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

**time2clmb** · 10-28-2011, 10:56 PM

^that's exactly why I have never been to a Lake Louise opening day. I have a pass there this year and still won't make an effort to go. It's not like your fighting for fresh or anything. Lining up for man made...n'ah.

**Eldo** · 10-28-2011, 11:52 PM

Making turns anywhere is more fun than sitting at a computer posting on the internet.

**Lamothe** · 10-29-2011, 12:14 AM

if i had a pass , id be there hands down , but its kinda steep with the ticket cost and gas all for the death ribbon , might even just take the bike out for one last single track ride. Believe it or not , im going to skip the LL opener and head over to norquay, the hit up LL mon, wed thurs when shit calms the fak down .

**Shadam** · 10-29-2011, 12:17 AM

correct me if I'm wrong, but its putting down at lake lousy as I type ...

Rogers pass is looking phat !!!
I'm dreaming of the first avy bulletin of the season ...

**Lamothe** · 10-29-2011, 12:49 AM

well im out for nakiska . bought a camcorder instead , you'll thank me later

. And holy shit balls the pass is getting slamed! might have to plan a trip out there mid nov.

**theshredder** · 10-29-2011, 02:42 AM

What pass is getting dumped on? By Friday we're gonna be getting our first taste of witner. Serious dry upslope snow followed by cold. Looks like there's a decent base at the highwood pass already Too bad I'm in mcflatland. I WILL FUCKING BE there on the 28th though, or whatever the last day is.

**goldenshowers** · 10-29-2011, 08:36 AM

Perhaps it is safe to assume when people mention the Pass it is meant to be Rogers Pass. I have never heard of people referring to Bow Summit, Kickinghorse Pass, or Highwood Pass as just 'the pass.' Just be careful that you or the people aren't referring to The Pas as that's not the one you want to be skiing in.

**Eldo** · 10-29-2011, 09:09 AM

The Pas. Okay, that's actually funny.

Looking good on a lot of web cams this morning. Time to go for a walk in the snow!

**Fat Mike** · 10-29-2011, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by time2clmb

that place is the anti stoke?

Awesome!

Originally Posted by time2clmb

...It's not like your fighting for fresh or anything. Lining up for man made...n'ah.

Ahh, now you're reminding me of the "good ol days" back in ontario... Last christmas when I was home visiting, my mother in law asked if we wanted to go skiing at Mt St.Louis Moonstone. I politely declined

**time2clmb** · 10-29-2011, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by Eldo

Making turns anywhere is more fun than sitting at a computer posting on the internet.

Ain't that the truth! I'd much rather be at Nakiska putting in laps rather than sitting here with a fucking ice pack. Getting crankier by the day.

**Lamothe** · 10-29-2011, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by Fat Mike

Awesome!

Ahh, now you're reminding me of the "good ol days" back in ontario... Last christmas when I was home visiting, my mother in law asked if we wanted to go skiing at Mt St.Louis Moonstone. I politely declined

i used to go on ski vacations at moonstone

**iscariot** · 10-29-2011, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by Fat Mike

Ahh, now you're reminding me of the "good ol days" back in ontario... Last christmas when I was home visiting, my mother in law asked if we wanted to go skiing at Mt St.Louis Moonstone. I politely declined

But the hot chick said its "the ultimate winter playground!" 550 vertical feet! That's HUDGE!!! Better bring the helicopter.

I can't believe you declined. Turn in your skis.

**time2clmb** · 10-29-2011, 03:54 PM

^planning on recording some ski time shennanigan stoke with that new camcorder?

**Eldo** · 10-29-2011, 05:12 PM

So what did you do to your back? Nothing major I hope. Back problems are scary stuff.

**IceRock** · 10-29-2011, 05:15 PM

LL is reported to have 20+ cm in the next week.
My pass says the I can give 20 bucks off to anyone who gets a day pass. More than happy to give it away.

**time2clmb** · 10-29-2011, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Eldo

So what did you do to your back? Nothing major I hope. Back problems are scary stuff.

Chronic neck pain that is usually nothing more than minor irritation / stiffness. I was working at getting rid of it all and strenghtening it while at work and may have overdone it a bit. Got home, was getting sore and then we carried skis and gear in to Robertson which set it off. Couldn't move my head at all until Wed. Now i'm trying to get it good enough to head up to work so I can get these shifts out of the way for skiing.

**endure** · 10-29-2011, 05:59 PM

mapping some avy paths near Sunshine today.. snowing a bit but not much. Looked to be more clouds west. Only a few cm on the ground, really

**bakers_dozen** · 10-29-2011, 06:23 PM

Nakiska was actually a lot of fun today, better than I expected. The line got to 3/4 people ahead MAX and the snow wasn't too icey until later in the day. No rocks and basically no kids. It was nice getting some speed and just giving'er on an opening day on some steeps, rather than avoiding all the kids and crowds at LL.

**Lamothe** · 10-29-2011, 06:23 PM

[QUOTE=time2clmb;3411536]^planning on recording some ski time shennanigan stoke with that new camcorder?[/Q

That and maybe leave it on accidentally after the wife comes home bombed after holloween parties? Its going to be a nice addition to the stoke factory. go pros are nice but only up close

**bakers_dozen** · 10-29-2011, 06:29 PM

Also, you guys will probably like this. Pretty awesome video new video just made by Tourism Alberta. I love the song. Some great powder shots from the icefields parkway?? Anyone recognize the location? I love how the snowboarding girl is about to do a face plant @ 2:41

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThFCg0tBDck

**himavan** · 10-29-2011, 06:47 PM

Hey folks
Did a quick forum search with no luck... Any recommendations on where/who to take an AST 1 course with in banff (or maybe jasper)?

**time2clmb** · 10-29-2011, 06:56 PM

:46 / :51 are taken from SSV. :52 is hard to tell with the tight shot but i'm thinking backside Louise. 1:02 looks like Quartz (SSV back country), 1:24, not sure but no packs = probably not back country i'm going to take a guess and guess Marmot???

**time2clmb** · 10-29-2011, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by himavan

Hey folks
Did a quick forum search with no luck... Any recommendations on where/who to take an AST 1 course with in banff (or maybe jasper)?

Canmore- Yamnuska

**mntlion** · 10-29-2011, 08:16 PM

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https://www.canadiancartel.com/sale/...mentally-aware

http://www.canadiancartel.com/?ref_id=518

referral gets me $10 off, blah blah blah....

50% off (or more) on last years movements. shipped

add provincial tax(s) and $30 in shipping it looks like too. no import BS.