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hasnt stopped puking since i got to japan. was getting bottomless pow IN the resort. its mental as right now. tomorrow is going to be an epic day.
my charlie slasher is sicko too.
will probably take the gopro out to record faceshots

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12-18-2012 , 02:13 PM

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CabreraEra2

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Oh come on. I'm sick of your brags. so ****ing jelly

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12-18-2012 , 09:39 PM

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That Foreign Guy

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Originally Posted by ***

Does anyone have tips for getting lessons at less than hill rates? I ski Sunshine and they charge $360/half day (3 hours) for private instruction. I tried google but I can't find what I want - just the resorts and information about becoming an instructor.

If you know an instructor, ask them if they want to work off the books. If you don't know one personally then most will probably say no (most places it's a sackable offense if they get caught).

If you have time (three days maybe) doing the instructor course yourself is actually a pretty good way to improve your technique (as you have to be really accurate).

Another 30cm plus day here today - not Japan standards, but good enough for mere mortals.

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12-19-2012 , 06:11 AM

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mouthtoilet

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ok got first lifts at 830. rode nonstop til 430. it still hasnt stopped snowing.

first video of the season for me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmNSUbv1plc

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12-19-2012 , 03:22 PM

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madlondoner

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Immense conditions in saalbach. Joined a ski school. We go a bit too slowly and turn too much but getting a lot of skiing done. You can't repeatedly stop at restaurants for beer/chips/strudel etc when in a ski group!

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12-19-2012 , 06:01 PM

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mouthtoilet

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http://unofficialnetworks.com/japan-113727/

front page.

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12-19-2012 , 07:38 PM

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PTW

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18" + today at Vail and NO lift lines...More on the way this Sat. Glad winter decided to visit CO this year...

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12-20-2012 , 10:28 AM

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That Foreign Guy

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37 cm overnight at Fernie on top of about 20 yesterday (124 total for the last 7 days).

I might have to wait three or four chairs at some point today but I doubt it will be more than that. I <3 winter.

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12-20-2012 , 11:02 AM

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hoodskier

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Originally Posted by mouthtoilet

ok got first lifts at 830. rode nonstop til 430. it still hasnt stopped snowing.

first video of the season for me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmNSUbv1plc

Awesome, was skiing chest deep yesterday. No video (yet), my snowboard friends were shooting some stuff on a GoPro so I might be able to post something soon.

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12-20-2012 , 11:42 AM

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Skleice

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Man, I've gotta get out of New England. I've never gotten to ride such amazing powder

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12-20-2012 , 03:10 PM

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madlondoner

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Biggest snowfall before Xmas in a decade in the alps

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12-20-2012 , 08:54 PM

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PTW

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Caught the first few runs down Outback at Keystone this am. Afternoon A51 park opened the big jump set. Rumor is tomorrow Vail back bowls open...

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12-21-2012 , 12:00 AM

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baumer

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Wow another sick vid mouthtoilet.

I'm seriously considering taking time off in like February to make a trip out there. Still have to research it a little bit but I've only ever been to Whistler when it comes to big mountains. I want to ride that powder so bad.

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12-21-2012 , 06:40 AM

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mouthtoilet

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good to hear everyone everywhere is getting tons of snow!
it still hasnt stopped snowing here and its forecast for heavy snow for the next 5 days.
ive rented a gentemstick big fish for tomorrow to experience some snow surfing.

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12-21-2012 , 06:53 AM

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mouthtoilet

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Uxw3NQ104w
quickie

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12-21-2012 , 11:23 AM

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madlondoner

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Gotta go home tomorrow.

tons of snow today. Im not very experienced with thick snow. Pretty exhausting skiing through it lol.

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12-21-2012 , 11:27 AM

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madlondoner

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I think there is more going on in saalbach but the ski area itself is immense! Obv been lucky with good snow and a few days of clear blue skies but even so. Fast lifts, mainly gondolas and bubble chair lifts. No queues and none of this freezing to death on slow French chair lifts!

Ich liebe Austria!

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12-21-2012 , 11:23 PM

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RobBizzle

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Going to Steamboat Springs the second week of January. Never snowboarded out west before and really excited.

Anyone been to Steamboat and have some recs?

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12-23-2012 , 06:09 AM

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mouthtoilet

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6th waist deep powder day in a row.
mixing it up tomorrow with a backcountry climbing day.
still hasnt stopped snowing.

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12-23-2012 , 10:32 AM

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edavis09

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**** you toilet.

Be safe in the bc

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12-23-2012 , 02:02 PM

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LolDonkamentz

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First week was insane, rode powder everyday but left gopro at home, brother flew out yesterday and brought it with him, soon as weather starts snowing again i'll take it out! Hope everyone is having a good a time if you're out!

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12-23-2012 , 03:29 PM

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pfc_ivan12323232

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How hard is it to ski and film yourself with GoPro being attached at the top of your ski pole facing yourself?

I just made this one last night: Bought the mount for 25$, then put some duct tape on my pole before mounting.

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12-23-2012 , 06:11 PM

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mouthtoilet

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i imagine its easier to ski with a pole than snowboard with it.

snowboarding with it kinda sux. you definitely cant ride as hard as it puts you off balance and makes it difficult to twist your body when snowboarding.

you get used to it though