Official 2014-2015 Ski/Snowboard Season Thread!

[flipstah]

Originally posted by zipdoa
Dislocated my patella last night, so that shuts down my season regardless. At least I'm not missing out on any crazy riding...

Holy shit what happened?

Originally posted by Neil4Speed
Have you guys seen any good sales lately. I am looking to pick up some Goggles and a Jacket. I'm totally new to skiing, so probably don't need ultra high end stuff.

Oakley Vault in Balzac has BOGO 50% off on goggles. If you do it right, you can get a second pair of goggles with two PRIZM lenses (Oakley proprietary fancy lenses) for $100. First pair has to be regular price and can be mixed with sunglasses.

[JfuckinC]

Originally posted by flipstah


Holy shit what happened?



Oakley Vault in Balzac has BOGO 50% off on goggles. If you do it right, you can get a second pair of goggles with two PRIZM lenses (Oakley proprietary fancy lenses) for $100. First pair has to be regular price and can be mixed with sunglasses.

That's a good deal. I got some Prizm's this season, happy with there performance.


Edit: Also, Japan was bomb Didn't get as much snow as we woulda liked but still enough to make us happy. Plus it was a fucking awesome place over all.

[Redlyne_mr2]

Just got back from Whitewater, never seen it so bad. They have tons of snow with a great base but the weather is at the point where it's melted and froze so it's all crust. Don't even bother going to Fernie or Red Mountain either.

[JfuckinC]

Everywhere sucks right now

[lasimmon]

Yup.

Off to Fernie this weekend. Will be bringing my Hiking gear and a lot of booze. Maybe I will bring my skis.. Don't know if I'll use them though.

[lilmira]

That's a sad pic for Fernie in Feb.

[pheoxs]

Originally posted by lilmira


That's a sad pic for Fernie in Feb.

Is Revelstoke any better? (Can't look, on phone) We're going there in a few weeks for a bachelor party

[lasimmon]

Haven't been this year but judging on conditions its probably all covered on the upper portions. But may not be awesome conditions.

[zipdoa]

Originally posted by flipstah


Holy shit what happened?

Too much capoeira, too little femoral groove

Originally posted by lasimmon
Haven't been this year but judging on conditions its probably all covered on the upper portions. But may not be awesome conditions.

I drove to revy and back this past Saturday. Locals said they'd never seen rain at the mountain top in January and February. The mountain has snow, but the riding isn't great.

I'm just lucky I hit it early Jan when they got 35+CM's. Revy is definitely my favorite mountain, but the locals say it's not worth driving out to ride at this point.

[cycosis]

I hit Revelstoke Feb 1st and it was brutal. Sheer ice, even at the top. I dont remember a season this bad.

Was at Louise this past weekend. It was very average.

[Redlyne_mr2]

Revy sucks right now too, Sunshine is really the only place for half decent skiing. Has anyone been to nakiska lately?

[CivicTunr]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
Revy sucks right now too, Sunshine is really the only place for half decent skiing. Has anyone been to nakiska lately?

I was at Nakiska on Wednesday last week for asra.

They only had snow on the runs they make it on. The trees had barely any snow in them.

[gogreen]

Originally posted by 7thgenvic
Heading down to Montana this weekend to Great Northern Powder guides. Two days of Cat skiing. Have any of you guys been down south in the past week?

I'm thinking were going to have to rebook.
The golfing at Wilderness club is open... UGHH

I rode Whitefish on Sunday. Conditions were really icy early on in the morning then softened up when the sun started hitting the slope. So spring conditions at best. The back side wasn't much better, although the visibility was excellent.

We were originally going to ride two days but decided to call it and just tour around town on Monday. A beautiful day to sit in the sun and sip coffee, not so great for skiing.

[Rocket1k78]

Originally posted by lilmira


That's a sad pic for Fernie in Feb.

Sad for sure, i knew Fernie was going to be on the bad side this time of year but never thought it would be this bad. I heard castle shut down operations a couple weeks ago.

[Ford_H8ter]

Looking for an opinion on Alpenland in lethbridge? I just saw they have started their snow clearance and was thinking of heading down to check it out.

I am a first time buyer who has only ever rented so im looking for some boots especially and hoping that they have a solid boot fitter down there.

their sale started yesterday and ends on the 7th, id rather go down next weekend but can make a rush trip just in case selection may start dwindling down.

Thoughts? id rather not have to come all the way to calgary but will if necessary

[Redlyne_mr2]

Just skied Sunshine, great sunny day and fun if you love the park or groomers. The dive was super hard packed and choppy. Taking this weekend off from skiing.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Kicking Horse wasn't that bad last weekend, sunny and warmish, softened up in the late morning and afternoon.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Malcolm Sangster, one of the producers of Sherpas Cinema is one of my customers at work today!

[almerick]

Heading up to Revy this weekend. First time going, not sure what to expect. Seems like there hasn't been any new snow in a while though, so I might just ski instead of boarding.

[lasimmon]

I think I am hitting Louise for the first time this year on sunday. Really don't have my hopes up for anything..