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.
PBP WE

[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

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

[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/Vi...er-6254889.htm

[Abeo]

Any recommendations for an all-mountain ski?

Last season I was on some borrowed BD Verdicts, 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 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.

[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!

[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!

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

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

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!

That's awesome. Teach them everything when they are young.

[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.