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Chic chocs

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lilwhiz165
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(i search barred it and there wasnt really much so dont say searchbar) My friends and i are planning a trip to ski the chic chocs in quebec, does anyone ski there? if so whats the best time to go and whats it like?
Nov 27 2009 11:03PM
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ectreeskier11
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chic chocs are amazing. it's like skiing in actual big mountains, with legitimate vert and snow. you really need to be on your shit though, there is real avy danger and serious exposure on some lines. you will need touring or telemark gear, there are no lifts and sleds won't get you everywhere. totally worth the trip though, there are some sweet huts you can rent for cheap too.
Nov 27 2009 11:22PM
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dbstar
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best time is later on in the season, notoriously bad for avalanches so you shouldn't really be skiing there if you don't really know your shit, there is only one guide and im sure he is all booked for the season
Nov 27 2009 11:23PM
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ectreeskier11
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yeah and definitely mid february to mid march.
Nov 27 2009 11:26PM
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lilwhiz165
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can you only telemark there? or can you hike with snow shoes and ski down?
Nov 28 2009 9:33AM
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dbstar
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based on this comment i do not recommend skiing their without a guide.....
Nov 28 2009 11:00AM
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Commonwealth
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x2, I think this is the guide the Meatheads used in Head for the Hills.

http://www.skichicchocs.com/
Nov 28 2009 11:02AM
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JsNeagle
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heh
Nov 28 2009 11:06AM
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thegreyarea
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It's a National Park. You can do whatever you'd like.
Nov 28 2009 11:14AM
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fouldsys
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the chic chocs look dope. im definitely interested in going there as well.
Nov 28 2009 2:27PM
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ectreeskier11
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if you don't have the opportunity to go to any REAL mountains (rockies...), do it. it's a long drive from NE but it's cool, stop in quebec city or something on the way. just don't get yourself killed.
Nov 28 2009 2:38PM
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*Johnny
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Me I'm going this winter for 4 days, everything is planned !

You need a place to stay for the night, so the Sea shacks's near the chic-choc.. but in the chic-chocs you have Hog's back mountain and an another one that I don't remeber the name... but you need to plan everything.. and someone already die in a avy there.. so don't mess up with that !

Nov 28 2009 5:34PM
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mak
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do you mean touring?

Nov 28 2009 9:22PM
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lilwhiz165
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i know that im not stupid but can you go with a guide and ski, cause from what the guy said earlier he made it seem like you can only go telmarking nad not skiing.
Nov 29 2009 5:15PM
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east
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Get a beacon, shovel, probe.  Also make sure your friends have them too or they have no way to dig YOU out. Chic Chocs are serious, they had a big avi last April with someone perishing.  DON'T go without people who know what they are doing, goto Amqui instead.....
Nov 29 2009 5:38PM
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ectreeskier11
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dude i mean nothing is within easy walking distance. everything decent either requires a sled or a tour in. don't go up with alpine skis and think it will be fun. snowshoeing with skis on your pack could work, but shit I wouldn't want to be doing that.
Nov 29 2009 5:48PM
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lilwhiz165
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yeah i am going to amqui in two weeks but we're planning a trip to chic chocs later in the year.
Nov 29 2009 7:01PM
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