https://globalnews.ca/news/10245048/skier-dead-serious-incident-whistler-bc/

RIP

I am also glad he posted it. Also agree that he had 'plan' and executed it.

Where I disagree is his attitude that even with his valuable ex-post knowledge (i.e. slope gave way with 5-ft crown,...

It gets even better in the comments... someone asked if he would ski the same run again knowing what he knows now, and he responds with 'yes'. Are you kidding me.

The dude is insane. Check out the comments on his instagram post, telling off people who are pointing out that he's very lucky. Basic attitude is 'i knew exactly what i was doing'

What are conditions like in Flute? Worth bringing skins and hitting it, or is it marginal coverage and tracked out?

Got it, that’s helpful. I’ll probably go with my osprey then. Or try to jerry-rig a bag-on-bag system lol

Agreed the 30L is just right for day tours (and on the tight side). 22L more for cat / heli trips where you don’t need to bring lunch/water etc.

Question doebedoe: is the 40L sufficient for hut...

Sold.

2020/2021 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 ski boots in size 25/25.5. This is the newest version with the Atomic Mimic liner which has had great reviews...

Thanks for the info. I am definitely going to try the Zero G. Whereabouts in Squamish did you find the Lupo Air to try??

That is interesting intel, particularly on the weight difference in the cuff. So you're skiing your Frankenboot with just a mid buckle and booster? Interesting.

The cuff circumference makes sense. The heel-lock in the Hawx was terrific once I managed to mangle my foot in. I will add the Zero G and the Lange XT3 LV to the list of boots to try, appreciate the...

I will go in this week and try out the AX 120, should give a good indication of fit for the Lupo Airs I think.

I have a G3 setup - G3 Seekr 110s and Ion LTs that I plan to use these with.

The Lupo Air 130 is on a 100mm last, vs the Lupo C on the KR2 last at 98mm.

See here for Lupo Air 130: https://www.dalbello.it/en-us/boots/freeride-tour/lupo-air-130-11469/

See here for Lupo...

Thanks. I had seen that thread, and have the exact same concern as you (albeit coming from a Krypton vs your C Ti) on fit with the AX-based last. Have you had a chance to try the Lupo Airs?

I...

Hey gregL -

I have no issues driving 2 hours. Problem is the closest shop with the Lupo Air is 6.5 hours away, so bit more of a commitment.

I did try on the Hawx Ultra XTD 130. I find the...

Thinking of picking up a pair of Dalbello Lupo Air 130 for a touring set-up. However, none of the shops in a 2 hour drive of me carry the boot.

My downhill boot is a Dalbello Krypton (98mm last),...

Donated.

I skied with Dave once at Great Canadian Heli-skiing. Fantastic guy. In recent years, I followed his family on instagram and marveled at Kasper's development at such a young age, and why...

When I see there is 5-10cm forecast, I grab my K2 Marksman (106 underfoot). When I see +30cm, I grab my powder skis, but YMMV. Many would consider a 108mm ski to be a full-blown powder ski. Have a...

You are not going to need the Billy Goats if you are just skiing inbounds. The last couple weeks I've been skiing W/B on a 106 underfoot and wishing I had a narrower ski. It is hard packed throughout...

I made the mistake of going out last Sunday when it was -21. My nose and cheeks are now peeling, and I still can't feel my pinky toe. Also, the extreme cold changes the snow structure which makes it...

.. fair to say, time to start worrying?..

Wish the folks who said "don't worry, it'll snow, it always does" were right.

This blob weather pattern is not doing W/B any favors... it needs to leave immediately