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

**time2clmb** · 11-02-2011, 10:26 AM

and t2c, the front holes don't match up to dynafit (I think they changed their pattern this year?)

Works fine. I used the paper template for Dynafit found here
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...light=template

Before you print it, be sure that the print scaling box is not checked and measure the scale that prints out to double check. The Dynafit template for the toe has that medial loner hole distal to the other holes...the one that is under the ski / tour lever. Just ignore that one as Plum doesn't have the 5th hole there.

It most definately works and measures out perfect.

**time2clmb** · 11-02-2011, 10:28 AM

p.s. before I get hassled, the Bud light in the pic is not mine....I don't drink that piss water

**endure** · 11-02-2011, 10:31 AM

I went to mec and the front holes of the dynafit were ~1cm wider than the plums in my hand. The radical has a new pattern.

Either way, no tools = no mounting. So any suggestions on stores you trust would be appreciated.

**time2clmb** · 11-02-2011, 10:34 AM

Ah yeah they made the Radical wider....the other ones are all the same. In any case don't take it to Monod's in Banff, that's my only suggestion.

**awedor** · 11-02-2011, 10:37 AM

Alive- Have you mounted any of the new Dynafit Lowtechs (3 screw heel)? Recovering from injury so no racing this year. But, I think I'm going to be putting them on a pair of new JJ's...can't stand to just leave those sexy binders in a box.

**time2clmb** · 11-02-2011, 10:40 AM

Holy shit what's the weight on those^ Aren't you worried about pull out putting them on a wide ski?

**alive** · 11-02-2011, 10:54 AM

Haa! That would be one crazy binding/ski combo!

I have not mounted these, but have done lots of other fixed heel, racing dynafits. Would love mount them up or, even better, trade you those for a set of ft 12's ???? I have a pair of Broad Peaks begging for this binding...

**mntlion** · 11-02-2011, 10:55 AM

www.thetuneshop.ca

they WON'T fuck it up. good guys in banff.

**awedor** · 11-02-2011, 10:56 AM

115g. Crazy light. And yes, I'm concerned about yarding them out, especially because there's only a single screw at the back...and the 3 are pretty tight together. I'm going to be putting a piece of cork under the heel of the boot, so the downward pressure isn't all on the pins.

I watched euros CHARGE hard in races last year in garbage conditions and never heard of anything pulling out. There's definitely some reservations, but I think I'm gonna give it a go. Besides, a standard Dynafit Vertical mount actually fits outside the 3 hole mount...what the hell!

**endure** · 11-02-2011, 10:59 AM

site says 117 grams.. damn

those or the 135's on Race Areo world cups is my dream for the next few years!

**Caucasian Asian** · 11-02-2011, 11:02 AM

Looking good...

**awedor** · 11-02-2011, 11:06 AM

Definitely won't be trading them

But I'll be in touch if for mounting if I'm heading down to Kelowna (or we could link up when you're through Revy?)

**pfj** · 11-02-2011, 03:34 PM

Anyone have any beta on highwood pass for the weekend?

**Lamothe** · 11-02-2011, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by pfj

Anyone have any beta on highwood pass for the weekend?

might go up tmrw , so may have some beta

**alive** · 11-02-2011, 05:23 PM

Sure thing, Awedor. Always happy to pick ups and drop offs in Revy if it works out. "sorry babe, have to go to Revelstoke for business again..."

**uriedog** · 11-02-2011, 06:09 PM

last weekend Highwood was OK, a little wins scoured. I did not hit any rocks but there were plenty sticking out

**CSG** · 11-03-2011, 06:39 AM

Tonight through Friday, upslope areas should get 5 to 10. Not much love after that: early week looks Chinook-like.

**mntlion** · 11-03-2011, 08:16 AM

bump for the banff everyone gets to ski program this weekend.
drop off gear, or come work it for a bit. help out young NOT rich ski racer kids ski

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=255009514544715

EVERYONE GETS TO SKI Gearing Up to Gear Up Local Kids for a

Fifth Ski Season

Free Rentals and Free Lessons are New for 2011/2012

Banff, Alberta (October 18, 2011)- Ski and snowboard season is just weeks away in the Bow Valley and Everyone Gets to Ski is once again reaching out to the community to answer the call for donations for the annual ski and snowboard gear program to make sure that local kids get the free gear they need to hit the slopes.

Everyone Gets to Ski was created in response to the generous program by the Banff Lodging Company to provide free Mt. Norquay season ski passes to all Banff Elementary School and Banff Community High School students. New for the 2011/2012 season, the program will also be offering free ski lessons through the Banff Alpine Racers and free ski rentals at select locations in Banff.

“Skiing can be a very expensive activity, especially when kids outgrow their gear each year,” says Everyone Gets to Ski co-founder and Canadian ski legend Felix Belczyk. “Our program makes sure that regardless of family income, local kids have access to the proper equipment and right sized gear so they can use their free ski passes. We are thrilled that the program is even more comprehensive this year with the addition of free equipment rentals and free ski lessons.”

Donations and a one-day gear swap enabled the Everyone Gets to Ski program to outfit 90 locals in 2009 and 92 in 2010. This year’s goal is to provide gear for 100 kids but it cannot be done without support from the community and businesses.

Donations of new or used equipment, including boards, skis, boots, poles, helmets, goggles, gloves and ski suits can be dropped off at the Banff Elementary School gymnasium on Friday, November 4 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm and from 9:00 am to 11:30 am on Saturday, November 5.

“Each year we also encourage past participants of the program to return the gently-used gear they have outgrown so they receive proper fitting gear and so that we can pass the equipment on to another worthy recipient,” adds Belczyk.

Volunteers will be on hand to help outfit kids in the proper donated gear on Saturday, November 5 from noon until 4:00 pm in the gymnasium at the Banff Elementary School.

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Media Contact:

Felix Belczyk

Phone: 403.763.8357

Email: felix.belczyk@gmail.com

**The AD** · 11-03-2011, 08:33 AM

I might be heading up to Banff/LL in January. Does anyone have an opinion on the Aspen Lodge in Banff? The reviews look generally positive. I don't need luxury, but I'd rather not stay in a total dive either!

**Caucasian Asian** · 11-03-2011, 08:48 AM

I've stayed at the Aspen Lodge. Not super fancy, but I wasn't worried about bedbugs either. Close enough to walk everywhere, but far enough from the bars to be quiet. Parking lot was big enough for me to park my 3/4 ton 4x4 comfortably.

**Fat Mike** · 11-03-2011, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by mntlion

bump for the banff everyone gets to ski program this weekend.
drop off gear, or come work it for a bit. help out young NOT rich ski racer kids ski

Thats an awesome program! I wish I had some old skis sitting around. I'm trying to convince my wife she needs new skis and she goes for it, I'd donate her old ones (which are basically kids skis they are so short). Wouldn't be in time for this weekend obviously, but I assume they would take donations year round?

**mntlion** · 11-03-2011, 12:14 PM

can take donations year round, but in the fall is best. THe program is only once a year for the give away

**mntlion** · 11-03-2011, 12:15 PM

Free food month in banff.

rimrock eden (sun, wed, thus , fri)
2 course for $65 => $39
3 @ $49
4 @ $59
chefs tasting @ $89

sushi bistro $13.50 lunch special with soup or salad, and 3 rolls

Thai and grill
3 courses for $20

maple leaf
3 course for $27 and 1/2 off wine menu

balkan (our own powsult is owner/manager)
3 course for $22 or greek platter for 2 (feeds 3 people) for $25 each

coyotes
$20 for 3, starting Dec 1 (closed Nov 15-30)