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01-02-2017, 11:16 PM
Thread: Jackson feb 18-25
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Jackson feb 18-25
Looking for a place to stay near Jackson to ski the pass feb 18-25. Anyone have any tips on where to find a place for 3 guys preferably with a kitchen?
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03-09-2013, 12:02 AM
Thread: Why do we do it?
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Why do we do it?
Why do we do it? http://backcountryskiingcanada.com/forums/view/rogers-pass/comp-freedom<br />
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03-08-2013, 11:37 PM
Thread: 12/13 canadian rocky mountain thread?
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I entered a photo / story contest from a trip...
I entered a photo / story contest from a trip that mex and another buddy and I did to fairy meadows last year. Check it out at this link. If you think it's worthy, please click "like" at the bottom...
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03-08-2013, 06:20 AM
Thread: 12/13 canadian rocky mountain thread?
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Looking to get out in the backcountry this...
Looking to get out in the backcountry this sun-tues. if you're game send me a pm.
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03-08-2012, 08:28 PM
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Hahaha... thanks 2stix. If you feel more...
Hahaha... thanks 2stix.
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03-05-2012, 06:00 PM
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Help me win a photo/story contest
I entered a contest on Backcountry Skiing and need your help to beat out the west coast and interior crowd.
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01-10-2012, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by peters LOST SHOVEL AT...
Originally Posted by peters
LOST SHOVEL AT CROWFOOT GLADES
If anyone finds a shovel at crowfoot glades, please let me know. Will pay reward and provide good karma. I left it on the main run... -
01-09-2012, 11:41 AM
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LOST SHOVEL AT CROWFOOT GLADES If anyone finds...
LOST SHOVEL AT CROWFOOT GLADES
If anyone finds a shovel at crowfoot glades, please let me know. Will pay reward and provide good karma. I left it on the main run about 3/4 of the way down on dec... -
12-06-2011, 08:27 PM
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We only club baby seals
We only club baby seals
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12-06-2011, 08:21 PM
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I got the 178 but I'm short and light. I don't...
I got the 178 but I'm short and light. I don't find that they ski short like the new school jj's or s7 type skis. The early rise tips definitely help it to stay on top in the pow, both with breaking...
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12-06-2011, 09:58 AM
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Just finished a week in the chugach on the...
Just finished a week in the chugach on the colltex extreme mohair skins. I gotta say that the skins were out climbing my partners bd nylon and mixed on pow, hardpack and ice. My main complaint is...
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12-06-2011, 09:49 AM
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I ended up going with the trusts and have put a...
I ended up going with the trusts and have put a solid week on them in the chugach range. They've been put through powder, crust on powder, hard rain/wind crust, chunky ice crap, etc. I've been really...
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11-01-2011, 11:32 AM
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I disagree. It is important to get your weight...
I disagree. It is important to get your weight centered and use proper technique, but the bigger the ski the more contact and the more you get away with. Standing on a couple squares of carpet will...
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11-01-2011, 11:15 AM
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Not saying they hated them but that they...
Not saying they hated them but that they certainly didn't praise them in the areas that matter most climbing/gliding. No mention of climbing ability and a worse glide than g3 or bca nylons. Most of...
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11-01-2011, 12:03 AM
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Was just sent this link: ...
Was just sent this link:
http://offpistemag.com/themag/pdfs/offpistemag_skins_2011.pdf
Great review of most of the major brands. They didn't seem to like the bd mix either. I guess skins are... -
10-28-2011, 02:23 PM
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I'm a little surprised at the number of guys that...
I'm a little surprised at the number of guys that favor BD glidelite mixed skins in this thread. MEC has an overall rating of 2/5 for these skins in their reviews. Doesn't sound like they're too...
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10-28-2011, 12:32 PM
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You can get the entire line (extreme, mix, synt,...
You can get the entire line (extreme, mix, synt, etc) in the standard glue. This is the same glue that is used on the dynafit (colltex) skins.
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10-28-2011, 10:27 AM
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I might just have to try the colltex. Having some...
I might just have to try the colltex. Having some glide is too tempting to pass up. Most of the tours in this area have quite a bit of flat or low angle valley starts.
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10-28-2011, 10:16 AM
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Sounds like you're right. I just found this: ...
Sounds like you're right. I just found this:
New for 2008 - Ct 40 glue
Through intensive research and development, Colltex has a new application process and a new adhesive for its climbing skins... -
10-28-2011, 09:56 AM
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Another interesting read:...
Another interesting read:
http://www.trailpeak.com/index.jsp?cat=ski&con=article&val=3431*ev
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10-28-2011, 09:24 AM
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Thanks for the tips. For those of you using...
Thanks for the tips.
For those of you using dynafit or colltex skins, have you used them in extreme cold? I believe that was the glue issue. Apparently Europe enviro laws don't allow the solvent... -
10-27-2011, 04:39 PM
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This is the article that got me interested: ...
This is the article that got me interested:
http://theseskisarewings.blogspot.com/
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10-27-2011, 11:58 AM
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Climbing Skins... which ones for the Rockies/Selkirks
I'm trying to find some info on climbing skin reviews for this year but am having trouble finding any beta. I always thought skins were skins but it looks like that might not be true anymore. Descent...
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10-25-2011, 07:35 AM
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hahah... I was hoping you guys would narrow down...
hahah... I was hoping you guys would narrow down the list not add more. The Charger and Justice are both designed for powder and can "handle" the other stuff but not very well. I guess the Coomback...
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10-24-2011, 09:01 AM
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I Was thinking of going that route but I think...
I Was thinking of going that route but I think the vector and drift are too skinny for Rogers pass powder and too light for the variable crap that you often get in the wind blown Rockies. I'm...
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10-23-2011, 06:34 PM
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Trust vs. Manhattan vs. Coomback vs. Nunataq
I can't decide and need some help with some opinions.
Here's my take:
Movement Trust: 140-108-128 awesome all around ski that keeps you feeling confident in all conditions. Getting heavy at... -
10-19-2011, 10:51 PM
Thread: Anchorage Back Country partner or guide
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Dec 8, 2011 9:59 AM - 3:44 PM = 5h 44m 37s ...
Dec 8, 2011 9:59 AM - 3:44 PM = 5h 44m 37s daylight Ouch...
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10-12-2011, 09:16 AM
Thread: Anchorage Back Country partner or guide
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Thanks Den.
Thanks Den.
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10-08-2011, 05:48 PM
Thread: Anchorage Back Country partner or guide
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Anchorage Back Country partner or guide
Work just sent me to Anchorage for 11 days in early December (November 28 - December 8). That's the good news, the bad news is I'll be by myself so I'll be desperate for a partner, or a reasonably...
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04-07-2011, 10:25 AM
Thread: Neat Editing
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Neat Editing
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03-25-2011, 01:56 PM
Thread: CDN Rockies 2010-11 roll call and stoke
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Thanks for the heads up but if you read back a...
Thanks for the heads up but if you read back a few pages, I posted it in this forum to try and get some local beta. Its nice to get the local perspective on what works in the areas that I'll actually...
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03-25-2011, 09:57 AM
Thread: CDN Rockies 2010-11 roll call and stoke
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Too many ski options... Thanks for all the beta....
Too many ski options... Thanks for all the beta. The on3p's look sweet as do the s7's, lhasa's and armada jj's but they all weigh in around the 10 ib mark. That makes my legs hurt even thinking about...
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03-22-2011, 01:17 PM
Thread: CDN Rockies 2010-11 roll call and stoke
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What skiis would you recommend for the rocks/pass
I know this belongs in the gear topic but I want some advice from some locals. I'm looking at picking up some new backcountry skis.
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02-23-2011, 08:37 AM
Thread: CDN Rockies 2010-11 roll call and stoke
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Ya, either the couloir that runs down the north...
Ya, either the couloir that runs down the north face of cathedral crags to the highway or the one you can bootpack up on the mountain proper, that most use for the descent.
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02-22-2011, 06:18 PM
Thread: CDN Rockies 2010-11 roll call and stoke
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Cathedral mountain
Has anyone noticed if the north face of cathedral crags has avied in the past few storms? Anyone been up there or have any beta on the conditions?
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11-26-2010, 08:15 AM
Thread: CDN Rockies 2010-11 roll call and stoke
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It was snowing and blowing heavy between Field...
It was snowing and blowing heavy between Field and Lake Louise last night along the Trans Can. If anyone heads up there today, can you post what the conditions are?
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11-23-2010, 09:48 AM
Thread: Arcteryx Beta AR
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Thanks for the beta. I should have mentioned that...
Thanks for the beta. I should have mentioned that I'll be using it for ice climbing and alpine climbing too. I usually use a lighter coat for rock.
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11-21-2010, 04:47 PM
Thread: Arcteryx Beta AR
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Arcteryx Beta AR
Thinking about picking up one of these for the upcoming season. A local store has a really good deal on right now. Does anyone have any experience with it? I'll be doing mainly backcountry. I'm a...
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03-27-2010, 10:42 PM
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Hahaha... Hick's obviously been to Morocco! I...
Hahaha... Hick's obviously been to Morocco!
I wish I had the time to go back country while I was there. I had enough fun just sticking to the hill on manky gear 3 sizes too big, aside from the... -
02-22-2010, 09:19 AM
Thread: CDN rockies roll call 2009 /2010 season
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I'll second the Great White North. It's just west...
I'll second the Great White North. It's just west of town on the highway by the giant smokey bear. Looks like a hole from the outside but is actually a great place.
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01-31-2010, 08:01 AM
Thread: Incident at Revelstoke
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I'm not sure how having a lift with intermediate...
I'm not sure how having a lift with intermediate runs above a closed cliff area is bad planning. Sunshine has a lift for intermediate runs that also accesses acres of cliffs off the backside. You do...
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01-30-2010, 10:58 PM
Thread: Incident at Revelstoke
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Still trying to picture where all these incidents...
Still trying to picture where all these incidents took place. Are people actually ducking the rope at the bottom of the Ripper Chair and skiing below the chair??? If so, you have to really question...
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01-28-2010, 09:59 AM
Thread: CDN rockies roll call 2009 /2010 season
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If the conditions are still good on Monday, would...
If the conditions are still good on Monday, would anyone want to join up for the day? I want to jump on Cathedral Mountain, Surprise Pass or the Emerald Peak Slide Path while things are stable but...
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01-25-2010, 10:32 PM
Thread: Day Trips from Vancouver
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Thanks guys, I kinda figured that might be the...
Thanks guys, I kinda figured that might be the case.
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01-24-2010, 07:33 AM
Thread: Day Trips from Vancouver
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Day Trips from Vancouver
Going to be in Vancouver and want to get out for a few days in the BC. Anyone have any suggestions? I have "Exploring the Coast Mountain on Skis" but want some local input. Looking for shorter drive...
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