2019/2020 CANADIAN ROCKIES THREAD

**pano-dude** · 10-12-2020, 10:06 AM

A little Snow in the village this morning Lots up high.

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**mntlion** · 10-12-2020, 10:29 AM

snow in banff town.

reminder that pass prices change Oct 14/15

**robnow** · 10-12-2020, 12:05 PM

Got the Mountain Collective but still debating returning for a LL pass. Has anyone looked into or foresee any issues with the MC Pass (i.e. reservation/booking required?)?

**OffStandish** · 10-12-2020, 12:38 PM

Haven't heard any restrictions for any of the Canadian MC resorts at all, though it sounds like some of the American resorts might have mandatory booking. If you're thinking of heading down to the States this winter, just keep in mind that AHS/Health Canada has that mandatory two-week quarantine on returning to Canada, we ended up cancelling our trip down to the States this year due to that.

**mntlion** · 10-12-2020, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by robnow

Got the Mountain Collective but still debating returning for a LL pass. Has anyone looked into or foresee any issues with the MC Pass (i.e. reservation/booking required?)?

nothing forecast for any banff areas in terms of quote, reservation, etc.

FYI: Quick numbers on Mammoth vs Lake louise. (both bigish resorts)
LL vs MM
skiable acres 4000 vs 3500
useable lifts 10 vs 25
skiers on BUSY long weekend 7,000 vs 25,000

skier per acer 1.75 at LL vs 7.15 at MM. that is 6 times the number of people per space. Might be a problem in 'Merica, but dont think its an issue (right now/yet) here

**mntlion** · 10-14-2020, 08:03 AM

20-30cm in banff town overnight.

**mntlion** · 10-15-2020, 12:56 PM

turns where made on high wood pass

**teamdirt** · 10-15-2020, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by mntlion

turns where made on high wood pass

Yeah buddy way to get after it! Rae proper or were u able to get off-piste in another area?

**dufferdan** · 10-16-2020, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by pano-dude

Yup, sitting at the bottom of Sanchez last week nabbing staffies who were doing quick laps.

They have marketed it in the past on this weekend called the Tamarack walk, charged $100 a pop for hikers to take 2 chairs up and down. Sold out every day.

Bike park manager runs into road blocks every time something is proposed.

Finally raining this morning, winter like conditions forecasted for the High country. I have one more load of firewood to get and then the sled deck goes on.

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Ok, mock us, but we did the lift thing last fall with my sister in law from the east. Her asthma made the lifts a blessing. Fun day tho.

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**mntlion** · 10-16-2020, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by teamdirt

Yeah buddy way to get after it! Rae proper or were u able to get off-piste in another area?

not me. Looked like more roadside turns

**pano-dude** · 10-16-2020, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by dufferdan

Ok, mock us, but we did the lift thing last fall with my sister in law from the east. Her asthma made the lifts a blessing. Fun day tho.

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No mocking from me, I would prefer the lift vs pedalling too.

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**CSG** · 10-16-2020, 02:27 PM

Was on the b.c conditions group on Facebook. It was the shoulder on Ptarmigan cirque that gets cross loaded and reliably pulls out and takes a splitboarder for a ride every year.

That said, its time for a new thread people.

**mntlion** · 10-17-2020, 01:10 PM

turn where made

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**dufferdan** · 10-17-2020, 01:56 PM

Mtnlion, that is unreal. Looks like a few sticks coming through, but to be able to do a few turns like that, fun!

Golf courses are done for season, time to put the clubs away and get the skis tuned up!

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**mntlion** · 10-17-2020, 03:31 PM

best turns of the year!

spookie and I went up this morning. was nice to make some turns

**Spooky** · 10-17-2020, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by mntlion

best turns of the year!

spookie and I went up this morning. was nice to make some turns

So much fun. Thank you.

Also, sorry - it seems like you're a much better stand in photographer than I am...

**mntlion** · 10-17-2020, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by Spooky

So much fun. Thank you.

Also, sorry - it seems like you're a much better stand in photographer than I am...

you are a better semi-pro skier then I am I guess.

**teamdirt** · 10-17-2020, 07:33 PM

Well played gents!! Most probably went to Highwood and the Vets sniffed out the Big bone right under there nose! U probably enjoyed apres brews at The Rose by opening!

**CSG** · 10-17-2020, 07:59 PM

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Time for a new thread.

**Shorty_J** · 10-17-2020, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by CSG

Time for a new thread.

Agreed.

Mntlion usually gets the ball rolling.

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**mntlion** · 10-17-2020, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by teamdirt

Well played gents!! Most probably went to Highwood and the Vets sniffed out the Big bone right under there nose! U probably enjoyed apres brews at The Rose by opening!

get the low hanging fruit first?

home for lunch and spooky went to work.