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01-31-2014, 10:41 AM
Thread: TR: Japanuary 2014 - Tin Can Dreams
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What was your favorite resort? I hit up Rusutsu,...
What was your favorite resort? I hit up Rusutsu, Kiroro, and Niseko last Jan and had a blast. It's amazing how much snow that part of the world gets. Great TR
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01-31-2014, 10:08 AM
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Does Heavenly normally overstate snow totals or...
Does Heavenly normally overstate snow totals or were they just the big winner out of this storm? Surprising to see them have nearly double as much as Kirkwood. Maybe it was their elevation and they...
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01-27-2014, 11:58 AM
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Flying into Reno on the 5th of Feb with a bunch...
Flying into Reno on the 5th of Feb with a bunch of friends from the ice coast. Looks like we chose the wrong year to visit Tahoe, hopefully that changes a bit with the storms rolling in this week...
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08-05-2013, 02:54 PM
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My buddy opened up a new restaurant/bar on 5th...
My buddy opened up a new restaurant/bar on 5th ave. Good food and beers. Check it out. http://www.pub5.com/ They have a pretty cool rooftop bar as well. Also, rock bottom brewery (corner of 2nd...
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05-15-2013, 02:44 PM
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155mph (limited) in my M3. 120mph on the back of...
155mph (limited) in my M3.
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04-05-2013, 02:27 PM
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MMP, I have lived in Nashville my whole life. ...
MMP,
I have lived in Nashville my whole life. Tavern is ok. I prefer Whiskey Kitchen which is by the same people. You picked a great weekend to come. It's the first nice weather weekend of the... -
04-01-2013, 03:48 PM
Thread: Iceland REQS for June?
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I went 4 or 5 years ago. Incredible place. My...
I went 4 or 5 years ago. Incredible place. My TR is on here somewhere. I would recommend taking a tour with this guy.
Haukur Parelius
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02-14-2013, 11:02 AM
Thread: Photo TR: Hokkaido 1/12-1/27
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What was your favorite resort to ski? I was...
What was your favorite resort to ski? I was there about a week after you (Niseko, Rusutsu, Kiroro). We found that things in Niseko got skied out a lot faster than the other two resorts. Really...
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12-12-2012, 11:08 AM
Thread: Sailing in the Windward Islands?
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I'll add a couple more things. When dealing with...
I'll add a couple more things. When dealing with the boat boys of the Tobago Cays, negotiate the price of items before you order them. If you don't, you'll find yourself getting ripped off. ...
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12-11-2012, 10:22 PM
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Takes a dedicated bf to skip a massive powder...
Takes a dedicated bf to skip a massive powder day, but I guess thats nearly everyday in Hokkaido. Had a question about Mizuno no Sawa. Have you skied this area of Niseko? What's your opinion? ...
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12-10-2012, 05:02 PM
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Quite the little rippers. Just checked the...
Quite the little rippers.
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12-08-2012, 08:25 AM
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Mike, What sites do you use for forecasting...
Mike,
What sites do you use for forecasting over there?
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11-20-2012, 10:51 AM
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Been following the blog at 360niseko and this one...
Been following the blog at 360niseko and this one as well. Looks like Winter finally game and dropped quite a bit on the upper mountain. Thanks for posting and can't wait to ride some Niseko pow in...
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11-18-2012, 01:27 PM
Thread: Sailing in the Windward Islands?
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Most of the sailing I have done is on 46' cats. ...
Most of the sailing I have done is on 46' cats. I don't have a lot of monohull experience. After talking with a number of people that have done both, the main difference is sailing into the wind. ...
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11-18-2012, 12:33 AM
Thread: Sailing in the Windward Islands?
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Salt Whistle Bay...
Salt Whistle Bay
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11-18-2012, 12:03 AM
Thread: Sailing in the Windward Islands?
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Been sailing in the Abacos, BVIs, and Grenadines....
Been sailing in the Abacos, BVIs, and Grenadines. They are all great options. In terms of the Windwards, imo, the Grenadines are the best spot for one week of cruising. How long are you going for?...
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10-15-2012, 12:58 PM
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Going to Niseko this year. My goal is snorkel...
Going to Niseko this year. My goal is snorkel deep.
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07-25-2012, 03:43 PM
Thread: Nashville Eats
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http://germantowncafe.com/ - Not far from...
http://germantowncafe.com/ - Not far from Hermitage hotel. Neat view of city. Good food and not too fancy.
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07-24-2012, 03:15 PM
Thread: Nashville Eats
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Are you looking for a dive? something with some...
Are you looking for a dive? something with some atmosphere that the wife will like? close to downtown? style of food? If you give me a little more info, I'll point you in the right direction.
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04-02-2012, 10:00 AM
Thread: SR: Hokkaido, Japan 2011 / 12
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Thanks for the season long TR. Japan looks...
Thanks for the season long TR. Japan looks incredible. In terms of crowds, how bad is Niesko midweek in Jan? Is it an Alta/Snowbird kinda thing were everything gets skied by noon unless you know...
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01-20-2012, 04:20 PM
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Smokken, Apparently your old boss was the...
Smokken,
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01-20-2012, 02:04 PM
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I took my chances and got 8th chair on 37. It...
I took my chances and got 8th chair on 37. It was like skier cross when the rope dropped near 21, complete sh*tshow. Took two runs off 39. Snow was very soft and a lot deeper than I expected.
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01-20-2012, 07:55 AM
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Thoughts on blue sky today? Anything decent in...
Thoughts on blue sky today? Anything decent in those trees?
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01-18-2012, 03:07 PM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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Looks like 37 and 39 will be opening Friday. 17...
Looks like 37 and 39 will be opening Friday. 17 and 21 Tomorrow.
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12-27-2011, 09:09 PM
Thread: Aviation Mags
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I use foreflight. It works great and has a ton...
I use foreflight. It works great and has a ton of functions. If you have a wxworx box and a baron mobile link you can get weather (radar) on your ipad using foreflight while in the air. Very...
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12-22-2011, 11:22 PM
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Had a great day at work so I treated myself...
Had a great day at work so I treated myself tonight at the bar. Had Pappy 23 and 20 tonight. Both were incredible, but I prefer the 20.
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06-01-2011, 09:02 AM
Thread: School me on Chile...
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I've skied the three valleys. Very accessible...
I've skied the three valleys. Very accessible from Santiago which was nice for me because it was a shorter trip. Nothing really crazy inbounds there, pretty mellow actually.
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03-14-2011, 09:59 AM
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Northern coast of iceland - 66.17 N Balmaceda...
Northern coast of iceland - 66.17 N
Balmaceda Chile/Dunedin NZ - basically the same - 45.92 S
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03-03-2011, 02:31 PM
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I have a 17-55 and absolutely love it. The one...
I have a 17-55 and absolutely love it. The one thing I wish it had was a bit longer zoom. Can't have everything though. When the 15-85 came out, I was really intriqued with it. If you see...
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01-18-2011, 10:31 AM
Thread: Whistler Mags, preguntas!
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[QUOTE=PhilM;3143924] Definitely stock up on food...
[QUOTE=PhilM;3143924] Definitely stock up on food in Squamish - Walmart has everything other that fresh fruit / veg.
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01-11-2011, 06:37 PM
Thread: Kentucky bourbon tours and info...
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I've been on the Woodford tour. It was a pretty...
I've been on the Woodford tour. It was a pretty good one. I enjoyed it. It's about hour or so east of Louisville towards Lexington. They gave you a sample at the end of it. I've had friends that...
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12-10-2010, 12:15 PM
Thread: CO Cat Ski Recco
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I've been twice with the Steamboat crew. Not the...
I've been twice with the Steamboat crew. Not the narliest terrain, but the snow was fantastic both times. Buffalo pass gets a lot more snow than Steamboat, I'd go back in a heartbeat.
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12-08-2010, 09:14 AM
Thread: TR: 4.5 Feet Deep. WHAAAAAAAAT
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That's one big ass smile! Love it. Way to get...
That's one big ass smile! Love it. Way to get after it.
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12-03-2010, 03:32 PM
Thread: FEELER: Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS (EF-S)
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I have this lens on my 7D and I rarely change it...
I have this lens on my 7D and I rarely change it out. Best walk around lens for a cropped body for Canon, no question.
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11-29-2010, 04:20 PM
Thread: Eulogy for a Black Dog
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Very touching read. I am sure you are going...
Very touching read. I am sure you are going through a tough time right now, but Chico is in a better place. I too have a black lab and dread the day I have to put him down. Jackson and I both send...
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11-18-2010, 11:31 AM
Thread: Whistler - Heli Ops
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Whistler - Heli Ops
Taking our annual guys ski trip this year to Whistler. A few of us are looking to do a day or two of heliskiing. Seems like there are 3 opperators that run single day heliskiing.
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10-24-2010, 02:15 PM
Thread: How well traveled are you?
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34 states Canada, Mexico, Caymans, Jamaica,...
34 states
Canada, Mexico, Caymans, Jamaica, Bahamas, Chile, Argentina, Iceland, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Fiji, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania
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09-29-2010, 10:50 AM
Thread: Picture of the Day
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That's great work! How many tries did it take? ...
That's great work! How many tries did it take? You sat really still.
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09-27-2010, 03:52 PM
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I agree with the 28-135 mm lens. Not very good...
I agree with the 28-135 mm lens. Not very good for a cropped body. I hated mine on my 40D.
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08-19-2010, 02:20 PM
Thread: I woke up a bit hung over...
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Damn, that sucks. I hate it when I run out.
Damn, that sucks. I hate it when I run out.
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08-19-2010, 01:58 PM
Thread: Basic tripod shopping help
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Like truth said, there's a big difference between...
Like truth said, there's a big difference between cheap shit and nice shit. I bought some cheap sticks and didn't get a single keeper long exposure waterfall shot in iceland because of it. I...
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08-19-2010, 01:05 PM
Thread: WTB: Canon EF-S 10-22mm
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You'll love it. Having a wide angle lens lets...
You'll love it. Having a wide angle lens lets you look at things in a complete different fashion.
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08-17-2010, 02:39 PM
Thread: West Texas Feral Hog Hunting
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Some of my friends went hogging a few years ago. ...
Some of my friends went hogging a few years ago. They went with dogs that had kevlar jackets. The dogs would start running around and get on a trail of one of the hogs. Track the hog down and...
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08-01-2010, 08:49 PM
Thread: What camera should I get?
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Check out the new Canon 15-85. I think you might...
Check out the new Canon 15-85. I think you might find the 17-50 isn't long enough for a single lens quiver. I have the 17-55 and it doesn't cut it on the long end.
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07-28-2010, 01:54 PM
Thread: Touring around Iceland, advice?
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Place is awesome. You are going to have a blast....
Place is awesome. You are going to have a blast. I did a TR a couple years ago.
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07-28-2010, 10:37 AM
Thread: Who's wake surfing?
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I have a 2000 tige riders edition that we have 3...
I have a 2000 tige riders edition that we have 3 fat sacks in. I fill up all three (each locker in the back and the one in the front) and get most everybody to sit on the port side and towards the...
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07-22-2010, 03:44 PM
Thread: Picture of the Day
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I drop down to 2.8 :the_finge Just messing with...
I drop down to 2.8 :the_finge Just messing with you.
Personally, it depends on the shot for me. Is the motion of the subject the most important thing in the photo or an overall photo? What body... -
07-20-2010, 01:39 PM
Thread: Best P&S shot you ever took...
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06-25-2010, 08:56 AM
Thread: I fuck shit up!
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When I was about 7, I was kicking a soccer ball...
When I was about 7, I was kicking a soccer ball around in my front yard. Apparently there was a yellow jacket hive in the same spot I was playing. Kicked the ball over the hive in the ground. I...
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06-24-2010, 08:58 AM
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Stay on the westside. You get the sunsets. ...
Stay on the westside. You get the sunsets. Also, they have huge tides there. You can't swim during low tide on the east side because of it. We stayed in the northwestern coast.
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