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03-25-2024, 05:26 PM
Thread: Anthracites Playground 2-11-24
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I'm a little younger than you, but your jam is...
I'm a little younger than you, but your jam is basically my jam. Add two kids into it, and my conservatism dialed even further back. Like you, inbounds I'm 100% total crank. The steepest, stupidest...
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03-25-2024, 09:02 AM
Thread: TAOS New Mexico....BETA.....?
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11" new overnight....tear it up man!
11" new overnight....tear it up man!
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03-22-2024, 03:23 PM
Thread: TAOS New Mexico....BETA.....?
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Sleds....but a snowcat too. A big, fancy...
Sleds....but a snowcat too. A big, fancy green-painted one.
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03-22-2024, 09:32 AM
Thread: TAOS New Mexico....BETA.....?
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Man. TSV reallllly pumps up those EV cats on...
Man. TSV reallllly pumps up those EV cats on their social feeds. This is disappointing (but maybe not surprising) to hear. Just a shame that they were trying to do the right thing, spent a fortune...
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03-22-2024, 09:25 AM
Thread: TAOS New Mexico....BETA.....?
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We ended up only skiing SF on Monday. Would've...
We ended up only skiing SF on Monday. Would've loved to rail with ya had we been one day earlier....thanks for the invite regardless! Texas spring break being over plus it being a weekday was quite...
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03-12-2024, 04:48 PM
Thread: TAOS New Mexico....BETA.....?
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I just looked up an article about the new St...
I just looked up an article about the new St Bernard's; I read something similar about they kept the hearth and some other stuff like you describe. That's cool. If even a part of it lives on, it's...
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03-11-2024, 10:10 PM
Thread: TAOS New Mexico....BETA.....?
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Sweet!!! Headed to Santa Fe this weekend.... ...
Sweet!!! Headed to Santa Fe this weekend....
Question about Taos. The construction at the base. Is that presumably...or hopefully, a remodel/repoening/expansion of the St Bernard? I miss the... -
03-07-2024, 02:20 PM
Thread: TAOS New Mexico....BETA.....?
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We started east facing. Dropped Sir Arnold Lunn...
We started east facing. Dropped Sir Arnold Lunn first as it had been in the sun. Coverage was great, skied well. Picked up a couple more at the base and back up 1 & 2, and dropped Blitz under 2. It...
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03-05-2024, 12:34 PM
Thread: TAOS New Mexico....BETA.....?
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This chart is wildly interesting, thanks for...
This chart is wildly interesting, thanks for posting this. I'm reminded how amazing of a mountain this place is even with totals/averages where they are. Almost...because of it? If it got UT snow, it...
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03-04-2024, 09:20 AM
Thread: TAOS New Mexico....BETA.....?
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I was there the weekend before the wind...
I was there the weekend before the wind shutdown-blizzard, and although the snow was old coverage was still really solid and soft turns could easily found if you knew where to look and how to play...
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02-13-2024, 09:41 AM
Thread: Anthracites Playground 2-11-24
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This one has been harder than most to read about,...
This one has been harder than most to read about, understanding how many of you all knew him well...the proximity of this tragedy is too close for comfort even though I never had the pleasure of...
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01-12-2024, 01:08 PM
Thread: BC Backcountry Lodge Review
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More excellent beta, thanks Lee. The...
More excellent beta, thanks Lee.
The Backcountry article focused on Florina and her ascension in the family business. That could be the ticket, requesting her. -
01-12-2024, 12:57 PM
Thread: Your Everyday Touring Pack
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Yes seconded, thank you! This is very useful. And...
Yes seconded, thank you! This is very useful. And I'm gonna jam my Nalgene under the inflator now....
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01-12-2024, 12:56 PM
Thread: Your Everyday Touring Pack
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That is a good observation of the Mammut fabric....
That is a good observation of the Mammut fabric. You could open it up from the "back" facing zipper and the whole thing would hold its shape, empty. That was overly stout in retrospect haha. I sold...
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01-11-2024, 04:35 PM
Thread: Your Everyday Touring Pack
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Past packs: Millet 30L something-or-other....
Past packs:
Millet 30L something-or-other. Wore nicely, modestly sized. Non float.
Mammut RAS 40L. This thing packed wonderfully, loved the layout. Heavier (canister). But I lashed skis to it... -
01-11-2024, 04:03 PM
Thread: BC Backcountry Lodge Review
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This was great advice. The article I read did...
This was great advice. The article I read did mention the accident in 2003, but more research shows a more complex story, Wylie's book, etc. Also, his reputation for driving hard and such. His...
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01-10-2024, 12:41 PM
Thread: BC Backcountry Lodge Review
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Love this thread. Question, has anyone skied...
Love this thread.
Question, has anyone skied Durrand Glacier Hut and their small Haute-route hut system outside of Revy? I read about them in a recent Backcountry article and it has certain appeal... -
01-10-2024, 12:15 PM
Thread: Warren Miller 2023: All Time
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So, this gets me thinking. Maybe...list your top...
So, this gets me thinking. Maybe...list your top Warren Miller classics here?
I'll start with the first one I ever saw. As a teenager my dad rented me White Winter Heat on VHS from the local video... -
01-10-2024, 12:08 PM
Thread: Warren Miller 2023: All Time
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OMG I "bought" Ski Ala Carte on Prime on a...
OMG
I "bought" Ski Ala Carte on Prime on a nostalgic whim. It's super fun, heyday stuff. Opens with A-Basin East Wall pow footage. Soon into the film, he films this very overweight skier and just... -
01-10-2024, 11:50 AM
Thread: TAOS New Mexico....BETA.....?
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Hike-to steeps appear open between Twin Trees all...
Hike-to steeps appear open between Twin Trees all the way to St Bernie's on West Basin. How's any of that skiing, still bony or...?
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08-11-2023, 04:16 PM
Thread: High instep alpine boots
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Ohh, that's a pretty good trick to have...
Ohh, that's a pretty good trick to have ready....thanks.
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08-08-2023, 11:59 AM
Thread: High instep alpine boots
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Yes, unfortunately as thin as they'll go at the...
Yes, unfortunately as thin as they'll go at the moment.
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08-08-2023, 09:30 AM
Thread: High instep alpine boots
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I have noticed the same, the best tend to be near...
I have noticed the same, the best tend to be near the ski hill. Boot Doctors in Taos has a strong following, and it's right there tucked in the village. Ideally I'd be able to make time to head to...
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08-08-2023, 09:20 AM
Thread: High instep alpine boots
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I'm real curious about the Powerwrap; I've only...
I'm real curious about the Powerwrap; I've only ever used their models with tongues, and now realize that hasn't helped my situation. Also, to whomever mentioned above, I still do have instep issues...
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08-07-2023, 11:11 AM
Thread: High instep alpine boots
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Re: bootfitters - Yes, I've noticed that the...
Re: bootfitters - Yes, I've noticed that the "older" (egads), or shall we say more seasoned ones always seem to be best. My aforementioned experience with my newer A/T boots had an eager, we'll say...
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08-04-2023, 09:43 AM
Thread: High instep alpine boots
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I'm in metro Denver, so...presumably yes. My...
I'm in metro Denver, so...presumably yes. My longtime bootfitter of 15 years passed, and I've had mediocre results starting over with others with the b/c boots I mentioned at the beginning of my...
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08-02-2023, 12:36 PM
Thread: High instep alpine boots
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This is all great info. As for the rest of my...
This is all great info. As for the rest of my foot, I have a wide forefoot (E width), but def prefer it snug width-wise. No bunions, sixth toe, etc. I have had custom foot beds as long as I can...
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08-02-2023, 12:26 PM
Thread: High instep alpine boots
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Thanks for all this detail. I know next to...
Thanks for all this detail. I know next to nothing about Roxa and have read everything you sent. So just restating, this would be an alpine-specific boot. This appears to be a crossover (albeit...
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08-01-2023, 03:10 PM
Thread: High instep alpine boots
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Second vote for Nordica on this thread. Did a bit...
Second vote for Nordica on this thread. Did a bit more research today, product literature is mentioning high volume too...this tracks. Thanks man.
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08-01-2023, 03:09 PM
Thread: High instep alpine boots
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LOL I didn't quite wanna go there yet, as...
LOL
I didn't quite wanna go there yet, as people feel very personal about their bootfitters. But yeah, I've heard of these guys. Your rec counts double, I'll check them out. -
07-31-2023, 05:04 PM
Thread: High instep alpine boots
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High instep alpine boots
After extensive work to my new-ish b/c boots to the get the fit right and somewhat warm, I wanna start with the right fit on my next pair of alpine boots...which are coming up for purchase this fall....
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03-24-2022, 09:20 AM
Thread: TR: Thompson Pass, Valdez, AK
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Top shelf man, awesome.
Top shelf man, awesome.
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03-24-2022, 09:17 AM
Thread: Big Red Cats Rossland BC
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Super cool man, got me jonesing for some cat...
Super cool man, got me jonesing for some cat action again.
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12-21-2021, 06:47 PM
Thread: Carbon pole repair
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Another vote for fiberglass! Thanks buddy.
Another vote for fiberglass! Thanks buddy.
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12-21-2021, 06:46 PM
Thread: Carbon pole repair
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LeeLau, you and everyone else above reminds me...
LeeLau, you and everyone else above reminds me why I have loved this forum so much through the years. Incredibly cool of you. I'm unfortunately in Colorado, but you're the man either way. Hopefully...
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12-21-2021, 06:45 PM
Thread: Carbon pole repair
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Oh man, even more great advice. That sleeve looks...
Oh man, even more great advice. That sleeve looks pretty snazzy for sure; but now fiberglass is intriguing too.
Thanks for the link here to Soller Composites. Assuming carbon doesn't "shrink" at... -
12-21-2021, 06:41 PM
Thread: Carbon pole repair
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This is fantastic. Thanks for typing this out....
This is fantastic. Thanks for typing this out. Sounds most like what the doctor ordered. I love your idea of drilling tiny stress-relief holes at the ends of the crack; I don't know why I didn't...
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12-21-2021, 06:39 PM
Thread: Carbon pole repair
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You are right, they resemble most the Razor...
You are right, they resemble most the Razor Carbon Pro. I'm wondering if the lower even has the same O.D. and would work. But for a yera at least the replacement part is either out of stock, or most...
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12-21-2021, 06:38 PM
Thread: Carbon pole repair
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This is fascinating, and pretty much what I had...
This is fascinating, and pretty much what I had in mind as far as how it might wrap the splinter/crack. Thanks man, very groovy.
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12-16-2021, 02:43 PM
Thread: Carbon pole repair
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Carbon pole repair
I have a beloved pair of BD collapsible carbon poles; approx 10 years old. I can't even remember what they were called, but they have the reddish alloy upper. Anyway. They were the cheese back when...
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06-17-2020, 02:50 PM
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Seconded! This brings back some memories.
Seconded! This brings back some memories.
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03-09-2020, 10:03 AM
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WTT: Dynafit 130mm ski crampons for 120mm
As it says in the subject, does anyone have a wild coincidence reason to straight-up-trade a pair of 120mm Dynafit ski crampons for my pair of 130s? Mine will work (my skis are 114mm underfoot), but...
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03-09-2020, 09:57 AM
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I skied three consecutive years there about a...
I skied three consecutive years there about a decade ago, and did exactly this. Year one, we had five...and luckily the other three were solid. The next year we had 10...and had our same guide plus a...
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03-03-2020, 03:06 PM
Thread: Where'd the heavy skis go?
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The Blizzard Rustler 11 comes in at 2052g at...
The Blizzard Rustler 11 comes in at 2052g at 188cm. Having ridden a pair, they'll eat up any mank you throw at it.
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02-24-2020, 04:38 PM
Thread: Stellar Equipment outerwear???
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Stellar Equipment outerwear???
The Instagram algorithm/Skynet has started populating my feed with (YET ANOTHER) outerwear option called Stellar Equipment. I have to say...based on looks they look pretty solid but have absolutely...
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02-24-2020, 04:33 PM
Thread: Hoji Free touring boot
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I have a pair too, got 'em back in November. I...
I have a pair too, got 'em back in November. I have a half dozen days on them now, and am suitably impressed. For reference I was using a pair of Cochise 130's for everything in & out of bounds and...
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10-29-2019, 03:20 PM
Thread: Why all the Caroline Gleich hate?
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THIS THIS THIS THIS "Meet Ron Funk" This...
THIS THIS THIS THIS
"Meet Ron Funk"
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10-29-2019, 03:20 PM
Thread: Why all the Caroline Gleich hate?
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Pléhouse! Yessss...I own Whiteshine. I loved that...
Pléhouse! Yessss...I own Whiteshine. I loved that film. Another out of the mold was Rage Films, who I loved dearly. Kinda found them by accident on here many years back. They used to mix a little big...
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10-24-2019, 03:42 PM
Thread: Why all the Caroline Gleich hate?
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It's a complete damned if you do/don't scenario....
It's a complete damned if you do/don't scenario.
A few years back Sherpas Cinema and Sweetgrass were putting out some very different films with varying results. Even if I didn't love each one I... -
08-14-2019, 01:25 PM
Thread: Trailer Trash 2019
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Thanks Eskido! For the no-click types: ...
Thanks Eskido! For the no-click types:
https://vimeo.com/350488791
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