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  1. #1
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    Flying with ABS and the TSA?

    Any updates on flying with a nitrogen cylinder for an ABS pack? Best I can see, it is an absolute no in the US.

    Anybody fly with one lately? I can't find the thread from a few years ago, which as I recall it was okay to fly then.

    I agree it is a constitutional right for Americans to be assholes...its just too bad that so many take the opportunity...
    iscariot

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    Been doing some digging, and AirCanada says no avalanche packs on flights to or from the US.

    Tried UPS, but never talked to anybody who seemed to have a clue, but the best I can find is to ship a nitrogen canister you have to be hazmat approved by taking a $500 training class???

    Anybody, ship these, UPS, FedEx USPS?

    Rental in Whistler appears to be $20/day.

    I agree it is a constitutional right for Americans to be assholes...its just too bad that so many take the opportunity...
    iscariot

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    if they will do a cylinder exchange you can fly with an empty and then you pay an exchange fee vs a rental
    Quote Originally Posted by blurred
    skiing is hiking all day so that you can ski on shitty gear for 5 minutes.

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    Who quoted you the $20/day rate in Whistler?

  5. #5
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    Excess Backcountry. Website says $20/day, but I called and its $20 day one and $16 after, and I assume that is Canadian dollars.

    I agree it is a constitutional right for Americans to be assholes...its just too bad that so many take the opportunity...
    iscariot

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