Official 2012/2013 Ski season thread

[Redlyne_mr2]

The trailers are out, looking forward to another season. Lost a lot of good friends last winter.. here's to a fun and safe 2012/13.
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[Freeskier]

Haha suckas, I'm in New Zealand at the moment and it's puking all over the south Island. Just mounted up my Libtecs and we're all getting ready to head out.

[canadiandaytona]

I'm hoping to pop over to NZ before the end of Aug if I can afford it. Any tips?

[projekz]

I gotta get some new skis this year. I'm pretty stoked to get the season started. Plus my little guy will be on his second season so it'll be lots of fun!

[-relk-]

Originally posted by Freeskier
Haha suckas, I'm in New Zealand at the moment and it's puking all over the south Island. Just mounted up my Libtecs and we're all getting ready to head out.

Screw you man, screw you.

Starting to get excited for the next season already, get here early this year winter :clap:

Here is Jeremy Jones' new trailer, im looking forward to this one.

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[Affinityion]

Since it's still summer here in North America...found this on Teton Gravity's website. Freebord is based here in Canada. Looks awesome, tempted to give it a shot.
http://www.tetongravity.com/blogs/Video-Skate-Like-A-Snowboarder-6254889.htm

[Abeo]

Any recommendations for an all-mountain ski?

Last season I was on some borrowed BD Verdicts (http://www.backcountry.com/black-diamond-verdict-telemark-ski), with AT bindings... I'm looking for something similar with normal bindings, and about 95mm underfoot. Right now, I'm liking the idea of the Atmoic Theory's (http://freeskier.com/gear/2012/atomic-theory-skis-review) with the rocker, but there are many other skis out there that I haven't heard of. Hoping to find old stock on sale :)

[Freeskier]

Originally posted by canadiandaytona
I'm hoping to pop over to NZ before the end of Aug if I can afford it. Any tips?

South Island. The club fields are the bomb. Great terrain with no people, but they all use these sketchy ass rope tows powered by a tractor. Queenstown/Wanaka is good too but a lot more commercial and touristy. I guess if you want purist skiing go to the clubbies, and if you want a good apres ski party and still have some good terrain then hit up QT.

[thrasher22]

^^ Queenstown is stupid fun, but Wanaka is one of my favorite small towns that I've had a chance to visit.

SUPER excited for this season, I was traveling the first half of the season and was broke/unemployed and only got out a few times.

Now all I have to do is get my ass together and save up for gear. I don't think I can punish my skis/boots through another season :(

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

I am super stoked! Sticking with my Bacons from last year and I need to get some park skis, wanna learn rails and some spins this year!

[max_boost]

I'm thinking about taking up skiing or maybe another season on my board. I want to see how much better I can get riding first. :D

[asp integra]

you should throw the Candide trailer on there as well.


i cant wait for this season. a few really good buddies who rip moved from edmonton to calgary so every weekend were gonna have a wicked crew out.

i picked up my lake louise pass end of May, soooo stoked to ditch shine and get to louise this season!

gonna get some new park skis this year and maybe a new coat but other than that most of the gear will remain the same

[-relk-]

Anybody have any info on the Louise Cards for this year? Nothing on their website as far as I can tell. Really hoping that KHMR is on it again, but I highly doubt that will happen :(

[canadian booster]

just so long as i can hit some hills or pow before those damn skiiers put bloody moguls all over it i'll be happy
*shakes a fist*

plus my son will be just turning 4 this season so i'll be starting him on a snowboard at C.O.P.
i taught my daughter when she was 6, so if i get him sliding at 4 he'll be pro! :D

[projekz]

Originally posted by canadian booster
just so long as i can hit some hills or pow before those damn skiiers put bloody moguls all over it i'll be happy
*shakes a fist*

plus my son will be just turning 4 this season so i'll be starting him on a snowboard at C.O.P.
i taught my daughter when she was 6, so if i get him sliding at 4 he'll be pro! :D


Right back at ya...Hill scraper!!! :D

It's pretty cool when the kids start following. Are you putting the little one in lessons or teaching him yourself?

[almerick]

Super stoked for the new season, watched the Sunny trailer on my friend's facebook and then came straight here to find you guys are way ahead of the game :D

I am also contemplating taking up skiing but the only thing holding me back is money. Looks like another season on the board

[asp integra]

im starting to amp up on the stoke, just need to rehab my knee and should be good to go, 3 months till the hills open!

[max_boost]

Originally posted by canadian booster
just so long as i can hit some hills or pow before those damn skiiers put bloody moguls all over it i'll be happy
*shakes a fist*

plus my son will be just turning 4 this season so i'll be starting him on a snowboard at C.O.P.
i taught my daughter when she was 6, so if i get him sliding at 4 he'll be pro! :D That's awesome. Teach them everything when they are young. :thumbsup:

[Canmorite]

Originally posted by canadian booster
just so long as i can hit some hills or pow before those damn skiiers put bloody moguls all over it i'll be happy
*shakes a fist*



You mean the boarders pushing all the snow down the hill? ;)

[Spoons]

Alright next year it better say Ski and Snowboard thread. I let you guys have your way last year, but fuck a roo skiiers.


Getting amp'd. I've been hitting the gym all summer long. I can't wait.

[asp integra]

got the freeskier buyers guide in the mail today! stoked!

[Chester]

Anyone have good sites for gear? Looking for a new board specifically. Usually use backcountry. TIA.

[projekz]

EVO.com Is a really good site. They carry a lot of stuff and ship fairly quick.

[Spoons]

Originally posted by Chester
Anyone have good sites for gear? Looking for a new board specifically. Usually use backcountry. TIA.

I hate buying boards online. Simply for the fact that you can pay a tiny bit more (you really don't get that much better of a deal online on the new stuff than you do in store) and help support a local business.

If you're looking for hot deals on old stuff, online is your place, but you missed the boat on most of the clear out sales.

What size of board you looking for?

[Affinityion]

If you still want to go ahead with it, shop.thinkempire.com
Based in Quebec and you can usually take advantage of free shipping (unlike backcountry/department of goods)

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

It snowed Thursday night at Sunshine :)

[asp integra]

watched 'the education of style" tonight at a buddies place. was pretty good movie, i would say its worth the $10 dl price if you are a fan of some insane jibbing/urban. Tanner also kills it in the backcountry on a bunch of sick pillows and other lines, some sick jumps too. i need to ski asap

[robert367]

I am considering getting up snowboarding or maybe another period on my panel. I want to see how much better I can get driving first.:guns:

[Canmorite]

Originally posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo
It snowed Thursday night at Sunshine :)

Hiked Sunshine meadows on Saturday, some snow left over in the shade haha. Was really cool to see the mountain without snow.

Headwall/garbage chutes is just a massive rock/cliff face haha.

[asp integra]

Originally posted by Canmorite


Hiked Sunshine meadows on Saturday, some snow left over in the shade haha. Was really cool to see the mountain without snow.

Headwall/garbage chutes is just a massive rock/cliff face haha.

take any pics? i would like to see what it looks like!

[zipdoa]

Paying a little homage to one of the best Canadian snowboarders in his day:

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[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

The Eighty Six is out today, WE is out tomorrow.

[thrasher22]

Decent amount of snow at sunshine right now!
http://www.skibanff.com/conditions/cams/

Its no solid base, but between the cold weather and seeing this I'm getting antsy...

[megavolt]

I had such a good year last year it's going to be tough to beat.

Skiied 5 hills I'd never been to before (Whitefish, Whistler, Mt. Washington, Mt. Cain, and Fairmont).

Planning another trip to Cain this winter to try and follow up on the best day I've ever had - hope I'm not 'chasing the dragon' so to speak.

I've only been skiing for 4 years but I'm seriously hooked.

[7thgenvic]

Great time to buy last years gear. Was up in Fernie last weekend and most shops had 60% off all outer wear.. Didn't really look at skis as I just got new Obsethed last year.

[asp integra]

anyone know anything about whitefish? me and a large group of friends (15-20 ish) are looking to get up there for 3-5 days over new years and were looking for a few onhill condos to stay in.

[picmerollin]

Originally posted by asp integra
anyone know anything about whitefish? me and a large group of friends (15-20 ish) are looking to get up there for 3-5 days over new years and were looking for a few onhill condos to stay in.

Did this exact trip last year. Stayed on hill in a very nice condo that accommodated 10 people.

it wasn't cheap but this is the company we booked through http://www.kristianna.com/whitefish.html

The Beer Stube NYE party was pretty good and the town has everything you could need - we did not luck out with the best snow last year, but on past trips Whitefish has really delivered.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Watched The Eighty Six last night, lots of sick urban shots!

[lasimmon]

Anyone have a good walk through video or article online that can show me how to perform some surgery on my skis?

My backcountry planks took a beating on my last outting last year. Figure it's about time to learn how to fix em myself.

[asp integra]

Originally posted by picmerollin


Did this exact trip last year. Stayed on hill in a very nice condo that accommodated 10 people.

it wasn't cheap but this is the company we booked through http://www.kristianna.com/whitefish.html

The Beer Stube NYE party was pretty good and the town has everything you could need - we did not luck out with the best snow last year, but on past trips Whitefish has really delivered.
thanks! it looks like they are booking 5 day minimums over new years which doesnt work for us, most people can only stay 3 nights

[a social dsease]

Has everyone already got their seasons pass?

I bought the Fernie/KHole/Nakiska/Kimberly pass on earlybird back in May, Only another month and half until I can go use it!

[lasimmon]

Originally posted by a social dsease
Has everyone already got their seasons pass?

I bought the Fernie/KHole/Nakiska/Kimberly pass on earlybird back in May, Only another month and half until I can go use it!

I got an early bird Sunshine pass. Cant wait to use it!

[poison]

got my sunshine pass as well. Cant wait!

[asp integra]

louise pass for me! cant wait to get out!

[asp integra]

freshtival lineup announced!
http://www.freshtival.ca/schedule

[Redlyne_mr2]

anyone see WE yet? thought it sucked:(

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Didn't like WE.

[asp integra]

freshtival is only 1 week away!

http://www.freshtival.ca/schedule

[Canmorite]

Just got my Louise pass. Stoked!

See you at Sat night Fresthival/after party.

[heavyfuel]

Originally posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo
Didn't like WE.

I ski alone 99% of the time. I cherish that. When I board with anybody it's usually my gf cuz she doesn't ski (yet) The title alone makes me not wanna watch it lol the hill is ME time not WE time! Plus everybody I know who skis or boards spend more time in the bar and/or tucked away smoking weed than actually skiing, I don't do any of that shit so fuck 'em all, see ya at the bottom (maybe)

Going to get my Sunshine pass RIGHT NOW! Ordered last year's Rossi Sickle 186's on Ebay. Stoked? Hell yeah!!!

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by Canmorite
Just got my Louise pass. Stoked!

See you at Sat night Fresthival/after party.

sick .. louise seems to be the spot this winter.

[Chester]

Common snooooooooooooooooow!

[Abeo]

Just picked up some Nordica hell&back boots, looking for some skis now. Hoping the ski swap this weekend will pay off :D

[lasimmon]

Got trips booked to kicking horse, panorama, and cat skiing in fernie!

Can't wait!

[cycosis]

Wont be skiing much this year due to school however I will be in Europe hitting up Chamonix and the Dolomiti Super Ski area in Italy :) :) Will post pics. Trip is in January.

[heavyfuel]

Picked up my season pass at Sunshine, got last year's Rossignol Sickle 186's on Ebay, just dropped 'em off today to get some new Salomon/Atomic STH-16's mounted. Winter tires going on first week of November, stoked!

[-relk-]

Anybody have some edits from last year to share?

I NEED SOME STOKE

[-relk-]

Louise Cards info is out.

http://www.skilouise.com/louise_cards.php

No Kicking Horse this year :( Knew this was going to happen, but I still am gonna give a big fuck you to RCR :whipped:

[Affinityion]

I thought Louise was no longer part of RCR...Either way I'd take Revie over K-Ho

[-relk-]

Originally posted by Affinityion
I thought Louise was no longer part of RCR...Either way I'd take Revie over K-Ho

Last year, KH AND Revy were on the Louise card :(

RCR doesn't own LL anymore, but now owns KH, which is why I think KH is off the Louise Card this year.

[asp integra]

louise started to make snow today!

only 3 weeks till ski season!

http://cams.skilouise.com/cam2.jpg

[npham]

Looking to get back into snowboarding, where should I be going to check out sales/deals locally? Any places with lots of 2012 boards to clear out?

[lasimmon]

Not too sure really for Calgary, unfortunatly the ski swap was this weekend.

[jdmXSI]

Originally posted by npham
Looking to get back into snowboarding, where should I be going to check out sales/deals locally? Any places with lots of 2012 boards to clear out?

I just picked up a 2012 ROME agent rocker from mission for 40% off. I'm gettin' super stoked for snow especially with what were getting in town!

[DJ Lazy]

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Just watched the full version of this tonight. Epic Alaskan Big Mountain! :drool:

[asp integra]

looks like nakiska might open up for this weekend! i will take anything at this point!

[max_boost]

Getting antsy for the pow! :drool: Maybe this is the year I learn to do some tricks on the board. :D And to go faster! :burnout:

[Redlyne_mr2]

Nakiska will be open this weekend.. I'll be there!!

[bituerbo]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
Nakiska will be open this weekend.. I'll be there!!

Ditto.

http://cams.skinakiska.com/cams/nacam5/nacam5.jpg

[-relk-]

For those that went to Nakiska last year, is it only the one run open? Was it super crowded?

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Yes there was only one run and it was super crowded but there was a good amount of people.

[Stunt66]

^^ you also have to walk your board onto the first chair to mid mountain and hop on another chair to the top. only 1 run is open and its not even the whole way down. Still fun tho and i didnt find it too crowded

[Redlyne_mr2]

can't wait

[bituerbo]

Fortress will be open for cat ski operations this year. Hopefully they use some of the $375pp towards getting lifts operational again. info: http://kpow.ca/

Norquay opened today on 30+ cm.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Im stoked for this weekend! I need new boots badly though, gonna tough it out till I find the right ones.

Is anyone going to Warren Miller on Saturday? I missed out on Freshtival.

[lasimmon]

Originally posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo
Im stoked for this weekend! I need new boots badly though, gonna tough it out till I find the right ones.

Is anyone going to Warren Miller on Saturday? I missed out on Freshtival.

I wanted to go, but it's a terrible date being Halloween and all.

I got tickets to jeremy jones new movie in Banff on November 3rd. Stoked!

[msommers]

Snow Show is next weekend at Spruce Meadows. Anyone else know of other gear swaps/clearance sales?

[-relk-]

Originally posted by lasimmon

I got tickets to jeremy jones new movie in Banff on November 3rd. Stoked!

I watched Further last night, A+

JJ makes the best freeride snowboard flicks.

[lasimmon]

Originally posted by -relk-


I watched Further last night, A+

JJ makes the best freeride snowboard flicks.

Awesome! Great to hear.

[a social dsease]

don't know how to embed vimeo, but anyways check out this vid from Fernie on the 23rd. Looks pretty sick already!

http://vimeo.com/52064601

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Went to Nakiska and Warren Miller both today, what a fun day, got some free stuff too.

[asp integra]

went to nakiska today, had a blast! so much funds to get back on the sticks. it was crowded but still alot of fun. went 104 km/hr on the first run of the day and wasnt able to beat that haha. lots of fun rollers and little side jumps as well!

[heavyfuel]

Originally posted by asp integra
went to nakiska today, had a blast! so much funds to get back on the sticks. it was crowded but still alot of fun. went 104 km/hr on the first run of the day and wasnt able to beat that haha. lots of fun rollers and little side jumps as well!

What skis did u do that on? I just can't seem to get past 90 on skis (Rossi E88 186cm on the groomers) and I'm 240lbs lol

[Redlyne_mr2]

super fun at nakiska today.. Ben were u in a yellow jacket?

[dj_patm]

So I got an unexpected birthday gift this year. A new pair of Nordica Fire Arrow 80 TI's. The only thing is my parents aren't sure if they ordered me the 2012 or 2013's :rofl:

I'll take either or though :)

80 under the boot :D

2013:
http://snow.co.nz/media/uploads/2012/05/firearrow.jpg

2012:
http://compedgeskibike.com/merchant/1142/images/large/1112_Nordica_fire_arrow_80_ti.jpg

This also means I can finally justify getting a new ski outfit because I think my bright orange jacket, hat and goggles would look weird with green and purple skis :barf:

[asp integra]

Originally posted by heavyfuel


What skis did u do that on? I just can't seem to get past 90 on skis (Rossi E88 186cm on the groomers) and I'm 240lbs lol


i did it on 181 Armada Ar7 park skis, 87 underfoot. They are 2 years old and havnt been tuned or waxed since the middle of last year haha, im about 180 lbs


Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
super fun at nakiska today.. Ben were u in a yellow jacket?

i was in a red saga jacket with grey/black saga pants, what were you wearing?

[heavyfuel]

Originally posted by asp integra



i did it on 181 Armada Ar7 park skis, 87 underfoot. They are 2 years old and havnt been tuned or waxed since the middle of last year haha, im about 180 lbs





I don't like you now lol

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by asp integra



i did it on 181 Armada Ar7 park skis, 87 underfoot. They are 2 years old and havnt been tuned or waxed since the middle of last year haha, im about 180 lbs



i was in a red saga jacket with grey/black saga pants, what were you wearing?

Oh sick thought that might be you.. I was in all saga grey.. buddy was with was throwing down rodeo 7s off that icy knole lol.

[Canmorite]

Originally posted by asp integra



i did it on 181 Armada Ar7 park skis, 87 underfoot. They are 2 years old and havnt been tuned or waxed since the middle of last year haha, im about 180 lbs



i was in a red saga jacket with grey/black saga pants, what were you wearing?

Ah we saw you. I was in Tanner's jacket from last year/white pants, my bro was in white/black Saga jacket and red Saga pants.

[lasimmon]

Originally posted by asp integra



i did it on 181 Armada Ar7 park skis, 87 underfoot. They are 2 years old and havnt been tuned or waxed since the middle of last year haha, im about 180 lbs



i was in a red saga jacket with grey/black saga pants, what were you wearing?

Non tuned park skis? I call shenanigans.

[asp integra]

Originally posted by heavyfuel


I don't like you now lol

haha



Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2


Oh sick thought that might be you.. I was in all saga grey.. buddy was with was throwing down rodeo 7s off that icy knole lol.

ahh yeah i saw you guys too, ya i saw ur buddy throwing those 7s, it was sick!


Originally posted by Canmorite


Ah we saw you. I was in Tanner's jacket from last year/white pants, my bro was in white/black Saga jacket and red Saga pants.

i will say hi to you guys next time!



Originally posted by lasimmon


Non tuned park skis? I call shenanigans.

the gps doesnt lie haha, actually quite accurate, and on steep ice anything is fast

[heavyfuel]

Originally posted by asp integra


haha




ahh yeah i saw you guys too, ya i saw ur buddy throwing those 7s, it was sick!



i will say hi to you guys next time!




the gps doesnt lie haha, actually quite accurate, and on steep ice anything is fast

Lol if I break 100 on skis or my board this season I'll be happy, knee brace, back brace and all lol might have to break out the X-Wing 198's!

[a social dsease]

Absolutely dumping up in Jasper today - check out the webcam: http://www.skimarmot.com/mountain-report

[GreyFox]

Looking for some input from you guys as I have a dilemma!

Got some options for attending a few different ski trips early next year and need some advice on which to choose.

Option 1:
Big White
Feb 15-18 (Family Day Long Weekend)

Option 2:
Castle Mountain
March 1-3


I've never been to either mountain before.

What are conditions typically like that time of year for each resort?
How busy is each respective hill going to be on the mentioned dates?
What type of terrain is each hill best known for?

To give you an idea of what I like, my fav mountain is Whitefish. Next to no lineups and tons of wider gladed areas.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

[-relk-]

^^

I have never been to Big White, so I can't give you any advice, but have been to Castle many times. I love castle, but the lineups can get bad on weekends on a powder day. The last couple years, they have gotten DUMPED on in early March.

A video of a 70 cm day on March 1st, 2011

http://biglines.com/video/ski-deep-powder-castle-mountain-march-1-2011

A video of March 6th, 2012, not sure how much they got then.

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Terrain at Castle is pretty good, not as good as KH or Louise, but the glades on the Northern runs are really fun, and you can find a drop now and then. They only have a double charilift going up to the top, which equates to long lines on busy days, but also means that you will be able to find freshies until closing time.

[asp integra]

i have never been to castle ( i know i know, this year though!)
but i have been to big white a few times. it has some really fun gladed areas, next to no lines (im not sure about the family day weekend though) and some great snow when they get it. big dumps arent super common but its champagne when it does dump!

[asp integra]

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[-relk-]

Originally posted by asp integra
hoping this works

nope

[asp integra]

hahah not one bit

[lasimmon]

Went and saw Further in Banff on saturday, even though it was out in September. Must say it was quite the film!

I find his movies much better than that of something like The Art of Flight. I Just seem to appreciate what he does more. Some of those trips he goes on just seem like they would be once in a life time!

Can't wait till Deeper comes out!