK, but they've had some issues so I thought I'd check their website. The latest version looks weak--the cut looks terrible. So I say: previous model Cloudveil RPK:...
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11-24-2010, 03:30 PM
Thread: Whistler opening POV shane carmichael
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That song would be even more awesome with your...
That song would be even more awesome with your "fishing with dad" edit.
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11-19-2010, 01:42 PM
Thread: Whistler Stoke and Conditions - 2010/11
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I just knew these sorts of reports were...
I just knew these sorts of reports were inevitable once I made the decision to not drive up for the opening. You're welcome.
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11-16-2010, 12:21 PM
Thread: Seattle Area Boot Fitter?
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Bummer about that--more art than science I guess....
Bummer about that--more art than science I guess. Who was it?
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11-16-2010, 12:16 PM
Thread: The Tyrolia Binding thread
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Thought I'd chime in on the toe slop question......
Thought I'd chime in on the toe slop question... I've got a pair of Mojo 15s with ridiculous lateral slop. Like Fritschi touring binding level of wobble. Forward pressure seemed right and I took...
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11-15-2010, 09:42 PM
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Another fan of the Deuter Guide 35 here. I've...
Another fan of the Deuter Guide 35 here. I've used it for overnight trips and it skis well enough I take it on daytrips sometimes too. I like that it's more of a traditional rucksack instead of an...
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11-15-2010, 11:10 AM
Thread: chetler vs. JJ vs. Bibby pro
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This season I was in the market for a new PNW...
This season I was in the market for a new PNW everyday ski (low vis, mixed conditions from pow to glop to ice). I bought 186 Billy Goats last year for this purpose and wasn't in love with them for...
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11-15-2010, 12:04 AM
Thread: Shop-built touring device
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Holy shit, you've got a foot plate from a pair of...
Holy shit, you've got a foot plate from a pair of Besser bindings--my first pair of skis (circa 1976, 5 years old) had those and I don't think I've seen that binding since then.
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11-14-2010, 01:48 PM
Thread: REVIEW: 09/10 Moment Bibby Pro (190cm)
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Mach Looney, by "the line" do you mean the zero...
Mach Looney, by "the line" do you mean the zero mark on the side wall? I'm mounting Dukes on the 10/11 184 cm (305 bsl). The sidewalls are marked with a "0" line and lines marked -1 and -2 toward...
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11-13-2010, 10:52 PM
Thread: BSL Thread
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Dalbello Il Moro 26.5 306mm (same as Krypton Pro...
Dalbello Il Moro 26.5 306mm (same as Krypton Pro above)
Salomon Falcon (CF Pro but all factors s/b the same) 26.5 305mm (same as Ghost above)
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11-13-2010, 08:56 PM
Thread: The Official Ski Weight Thread
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I've got last year's 186 BGs in the garage with...
I've got last year's 186 BGs in the garage with binders off and threw them on a kitchen scale out of curiosity, and mine are way heavier than that. One was 2460 grams and the other 2480, or each...
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11-11-2010, 12:44 PM
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Nice. Some serious exposure on that one. Cool...
Nice. Some serious exposure on that one.
Cool tunes too
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11-10-2010, 02:44 PM
Thread: Do You Have a Barber?
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I go to Martina at the City Center store now. ...
I go to Martina at the City Center store now. (Haven't worked in IDX since 2004.) Simone does a good job of hiring the talent.
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11-10-2010, 01:30 PM
Thread: Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale '10
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Love it--Celebration is my all time favorite...
Love it--Celebration is my all time favorite beer. Haven't seen this year's release in Seattle yet though. I literally buy cases of it so I can drink it year round. This is just in time as I'm down...
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11-10-2010, 01:19 PM
Thread: Do You Have a Barber?
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With only a few exceptions, I always go to the...
With only a few exceptions, I always go to the same barbershop for years, and Capelli's is where I've been going for the last 6 or 7 years (basically since Simone opened her 1st shop in IDX Tower)....
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11-09-2010, 12:04 PM
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Sounds like a cool gig. Where do I sign up?
Sounds like a cool gig. Where do I sign up?
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11-08-2010, 05:09 PM
Thread: IT SNOWED IN WHISTLER!
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Heard some rumblings about targeting the 19th but...
Heard some rumblings about targeting the 19th but what do I know
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11-08-2010, 03:13 PM
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DAFTC, I think you're on the right track. I...
DAFTC, I think you're on the right track. I don't think this is about the criminal case affecting the outcome of the civil case so much as the DA trying to ensure the douchebag has the ability to...
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