2011/2012 Canadian Rockies Roll Call and StokeThread...

**Joe Strummer** · 10-20-2011, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by mntlion

I'll be driving highwood pass this morning (on the way to pincher creek to get our winter cow) I'll take some pics.

Pics of the cow?????????

**Eldo** · 10-20-2011, 07:15 PM

Snow guns going at Nakiska.

Web cam at GAH is looking nice!

Rain is pounding on the roof here in Kimberley, just need the temps to drop another few degrees and it will be snow.

Kootenay Pass cam only looks foggy, was hoping it would be snowing.

**mntlion** · 10-20-2011, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by Joe Strummer

Pics of the cow?????????

all wrapped up in brown paper and labled....got 350 pounds and just dropped of 40 pound packages to some friends..

some snow at highwod pass, but not much, even on the higher N facing. but it is not +3 in banff, and raining. snow level to 2000m tonight

**That was Pontus** · 10-20-2011, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by Eldo

Kootenay Pass cam only looks foggy, was hoping it would be snowing.

Nothing yet....

edit: at 6:18, forgot that's a live feed.

**mntlion** · 10-20-2011, 08:23 PM

just signed up for this, fly in AM on the 2nd, ski 2,3,4, and fly out 5th AM. kinda excited, hope my body can deal with it....

**Spooky** · 10-20-2011, 09:15 PM

^That looks amazing.

Apparently it was snowing a fair bit on the Icefields Parkway today.

This event looks interesting: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php...94196517273796

"A conversation with filmmakers, professional athletes, and snow industry representatives especially for young skiers and riders who dream of skiing in the movies.

Over 18's only.

List of speakers:

Spencer Francey - Who worked on the Art of Flight
Mike Douglas - The godfather of free-skiing
Claire Smallwood - http://www.clairesmallwood.com/
Aaron Schmidt - Freeride World Tour
Caleb Brown - Freeride World Tour"

Not that any of us count as "young" unless i'm mistaken...

**Shadam** · 10-21-2011, 05:56 AM

the horse is openning on the 9th of dec ...
who is planning on being there ???

me ...

137 days last year...
150 is not out of the question ...

**Eldo** · 10-21-2011, 06:55 AM

Only 137? It sure seemed like a lot more than that.

Mntlion, how's the back for touring up the hill?

**mntlion** · 10-21-2011, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by Eldo

Mntlion, how's the back for touring up the hill?

usually OK, it will be wearing a pack that might fuck it up...

Originally Posted by Spooky

This event looks interesting: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php...94196517273796

"A conversation with filmmakers, professional athletes, and snow industry representatives especially for young skiers and riders who dream of skiing in the movies.

Over 18's only..

banff springs ski shop has done this talk for a few years, usually is full of 18year old jibs kids, that have not skied in the mountains yet.

**DougW** · 10-21-2011, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by Shadam

the horse is openning on the 9th of dec ...
who is planning on being there ???

me ...

137 days last year...
150 is not out of the question ...

Have day off on calender and I'm sure this year Eldo we be there too.

**iscariot** · 10-21-2011, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by mntlion

just signed up for this, fly in AM on the 2nd, ski 2,3,4, and fly out 5th AM. kinda excited, hope my body can deal with it....

Jeebus that looks fun, and a great way to get knowledge.

**shafty85** · 10-21-2011, 09:57 AM

mntlion - you at the shop next week?

**mntlion** · 10-21-2011, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by shafty85

mntlion - you at the shop next week?

nope, But Jr is (he is year round) and he is amazing. what did you need?

**mntlion** · 10-21-2011, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by iscariot

Jeebus that looks fun, and a great way to get knowledge.

from GAH AND Eric today
"Freeride Camp 1, 2 and 3 news......"I am planning on having a pair of 186 & 196 Renegades with Dynafit demo bindings and Gecko glueless skis for both. I might also have a pair of the new HOJI prototypes with demo bindings and skins as well, I will keep you posted... Ski on the future!!!" Eric Hjorleifson"

**Spooky** · 10-21-2011, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by mntlion

banff springs ski shop has done this talk for a few years, usually is full of 18year old jibs kids, that have not skied in the mountains yet.

Thanks for the heads up - it struck me as odd that they advertised it as being for young skiers but are holding it in an over 18s venue.

**Lamothe** · 10-21-2011, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by Spooky

Thanks for the heads up - it struck me as odd that they advertised it as being for young skiers but are holding it in an over 18s venue.

ohhhhh shit ., i went and hit a rail today . does this make me a bad person

**Spooky** · 10-21-2011, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by Lamothe

ohhhhh shit ., i went and hit a rail today . does this make me a bad person

Only because i'm jealous.

**Lamothe** · 10-21-2011, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by Spooky

Only because i'm jealous.

don;t be to jelous, my ski pants look like i fell in chocolate cake and my ass feels like elton johns . But it was a blast . Snow boarders left a 15 ft tube raised about 3 ft and the inrun jump and landing were all done for us. whooop can few solid hits in. Got a few k-fed and fours out but what are those anyways?

**time2clmb** · 10-21-2011, 09:24 PM

I tried a proper hand type rail last year...it fucking hurt but I learned 2 things that day.....
I learned that:
1 - I have no desire to try again
and 2 - it is fucking amazing how fast your legs can come out from under you.

**Lamothe** · 10-21-2011, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by time2clmb

I tried a proper hand type rail last year...it fucking hurt but I learned 2 things that day.....
I learned that:
1 - I have no desire to try again
and 2 - it is fucking amazing how fast your legs can come out from under you.

fuck. i read that while drinking. you bastard im lucky my key board still works

**Spooky** · 10-21-2011, 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by time2clmb

I tried a proper hand type rail last year...it fucking hurt but I learned 2 things that day.....
I learned that:
1 - I have no desire to try again
and 2 - it is fucking amazing how fast your legs can come out from under you.

1 - please tell me someone was filming?
2 - please tell me you're going to post the footage here for our amusement.

**Lamothe** · 10-22-2011, 11:07 AM

snow on the ssv cams . if were lucky maybe no WROD LL? a guy can dream right

**Spooky** · 10-22-2011, 03:30 PM

There was a good bit of fresh snow on the icefields parkway today - shin deep in spots and still falling when I left. Someone should go skiing (make up for the fact that I was just hiking). I'll post a couple pics tonight.