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Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Posted - 11/15/2007 : 10:28 AM
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The announcement is on the WB website. I can't make it. I have to play a gig Saturday. I may get my first backcountry turns of the season Sunday though. 
The wait is over. |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
1009 Posts |
Posted - 11/15/2007 : 11:39 AM
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| I went last year firsrt day, expect a least a couple hour lineup for the Gondola and then you can enjoy the 2 lifts side by side and the 4 runs they service..just not worth the cake |
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Port Moody, BC
Canada
733 Posts |
Posted - 11/15/2007 : 12:05 PM
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Don't forget the cost of replacing your skis after you take a run down a hill covered in 3" of snow.
I recommend rentals until at least December. |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
1461 Posts |
Posted - 11/15/2007 : 12:06 PM
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You obviously don't love skiing enough 
It's not about epic conditions. It's about THE FIRST DAY OF THE SEASON! |
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Whistler, BC
Canada
1174 Posts |
Posted - 11/15/2007 : 8:35 PM
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You fellows are correct. There's no snow here. Don't get involved in those useless line-ups. There's always hot coffee at Starbucks or Tim's!
But we'll miss you up here as we enjoy the freshies... |
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 Alberta-based choss climbin', flame throwin', rappel lovin', ass talkin' hater who doesn't like "Gumby" for a descriptor
6302 Posts |
Posted - 11/15/2007 : 8:56 PM
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*caution* this post contains face rubbing and a bit of spray...
I've been out 4 times so far. Back country twice and resort twice. Going to be on #5 tommorrow (resort) and #6 on Sunday (backcountry). Meh...I can't believe they opened Sunshine today though....barely enough snow but hey, turns were had and that's the main thing. |
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Surrey, BC
Canada
1036 Posts |
Posted - 11/15/2007 : 10:55 PM
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| Bring your rock skis. Heck, a couple more core shots wouldn't make a whole lot of difference anyway. |
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Whistler, BC
Canada
631 Posts |
Posted - 11/16/2007 : 12:34 AM
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3"??
Last I checked, theres over 3'!
Wait, nevermind that. Your skis will be demolished if you go up this weekend. Best stay at home while us foolish people wreck our gear over a few inches of ice...
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New West., B.C.
Canada
22 Posts |
Posted - 11/16/2007 : 03:15 AM
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Hi,
My Tele skis are tuned, waxed and looking for the first snows too...back-country or otherwise..please contact me as I'm free most weekends.... |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
1421 Posts |
Posted - 11/16/2007 : 08:15 AM
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Originally posted by time2clmb
*caution* this post contains face rubbing and a bit of spray...
I've been out 4 times so far. Back country twice and resort twice. Going to be on #5 tommorrow (resort) and #6 on Sunday (backcountry). Meh...I can't believe they opened Sunshine today though....barely enough snow but hey, turns were had and that's the main thing.
Well I'm not bitter because out here on the coast in July we were still making tracks on 3500ft ski runs. |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
1461 Posts |
Posted - 11/16/2007 : 10:03 AM
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T2C, how's the new AT setup working out. It looks like I'll get to try mine out on Sunday.
Whistler got another 10cm last night so they're up to 140cm at Pig Alley. The rocks usually rear their ugly heads until there's about 2m down. I hope they don't wreck the base like they did a few years ago by opening early. That year they got a warm spell that froze into an boilerplate that kept the trade routes icy all year.
I've had a couple of amazing first days in Whistler over the years. If you've got rock skis then Chunky's Choice is the place to be. So much fun with pow before the boulders get covered up. |
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Whistler, BC
Canada
631 Posts |
Posted - 11/19/2007 : 10:09 AM
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| wooooohoo, what a day yesterday! no line to get my pass, typical weekend lines on red and emerald (ie, none on red, 10 mins at emerald), lots of great snow if you were willing to hike for even just 5 mins out towards harmony, and only took one coreshot to my rock board. great times! |
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Alberta-based choss climbin', flame throwin', rappel lovin', ass talkin' hater who doesn't like "Gumby" for a descriptor
6302 Posts |
Posted - 11/19/2007 : 11:10 AM
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Originally posted by hafilax
T2C, how's the new AT setup working out. It looks like I'll get to try mine out on Sunday.
Couldn't be happier with it. Really light and they cruise at speed quite well. |
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Whistler opens Nov. 17
