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skiincy

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  1. looks fun! I'm definitely down for some touring adventures in the spring. I've been reading this book and have been getting stoked to explore more. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1934028142/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  2. Who is changing it up this weekend and skiing Whistler with Chelsea Handler?
  3. It was a hot mess of a fall.. 🙈 definitely don’t recommend it
  4. Agreed with @AtomicSkier . But, it's cool to be cautious. He's right, tree wells aren't magnets but be sure you can control your turns depending on the tightness of the trees. I was out with a guided ski group in the side country / backcountry of Lake Louise Resort in 2016. Once we hit tree line, my speed was fast and the trees were tight. I fell then slide into a tree well. It was quite the adventure getting out.. only lost my favorite goggles, a cell phone, and my confidence to the Banff National Park. Push yourself but stay safe. If you dip into tight trees, ski near other people. Control your speed and enjoy the fluffy powder goodness.
  5. Definitely not me. But did you all see that a 10-year skied Corbet's last week?!
  6. I'm heading on a trip until March 9th but I want to hit up some IKONic resorts in mid-lateMarch. I've been eyeing the weekend of March 21 at Killington because there's also a beer fest at night ... https://www.vermontbrewers.com/festivals/vermont-brewers-festival-killington/
  7. Rad. Where’s this at?
  8. Close. Goldendoodle. He’s 10 and loves snow, and rocking the snowbeard. He use to backcountry ski with me a bunch
  9. I decided to dust off my touring skis and head up to Camelback this morning. I packed the car with skis and my dog, Birmy, and we were off to go find some snow. When I got to Camelback, I was unsure of the uphill policy. I called during the week and I was told I needed to buy a lift ticket (turns out, I don’t think you do). After walking around with Birms and letting him roll in the snow, ski patrol told me that I could skin up Laurel Glade to Birches and didn’t mention anything about the lift ticket. I was told that the uphill route changes depending on the time of the day based on crowds and to check-in with ski patrol before you go up. I put Birms in the car and I went up for my first lap. It was about 1 mile and 675 vertical feet. It was a sweaty mile, so I went to check on the dog and decided to leave my jacket in the car for the next lap. It was my first time touring in over a year, so still need to get faster and fitter for spring mountains but it took about 30 minutes while telling the beginners they need to put down the lever before stepping down and helping a few little shredders up. Wish I had a GoPro though – not for the gnarly views or conditions but when I got to the top, I was breathing heavy and had my airpods in. I was near the top of Birches and saw a man frantically waving at me. I pulled out an airpod and asked him if he was okay. He goes, “Are you okay? Do you know you’re going the wrong way?!” Overall, solid workout and would definitely do it again.
  10. Not a strip club per se .... but are you visiting Strawberry Park Hot Springs at night, @enjoralas, @saltyant, @pops ? Hard to see much with the steam and darkness but clothing tends to be optional once dusk hits. https://strawberryhotsprings.com/
  11. @enjoralas When you don’t want to talk about the weather before a ski trip .... https://youtu.be/h29GscveKx8
  12. @Barb have you been to FOBP events? I’ve met friends at the parking lot of Berthoud. They do a free avy awareness class on the snow. I did my level 1 before but it’s a great refresher and a way to meet more people into staying safe in the BC. (www.berthoudpass.org/on-snow-sessions.html) also loved the Backcountry Babes group in Breckenridge. Met a bunch of other badass female skiers and learned of new spots in Summit County. https://m.facebook.com/BackcountryBabe/
  13. If it continues to not snow, maybe a mud party would be one of the summer activities
  14. New Jersey man recently died at Vail. Sounds like he slipped through the seat and his coat got caught on the chair. https://www.vaildaily.com/news/new-jersey-man-died-of-positional-asphyxia-on-chairlift-at-vail-mountain/
  15. @GrilledSteezeSandwich It might be closing weekend for some of the resort, according to OntheSnow.com, https://www.onthesnow.com/colorado/projected-closing.html, which means it could be a really fun party. But WOOWoo! Let me know if you need recommendations. I lived there for 10 years. I'll likely be there around Friday, April 17-19 at least.
  16. Ha. Jealous. I was there on the 22nd with my brother. He was doing the eagles chant to anyone who wore a cowboys jersey. I was surprised we didn’t get kicked out of the country club of ski slopes
  17. "Frank Maimone died Saturday, Feb. 8, as a result of asphyxiation due to a headfirst fall into a tree well while skiing at Steamboat Resort, according to Routt County Coroner Rob Ryg. There was no trauma to his body, Ryg said." https://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/cause-of-skiers-death-asphyxiation-coroner-says/ I might have to go to northern libs to get some pizza in his honor.
  18. Not yet but @Schif made a good pitch to earn his $30 referral credit. Going to South Africa at the end of the month. Will probably get it in early March
  19. nope. didn't take the video. It saw it floating around on the internets the other day. I, unfortunately, was probably driving on 76 instead of waiting in line to ski 17" of powder.
  20. I missed that service too. Was at Derek valley around Christmas and I’ve never felt more poor while looking at all the houses in the chairs..
  21. You missed an opportunity to reference Backstreet Boys.
  22. Technically... Yes. You have to pay a full price ticket, which is really lame...
  23. @GSSucks impressive! Will there be a How I Built This podcast with Guy Raz?
  24. I'm curious how they would get people up. The T-Bar at Breck is my favorite but the tunnel with the the little moving walkway at Snowbird mineral basin is fascinating. i would hate to be stuck in there when someone farts though..
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