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Yo Moot. What is the deal with the avalanche in temptation bowl? The news keeps saying they entered illegally into closed terrain. The CAIC just says they went out the boundary rope. There looks like a bunch of Gates up there. Curious what the actual deal was.
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Moreso in the vein of actual good boarders/skiers doing insane feats of riding but treating it with a sense of fun and levity and riffing/pranking on fellow riders. No scripted movies.
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Mar 30, 2019 02:27
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Tempter chute, despite being one of the more famous trophy lines in Bear Creek, is permanently closed. There’s no way to get there through the legal BC gates, so they can prove they ducked a rope and are pursuing felony charges. Turns out I sorta know the guy who set off the slide and he is not in a good spot right now.
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Mar 30, 2019 03:44
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Moot . posted:Tempter chute, despite being one of the more famous trophy lines in Bear Creek, is permanently closed. There’s no way to get there through the legal BC gates, so they can prove they ducked a rope and are pursuing felony charges. Turns out I sorta know the guy who set off the slide and he is not in a good spot right now. Dang, yeah. That has to be pretty heavy. I read some stuff about them closing it, then opening it, then closing it. It was kind of confusing. I was trying to piece it all together in Google maps and with the trail map.
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Mar 30, 2019 03:53
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Multiple slides, some that are brand new paths, have hit the bear creek hiking trail this year. The theoretical defense argument being that it was really dangerous to be skinning up during a heavy avalanche season and it just happened to be skier triggered, but that’s a fairly weak argument.
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Mar 30, 2019 04:53
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Agreed. The area is closed so... I could see if it was another area that is not closed being different.
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Mar 30, 2019 05:05
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The Backcountry was tasty today. No one else showed up until our third lap and we were heading out. https://youtu.be/ZnJc2-Mc134 https://youtu.be/Jh7ZD9vT8LI https://youtu.be/HqnS3RueMBw https://youtu.be/XD3qpmD6UVU First two my buddy, last two me.
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Mar 30, 2019 22:13
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Pictures Going up  I almost stepped on these birds. They flew out just in time.  Booting across to our third run. My buddy is in there somewhere.  Views and stuff. My buddy in the photo. 
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Mar 31, 2019 04:12
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Today was a big rear end day. https://strava.app.link/3cLljKbawV The morning glow  Mount Toll in the distance  Me skinning up  My buddy setting track  Time to start booting  My buddy breaking trail  Almost there  Finally at the top  Almost ready to go down  Looking back up  Video of my buddy booting https://youtu.be/jFzcuedbecs Video topping out https://youtu.be/1uVMKoi804Y My buddy tip toeing (guess he was worried about the bit of crust) https://youtu.be/3weM4YqWJ1Q Me heading down (vertical video... Come on man) https://youtu.be/F7QvjXSm0Xc All in all a great day and really a great weekend. We probably were the first people to ski the peak this year.
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Hey so I’m moving to warmer weather and with a newborn I don’t have any time to ski with some new gear I bought two years ago. I’ve used the boots and skis a total of 4 times and I’m wondering what I should be able to get for them. The skis are volkl RTM 75 with 4 motion bindings in size 166. Here’s a link to specifications: https://www.coloradoskishop.com/Vol...=shoppingengine The boots are tecnica Mach 1 MV size 26.5 boots. Any ideas? Just looking to get rid of them so I don’t have to move with them. The skis will include some poles and a bag, and the boots come with a bag as well.
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nwin posted:Hey so I’m moving to warmer weather and with a newborn I don’t have any time to ski with some new gear I bought two years ago. What is the flex on the boots? It looks like the MV range goes from 100-130 and that can influence the price by a bit I would imagine.
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IncredibleIgloo posted:What is the flex on the boots? It looks like the MV range goes from 100-130 and that can influence the price by a bit I would imagine. 100.
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nwin posted:100. Being a slightly softer flex might adjust the price down a bit, but maybe not substantially. Do you think they are a tight/just right/loose fit for the size? The reason I ask is because that is my size, but I have found that Dalbello boots (the favored boot of the local store) really don't fit quite right and are tight on top of all places... I just purchased some Dalbello MX 90s and, well, unfortunately their shape tortures my feet so I am looking into new boots to replace the new new boots with. So, that being said, I feel it would be inappropriate to give you price advice because my level of knowledge just isn't there, and I could be interested in acquiring them.
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nwin posted:Hey so I’m moving to warmer weather and with a newborn I don’t have any time to ski with some new gear I bought two years ago. Where do you live? I'm looking to get something used in that skill range and am in Denver.
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Watched Hot Dog recently; what an amazing movie. So much better than the double feature, Aspen Extreme (though the skiing in that movie was pretty epic for 93). Last time I took a tumble on the hill my wife asked what happened, I told her I was mixing a drink and ran into a tree. But more importantly, I just picked up my new board, a Niche Story. Now I'm looking at a solid set of bindings for all mountain riding. The Union Atlas looks like the right beast, but the Union Strata is newer and has a better price point. I know it's more of a freestyle binding but to what extent is that going to affect me with a fairly stiff board? Are there any bindings I should be looking at otherwise? Zisky fucked around with this message at 07:41 on Apr 1, 2019 |
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IncredibleIgloo posted:Being a slightly softer flex might adjust the price down a bit, but maybe not substantially. Do you think they are a tight/just right/loose fit for the size? The reason I ask is because that is my size, but I have found that Dalbello boots (the favored boot of the local store) really don't fit quite right and are tight on top of all places... I just purchased some Dalbello MX 90s and, well, unfortunately their shape tortures my feet so I am looking into new boots to replace the new new boots with. So, that being said, I feel it would be inappropriate to give you price advice because my level of knowledge just isn't there, and I could be interested in acquiring them. They’re tight for me on the sides and the top. I wear a size 10 running shoe. ShaneB posted:Where do you live? I'm looking to get something used in that skill range and am in Denver. I’m in Massachusetts.
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spwrozek posted:Today was a big rear end day. Looks like an awesome adventure! Pictures/videos are sick
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Apr 1, 2019 16:28
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Eejit posted:Looks like an awesome adventure! Pictures/videos are sick Thanks man. I am hoping to get a bunch of big lines in for April and May. I will keep the posts coming.
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Your pictures and videos are awesome spwrozek. I am envious. Also my old sedan is about to die and I need to buy a new vehicle. I love sports cars but I need this to have some utility as a regular ski trip vehicle. Also I like stick but my wife refuses to drive one so it needs auto. Also it needs AWD or 4WD. Any recommendations for a regular ski trip vehicle? SUV wise I was looking at the Q7, Kia Telluride, VW Atlas base Cayenne, Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, Mazda CX5. Hatchbacks and station wagons considered include the A5/S5/RS5 Sportbacks, the A4 Allroad, the Golf R, etc.
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Apr 3, 2019 19:56
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4th gen 4runner if you can find one that's been cared for. they're all equipped with a torsen center diff so they're 4H all the time
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I'd say get a Subaru Outback but you probably think it's ugly haha. I got a Crosstrek a couple years ago and I love it.
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Mummy Xzibit posted:Now I'm looking at a solid set of bindings for all mountain riding. The Union Atlas looks like the right beast, but the Union Strata is newer and has a better price point. I know it's more of a freestyle binding but to what extent is that going to affect me with a fairly stiff board? Everybody that I know who's ridden Stratas has done nothing but gush about them. In a similar style, I'd suggest taking a look at the Flux TMs or DSs (depending on how stiff you want the highback). I like Union but have had enough issues with ankle strap bolts coming loose that I'm kinda done with them. It doesn't hurt that Flux are perfect for me.
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The Foz is the new state car of Colorado. I have an Outback. 3rd or 4th Gen 4Runner would also be good if you can stomach the gas mileage and the body on frame. Wouldn’t buy a Jeep.
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Yuns posted:Your pictures and videos are awesome spwrozek. I am envious. Hot hatch is the answer if you want to enjoy driving it on a regular basis.
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Apr 3, 2019 21:10
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Yuns posted:Your pictures and videos are awesome spwrozek. I am envious. 
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Varg posted:I got a Crosstrek a couple years ago and I love it.
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Apr 3, 2019 22:09
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Please do not buy the Kia Telluride.
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Apr 3, 2019 22:14
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I just purchased a Subaru Crosstrek and am loving it.
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I thought Crosstreks looked goofy as gently caress when they first came out, but having spent some time in my friend's I've decided they're pretty badassed little rigs and I would be looking at one if I was in the market for a hatchback.
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I got a Jeep Patriot for like 6.5k off KBB and it has been magnitudes of order better than I thought it would be
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I have an Outback and it's loving awesome and the Crosstrek would probably also be really good if I didn't regularly have to take like 8 pairs of skis on trips on top of all my poo poo.
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The crosstrek would be cool if it came with a different engine.
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Thanks for all the recommendations! The vehicle will need to be able to carry a minimum of 4 people plus 6 sets of skis and 2 snowboards plus related gear. I drove from the NYC area up to Mont Tremblant and Jay Peak every season so it should be comfortable enough for those trips. I know someone said not the Telluride but that was one of the front runners for space and value for money reasons. On the Subaru side I was looking at the Ascent too. I'll test drive the Crosstrek and Outback this weekend. I like the 4runner which seems really capable but it seems kind of rough for long road trips. As a former Evo owner, I would love a Focus RS or Golf R but I suspect they are too small even with a rooftop carrier. Right now the SUV front runners are the Q7 (expensive), Telluride, Atlas, Ascent and Crosstrek. The car/wagon front runners are the A4 allroad, the A5/S5 Sportback, and the Outback.
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fknlo posted:The crosstrek would be cool if it came with a different engine. This is the downfall of it and the Impreza. (They are the same car in reality) If you are on the east coast it might be different. Hookshot, just get a big rear end Thule. I can fit 8 skis in mine. I would lean to a 4 runner and put a Thule force xl up there. I usually have 2 boards and 4 skis in mine. 2 more should be good. You can sneak some boots up there and the back for luggage. spwrozek fucked around with this message at 00:45 on Apr 4, 2019 |
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Ok, yeah, you want an Outback. Trust me. I very not legally managed to fit six male teenage ski racers and all of their racing poo poo in my car a couple months ago.spwrozek posted:Hookshot, just get a big rear end Thule. I can fit 8 skis in mine. HookShot fucked around with this message at 00:44 on Apr 4, 2019 |
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Lol, yeah... 218 would be the really big rear end version I think 
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spwrozek posted:Lol, yeah... 218 would be the really big rear end version I think I looked into it when we were buying since we were considering something smaller and getting a Thule, but 210 was the biggest I found, at least that they sell in Canada.
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I just watched review of the Ford Edge ST and AMG GLA45 and now I'm dying to test drive them even though they're not quite what I need.
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Wow those are 2 drastically different market segments. After I win Powerball I'm buying an AMG E63 wagon for my "daily". Are you looking to buy new or used? Oh yeah, until Yakima releases their next box, don't even think about anything but the Thule Force series. One of my friends is a design engineer at Yakima and he won't shut up about how badly Thule is killing them in the box department. He's one the lead designers on the new box project though, so I'm looking forward to what they come up with. highme fucked around with this message at 02:31 on Apr 4, 2019 |
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