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03-24-2016, 11:22 AM
Thread: Skintrack stoke
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raypruit - You got me, snuck that one in there....
raypruit - You got me, snuck that one in there. Incredible shots by the way, looks like great conditions too
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03-18-2016, 12:42 PM
Thread: Skintrack stoke
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Just spent the last hour going through every...
Just spent the last hour going through every page, by far my favorite thread on here. Awesome stuff, especially as I sit here in my office on a 65 degree Friday afternoon.
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06-14-2013, 10:15 AM
Thread: 2013 Shasta/Lassen conditions thread.
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Made the trip a week and a half ago and it kicked...
Made the trip a week and a half ago and it kicked my ass. Went up the H/L and camped around 10,500. The next day we tried for the summit but didnt make it, wind was kicking and the snow was slow to...
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02-21-2013, 12:00 PM
Thread: Staying in Munich, where should I ski?
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02-21-2013, 11:55 AM
Thread: Staying in Munich, where should I ski?
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Not great picture taking conditions but heres a...
Not great picture taking conditions but heres a few 133168
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02-21-2013, 11:54 AM
Thread: Staying in Munich, where should I ski?
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Just wanted to follow up on this, ended up going...
Just wanted to follow up on this, ended up going to St Anton and it was dumping from start to finish. Visibility was dogshit and they werent able to open the top section, but there is so much terrain...
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01-28-2013, 10:22 AM
Thread: Staying in Munich, where should I ski?
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Awesome, ill keep my fingers crossed
Awesome, ill keep my fingers crossed
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01-28-2013, 09:45 AM
Thread: Staying in Munich, where should I ski?
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Just wanted to say thank you for all the advice,...
Just wanted to say thank you for all the advice, I arrived in Munich yesterday morning and I think the plan is to hit St Anton this weekend. Fortunately I have a friend in Heidleberg who is going to...
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01-07-2013, 02:26 PM
Thread: Staying in Munich, where should I ski?
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Damn thank you for that write up, really helpful...
Damn thank you for that write up, really helpful and much appreciated. The Garmisch/ Karwendel combination sounds exactly like what I'm looking for. Touring may not be an option since ill be...
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01-07-2013, 01:46 PM
Thread: Staying in Munich, where should I ski?
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Staying in Munich, where should I ski?
Going to Munich on business for a few weeks in February, any recommendations on where to ski? Ill have at least one full weekend to devote to skiing so I can travel a bit.
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03-18-2012, 03:28 PM
Thread: 185 Armada JJs STOLEN from Snowbird
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Yeah looks like they're long gone. Normally I...
Yeah looks like they're long gone. Normally I always lock my skis, just figured I could take a quick piss and not have to worry about it this time. Lesson learned I guess.
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03-17-2012, 05:21 PM
Thread: 185 Armada JJs STOLEN from Snowbird
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185 Armada JJs STOLEN from Snowbird
Left them by the skiers bridge leading into the tram base area around 2, they were gone by 220 along with my friends BD adjustable poles. They were demos from Christy Sports, so they have some...
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02-25-2012, 12:43 PM
Thread: ANOTHER reason Ski Magazine Sucks
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I used to get skiing magazine, but when they...
I used to get skiing magazine, but when they stopped doing a print version they started sending me issues of ski magazine. Goes straight to the trash.
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02-03-2012, 12:53 PM
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Pulled the ebay listing, I'll hold em through the...
Pulled the ebay listing, I'll hold em through the weekend, let me know! Thanks again.
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02-03-2012, 12:48 PM
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They are pros, thanks for pointing that out
They are pros, thanks for pointing that out
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02-03-2012, 12:47 PM
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That's fine, I can put the ebay auction on hold...
That's fine, I can put the ebay auction on hold through the weekend, let me know
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02-03-2012, 08:51 AM
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Bumping these just once, if no one's interested...
Bumping these just once, if no one's interested I'll throw 'em on ebay.
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02-02-2012, 03:18 PM
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FS: 175 Black Diamond Voodoos w/Fritschi Freerides and Ascensions
Selling these for a friend, he just bought a 45 acre farm so he's juggling two mortgages right now, needless to say cash is tight. Theyve only seen 2 days of use, so they are in really really good...
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01-31-2012, 01:48 PM
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This is from two weeks ago at Jay, just made a...
This is from two weeks ago at Jay, just made a quick edit. I'm lousy with video editing and technology in general, this is day 1 stuff basically. Tunes added for comedic purposes only.
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01-18-2012, 03:34 PM
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Yep this is off the tram, caught the first one up...
Yep this is off the tram, caught the first one up Sunday morning. I think we stopped by the time they finally started running it on Saturday. Your story reminds me of a time we skinned up MRG just in...
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01-18-2012, 01:09 PM
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It was pretty frickin cold up north this weekend...
It was pretty frickin cold up north this weekend so we didn't waste a whole lot of time with the camera, but the guys at Jay were nice enough to take these for us
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12-13-2011, 01:29 PM
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Hey man, I'm heading up to Stowe from Philly this...
Hey man, I'm heading up to Stowe from Philly this Friday, I'd be happy to lend a hand but I'm not sure that fits your timeframe. Let me know.
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12-09-2011, 01:27 PM
Thread: Mounting Dynafits (Radical ST)
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Thanks for all the help, I have the right torx,...
Thanks for all the help, I have the right torx, just got the first time jitters. I think itll go smoothly but I'm taking several practice swings.
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12-09-2011, 10:20 AM
Thread: Praxis 2011/2012
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Got my BCs on Monday, blown away by the build...
Got my BCs on Monday, blown away by the build quality. Fantastic looking ski. Mounting em up with Dynafits tonight, hopefully the end result looks like Schralphs
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12-09-2011, 10:06 AM
Thread: Mounting Dynafits (Radical ST)
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Sweet, thanks. I'm planning on doing several dry...
Sweet, thanks. I'm planning on doing several dry mounts before the real thing. Still semi-terrified at drilling into my new Praxis
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12-09-2011, 09:20 AM
Thread: Mounting Dynafits (Radical ST)
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Mounting Dynafits (Radical ST)
Going the DIY route for the first time, any tips for mounting Dynafits? Will I need to remove the brakes before mounting? How much beer should I have available?
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12-08-2011, 08:08 AM
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Bump because I screwed up the price on the jacket...
Bump because I screwed up the price on the jacket the first time
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12-07-2011, 03:18 PM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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Achtung - thanks for posting man, that is some...
Achtung - thanks for posting man, that is some helpful shit
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12-07-2011, 02:47 PM
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Sounds like a little chance this thing moves...
Sounds like a little chance this thing moves north a little, wouldnt be disappointed with that
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12-07-2011, 02:39 PM
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Random stuff - Nordicas (170), EMS Fleece, Spyder jacket, HH pants
170 Nordica Hot Rod Top Fuel ($150) - These are my cousins, he thinks they're from 2005. Less than 10 days so they're in pretty good shape. If they were a little longer I'd keep them for myself but...
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11-23-2011, 08:56 AM
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Thanks for the tip, I just read the review on the...
Thanks for the tip, I just read the review on the Zen Oxides, sounds tempting although it doesnt sound like it handles short radius turns very well. Gotta love a 105mm ski that weighs < 8 lbs though.
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11-22-2011, 03:18 PM
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Going back and forth between the Nunataq and the...
Going back and forth between the Nunataq and the Chargers, anyone have any input? Advantage to the Chargers right now because they're $100 cheaper and made in the US, otherwise I'm torn. Would be...
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10-31-2011, 08:27 AM
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Not even close to most of the shots in this...
Not even close to most of the shots in this thread, but I was using an iphone and it was 3am. This is the summit of an undisclosed resort in PA.
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09-26-2011, 08:25 AM
Thread: Group Buy Feeler-BCA Avy bag
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Also interested, thanks for doing this
Also interested, thanks for doing this
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09-20-2011, 02:16 PM
Thread: Rainier summit question
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Pro Guiding was my first choice, they said they...
Pro Guiding was my first choice, they said they dont offer trips on Rainier at all because of the permitting, so I tried IMG, who is only permitted to go to 10,000 unfortunately.
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09-20-2011, 07:43 AM
Thread: Rainier summit question
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Wow that is shitty, thanks for the information....
Wow that is shitty, thanks for the information. Guess we'll have to tweak our trip plans, maybe Baker or Shasta.
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09-20-2011, 07:41 AM
Thread: the art of flight
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I preordered this from Quiksilver but it hasnt...
I preordered this from Quiksilver but it hasnt shipped, anyone know what the deal is? Backordered?
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09-19-2011, 12:47 PM
Thread: Rainier summit question
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Rainier summit question
Can anyone tell me why the National Park Service doesnt allow guided ski trips to the summit? I've heard the cutoff is 10,000 feet, just curious as to why.
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09-08-2011, 10:19 AM
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5 straight days of heavy rains, cant help but...
5 straight days of heavy rains, cant help but imagine what this would be like if it were all snow. Heres to an epic season!
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08-25-2011, 09:44 PM
Thread: Looking to move to a Dynafit setup
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Really appreciate all the feedback, I should know...
Really appreciate all the feedback, I should know better than to question the burliness of dynafits, it just sounds too good to be true I guess and prob not something I can understand until I try em...
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08-25-2011, 01:58 PM
Thread: Looking to move to a Dynafit setup
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Looking to move to a Dynafit setup
I've been looking to upgrade to a Dynafit rig for awhile now and I finally have the money to do so, can anyone recommend a binding? I was looking at the TLT series, however I have concerns about how...
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08-18-2011, 12:48 PM
Thread: WTB Touring Set up
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Black Diamond Voodoos with Fritschi Freerides,...
Black Diamond Voodoos with Fritschi Freerides, both were purchased new last December. Voodoos are 175, Freerides are mediums. BD Ascension skins cut to fit as well. Whole setup has seen maybe 4 days...
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08-11-2011, 12:44 PM
Thread: WTB/WTT - Beginner/Intermediate AT ski
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08-11-2011, 12:43 PM
Thread: WTB/WTT - Beginner/Intermediate AT ski
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WTB/WTT - Beginner/Intermediate AT ski
Backstory - Good friend of mine decided to get into touring last year, hes a decent skier but doesn't get many days in due to work/family obligations. We got him setup on a pair of BD Voodoo's and he...
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03-10-2011, 03:53 PM
Thread: March 9 SAC Ski Day Preview
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Was trying to stay away from this yesterday,...
Was trying to stay away from this yesterday, ended up watching it like a hawk for about 10 hours. Managed to only spend $80 on some g3 skins, pretty stoked to get em and even more surprised I didnt...
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01-18-2011, 07:39 PM
Thread: FS: Smith Variant Brim - L
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bump for price drop
bump for price drop
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01-18-2011, 03:34 PM
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Dibs on the Tracker, PM coming
Dibs on the Tracker, PM coming
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01-17-2011, 08:33 AM
Thread: FS: Smith Variant Brim - L
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Hows $60 shipped?
Hows $60 shipped?
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01-16-2011, 07:30 PM
Thread: FS: Smith Variant Brim - L
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FS: Smith Variant Brim - L - $60 shipped
Last years model, matte black, good condition, $70 + shipping. Looks like the one below, PM me for pictures.
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Anyone know the approximate shipping time if they...
Anyone know the approximate shipping time if they have a ski in stock?
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