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 Alberta-based choss climbin', flame throwin', rappel lovin', ass talkin' hater who doesn't like "Gumby" for a descriptor
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Posted - 07/28/2010 : 9:37 PM
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Ahhhh time to look ahead to what's to come. Hopefully this October 4th will bring as much fun as last October 4th.
 
The excitment and anticipation of what's to come as you climb
  
  
The fun run back down
  
  
The thought and management of dealing with sketchy assed snow pack
  
 
The views
  
  
things to come
  
 
and things to aspire to
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Edited by - time2clmb on 07/28/2010 9:38 PM
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bandana wearin', pole huckin', view lovin', dog herdin', 4x4 navigatin', lake huntin', butt-slidin' bridge crosser, who enjoys postholing with an overnighter pack
Surrey, BC
Canada
4069 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2010 : 9:44 PM
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| Ahhhhhh my eyes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm not quite ready to see the fluffy white stuff just yet T2C - you're mean! |
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Finally stopping that crazy suffering that is ice, climbing to concentrate on great ski tours!
2080 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2010 : 11:21 PM
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Jeezus, Kevin, quit talking about skiing. I've been suffering serious ski withdrawal for a couple months now, and I've got a serious jones for some turns.
If it could be March and April over and over, I would be happy... |
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Finally stopping that crazy suffering that is ice, climbing to concentrate on great ski tours!
2080 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2010 : 11:28 PM
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Skin track stoke...
Skins off at the summit...
Oh, yeah...
The best upslope sight EVER when stopped...
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Extreme ski tourin, mountain bikin addict who hikes at least once a year
2023 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2010 : 11:31 PM
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| you guys! Its freaking July!! |
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Coffee swillin', wine lovin', Owl fearin' Andie McDowell stunt double, who sports retro gear
Vancouver, BC
5017 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2010 : 11:45 PM
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| It'll be here before you know it...along with Christmas bombardment and darkness at 4:30 PM. Nice pics. But I'm not ready to face the end of warm weather just yet either. |
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Calgary, AB
Canada
55 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 12:23 AM
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| Some easy ice climbing would be nice.. |
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131 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 06:37 AM
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| I am SOOO ready for summer to be over! |
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vancouver, bc
Canada
387 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 11:22 AM
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Good call... Ski movie premieres are getting rolling in August so I say this thread is fair game.
Mmm, last October 3rd was my kickoff to the season but I skied just this past Saturday so I'm not jonesing too hard just yet. August, September could be tough but I'm not complaining about a 10 month season one bit. |
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Calgary, Ab.
Canada
144 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 12:18 PM
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Nice pics! I was just watching some ski movies the other night.
I've got a trip booked to White Grizzly in February so, I can't wait for Winter! |
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calgary, ab
Canada
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Posted - 07/29/2010 : 1:38 PM
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i'm w/ you t2c. i'm ready. summer is overrated.
^skinning for views.
^skinning for pow.
thanks for the stoke. |
Edited by - go_up on 07/30/2010 07:27 AM |
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Burnaby, BC
Canada
222 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 2:07 PM
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| Ski bums!! I solute you . |
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Jasper, ab
Canada
712 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 2:38 PM
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Yeah, -30 below, freezing cars, square tires, going to work in the dark and coming home in the dark, slippery and closed highways, driving in a whiteout, shovelling snow, frost bite, avalanches, watching my useless Oilers. Yeah, I can't wait. I want an endless summer
But really nice pictures |
Edited by - lobo on 07/29/2010 2:38 PM |
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Calgary, Ab.
Canada
144 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 2:46 PM
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Originally posted by lobo
Yeah, -30 below, freezing cars, square tires, going to work in the dark and coming home in the dark, slippery and closed highways, driving in a whiteout, shovelling snow, frost bite, avalanches, watching my useless Oilers. Yeah, I can't wait. I want an endless summer
But really nice pictures
Lol. Bitter much? Next year will be different for the Oilers, Lobo. You'll see! |
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calgary, ab
Canada
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Posted - 07/29/2010 : 3:15 PM
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| T2C i would like to start some backcountry skiing this year, doing my avalanche training in the fall or winter before i start out, but i was wondering what are some good areas to start? What hikes or peaks do you usually do when you go out skiing, any help would be great. i would like to scout out a spot before i go up there in the winter. |
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New Orleans, Louisiana
USA
192 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 5:55 PM
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Lol!
So... is it true? Do the Canadian Rockies REALLY have ten months of winter and two months of bad skiing?
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Alberta-based choss climbin', flame throwin', rappel lovin', ass talkin' hater who doesn't like "Gumby" for a descriptor
5026 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 6:01 PM
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Originally posted by Marilynx
Lol!
So... is it true? Do the Canadian Rockies REALLY have ten months of winter and two months of bad skiing?
Well...my season started in October and ends in June, so I guess it's more like 9 and 3. |
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Alberta-based choss climbin', flame throwin', rappel lovin', ass talkin' hater who doesn't like "Gumby" for a descriptor
5026 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 6:16 PM
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Originally posted by sparkes
T2C i would like to start some backcountry skiing this year, doing my avalanche training in the fall or winter before i start out, but i was wondering what are some good areas to start? What hikes or peaks do you usually do when you go out skiing, any help would be great. i would like to scout out a spot before i go up there in the winter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anNCkOKogKs
The glades at Parker ridge and climbers right side of Bow Summit, sorry, going to have to point you to guidebooked easily managed busy areas...online forum and all. If you are a good skier off of groomers you would be welcome to come see for yourself. |
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Finally stopping that crazy suffering that is ice, climbing to concentrate on great ski tours!
2080 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 6:33 PM
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Originally posted by sparkes
T2C i would like to start some backcountry skiing this year, doing my avalanche training in the fall or winter before i start out, but i was wondering what are some good areas to start? What hikes or peaks do you usually do when you go out skiing, any help would be great. i would like to scout out a spot before i go up there in the winter.
PM me and let's exchange email addys. No, I'm not going to take you to Kev's secret stashes (relax, K) but I'd like to get out, even if it's to the too-busy popular spots (hey, I've had some good times at Parker's Ridge...)
I'm going to be taking my daughter out not only to learn off-piste skiing (hey, I can use the practice, too!!) but as well terrain and snow pack evaluation. If you're interested in taking time for decision making, feel free to come along. |
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New Orleans, Louisiana
USA
192 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 7:07 PM
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Originally posted by time2clmb
[quote]Well...my season started in October and ends in June, so I guess it's more like 9 and 3.
Tragic, missing a whole month of skiing!
'Round here, the only skiing available is WATER skiing! |
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Edmonton
467 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 8:50 PM
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Originally posted by lobo
Yeah, -30 below, freezing cars, square tires, going to work in the dark and coming home in the dark, slippery and closed highways, driving in a whiteout, shovelling snow, frost bite, avalanches, watching my useless Oilers. Yeah, I can't wait. I want an endless summer
But really nice pictures
Can't agree with you more! All those who contributed to this thread should be permanently banished to beyond the polar circle  . You guys gotta be born in Stalin's Russia and accused in "anti-state activities"  . |
Edited by - Engor on 07/29/2010 8:56 PM |
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Todays boredom has me missing your cold embrace
