Author Topic: 2015-2016 Ski and Snowboard thread (Read 11112 times)

05LGT · « **on:** September 24, 2015, 09:24:52 am »

SOON.

We are either going to have a great winter, or a terrible winter I hear.

nosale · « **Reply #1 on:** September 24, 2015, 10:19:45 am »

Who's telling you great?

El Nino = Dry =

That being said... I'm still gonna get out to the backcountry. Any backcountry guys on here?

coop3422 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 24, 2015, 11:22:39 am »

So pumped, can't wait to get out.

Depends what your definition of backcountry is. I like tree runs and stuff, not huge into hiking up as I was years ago though. Too much effort lol.

nosale · « **Reply #3 on:** September 24, 2015, 11:26:01 am »

Quote from: coop3422 on September 24, 2015, 11:22:39 am

So pumped, can't wait to get out.

Depends what your definition of backcountry is. I like tree runs and stuff, not huge into hiking up as I was years ago though. Too much effort lol.

Oh. Lol... my definition of backcountry is avoid resorts at all costs. Hike up for 2-3 hours, and ski down.

05LGT · « **Reply #4 on:** September 24, 2015, 03:04:26 pm »

Quote from: nosale on September 24, 2015, 10:19:45 am

Who's telling you great?

El Nino = Dry =

That being said... I'm still gonna get out to the backcountry. Any backcountry guys on here?

Depends where you want to go. It only means dry near us, but above average precipitation in California and potentially Utah area as well.

coop3422 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 24, 2015, 03:46:17 pm »

Quote from: nosale on September 24, 2015, 11:26:01 am

Oh. Lol... my definition of backcountry is avoid resorts at all costs. Hike up for 2-3 hours, and ski down.

Back in the day yea, but I'll gladly pay for the lift now thanks lol.

JimmEh · « **Reply #6 on:** September 24, 2015, 05:54:04 pm »

Quote from: nosale on September 24, 2015, 10:19:45 am

El Nino = Dry =

really? I've only ever heard (and observed) the opposite in BC. If it does not get cold enough like last year though we will not have a season down here again.

rex 123 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 24, 2015, 07:14:18 pm »

Quote from: nosale on September 24, 2015, 11:26:01 am

Who's telling you great?

El Nino = Dry =

That being said... I'm still gonna get out to the backcountry. Any backcountry guys on here?

Oh. Lol... my definition of backcountry is avoid resorts at all costs. Hike up for 2-3 hours, and ski down.

I got my AST 1 two years ago and a few trips last year down Smith Dorrien trail out by Mt. Burstall.
Send me a PM if you need an extra.

lakelouise02bugeye · « **Reply #8 on:** September 24, 2015, 09:43:27 pm »

Get at me for all your hotel needs for banff/lakelouise/whistler

nosale · « **Reply #9 on:** September 24, 2015, 10:50:39 pm »

Quote from: JimmEh on September 24, 2015, 05:54:04 pm

really? I've only ever heard (and observed) the opposite in BC. If it does not get cold enough like last year though we will not have a season down here again.

Oh yeah... Should clarify. When I say dry, I mean East of the rockies. El nino conditions tend to make extremes on either side of the rockies. Super wet (but warm... So no snow) BC side, and dry and warm AB side.

Quote from: rex 123 on September 24, 2015, 07:14:18 pm

I got my AST 1 two years ago and a few trips last year down Smith Dorrien trail out by Mt. Burstall.
Send me a PM if you need an extra.

Sounds good. Will do! AST people are much better to go out with!

JimmEh · « **Reply #10 on:** September 25, 2015, 01:46:39 am »

Weird I didn't know that before.

THE EDJ · « **Reply #11 on:** September 25, 2015, 06:03:30 pm »

Too early, man. Too early.

nosale · « **Reply #12 on:** September 25, 2015, 09:39:05 pm »

Quote from: THE EDJ on September 25, 2015, 06:03:30 pm

Too early, man. Too early.

Lol it's never too early to talk skiing. In fact, that's exactly what shoulder season is for

THE EDJ · « **Reply #13 on:** September 26, 2015, 12:10:10 am »

Quote from: nosale on September 25, 2015, 09:39:05 pm

Lol it's never too early to talk skiing. In fact, that's exactly what shoulder season is for

Shoulder season is for mountain biking. And riding bikes. In the dark or otherwise.

But since this is a snowboard thread… well I'm not sure how much I'll get to do this year given that mini EDJ will be joining us early December. I'll get out when I can, but I suspect I'll be appreciating the ability to sleep during the day on weekends haha. I'll start praying for pow though.

05LGT · « **Reply #14 on:** September 28, 2015, 04:34:12 pm »

RIP Erik Roner

nosale · « **Reply #15 on:** September 28, 2015, 04:44:49 pm »

Quote from: 05LGT on September 28, 2015, 04:34:12 pm

RIP Erik Roner

THE EDJ · « **Reply #16 on:** September 28, 2015, 09:51:47 pm »

Quote from: 05LGT on September 28, 2015, 04:34:12 pm

RIP Erik Roner

This news makes me sad.

coop3422 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 29, 2015, 12:12:43 am »

Quote from: 05LGT on September 28, 2015, 04:34:12 pm

RIP Erik Roner

I knew that name sounded familiar so I looked it up. Holy uckfay, RIP man. Best wishes to his fam

Markkenko · « **Reply #18 on:** September 29, 2015, 12:23:39 am »

Just read about that as well... Awful news...

tcon · « **Reply #19 on:** November 06, 2015, 05:46:58 pm »

anyone else get their $200 nakiska pass?

Markkenko · « **Reply #20 on:** November 06, 2015, 07:00:36 pm »

Well.... Yesterday was opening day for Norquay, and Louise had their opening day today.

Whistler is expected to get four feet of snow within the next week.... What is this craziness!? I'm soo incredibly excited for this season. Anyone else?

coop3422 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 08, 2015, 11:35:45 am »

I was checking the sunshine cams out throughout the week and it seems their base is coming along too. Really going it is a great year for snow.

kijho · « **Reply #22 on:** November 16, 2015, 07:42:45 pm »

I'm a total noob when it comes to this stuff, but figured I'd throw this question out there --- is it realistically possible to find a good beginner snowboarding setup for ~$600? Like board, bindings, boots etc. Are any of the brands SportChek carries any good, or should I be looking at the specific ski & board shops? Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Maybe I'll invest in some gear and buy a few day passes out this season somewhere!

I've been out about 5 times in my life and always really enjoyed it..

kehuynh · « **Reply #23 on:** November 16, 2015, 08:33:24 pm »

SportChek has good stuff. Nike makes incredibly comfortable boots. I love my Burton Cartel bindings but theyre EST so you can only use it on the Burton Channel boards. I would buy new comfortable boots and then try to find second hand bindings and snowboards as theyre going to get pretty beat up learning.

coop3422 · « **Reply #24 on:** November 17, 2015, 12:58:37 pm »

How tall are you kijho? I have a Burton board and binding I'd sell relatively cheap as it's my old setup.

Also, spend money for good boots. They make all the difference.