[fishCak3s]

Winter is upon us... sort of. Keep on hearing early opening's for mountains.

Hope this season will be better than the last one.

[gilly]

Finally switching back to skiing after 8 years of boarding. Bought all new gear for skis. Going to Sun Peaks in December and February and maybe Kicking Horse in March or April.

Just bought an Edge Card for Whistler. Remember to buy before November 23 for the discount!

[GabAlmighty]

Finally switching back to skiing after 8 years of boarding. Bought all new gear for skis. Going to Sun Peaks in December and February and maybe Kicking Horse in March or April.

Just bought an Edge Card for Whistler. Remember to buy before November 23 for the discount!

I think i'm done with Whistler. Gonna try and "expand my horizons" this season.

[westopher]

Bought a new Rome Agent rocker 157 today. Sold my Lib TRS HP as well. Riding whistler tomorrow. Stoked.

[Gh0stRider]

cypress opening friday. i think they said they have more snow than all of last year lol.

[hud 91gt]

Nabbed an Edge card with unlimited pre season skiing. I think it's safe to say i'll be doing most of this seasons riding pre Dec 18. Ha. Heading up tomorrow for my first go of the season. In fact, the last 2 seasons. I skipped last year completely.

[heisenberg]

can someone explain how the gold card works for cypress?

Is it pretty much 1 free lift, and 20 percent off tickets bought online after that?

[Gh0stRider]

can someone explain how the gold card works for cypress?

Is it pretty much 1 free lift, and 20 percent off tickets bought online after that?

yup

[westopher]

Whistler was good today. Nothing crazy. Not super busy, enough snow not to stress about hitting shit if you aren't an idiot, some pockets of pow to hit. Solid first day, new board is fucking amazing.

[TOS'd]

can someone explain how the gold card works for cypress?

Is it pretty much 1 free lift, and 20 percent off tickets bought online after that?

It's like paying a little more for your first day when you use the "free day" on it, and then getting discounts on any future tickets you buy.

[gilly]

Cypress opened today.

Live view - AXIS 221 Network Camera (http://216.208.180.174/view/index.shtml)

live cam. I see people!!!

[heisenberg]

couple of more questions for the gold card.

does it get mailed to us or do we pick it up at the window?
does it come with a free lift ticket? or do we just go to the window and tell them we want to use it?
can we buy other people tickets with our discount ?

[gilly]

^ From what I remember, you can buy the gold card at the window. You get a plastic card. No webcam picture needed. If you want to use your free ticket, they will hole punch your plastic card and they will give you a free ticket. If you don't want to use your free ticket yet, they won't hole punch it.

I am pretty sure you can buy other people's ticket. I am not sure about that one.

[Coren]

It's been like 4 years since I had a gold card but I believe they ask for ID for proof when purchasing tickets. And you can only buy 1 ticket a day with gold card so you can't purchase for others

[Gh0stRider]

Ya, they do check ID.

[heisenberg]

could i get a free ticket.. and buy a ticket on the same day with the gold card ?

sorry for so many questions. first time buying the card

EDIT: why am i allowed to buy more than 1 ticket online where it says "i have a gold card" or what ever?

[will068]

I had a 40% off adidas code lying around to finally replace my boots from '07.

http://grind.tactics.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/22.jpg

[Vangruver]

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[ancient_510]

I think i'm done with Whistler. Gonna try and "expand my horizons" this season.
Expand your horizons..... to Blackcomb?

JK. Come touring with me. You learn to love the lifts differently when you need to work for hours to get one run.

could i get a free ticket.. and buy a ticket on the same day with the gold card ?
Yes. That is the way to do it right now because they are being sold at pre-season rates.
Save your "free" ticket for a full price full day ticket later in the season.

[ancient_510]

I did a thing to quickly look at the price options for Cypress.

Does the Gold Medal card work for me? (https://goo.gl/u9WtXc)

[kkthind]

Anyone know where to get cheap lift tickets for Sun Peaks for 3 days?
$229 is the cheapest I can find for a 3day Peaks Snow Card

[Mr.HappySilp]

Any deal on season pass this year?

[westopher]

I'm sure you missed them all. They aren't going to be looking to give anything away cheap after such a shitty season last year and a good start to this.
The hype is massive right now.

[Vangruver]

latest snaps

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[Vangruver]

get ready.

55 - 115" of Snow Forecast for Whistler, B.C. Next 7 Days - SnowBrains.com (http://snowbrains.com/up-to-115-of-snow-forecast-for-whistler-b-c-next-7-days/)

[westopher]

I have a hotel booked next Wednesday to Friday. I just hope my fucking car makes it there if all that snow actually falls.

[underscore]

Big White is already better than it ever was last season, hopefully work doesn't make me miss too many good days.

[unkicrackie]

Revelstoke trip booked for in 2 weeks. They're expected to get up to 50 cm by Saturday, hopefully the snowfall pattern continues!

[alex.w *//]

I'm sure you missed them all. They aren't going to be looking to give anything away cheap after such a shitty season last year and a good start to this.
The hype is massive right now.

Not if its a shitty season this year as well

[guurl]

i never knew about cypress free lift tickets on your birthday =D

[heisenberg]

does that mean cypress, grouse and seymour will get that too???

[westopher]

Any deal on season pass this year?

I'm sure you missed them all. They aren't going to be looking to give anything away cheap after such a shitty season last year and a good start to this.
The hype is massive right now.

Not if its a shitty season this year as well
:rukidding:
Ok, well be sure to post up all the good deals on this years seasons passes when they decide this year is shitty.
Do you know what a "good deal" is?

[fishCak3s]

does that mean cypress, grouse and seymour will get that too???

I think Cypress will get some but mostly rain.

Please post some Whistler pix when you are up there Westopher.

[westopher]

Will do. I'm very excited. Looks like a few friends are going to take the day off work and head up as well. I'd love to take my gopro, but no time to fuck around with that on a pow day lol.

[dyan]

I'm pretty stoked too. Heading up to whistler next weekend.. Missed out on that blackfriday deal tho :( 2 day lift ticket for $100

[hud 91gt]

Spent the night in Creekside, and listened to rain fall all night. Wake up and the conditions looked meagre at best (.6 degrees at the top, and gusting to 90km/h) Solid rain in Creekside, at 2 degrees. Must be some sort of wicked inversion going on. Didn't even head up despite it being free. Till next week, lets hope for some cold weather, as there is certainly enough moisture.

[alex.w *//]

The weather seems be like this in recent years

Sunny / dry / Cold - no snow , no moisture , fake snow
Raining - really warm locally , no snow , wet and soggy

I miss those cold winter days when it hovers around 2 or 3 degrees locally and snow up the mountains

[westopher]

Its really only been 2 shitty years, and only one of those being terrible. I remember riding park at Grouse in June in 2012. Its not always gonna be bad. Its not always gonna be good. Its too early, and honestly too decent at the moment to ring the alarm yet.

[guurl]

Anybody remember years ago when we used to have snow in November? Fun times.

[Vangruver]

We've always had snow in November, especially on the mountains.

Its more so, remembering when mountains opened in early November that I miss the most.

The memory that I am most fond of, was when I fractured my pelvis the second week of November when cypress opened up mad early 4 years ago. Took me out of commission for 8 weeks

By then I had already rode 10+ times

[guurl]

^ yeah I meant to say early November.

Looks like I'll be heading up to Whistler on December 19th. Anybody heading up the same weekend?

This also might be a nooby question but where do you guys get your face masks and how much? Lol I want a nice looking one to go boarding with...and that's not too expensive.

[LYC]

Whistler is getting hammered right now. It was deep up high and its going to be even deeper tomorrow. Was dumping in the village and on the highway. The rain turns to snow maybe 15 minutes past Squamish.

[xnammerboiii]

Cypress had pretty good snow today. Almost 30cm of fresh snow.

[underscore]

This also might be a nooby question but where do you guys get your face masks and how much? Lol I want a nice looking one to go boarding with...and that's not too expensive.

I grabbed a really nice one at Costco last season for $10, probably too late in the year to get one there though.

[heisenberg]

I grabbed a really nice one at Costco last season for $10, probably too late in the year to get one there though.

i was there today and they have full face ones

edit : my current face mask, i get a lot of kids staring at me
sorry for the bad pic, cropped some friends out

[underscore]

Went up to Big White yesterday and froze my ass off, windy as hell and got stuck sitting on the lift for 20 mins so we bailed early and went to watch the SnowX. I check the snow report today and there's 9" of fresh overnight :rukidding:

[ancient_510]

Help!
I'm drowning in pow!
Waist deep pow on Whis if you were willing to hike to it in Harmony bowl today. Easy half laps; combine green chair with skinning/bootpacking Pika's.

Looks like temperatures have a mild downward trend with the precip tapering off on the 11th or 12th.
Cypress/Grouse should be able to repair any rain damage with the city temps trending like they should.
Whis should be opening more of the alpine any day now. They had chairs on and off Peak twice today and then they were turning Harmony but had no chairs on it.
Symphony should hold good lines all week until the weekend crowd chops it all up on the 12-13th.

Midweek laps at Cypress for me followed by tours next weekend and the weekend after.

Good times ahead.
http://i.imgur.com/JpJ90JW.png

[rexsomnii]

Anyone looking to come up to whistler with me?

Have a spare 2 day pass that can have your name on it for $105

Dec 19-20

[westopher]

I'll try and get a couple pics up. Had an all time kinda day in whistler. Hiked up 7th before it had opened yet this year and had some of the best turns I've had in the last 2 years. Hit some fun stuff up on Harmony in the bowls. Crystal had some good stuff and right when we got up there even under excellerator right on the sides of the runs was deep. Stuff needs to fill in more in the trees, but its coming. Overall a huge surprise how good it was.

[dyan]

Likewise Westopher. I'm still up there right now.. aside from the winds near the top and fog in some areas, its been pretty good. Debating if I should board again tomorrow as theres another wind warning. Its been snowing all day today though.

[westopher]

Its early in the season. I'm happy saving my edge card days after such a good day. Even though another one could have been in there. I need to ease into the season at my age, and after 19 years of riding, my body lets me know haha. I'll need to really concentrate on getting into good shape for next season, as this year work just made it too hard to happen.

[ancient_510]

Friday was popping off everything fun under Sky Chair at Cypress.
Saturday was blasting through white out conditions (and waist deep pow) near Elfin lakes.
Sunday was negotiating sketch lines through Spanky's. No-fall zones are serious business right now. Stick with Ruby and Diamond; Saphire only if you enter from the Glacier side.

9.5/10 weekend.


we bailed early
Debating if I should board again tomorrow
ease into the season

:nono: not feeling very sendy?

[westopher]

Very sendy for a day, not so much the next after a few tomahawks.

[320icar]

I don't understand a word you guys are saying. Do you even English?

[Xu.Vi]

I don't understand a word you guys are saying. Do you even English?

laughed way too much on this comment lol.

Went up last Friday and it was good, but as the day moved forward the snow started to turn into ice.

[320icar]

Jokes aside, anywhere that would be a good place to shop for very entry level ski boots? Renting aside. Picked up a set of new ski's that were marked down with bindings for way to cheap to refuse. Figured it would be a good year to get started.

[underscore]

^ check out 2nd hand sports equipment stores, a lot of times people buy gear, use it once, and then never use it again.

[Xu.Vi]

Looking to purchase a new helmet for this season and not sure what to look for. Price range wise, I'd like to stay under $100.

[DragonChi]

Costco has Bolle helmets for ~$50. The one in Burnaby has no more Larges last I checked.

[ancient_510]

Looking to purchase a new helmet for this season and not sure what to look for. Price range wise, I'd like to stay under $100.

Whatever fits best.

Unless you're looking specifically for MIPS or if you're a ski racer and need a chin guard, the best helmet is the one that you're going to actually wear.

[320icar]

richmond still has all the sizes ^^^ (costco)

[fishCak3s]

I would agree with getting a helmet that fits and is comfortable.

Taking half a day tmr to go up cypress, woot!

[PeP]

Going up to Whistler tomorrow for 3 days! First time riding this season, I am beyond excited!

Haven't been to Whistler for a few years now, last time was during Olympics. Anything I should note that's changed for the better or worse?

[ancient_510]

Going up to Whistler tomorrow for 3 days! First time riding this season, I am beyond excited!

Haven't been to Whistler for a few years now, last time was during Olympics. Anything I should note that's changed for the better or worse?


New chair on Crystal Ridge. Slightly longer than the old triple and makes sessioning the Glacier much faster.
They sometimes punch passes for dirty lining Spanky's
They renovated Rendezvous
The lines on 7th are longer than ever
Harmony is now a 6 person chair up from 4
New cabins on Whis Ghandi
Franz's is icier than ever
RWDI forecasts on the website are 100% bullshit and the old in-house forecasting was way better
Speed patrol seems more anal these days, especially when riding out towards the Village at the end of the day
You have to scan your RFID pass on every lift (with a few exceptions). Keep your pass in your left breast pocket on your left sleeve pocket and don't put anything else in it.

[underscore]

Fuck RFID passes, pieces of shit never work right and always fuck up the lines.

[PeanutButter]

Fuck RFID passes, pieces of shit never work right and always fuck up the lines.

Oh really, I was a little in awe of this. I just figured it was the next wave in tech.

Sucks it doesn't work correctly

[skiiipi]

Spending new years in Banff
Got 3 days to ski
Should I hop between Louise and Sunshine?
Or just stick to one. ..if so which one should I stick to?

[underscore]

Oh really, I was a little in awe of this. I just figured it was the next wave in tech.

Sucks it doesn't work correctly

To be fair I've only used the ones at Big White, so they might be better elsewhere, but their system is absolute garbage. Whoever decided to put it in should be smacked with a ski pole.

[TOS'd]

I've never had any issues with the RFID pass at whister, haven't tried Big White though.

Anyone have ski/snowboard rental coupons from any of the local mountains? I'd like to try out skiing and I know seymour gives out a coupon book with their season pass.

[guurl]

where do you guys go to get snowboard pants? and how much do you spend?

[dyan]

where do you guys go to get snowboard pants? and how much do you spend?

Can get them at Sportchek, shops on W4th. I spent around $300 for mine as I sit a lot and want goretex pants.

[ancient_510]

I'm on my third Whis RFID card.
First one mysteriously stopped working right as I was about to load the peak.
Second one became unreadable from water damage.

I wish they spent $1 more and issued plastic ones like Octopus.

The lifties on Red chair have a seasons pass on a stick. If you fumble with your pass or the gate doesn't open right away, they reach in and scan the pass on a stick. They use it to keep the flow of people moving fast during the morning rush upload from Creekside.

Even though the gates seem to be 99% reliable, 1% failure is still a lot. Of 3600 people per hour (Harmony max capacity) times 5 hours open in a day means 180 people that screw up the line.

What really gets me about the RFID pass things is why they don't have 100% rollout on the gates.
I've heard part of the reason was to prevent people from spending all day in-bounds after buying a backcountry access pass... but what's the point of that if there are no gates on a bunch of the lifts still?

[cctw]

Cyrpess was amazing today..

[fishCak3s]

Cyrpess was amazing today..

I was up on Cypress yesterday as well. No line up on the Eagle side, simply hop on, come down the mountain then back up immediately.

[westopher]

Someone was killed on the S2S just outside whistler today. :(
Drive safe when you head up please guys.

[hchang]

Im headed up to Whistler for the weekend.. Pretty stoked!

If anybody is selling a single day lift ticket please let me know

[PeP]

Whistler was a blast. We left least night and it was snowing like crazy! Whoever was going up is probably hitting some major pow today.

I had no issues with the RFID chips; kept mine in my bottom left pocket, about a foot and a half away from the scanner and it still was able to read it without issues through the jacket.

Riding hungover is pretty exhausting.

[guurl]

cypress today !

edit : it was so nice today! so much snow! so many people!!!. unfortunately i couldnt do all of the runs because my friend had to go home early and i was their ride home :QQ: i need to go back!!!! blue was super powdery i love it

[heisenberg]

^^ how was the road conditions?

[guurl]

^^ how was the road conditions?

road conditions werent bad at all. but if you're going to park at the paid parking area closer to the entrance i would advise you to have winter tires or AWD. gets really snowy near the end of the day. other than that it's totally fine

i'm probably gonna go back to cypress on new years day

[- kT]

was at whistler 2 weekends ago, pretty good snow - cypress last night was amazing though. fresh pow on every run I went on, busy as hell during the day but tapered off noticeably around 5pm. visibility was terrible as it got later cause cloud cover was low but other than that, perfect pow day. was lightly snowing on the way up but had stopped by the time we were coming down, awd and all seasons will do you for now. like gurl said tho at the higher lots you probably want snowies to be safe

[ancient_510]

The parking lot at Cypress was so full on Saturday. I parked all the way down at the end (in-line with the moguls judging tower)... but somehow there were minimal lines for the lifts? Where were all the people?
I slashed Bowen West Glades a few times. People were cheering at me from the chair. I didn't really think I was doing anything worthy of being cheered at?
Got to demo a GNU Beast. Good board. Nice and nimble in the trees (Bowen West Glades and Top Gun approved) but it seemed to lack power on the groomers. Could have just been my front foot angle. Who knows.


Then Whis on Sunday. HFS. Face shots on every single run.

Franz's and Lower VD until peak opened.
5th person through Whis bowl.
First tracks down Shale Slope
Then 3 or 4 laps through Christmas Trees.
Then Cockalorum
Then Hourglass
Then Harveys
Then a hike to Flute where I was completely alone through the Flute Chute. Fresh tracks at 2pm!

First time in a long time that I missed last lift for both Harmony and Green chair. Had to go all the way to Garbo to hook on to Dave's to get back to Creekside.

[guurl]

i'm soo eager to go back!! gonna go on the 24th and new years day :alonehappy: starting to wish i bought a seasons pass

[ancient_510]

i'm soo eager to go back!! gonna go on the 24th and new years day :alonehappy: starting to wish i bought a seasons pass

The stoke is strong with this one http://i.imgur.com/9bVFoMS.png

[westopher]

Gonna hit seymour tomorrow. Stoked. Its been almost 2 years since I've been up there.

[Xu.Vi]

Hitting up cypress on boxing day. pls b empty!

[underscore]

This season has been awesome so far, the vis and wind and Big White have been less than stellar on a lot of days but I hit a sort of secret spot at 2:30 yesterday and still hit freshies the whole way down.

[westopher]

Seymour was sick this morning. Pow slashes, side hits and cat track drops. Got pretty busy when I left around 12:30, and Brockton wasn't open, but still a great day.

[Vangruver]

http://iconosquare.com/viewer.php#/detail/1145467241462553456_347823637

[- kT]

went up to cypress again yesterday with a couple buddies - absolutely amazing. i havn't been going as regularly as i have been this year for the last few years, but yesterday was the best pow day in recent memory. crystal clear visibility the whole night, powder waist deep at some areas. quite a bit of traffic with that said though

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[jjson]

"Power out at Cypress and they aren't telling thousands of people waiting in line that the chairs aren't running.Going home and no refund. Absolute bullshit. Don't come to cypress"

friend posted on fb about an hour ago lol

[GabAlmighty]

Heading to Big White tomorrow until the 3rd. Hopefully catch some good snow up there.

[underscore]

I hit up Big White for the afternoon, awesome snow after the last few days of it dumping but the runs and main tree areas are pretty used up. I still managed to find knee to thigh deep freshies in a few secret spots late in the afternoon though, so I'm tempted to go up tomorrow for the morning before going to work.

[Stormspirit]

Cypress Boxing day, body is sore all over , was fun though .

[mb_]

Was at Cypress on Boxing Day too, so much fun :fullofwin:

[guurl]

going back on jan 2nd!! :nyan: just started getting into jumps :chairdance:

[Vangruver]

the insanity!

Traffic control measures in place due to fresh snow on North Shore mountains - BC | Globalnews.ca (http://globalnews.ca/news/2423184/traffic-control-measures-in-place-due-to-fresh-snow-on-north-shore-mountains/)

[Vangruver]

going back on jan 2nd!! :nyan: just started getting into jumps :chairdance:

Jumping is easy....it's landing that's the hard part ;)

[ancient_510]

the insanity!

Traffic control measures in place due to fresh snow on North Shore mountains - BC | Globalnews.ca (http://globalnews.ca/news/2423184/traffic-control-measures-in-place-due-to-fresh-snow-on-north-shore-mountains/)

What a useless article.
the North Shore mountains are trying to figure out some traffic control measures over the holiday break.
At Cypress and Grouse, there are no specific traffic control measures in place

So not mountains, just mountain... and then Seymour has done controlled release up the road for years now too. :squint:

Looks like 7a for dawn patrol is now a necessity :p

[underscore]

Jumping is easy....it's landing that's the hard part ;)

Landing isn't too bad either, it's getting rid of the speed without eating it that usually gets me.

[- kT]

^ definitely what gets me too

[PeP]

You have to power through that, get more comfortable at high speeds.


Anyone been up to Cypress recently (ie. during winter break for kiddies), don't know if it's worth going if wait time for lines will be long and lots of traffic on the hill.

[tdeweyn]

You have to power through that, get more comfortable at high speeds.


Anyone been up to Cypress recently (ie. during winter break for kiddies), don't know if it's worth going if wait time for lines will be long and lots of traffic on the hill.

Don't go during the weekends if possible. Rental on weekends will take upwards of 2.5 hours (my friend went through with that). Otherwise, the past Sunday was amazing with the downpour of fresh powder. Amazing day.

[Vangruver]

Landing isn't too bad either, it's getting rid of the speed without eating it that usually gets me.

it's really about board control. If you can ride down steeper and choppier terrain with 100% confidence then landing on any kind of airtime is the essentially the same thing.

When I coached years ago, the one BIG mistake that people made when landing on any kind of jump was, they would look directly down at where they landed. which leads back to board control, and confidence in your own ability.

You have to be able to anticipate the terrain ahead of you and look FAR forward. if you look down at your feet, or at your gear, you might land successfully....however you will find that the majority of the time you won't be able to anticipate the pathway ahead of you.

The same goes for any box/rail, know where your feet/board/skis are, and look towards the landing. Once you're on the obstacle, slide it out and anticipate the landing....you'll be more successful and obtain more confidence.


One last piece of keyboard advice? learn to ride switch. And learn to ride it WELL. You'll never know when you will need it. IE: accidentally rotating while in the air or over rotating in the air, or just prepping for a switch take off. It really really comes in handy

[guurl]

Jumping is easy....it's landing that's the hard part ;)

landing...check:badpokerface:
one of my friends broke their arm last week when we went...got free lift tickts though LOL :pokerface::lawl:

[underscore]

I'm a skier ;) I'll ski anything but my biggest problem is getting rid of the extra speed from a jump or drop before I run out of space and hit a tree or choppy snow or something (I don't go in the park).

[Vangruver]

I'm a skier ;) I'll ski anything but my biggest problem is getting rid of the extra speed from a jump or drop before I run out of space and hit a tree or choppy snow or something (I don't go in the park).

the same principles apply. you actually have a better situation of scrubbing speed, since skis have twice the edges than a snowboard

[DavidNguyen]

I won a go pro through work. Gonna be using it this weekend. You guys have any videos of yourselves on the slopes? Post em up!

[LYC]

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:fullofwin:

[Vangruver]

My latest snap


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[guurl]

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:nyan:

[etodac]

How are the conditions driving up to Whistler right now? Are winter tires enough?

[TOS'd]

How are the conditions driving up to Whistler right now? Are winter tires enough?
Based on the highway cams it looks paved pretty much the whole way. Winter tires will be sufficient, just look at the upcoming forecast for any snow when you decide to head up. You shouldn't have a problem though.



We should get together for a little meet up soon. Reminiscing cypress from a number of years ago with 10+ people. Location will be cypress as it seems to be the one most people choose to go to/have passes for.

I can do weekends or else night owl (after 5pm) at cypress on weekdays because of work.

[underscore]

ylp5DyK92fMrRw92QT5_kcS9Xm5QfSuTxKTgk0

:fullofwin:

I had a similar day a few seasons back

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[ancient_510]

Dawn patrol FeelsGoodMan
Why is the trail so busy? It's not even 8am. Everyone should be hungover. :confused:

http://i.imgur.com/mFJ1Sk6.jpg?1

Oh... Instagrammers FeelsBadMan

Still a great way to start the year.

[kakucaekz]

Was up at Sun Peaks from Boxing Day til New Year's, and I haven't had this fun of a season in a long time. Compared to the last few years, it was dead. Before, lineups at the bottom 2 chairs would touch each other by about 1 pm, but this year, the longest I lined up for was 10 minutes.

First day was a great powder day, over a foot deep in some places. The rest of the days had a great temperature inversion, so it was warmer on top, where all the good runs are. Visibility was great, sun was out 4/5 days I was there.

And some pics, just because they're almost mandatory lol.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/PANO_20151228_095608_zpsyw6eqipm.jpg (http://s282.photobucket.com/user/RDazr/media/PANO_20151228_095608_zpsyw6eqipm.jpg.html)

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/PANO_20151228_111508_zpszedla2fa.jpg (http://s282.photobucket.com/user/RDazr/media/PANO_20151228_111508_zpszedla2fa.jpg.html)

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/IMG_20151231_093815_zpshhrpzpss.jpg (http://s282.photobucket.com/user/RDazr/media/IMG_20151231_093815_zpshhrpzpss.jpg.html)

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/PANO_20151231_095146_zpsk4o2yr0p.jpg (http://s282.photobucket.com/user/RDazr/media/PANO_20151231_095146_zpsk4o2yr0p.jpg.html)

[PeP]

Sweet; dat piste!
I'm going to Sun Peaks for a few days late Feb; hopefully snow holds out til then!

[TOS'd]

Anyone go up to cypress today? I'm planning on going tmr, curious about parking situation.

We're the further first two lots you see after the stop sign being filled or could you drive into the other lots at opening time 9am?

[xnammerboiii]

Anyone go up to cypress today? I'm planning on going tmr, curious about parking situation.

We're the further first two lots you see after the stop sign being filled or could you drive into the other lots at opening time 9am?

you can drive to the main lot instead of the first ones if you aim to go near opening time.

[TOS'd]

you can drive to the main lot instead of the first ones if you aim to go near opening time.

Provided its not full by then unlike last monday (holiday for some people) haha. Took over an hour to park my car and get on the lift for my first run, had to park in the first overflow area close to the bus drop offs.

[fishCak3s]

Was up on Cypress on X'mas day and yesterday.

Got there around 8:30am on X'mas day, parked near the end of the first lot. It started to get really busy so called it a day at around 2:30pm. It took me 1 full hour to drive from where I parked to the tube park intersection with all the traffic trying to get the the tube park area and people trying to park alongside the road.

Got to the mountain yesterday around 8:10 and the first 3 runs were great, no wait at the lift. While on the lift, you can see the rental line went all the way to where the $10 paid parking sign is, crazy.

Down for a Cypress meet. Can do weekends or weekday night owls except Mondays n Wednesdays.

[DavidNguyen]

I went yesterday. Got there at 10am.I can't believe how long the rental line up is. I got to gonna test out gopro. Was amazed on how the quality of the videos were. I'll try to post some up.

[mb_]

Went on Saturday at Cypress. Rental line up was brutal :ahwow: Was like 3~ hrs

Line up for lifts wasn't too bad in the morning, got considerably busier in the afternoon.

[guurl]

^ I went on saturday as well and I hated waiting in line to go up the lifts. The line was like doubled compared the usual. Plus people were just everywhere and stopping midway through @__@ getting in my way on the runs..

I almost wiped out a little kid practicing skiing.. He almost turned right into me since I was going full speed down the horizon lol ugh weekends.

If you're renting I suggest you to go to sports junkie or MEC whatever to get gear... Or just straight up buy your equipment on craigslist for ~150 whole set(board, bindings, boots) That way you avoid the crazy line ups. If anybody needs a pair of black goggles I actually have an old pair that you can keep. But its old and I never used it. Lol it's my cousins

As for parking, there's usually a guy standing there telling you to park to the left because the main lot is full...just go ahead anyway (there's still some parking spots up front so just go up and check before you park all the way in the back) lol i hate walking far

[TOS'd]

Went up on Sunday at opening and the line up was already getting close to the drop off zone, I too highly suggest just renting gear from somewhere off the mountain as the line up is just not worth it.
Still got in well over 10 runs and I left by 2pm when it started to get busy.



Wednesday to Sunday doesn't look like there will be any new snow up on Cypress, not sure if I should skip this weekend. Anyone else planning to go?

[gilly]

went to sunpeaks on dec 26-29. Snow was awesome there and wasnt too crowded. The thought the higher lifts are a bit slow and they only had 2 fast chairs. The runs were pretty good though. I still prefer Big White over Sun peaks

During my stay there, sunpeak's water main broke so more than half of sun peaks didn't have water!!! OMFG. We couldn't shower, couldn't flush the toilet, gotta take a shit in a plastic bag and couldn't prepare food. It was terrible since we had 14 people in our apartment. We didn't have water for almost 2 days. We messaged our landlord asking for a small compensation and he sent us a cheque for a full refund even though it wasnt his fault. lol. We were quite surprised because we were expecting a couple hundred.

[PeP]

Goin up to Cypress tonight with a few buddies for a night session! A few fresh centimeters are good for me :)

Any one rent the "performance" boards from Cypress, Im thinking with a staff discount it can't be that bad to try it out

[rageguy]

I like their performance rental stuff, most of them are so new and not used. I rented the Salomon BBR 9.0 skis from them, liked it so much, talked to their floor supervisor and negotiated a cheap price for them.

[E.D.C.5]

Most likely going to Cypress tomorrow for their 2pm session :eek5x:

[ancient_510]

Wednesday to Sunday doesn't look like there will be any new snow up on Cypress, not sure if I should skip this weekend. Anyone else planning to go?

When things get crispy like this, I put on the skinny skis and go nordic.

[fishCak3s]

Was up on Cypress last night, a little icy at some spots down the forks but overall it was alright. Lots of people at around 8pm when I got there, but quickly died down and the last few runs were great as it was pretty empty.

[Gh0stRider]

Might head up next thursday or friday morning.

[6793026]

need some help. i ain't got winter tires on my ford escape. If i got chains from Canadian Tire, is that ok?

i understand we have to get winter tires, but can i get by with chains if I don't have winter tires. I can't find anything about chains instead of winter tires (for non commercial vehicles)

[heisenberg]

Anyone know of any warehouse sales

[320icar]

Hey guys! Next Friday I have my first ski lesson up at whistler. Suggestions on what to wear? We're gonna rent gear since stuffing 4 friends into my focus AND gear wouldn't really work. I have my own goggles and stuff. Should I be wearing my leggings under the snow pants? Or is that way too hot. Also I assume a jacket that is pretty much waterproof.

Any general clothing tips would be appreciated

[E.D.C.5]

Anyone know of any warehouse sales

not warehouse but a Whistler outlet pop up store in Vancouver. Everything is 50% off

VANCOUVER OUTLET POP-UP STORE | Whistler Blackcomb (http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/the-village/shopping/vancouver-outlet-store)

[anjewree]

Hey guys! Next Friday I have my first ski lesson up at whistler. Suggestions on what to wear? We're gonna rent gear since stuffing 4 friends into my focus AND gear wouldn't really work. I have my own goggles and stuff. Should I be wearing my leggings under the snow pants? Or is that way too hot. Also I assume a jacket that is pretty much waterproof.

Any general clothing tips would be appreciated

Hello, when i go up i usually wear my Under Armour base layer 4.0 top and bottom. My Burton AK pants and jacket is worn over my base layer and I'm good to go. Also depends how far up you go, up at the top can get pretty cold if you don't have the right gear.

[westopher]

Hey guys! Next Friday I have my first ski lesson up at whistler. Suggestions on what to wear? We're gonna rent gear since stuffing 4 friends into my focus AND gear wouldn't really work. I have my own goggles and stuff. Should I be wearing my leggings under the snow pants? Or is that way too hot. Also I assume a jacket that is pretty much waterproof.

Any general clothing tips would be appreciated
Warm or cold, a good base layer is the key to regulating heat. Not just staying warm. It does more work to pull moisture like sweat away from the body.
Dry = comfortable.
Nothing is perfectly waterproof. If its raining, you are gonna get wet. Bring a mid day change of clothes for worst case scenario. That said, if its raining, I'm getting shitfaced at seppo's.

[unit]

Hey guys! Next Friday I have my first ski lesson up at whistler. Suggestions on what to wear? We're gonna rent gear since stuffing 4 friends into my focus AND gear wouldn't really work. I have my own goggles and stuff. Should I be wearing my leggings under the snow pants? Or is that way too hot. Also I assume a jacket that is pretty much waterproof.

Any general clothing tips would be appreciated

if the pants are insulated then i wouldnt bother, but if they're just a shell then yes wear the leggings.

[- kT]

what they ^ said. a good base layer is definitely a must, top and bottom. usually overtop that i just wear my boarding pants+jacket and i'm good. sometimes it does get chilly but the most i'll go is a light sweater overtop the base layer. and i'm talking -10 cold

i usually wear a balaclava as well, especially if its snowing. most worthwhile $30 you can spend imo

[heisenberg]

Anyone know where I can get a complete kit for waxing your own board

[LYC]

I think I got mine at Pacificboarder. Get the Dakine Super Tune. Has everything you need.

[heisenberg]

i chcekd the online website and it doesnt look like their carry it. dakine ships outta surrey, but its gonna be like 165 after shipping and everything. i'd rather pick it up... does anyone know where else locally they carry kits?

[westopher]

Got my oneball jay waxing kit at pacific boarder.
Anyone go catboarding anywhere around here? I'm gonna treat myself early february. Suggestions? Thoughts? Probably gonna do powder mountain but open to other suggestions

[ancient_510]

So much pow in whis :sweetjesus:

[LYC]

Got my oneball jay waxing kit at pacific boarder.
Anyone go catboarding anywhere around here? I'm gonna treat myself early february. Suggestions? Thoughts? Probably gonna do powder mountain but open to other suggestions

My only cat day in BC was at Big Red Cats in Rossland. It was epic. Terrain there is super steep and has tons of fun features to boost off of. They also separate groups into skill level so your not stuck waiting around for slower people in your group. The only downside to Rossland is its 8-10 hours one way depending on weather.

[320icar]

just had my lessons at whistler. was pretty quiet but computers were down, and all the staff in the rental room must have been on break because though we were there at 12:00, we didn't even have boots in the snow until 1:15. so we had our lessons cut short. (since last lift is ~3:15)

lucky for us, we picked it up extremely fast. we did a few runs on the bunny hill and went right up on the chair lift to the mid way. great instructor and great day. the wet snow from some rain i guess made it stickier? didn't get too much speed going but im just fine with that.

anyways, sick day. i wanted some salomon boots and got to try on whatever one, and suuuuper comfortable. think i'll wait til some end of season sales and pick up a set. already have ski's sitting new in my living room from months ago i got cheap.


aaaaaanyways. can't wait to go up again and slowly build that skill foundation

[twitchyzero]

not warehouse but a Whistler outlet pop up store in Vancouver

anyone been recently? all new or mostly x-rental?
I see it's been on for over a month now...any decent selection left?

[mikemhg]

^Naw we went up last week, selection was pretty shit, the Skis were beat up rental stuff for the most part, prices weren't good AT all.

[320icar]

the only pic i got. couldn't imagine walking from the day lots to the base in frickin' snow boots.

are there any lockers around the base of whister that are not crazy expensive like $10 lol

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1498/24567967706_b45a75aa50_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DqZfS7)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/DqZfS7) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30576355@N04/), on Flickr

[westopher]

is there anything in whister that is not crazy expensive?

Fixed.....
And no.
Was at Mt. baker this weekend. It was ok. Snowed a bit but way too warm. Stayed in a rad cabin though, and smoked weed for the first time in probably a year since its legal there and I wanted to be a good law abiding citizen.

[underscore]

I rolled in late to Big White yesterday, hit the Gem lift line at 11ish and after my first run the line was completely gone so by the time 3:30 rolled around I had done 13 runs without stopping, all blacks or trees except my last run. I'm paying for it today but holy shit has this season been good.

[mb_]

Was up at Cypress today, it snowed quite a bit on our way up. Wasn't busy at all either, no line up for lift tickets and little to no line up for the lifts but picked up a little bit in the afternoon

[ancient_510]

the only pic i got. couldn't imagine walking from the day lots to the base in frickin' snow boots.

LOT 4 fo LYFE

More like, lot 4 only when you get to Creekside late and the garage is full.

[mb_]

320icar, are you at Whistler today? I think I saw your car while you were getting your gear on.

[dboy]

Anyone go to cypress today? 53cm in last 24 hours.

[westopher]

Fucking all time day at powder mountain. Freezing level stayed low, snow was light, and there was about 50-60cm of fresh from friday that hadn't been touched. Pricey, but worth every penny.
https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/12592449_10153345290511845_6591611781611986163_n.j pg?oh=676d44bdec7b7fc6ef49b1ff31500c1a&oe=57286A7B
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[Greenstoner]

damn it, how do i pick a proper snowboard boots.

my regular shoe size is 11, ive stepped down to size 10 for my board boots, after it packs out and now its too big for me. Heel lift and i cant do any carve at all.

i've rented a 9.5 at cypress and it was too tight for me.... grr...

im now shoppipng for a new one but honestly i dont know how i should begin. Should i stick to the same brand and just step down from size 10 to size 9.5 ?

the boots i owned right now is Burton MOto

[mikemhg]

^Got the same problem as you man, but with Ski boots. Frustrating as fuck, and doesn't help that boots cost $$$

[westopher]

It shouldn't be that complicated. Try them on, prepare for them to pack out maybe 1/2 a size at most. Just buy boots that fit. That includes width and instep, not just heel to toe. I wear sz 9 shoes and sz 9 boots.

[meme405]

Just wear more socks.... :lawl:

I don't know I have used Rome boots for the last like 6 years, I usually wear them around the house as much as possible for a couple days to flex them out and pack em in. Then take them to the shop to get heat molded to my feet, and usually by the 2nd or third day on them they are perfect and comfy as all hell.

I guess I just know now that I am a size 10.5 in Rome Boots, so I don't even try them on when I grab a new pair.

[ancient_510]

Heel lift

Ever since I stepped up into top-end 32 boots (ones that have the level-3 liner), The heel pocket on them has prevented basically all lift for me. Narrows and holds a lot on either side of my achilles. Ultralights are now my everyday boot.
If I didn't get as good of a price as I did, I would probably have gotten TM-Two. Same fit when I was jumping around the store, just a tiny bit heavier (and less space-age looking which actually is a good thing).

[saveth]

I was in Whistler yesterday and the top half of the mountain was soft pack snow with powder sections in the bowls. The very bottom section after mid station is all slush. So anything in-between is hard pack/icy.

[underscore]

Looks like I'm not going to get to ski at all this month, I knew I never should have agreed to 10 days in Mexico during primo ski season.

[ancient_510]

I now own a Jones Hovercraft.
It's really good at drawing big squiggles in the snow.

http://i.imgur.com/pdNjxyC.jpg?1

[ancient_510]

If there was ever a time to call in sick and run to Whis, the time is now.
http://i.imgur.com/c6g2DAR.png


The Blackcomb side (Spearhead) is going to be getting a touch more still.
http://i.imgur.com/DeojS13.png

[saveth]

Anyone ever buy a Whistler lift pass of craigslist? Since moving to NFC cards, what's stopping people from selling there used passes? I'm looking to go on sunday.

[ancient_510]

Anyone ever buy a Whistler lift pass of craigslist? Since moving to NFC cards, what's stopping people from selling there used passes? I'm looking to go on sunday.

That with one button push online at store.whistlerblackcomb.com, the previous owner can deactivate the card.

That the lifties at Base2, Village, and Creekside have ipads that show the passholder's photo when they first upload.

[heisenberg]

FREE Mask + Decal For Snowboarders ? Gyrfalcon Apparel (http://gyrfalconapparel.com/products/free-mask-decal-bundle)

Free mask just pay for shipping

[dyan]

FREE Mask + Decal For Snowboarders ? Gyrfalcon Apparel (http://gyrfalconapparel.com/products/free-mask-decal-bundle)

Free mask just pay for shipping

Shipping will be $11.95 USD into Canada just FYI.

[underscore]

Yep, but you can add both the ski and board one to your cart for $0 and the shipping is still $12 USD

[saveth]

So I spent all of Sunday in Whistler again. There's a tonne of snow up top. Some sections around symphony is waist deep. I spent the whole day on the Whistler side. It became really icy on almost every narrow green run. More specifically expressway from the top of creekside gondola to the top of crapple. From crapple down, it's all slush. Visibility was shit from the peak2peak and up most of the day.

[anjewree]

So I spent all of Sunday in Whistler again. There's a tonne of snow up top. Some sections around symphony is waist deep. I spent the whole day on the Whistler side. It became really icy on almost every narrow green run. More specifically expressway from the top of creekside gondola to the top of crapple. From crapple down, it's all slush. Visibility was shit from the peak2peak and up most of the day.

how was the drive going up?

[saveth]

Lots of rain. I should have mentioned it was raining just below midstation

[rageguy]

For those with experience going to Cypress in March, is it possible for a Genesis Coupe (turbo RWD) with stock all seasons tire to drive up to the parking lot? I plan on going this weekend. The car doesn't even accelerate with 1 inch of snow within Vancouver so it's pretty bad.

[westopher]

Depends on the day obviously. Weather changes. Pay attention to the forecast. Its been snowing up there quite a bit, so I'd say if its 8 degrees or lower and raining in the city, you're likely fucked if you aren't an experienced snow/slush driver.

[saveth]

My rule of thumb was 6 degrees for cypress and 10 degrees for whistler.

[dyan]

FREE Mask + Decal For Snowboarders ? Gyrfalcon Apparel (http://gyrfalconapparel.com/products/free-mask-decal-bundle)

Free mask just pay for shipping

Anyone get theirs yet?

[cctw]

^yes..got mine

[dyan]

^yes..got mine

Still waiting for mine and the tracking # doesnt work.. :(

[ancient_510]

I went up Blackcomb with Altus Mountain Guides for StokeFest today.
The guides are so so very laid back even in the gnarly conditions. I wish I had even half the confidence Joey Vosburgh (https://goo.gl/UdLwLT) and Justin Lamoureux (https://goo.gl/uZnwtE) do.

http://i.imgur.com/B0H4bzG.jpg?1
Staring down DOA

[Gh0stRider]

any thoughts on this??

Snowboard Better, Easier, Safer, Funner (http://www.lumbos.com/)

[ancient_510]

any thoughts on this??

Snowboard Better, Easier, Safer, Funner (http://www.lumbos.com/)
Dude. WTF no. Just break out the monoski if you want to be weird.

But let me get this straight:
Through the "traditional" progression, you start working up through stiffer boards and stiffer boots. Big mountain col slashers and pro splitboard guides even rock hardboots and wire bindings with near 0- flex.

Now some crazy people come along and claim that the future of snowboarding is by throwing out all the carving power and replacing it with a lazy susan.

Extra bonus: in the setup demo video, they show it off with Sorrel mukluks.

[underscore]

any thoughts on this??

Snowboard Better, Easier, Safer, Funner (http://www.lumbos.com/)

So the binding is free to swivel all the time? Sounds like a shortcut to getting hurt while having horrible control over your board to me.

[Gh0stRider]

i think in one of the videos it says you can lock it when carving on heels or toes, not sure how that works

[westopher]

I went up Blackcomb with Altus Mountain Guides for StokeFest today.
The guides are so so very laid back even in the gnarly conditions. I wish I had even half the confidence Joey Vosburgh (https://goo.gl/UdLwLT) and Justin Lamoureux (https://goo.gl/uZnwtE) do.

http://i.imgur.com/B0H4bzG.jpg?1
Staring down DOA

Dude Justin lamoureux? That's so fucking sick!

[ancient_510]

Dude Justin lamoureux? That's so fucking sick!

On the short skin out and then the ride out on the cat track, we got to talking about The Backyard Project. He seemed super stoked that I liked the part about canoeing to the line just as much as I liked the shredding parts of the videos :p.

Super nice guy.

[Gh0stRider]

got the face mask + decal today

[underscore]

Got both of mine as well.

[ancient_510]

I'm starting to like the plus.whistlerblackcomb.com gimmick more and more.

http://i.imgur.com/kCMZvYz.png

I picked up 11 badges today, 8 noteworthy ones. :)

[tdeweyn]

Still have to try Whistler one day..

[vitaminG]

anyone been to cypress recently? was thinking of going night skiing after work if its not too slushy

[YK86]

Cypress is only open during the day now from 9-4 and closed completely Monday Tuesday which really sucks cuz I usually go after work at night or on Mondays when I'm off. Snow is spring like, its not bad but if you haven't waxed your board in a while, do it before you go.

Anyone been to Seymour lately? Do they still have decent snow or is it half bald like Grouse?

[ancient_510]

Winter 2015-16 complete! :fullofwin:

5 months of no shredding FeelsBadMan

[ancient_510]

Winter 2015/16 lives forever!
Yesterday's tour. Red line ascent, blue line descent.


http://i.imgur.com/tuRhV2V.jpg

[320icar]

Stunning! Last year was my first ever skiing. Hopefully I can make it out a bunch more times this next year. Now that my hours have vastly changed I can also do cypress night runs too

[heisenberg]

anyone hear of any warehouse sales?