2016/2017 Ski and Snowboard Thread

[Dave P]

New Movie Trailers have started to come out.

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Can we discuss upcoming season yet? haha

[SOAB]

my family bought the cheap Nakiska family pass for this upcoming season. hopefully get some good use out of it this winter. not the greatest hill but for a 5 and 6 year old, its good enough.

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by SOAB
my family bought the cheap Nakiska family pass for this upcoming season. hopefully get some good use out of it this winter. not the greatest hill but for a 5 and 6 year old, its good enough.
I think I'm gonna try it. for 700 you can't go wrong.

[ExtraSlow]

If you can get out mostly midweek, the Norquay 90 pass is an amazing deal, and a much better mountain than Nakiska.

[SOAB]

Originally posted by ExtraSlow
If you can get out mostly midweek, the Norquay 90 pass is an amazing deal, and a much better mountain than Nakiska.

yeah, no midweek for this guy. :(

problem with Norquay is that it is farther, and you have to buy a park pass.

we bought the family pass for $599. if we go 4 times, it will have paid for itself. my wife is very happy that we can just head out there for a 3-4 hours, have some fun and leave without feeling like we needed to get our full day in.

[ExtraSlow]

Yeah, a pass can take the stress off the day. 100% agree.

For the extra 20 minutes distance, I'd do Nakiska, but that's just me.

[Dave P]

$$$$: http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/whistler-blackcomb-vail-resorts-1.3711427

[mazdavirgin]

Originally posted by Dave P
$$$$: http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/whistler-blackcomb-vail-resorts-1.3711427

Hopefully doesn't end up like the disastrous RCR takeovers in recent memory. Would be a shame to have them do something stupid like shut down the whistler park as per RCR's seemingly insane protocol. That or start charging an extra fee per day to use the park. :nut:

[Dave P]

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[Dave P]

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[cam_wmh]

Originally posted by mazdavirgin


Hopefully doesn't end up like the disastrous RCR takeovers in recent memory. Would be a shame to have them do something stupid like shut down the whistler park as per RCR's seemingly insane protocol. That or start charging an extra fee per day to use the park. :nut:

Sounds like they're going to add W/B to their EPIC Pass, for the 17/18 season. Which is exactly that for the current advertised value.

I imagine they'll put quite the pricing lift on it, when they add W/B though.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

I'm hoping to get out most weekends this season. I don't think I skiied more than 10 days last year due to the conditions and lack of friends who wanted to go out.

[Redlyne_mr2]

Vail is terrible and Whistler is/was getting there. I love the terrain but hate the village and the lineups.

[asp integra]

Why must we start this thread so early!!!! haha now the stoke is just gonna pile on more and more.

I can't wait for the season to start, almanac and weather predictions are saying it will be a cool and wet winter, heres hoping!

[googe]

Whistler is fucked for sure now. It already had unbearable lines and was expensive, but expect Vail Resorts to double the lift ticket price within a few years. They do this everywhere.

Adding it to the Epic Pass offers little benefit to Canadians, but it will mean a huge influx of bros from Colorado, Tahoe, and Utah, who can now go there for free as much as they want.

[mazdavirgin]

Source sale this Friday apparently.

http://www.sourceboards.com/warehouse-sale

[flipstah]

Anyone go to the Warehouse Sale? Probably picked clean by now.

[jacky4566]

I went and spent wayyy to much. Good deals to be had.

But the Ninja suit i bought was ripped so i hope they can replace it.

[Dave P]

Sunshine Today

[jacky4566]

Valle Nevado today:
http://216.241.17.42:8087/oneshotimage1

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by Dave P
Sunshine Today
I was at the top of Standish on Sunday, it was sunny but that damn cold Standish wind was still there even in August!

Thinking about booking Japan again, what a crazy trip that was!

[flipstah]

Japan is $600. Thinking about it

[taemo]

picked up a thule ski/snowboard rack off kijiji yesterday so that I can comfortably fit 4 adults in the WRX, looking forward to winter now!

[Dave P]

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[JfuckinC]

If oil wasn't butt fucking my life so bad id be going to Japan again. Had such a great time out there.

[asp integra]

Originally posted by flipstah
Japan is $600. Thinking about it

Only $600 to Japow?

[jacky4566]

Originally posted by asp integra


Only $600 to Japow?

Japow being Sapporo is $700 but yea man. Cheap shit to Japan right now.

http://www.yycdeals.com/calgary-to-tokyo-japan-596-cad-roundtrip-including-taxes

[Dave P]

For anyone with kids, how young did you start them?

My daughter is turning 3 in Sept, and I am thinking about putting her in lessons this winter.

Was it a waste of time and money, and you wish you waited? Or was it just what your kid needed and haven't stopped since?

[SOAB]

I think you have to judge their physical build. if their legs are strong enough to push out and do the pizza, etc.

my daughter first started when she was 4. she's 6 now and just started doing green runs at the end of last winter.

[googe]

From what many ski instructors have told me, it totally depends on the kid, but 5ish is about what you want to shoot for. Some kids do great earlier, but it's like rolling a dice. Combination of fear, coordination, and ability/attention span to observe and learn from an instructor. It's more about that than the physical aspect. 3 does sound a little young, but it's not unheard of.

[Redlyne_mr2]

I started when I was 2, was "racing" by 4. Its never too early IMO. Look at the Nancy Green program, its pretty awesome.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by SOAB


yeah, no midweek for this guy. :(

problem with Norquay is that it is farther, and you have to buy a park pass.

we bought the family pass for $599. if we go 4 times, it will have paid for itself. my wife is very happy that we can just head out there for a 3-4 hours, have some fun and leave without feeling like we needed to get our full day in.

No park fees this coming year for the anniversary

[asp integra]

Originally posted by ercchry


No park fees this coming year for the anniversary

I have read conflicting reports on the no park fees thing. I bought a park pass back in march and it expires in March of 2018. When I asked the person at the counter she said its only free to people who buy a yearly pass. (I paid for 1 year and get 1 free) and it sounded like regular day users who buy a single day pass still needed to pay. Then I read later day passes are free. Better of just getting a seasons pass before the end of 2016, and you won't have to pay for a park pass until late 2018.

[flipstah]

Beyond meets should be in order.

To Japan.

[Dave P]

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[asp integra]

Anyone getting any new gear for the season?
Im good on the ski front, but looking for new outerwear this season. I am gonna head down and see what Fresh has in for new stuff this year and if there is any nice gear from last year as well.

[lasimmon]

I'd love to get some new gear this year. The guys at Fresh told me prices were gonna ski rocket this year so I should buy last spring. I bought some new outer gear, but not from fresh as they didn't have what I was looking for.

I would like to get a new touring set this year, but I don't know if I can justify the cost.

[flipstah]

Atmosphere has sales for jackets. Arcteryx mmm.

I'm good this season for outerwear, because Helly/Hansen!

[azian.advanced]

Originally posted by asp integra
Anyone getting any new gear for the season?
Im good on the ski front, but looking for new outerwear this season. I am gonna head down and see what Fresh has in for new stuff this year and if there is any nice gear from last year as well.

Managed to find a new, never used Burton Audex Link jacket that came out in 2006/2007.
I've hunted for this jacket for years on eBay.

Also picked up a bigger & wider board from The Source's August summer sale.
I'm going from a 154cm camber to a 162cm wide hybrid.

All I need now are a new set of winter tires.

[googe]

Originally posted by azian.advanced


Managed to find a new, never used Burton Audex Link jacket that came out in 2006/2007.
I've hunted for this jacket for years on eBay.

Also picked up a bigger & wider board from The Source's August summer sale.
I'm going from a 154cm camber to a 162cm wide hybrid.

All I need now are a new set of winter tires.

Why on earth would you want a wide board if you could ride a 154 before?

[Redlyne_mr2]

How did you guys book your Japan hotels? Expedia/trip advisor, everything is crazy priced right now.

[jacky4566]

booking.com mostly for me.

[g-m]

It won't get better, there'll just be less available. Ah man I wish I was going back this year again but gotta go to Greece with the family in the spring. Pretty stoked for the season though, only a helmet and freshtival tickets to buy this year!

Japan in 2018 again

[asp integra]

Freshtival will be a great time as always. Nothing announced yet, but it will be Oct 13-15.

[dubhead]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
How did you guys book your Japan hotels? Expedia/trip advisor, everything is crazy priced right now.

I think booking.com for Tokyo and end up calling Orchard at Niseko directly wicked chalets with free shuttle bus but need about 8 guys to make it affordable.

That being said we made our booking in early August the year we went so you might already be a bit behind the curve

[dubhead]

Well looks like the season has started for some

https://vimeo.com/182773483

[jacky4566]

Yea we ran into some back country skiers last sunday at the top of Highwood pass. Gotta get those lines!

[cam_wmh]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
How did you guys book your Japan hotels? Expedia/trip advisor, everything is crazy priced right now.

Have you already booked your flight? I'm going in Feb. Should have an epic crew.

[g-m]

Originally posted by dubhead
Well looks like the season has started for some

https://vimeo.com/182773483 yea trevor sexsmith is fucking INSANE though. Have you watched some of his other shit? He is going to die soon

That vid is pretty tame, I'd probably hit that line.

THIS however
https://vimeo.com/167213860

or this
https://vimeo.com/165338947

NOPE. Hes crazy

[dubhead]

Originally posted by g-m
yea trevor sexsmith is fucking INSANE though. Have you watched some of his other shit? He is going to die soon

That vid is pretty tame, I'd probably hit that line.

THIS however
https://vimeo.com/167213860

or this
https://vimeo.com/165338947

NOPE. Hes crazy

That second one :nut:

Definitely have an itch to break out my split after watching those

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by cam_wmh


Have you already booked your flight? I'm going in Feb. Should have an epic crew.
Yup booked, I'll be on the hill Jan 30th through until Feb 5th.

I start in Otaru and do 2 days in Kirroro, then to Niseko for 2 days, then Rusutsu for 2 days then back to Sapporo for a day off then home.

Its quick but I get in some great skiing and lots of diversity.

[g-m]

So jealous. I love the sushi in Otaru

[jacky4566]

The Freshtival Schedule is up.
http://www.freshtival.ca/schedule.html

Any recommendation on the best days? Ruin and Rose looks sweet.

[g-m]

I'm going to Friday at 7 and Saturday at 9. Have some beers after work and roll on to the theater

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by g-m
I'm going to Friday at 7 and Saturday at 9. Have some beers after work and roll on to the theater

Cool see you there sat Night!

[sl888]

Free screening for the Fourth Phase on October 2nd. 9pm @ The Plaza Theatre hosted by Royal Board Shop or 8:30pm @ Flames Central hosted by The Source.

Anyone ever been to Winter Park? Heading to Colorado in January and got a few days to myself.

[SIC1]

Originally posted by g-m
yea trevor sexsmith is fucking INSANE though. Have you watched some of his other shit? He is going to die soon

That vid is pretty tame, I'd probably hit that line.

THIS however
https://vimeo.com/167213860

or this
https://vimeo.com/165338947

NOPE. Hes crazy

wow. you called it. knew him from the mountaineering community.

http://biglines.com/categories/fallen-comrades-categories/trevor-sexsmith-rip/

[lilmira]

Originally posted by g-m
yea trevor sexsmith is fucking INSANE though. Have you watched some of his other shit? He is going to die soon



http://globalnews.ca/news/2965603/ont-brother-of-man-killed-in-b-c-avalanche-speaks-about-his-passion-for-skiing/

You called it.

edit: too late

[cam_wmh]

Originally posted by sl888
Free screening for the Fourth Phase on October 2nd. 9pm @ The Plaza Theatre hosted by Royal Board Shop or 8:30pm @ Flames Central hosted by The Source.

Anyone ever been to Winter Park? Heading to Colorado in January and got a few days to myself.

That's hilarious.

The Plaza is where we premiered two of our movies, so I can appreciate that venue. Nostalgic, with theatre seating. Post movie boozing & socializing will happen elsewhere.

I imagine tons of gear will be tossed at Flames Central, and boozing afterwards, on a school night.


Originally posted by lilmira


http://globalnews.ca/news/2965603/ont-brother-of-man-killed-in-b-c-avalanche-speaks-about-his-passion-for-skiing/

You called it.

edit: too late

Super sad. RIP.

[Redlyne_mr2]

Does anyone pop protein pills before they ski? I find it tough to find a quick good meal in the morning before skiing. I don't even have an appetite at 6am.

[g-m]

Ah that's brutal. I didn't mean to call it but he was skiing lines that had absolutely no room for error, and after a while everyone makes a mistake or the mountains make it for you.

It's creepy that I was up there the week before him. I was peeping Mt Victoria, there was literally like no snow. So there was this + whatever fell that week. This is looking down the death trap and to the skiier's left of it
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w40/coldnicy/20160918_083813_zpsr3wdgw4z.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w40/coldnicy/20160918_083810_zpscohkpbcg.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w40/coldnicy/20160918_075716_zpsuadu9q8p.jpg

There was this sweet looking chute above lake oesa though!
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w40/coldnicy/20160918_100259_zpsnit5km1k.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w40/coldnicy/20160918_100254_zps3omlcd95.jpg



I always have a huge breakfast of bacon and eggs and then skip lunch. Granola bar if required during the day.

[dubhead]

Originally posted by g-m



I always have a huge breakfast of bacon and eggs and then skip lunch. Granola bar if required during the day. [/B]

Big breakfast to get my day started then eat light through out the day, unless the snows mediocre then lots of beer breaks

[asp integra]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
Does anyone pop protein pills before they ski? I find it tough to find a quick good meal in the morning before skiing. I don't even have an appetite at 6am.

Timmy's stop in canmore every morning! Bacon breakfast sandwich on a biscuit! If you aren't hungry then, throw it in your pocket and eat it on the chair later on, "Pocket Sammy!"

[danno]

I eat a rockstar vodka for breakfast, then eat a good meal at 11, possibly a jug of beer if I'm not driving. We like to be there early and go home early.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Originally posted by asp integra


Timmy's stop in canmore every morning! Bacon breakfast sandwich on a biscuit! If you aren't hungry then, throw it in your pocket and eat it on the chair later on, "Pocket Sammy!"

Yep basically what I do too.

[Redlyne_mr2]

I can't do a big breakfast, the animal fat slows me down and then if you do scary things on the hill with a full stomach you want to crap your pants lol.

Vodka, bacon and rockstar are all recipes for disaster, anything else.

[Dave P]

Originally posted by sl888
Free screening for the Fourth Phase on October 2nd. 9pm @ The Plaza Theatre hosted by Royal Board Shop or 8:30pm @ Flames Central hosted by The Source.



Streaming freeeeeeeee movies haha

If anyone else cant make it to watch, or want to watch at home:

http://www.redbull.tv/film/AP-1KERTKXH92111/the-fourth-phase

[asp integra]

Freshtival starts Thursday, can't wait!

Also both Louise and Shine are offering payment plans on season passes before Oct 15. 3 payments and no extra cost it people are still looking to lock in early pricing

[asp integra]

Ruin and Rose was terrible, any one else see it? So happy the saturday movies made up for it, Level 1 and Good Company were amazing!

[jacky4566]

Originally posted by asp integra
Ruin and Rose was terrible, any one else see it? So happy the saturday movies made up for it, Level 1 and Good Company were amazing!

:rofl: The Friday 10pm crowd were so rowdy, I think the were ready to riot during Ruin and Rose. Had they watched the trailer they could have expected it. I didnt see the saturday films so ill find them by other means.

[g-m]

Originally posted by asp integra
Ruin and Rose was terrible, any one else see it? So happy the saturday movies made up for it, Level 1 and Good Company were amazing! +1 still a great event though. Man the Saturday and Sunday hangovers...

[asp integra]

less than 3 weeks till the season starts!

[SOAB]

just got our season passes in the mail! c'mon snow!

[birdman86]

Any good deals on gear anywhere? Forgot that I need new pants (and a jacket cause why not)

[jacky4566]

Originally posted by SOAB
just got our season passes in the mail! c'mon snow!
Where you headed? I got the RCR pass this year and expect to be in Fernie all winter.

birdman86 not many deals now, early summer is usually best. Everyone is stocked up with 2016/2017 gear now.

[SOAB]

my family got in on the cheap passes for Nakiska. my kids are 6 and 5 so they don't need much advanced terrain. a quick drive and lots of hill time is more important right now.

[asp integra]

Looking nice and snowy at Louise right now!

https://images.skilouise.com/site/gallery/MWEwNDQz.jpg
https://images.skilouise.com/site/gallery/MmU5ZmRj.JPG

[Rocket1k78]

:drool: I just made a mess in my pants

[flipstah]

Two weeks before season opener! HNNGHH

[Dave P]

sunshine opens tomorrow!!!!

[HomespunLobster]

Originally posted by Dave P
sunshine opens tomorrow!!!!

Thursday Nov 3. Edit: Strawberry, Wawa, Jackrabbit, and Wolverine will be open

[ExtraSlow]

Sick lines on wolverine all day yo!

[ercchry]

Originally posted by ExtraSlow
Sick lines on wolverine all day yo!

I actually love lapping that chair on non-powder days :rofl:

No lines!

[g-m]

Heading to bow hut this weekend. The snow will be good but it's not my favorite terrain

[lasimmon]

Sunshine raised prices to $99/day this year too.

[lilmira]

wow, cost of catskiing is looking more reasonable.

[asp integra]

Originally posted by lasimmon
Sunshine raised prices to $99/day this year too.

Louise is $99 this year for a full day as well

[Ford_H8ter]

Anybody going to Snowbombing at Sun Peaks in April?

[jdmXSI]

Originally posted by lasimmon
Sunshine raised prices to $99/day this year too.



Originally posted by asp integra


Louise is $99 this year for a full day as well


:nut: that's crazy!!! Wonder if that will make people visit less? Side note $74 for opening day.

[birdman86]

Any word what the Costco price is?

[dubhead]

Originally posted by Ford_H8ter
Anybody going to Snowbombing at Sun Peaks in April?

No since I will be at the original snowbombing in Austria that week! Looks like it will be a fun weekend.



Originally posted by jdmXSI






:nut: that's crazy!!! Wonder if that will make people visit less? Side note $74 for opening day.

Hopefully last year seemed stupid busy all the time but I doubt it I'm sure they are banking on increased international traffic with $99 CAD being a steal for most travelers

[jdmXSI]

Originally posted by dubhead


No since I will be at the original snowbombing in Austria that week! Looks like it will be a fun weekend.




Hopefully last year seemed stupid busy all the time but I doubt it I'm sure they are banking on increased international traffic with $99 CAD being a steal for most travelers

That's too bad they don't have an "Alberta " rate like kananaskis golf club did but I see your point.

[SIC1]

Originally posted by dubhead


Hopefully last year seemed stupid busy all the time but I doubt it I'm sure they are banking on increased international traffic with $99 CAD being a steal for most travelers


All the resorts were busy because Thur and Fridays had the most snow days IIRC. People were trying to make the best of a shitty, short season with the lack of snowfall and higher than normal temperatures.

You can bet with the low Canadian dollar and no entrance fees for all National parks in 2017 itll be a shit show from January onward. I will not be looking forward to skiing weekends at Louise which coincidentally, are my days off this winter.

[Rocket1k78]

$100 lift tix sucks but be glad we have these amazing places to ride all within a 2 hour drive. I got buddies in edmonton that love to ride but its a 10 hour round trip:thumbsdow so they barely do it.

$74 for opening day is a joke but it will be packed still.

[Ford_H8ter]

Originally posted by dubhead


No since I will be at the original snowbombing in Austria that week! Looks like it will be a fun weekend.



Sick! You been before? We've got a group of 8-10 going so no matter what it will be a great time! Not the biggest music scene guy but always enjoy a great atmosphere which im banking on this being!

Hadnt even heard of it before, but got an invite and why the heck not!

[jacky4566]

Originally posted by Rocket1k78
$100 lift tix sucks but be glad we have these amazing places to ride all within a 2 hour drive. I got buddies in edmonton that love to ride but its a 10 hour round trip:thumbsdow so they barely do it.

$74 for opening day is a joke but it will be packed still.

States is worse. Jackson Hole is $130USD at the window!

This where i missed Japan. Lift tickets were like $40-80 depending on the resort. Niseko United being the most expsnive at 7400Yen

[dubhead]

Originally posted by Ford_H8ter


Sick! You been before? We've got a group of 8-10 going so no matter what it will be a great time! Not the biggest music scene guy but always enjoy a great atmosphere which im banking on this being!

Hadnt even heard of it before, but got an invite and why the heck not!

No but had a bunch of buddies go last year who had a blast! Also I'm obsessed with UK dance music so am pretty excited to see a lot of the acts released so far!

[CivicTunr]

Originally posted by birdman86
Any word what the Costco price is?

Sunshine is $80/each after tax, and you have to purchase it as a 3 pack.
Louise is a 2 pack at $150 for the pair

[-relk-]

Anybody been to Sunshine yet? Looks like they have quite a bit open, but wanted to see if anyone has had first hand experience their yet this year.

[mazdavirgin]

Originally posted by -relk-
Anybody been to Sunshine yet? Looks like they have quite a bit open, but wanted to see if anyone has had first hand experience their yet this year.

:dunno: It's early season like every year: There be rocks...