The Gaper Spirit Animal

[Housed]

As the spring thaw approaches, the Gaper Spirit Animal begins to molt in anticipation of warmer temperatures and possible migration. His SteepTech skin will no longer be needed in warmer climes; a simple black shell will suffice. This is the time of year when GSA's training is paramount; he cannot take the chance steezy outerwear will attract undue attention from the opposite sex and distract him from his Stairmaster rituals. His shovel-like exoskeleton disappears as well, the reasons for this are unclear given the inhospitable environs of Alaska, GSA's spiritual homeland.

[PepN'Ched]

With all of this GSA information someone should plot a map with The dates, times,locations, and snow conditions that occurred during his sightings, maybe then it will be possible to map his pilgrimage to Alaska.
A logical guess is Revelstoke, people with many go pros love flocking there.
BE ON THE LOOK OUT!!!

[rip]

Alright everyone, Hymnals up..

and-a-one and-a-two and-a...




And he will lead the way, with dual gopros,
Film you as you shred the gnar.
Make you to look, like a star
And then stand there, with a toe... in the air...


You who dwell in the shadow of the mtns,
who depend on their tips for life...
say to the gaper, "my Refuge,
Whose wallet in Whom I Trust."


And he will lead the way with dual gopros,
Film you as you shred the gnar.
Make you to look, like a star
And then stand there, with a toe... in the air...


The fit of your harness, will never crush your nuts
And Torn Knees will bring no fear
Under his Steeptech your refuge
His gaperness, your shield


And he will lead the way with dual gopros,
Film you as you shred the gnar.
Make you to look, like a star
And then stand there, with a toe... in the air...

And then stand there
with a toe...
in the air...

[Housed]

With all of this GSA information someone should plot a map with The dates, times,locations, and snow conditions that occurred during his sightings, maybe then it will be possible to map his pilgrimage to Alaska.
A logical guess is Revelstoke, people with many go pros love flocking there.
BE ON THE LOOK OUT!!!

This situation calls for a radio collar. Or ankle bracelet.

[gramboh]

Damn it, I was on Whistler today and didn't see him. Didn't cross my mind to check the gnar of Franz's chair though, was expecting to see him pole whacking the couloir or cirque entrances. Will be back Monday and Tues and on the lookout.

Awesome work neuro and clownshoe. Haha, filming him with a pocket POV, that is dedication, 5000 points for you.

[TheK12]

Does anybody else feel like the GSA's unicorn sidekick needs a name. I'm thinking "Chuck"...

[dos bolsas]

Does anybody else feel like the GSA's unicorn sidekick needs a name. I'm thinking "Chuck"...

maybe "Nar" - - [as in drop the G]

[Ski to Be]

Wouldn't the GSA Unicorn have GoPros mounted on his corn? I would love for the venerable Michelangelos of TGR photoshop to amend this portrait of our leader.

[Hott Butt Mud]

Wouldn't the GSA Unicorn have GoPro mounted on his corn?

Na dude, the GSA only cares about one POV. His.

[splat]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/news...wide-tour.html


rip - that theme song really portrays the pure spirit of this thread and has the perfect ethereal feel.
So many astounded believers fortunate enough to capture the GSA's essence during his manifestations.

We may be approaching the singularity, when the GSA becomes self aware.

[MJbumper1121]

Clearly, his hand was trembling as he took this very rare photograph.

I like how this shot is kind of blurred out like those old "faked" photos of Bigfoot from the seventies.

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[TahoeJ]

This thread has gone from amazing to legendary to one of the best things on the internet. All praise the GSA!

[Ski to Be]

Some more GSA prose for your pleasure

When it is enlightenment you seek
Your dress must not be meek
No matter where you go
You will have footage to show

You should train in your gear
Even if the mountains are not near.
Prepare for the gnar
A glacier is never far

For me do no scorn
For in the spring I will ski some corn
I am in the company of a unicorn
and I make my own ski porn

I like to ski the west
Duke bindings are not the best
I have bagged many a peak
Some at Beaver Creek

[Dave Marshack]

I just set the pictures of him as the background at the backcomb tuning center computer... we are all on the lookout!

[StuntCok]

From the Extremely Canadian website:

Our clinics offer the adventurous skier two days of expert Extremely Canadian guiding, lift line priority, a guaranteed improvement in your steep skiing skills, and our infamous après-ski decompression session at Merlin’s bar and grill. We’ll supply the beer and nachos; you supply the super-hero ski stories from the past two days.

Sunday night at Merlins? (also suggesting that they will be on Blackcomb in at least the afternoon on Sunday. Oh to be there for the "super hero stories"...

[ak_powder_monkey]

Holy shit, I will shit myself if he shows up at Alyeska, also what do I do to get a T Shirt, I could wear that to class, my students will think I'm even more nuts than they think I am now.

[ill-advised strategy]

Tall Tee on sale for only $45.99!!!

What if it isn't tall enough for my steeze? I'm just saying it may not be tall enough for my steeze bro.

[Clownshoe]

Some more GSA prose for your pleasure

When it is enlightenment you seek
Your dress must not be meek
No matter where you go
You will have footage to show

You should train in your gear
Even if the mountains are not near.
Prepare for the gnar
A glacier is never far

For me do no scorn
For in the spring I will ski some corn
I am in the company of a unicorn
and I make my own ski porn

I like to ski the west
Duke bindings are not the best
I have bagged many a peak
Some at Beaver Creek

So full of win

[El Chupacabra]

This guy's brother, or follower, or something, was at Mt. Rose yesterday. No pics unfortunately: guy in bright red one-piece, snowboarder, wearing an airbag pack... inbounds (Mt. Rose has no sidecountry or backcountry access)... on a 40-45* F day where absolutely nothing is going to slide.

Never seen someone wearing an airbag pack inbounds before, much less on a spring corn day.

[jaja111]

This guy's brother, or follower, or something,.........

Disciple. He would be a disciple of the GSA.

[Micol]

Some more GSA prose for your pleasure

When it is enlightenment you seek
Your dress must not be meek
No matter where you go
You will have footage to show

You should train in your gear
Even if the mountains are not near.
Prepare for the gnar
A glacier is never far

For me do no scorn
For in the spring I will ski some corn
I am in the company of a unicorn
and I make my own ski porn

I like to ski the west
Duke bindings are not the best
I have bagged many a peak
Some at Beaver Creek

There's some ASCAP potential winning material in this thread. Simply beautiful ! Grammy level

[Jaded Loc]

I can only imagine the excitement humming around the Whistler village this morning, so much potential.

[peds]

I think this thread is a perfect example of the wonderful things that can happen within the confines of internet fora. TGR, as a forum, should be proud of the work accomplished here. Well done guys, and I eagerly await the next development in the story.

I will keep my eyes peeled over here in Chamonix, naturally, but I don't hold much hope of a sighting.

This guy's brother, or follower, or something, was at Mt. Rose yesterday. No pics unfortunately: guy in bright red one-piece, snowboarder, wearing an airbag pack... inbounds (Mt. Rose has no sidecountry or backcountry access)... on a 40-45* F day where absolutely nothing is going to slide.

To be fair, you see literally hundreds of people like this every time there is fresh snow in Les Houches, Chamonix valley, bumping down a tracked-out piste. The whole place is at around 15 degrees in angle, there's nothing to slide even it wanted to.

[Jaded Loc]

I would bet it all that Chamonix is at the top of its list.

[Skistack]

Some more GSA prose for your pleasure

When it is enlightenment you seek
Your dress must not be meek
No matter where you go
You will have footage to show

You should train in your gear
Even if the mountains are not near.
Prepare for the gnar
A glacier is never far

For me do no scorn
For in the spring I will ski some corn
I am in the company of a unicorn
and I make my own ski porn

I like to ski the west
Duke bindings are not the best
I have bagged many a peak
Some at Beaver Creek

Ski to Be - TGR Poet Laurette