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Backcountry helmet cam video, narrow ridge & pow

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SomeGood
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Here is a link to video I made from a recent day of backcountry skiing at the Lions, above Lions Bay near Vancouver. Started on a narrow, steep ridge dropped down the west face into some glades. all Helmet cam footage.


There is an accompanying trip report with pictures if you are interested;

http://www.somegood.ca/Site/Blog/Entries/2009/3/10_West_Lion_Ridge.html
Mar 15 2009 5:42PM
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RudyGarmisch
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That was sexy.
Mar 15 2009 5:48PM
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the.hellion.
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Thanks for posting that.
Being a kid from the east, icy, short Ontario to be exact, can you tell me a little bit about what it's actually like up there? How fast is it in pow like that? How would one start skiing backcounty? I swear I'll be out there soon but I don't want to get owned right off the bat. Any advice?
Mar 15 2009 5:49PM
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ct_steeze
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that ridge was nuts... sick footage man those lines looked pretty fun you shouldnt ski alone tho
Mar 15 2009 7:29PM
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RudyGarmisch
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Find some friends who have experience, plan on getting an avy rescue setup and take a few courses. The rest is just a hike.
Mar 15 2009 7:34PM
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Silence
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Nice vod - looked like a fun day
Mar 15 2009 7:41PM
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SomeGood
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Good advice.
I wanted to go back and edit my NS post to include something about safety but I can't, so I add a bit.
Be careful of some people who say they a lot of experience. There's a lot of wannabe experts out there.
You need a beacon, probe, and shovel and the knowledge and experience how to use them. Some people who never took a course have become very knowledgeable but it is so much easy, and fastest to take a good 3 day course to start.

Although I did not, always travel in groups of 3 or more. Less than 3 should never be! Do as I say, not as I do. A lot of planning, and careful consideration went into my day out, not to mention lots of training and experience. I had a back up plans, an emergency plan, and gear. I waited for a good day to do it.

Play safe.
Mar 15 2009 11:35PM
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49566738265
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That's one of the best runs I've ever seen, so sick!
Mar 15 2009 11:41PM
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kstanz
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thats awesome,so dope on te narrow part. my dad has always talked about going up there one day at skiing it, inever knew anyone had the same idea/
Mar 15 2009 11:46PM
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ONTerriible
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that was mint, another word of advice bring a buddy, so if something were to happen to you or them your covered
Mar 15 2009 11:47PM
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Gnarwall
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So dope...
Mar 15 2009 11:49PM
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Literature
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Sick vid, conditions looked epic. Earn them turns!
Mar 16 2009 12:40AM
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NOSNOWJUSTICE
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That was easily the best ski footage I've ever seen, EVER!

I dream of skiing at places like that. Sooo perfect. Good song for the terrain too! Good work, good skiing, get more up!!!

Mar 16 2009 1:10AM
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the.hellion.
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Thanks so much. That's great that I'll have something to do as the season was effectively over for me a month ago.
I really appreciate it. Keep posting those videos, they're so nice to watch.
Mar 16 2009 9:31AM
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hnosyalnif
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Sick vid.

Good advice too.
Mar 16 2009 9:52AM
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grambo
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I understand the advantage of 3 people, but often I am out with just a friend. Assuming you follow safe protocol (one at a time skiing down, cross anything suspect one at a time, safe zone to safe zone etc) I don't see how 2 people is a huge risk. Also big groups can also be a liability (groupthink, people getting pushed out of comfort zone, large loads on a slope even when people spread out etc).

Great vid, snow looks nice quality too for being that close to Van. How long a drive from the city is the trailhead and how long is the ascent?

Mar 16 2009 6:47PM
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Diran
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Really good footage, that ridge looked like it was pretty fun to ski.
Mar 16 2009 6:56PM
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aoe
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That looked like SOOOO much fun! And the exact reason I want to move to BC. Just a couple of questions:
- How far from Van is this?
- About how many vert. feet  do you think?
Mar 16 2009 7:31PM
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cj
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Amazing! The Lions are my backyard. I have lived in Lions Bay my entire life but have only been up there in the summer. I often scope lines from my deck out of boredom. Congrats on the trip, it looked like an amazing time. How did you find your way back to the trail? It looked like you were getting fairly low in the trees. I will have to make it up there later in the season. I enjoyed your TR on Brunswick also.
Mar 16 2009 10:01PM
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