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Huck_Norris
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I've been noticing lately that there are a few people on here who are into touring and earning their turns.  Where are you from, where are you touring and whatchagot for touring setups? 

I'm from mass but tour all over the EC and also when I go west for vaca (usually UT/BCC/LCC).  Mostly in VT along the green spine though while I'm home.  Right now I'm on Whitedot Redeemers quiverkilled for Plum Guides, but my 12/13 ON3P Billy Goat Tours should be on my doorstep by tomorrow- and will be my go-to touring skis for the majority of the season.  My boots are Dalbello Virus Tours with cochise top straps grafted on as well because I hated the stock top bail. 

So what's up with you, oh rando beasts of NS?   

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ShredMasterPlus
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^^ yea they are nice. careful if you go early and the day and hangout for a while as in the afternoon the water gets much higher and the return swim is more exciting aha. That road is so beautiful though and mid winter the lines would be amazing!
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SFBv420.0
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bait
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cliff bars trail mix and beef jerky.
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oh and gr8 eights m8
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loopie
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My new set up, ON3P Steeple w/ Dynafit Radicals. Spent three years on frame bindings, three years too long


Suicide Chute. Sub zero and deep! Set the boot pack up early in the AM


Went and did Terminal Cancer in Nevada. Did some scrambling at the top of the line this is looking down. You can see my pack below.


Pretty sweet conditions!
9 years ago
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HeathR
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Pretty sweet conditions!
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Those looks like really good conditions for Terminal Cancer. Such a cool line.
9 years ago
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SFBv420.0
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cheers from wasangles
9 years ago
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Evilchris
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We skinned into some super gnarly RI backcountry a few weeks ago. I cant remember how to embed pics http://imgur.com/a/3Jpkz
9 years ago
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bakedpow
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Anyone's small friend or hard charging lady friend looking for a touring set up? 179 praxis bc Carbon with dynafit radicals and skins. 40 days touring or less on them.
9 years ago
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dyer
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Drop cliffs not bombs
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rememberscott
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the wasatch looks amazing. but I have to ask is it really super crowded like i hear it is? would suck to be so competitive and shoulder to shoulder that would certainly change the game
9 years ago
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SDrvpvr
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*Non-ski gabber
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SFBv420.0
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HP123the wasatch looks amazing. but I have to ask is it really super crowded like i hear it is? would suck to be so competitive and shoulder to shoulder that would certainly change the game


there are a couple million peeps livin in the wasatch front and it's going to be under an hour to most trail heads.
back in the 90's the gear was marginal and bc skiing was mostly turn earning hippies ski bums, now it's bomber and everyone wants to untracked pow
you can reach wolverine cirque from soli, b right on, or alta under an hour bootpackin
The powder turds pound the powder circuit (silver days cardiff mineral) with one of their ships every day they can.
but no it's never shoulder to shoulder in the bc unless you want it to be
sure youre gonna see people in powder park, bear trap, white pine, grizzy gulch every day and as the avvy danger rises
yeah those low angled north facing go to spots are gonna get hammered.
like wise the side or slack country.
but when stability is decent there is so much terrain that takes 3-6 hours to access
and no where near the people willing to exert that much energy.
so yeah you can be shoulder to shoulder like the couple hundred black dot scrubbing bubbles on the castle traverse

ya can whine about how tracked and crowded the low hangin fruits orchards are
or get high and look around and realize how much terrain there truly is that rarely gits skied





its all perspective the people who tell you its all crowded ive never seen on any of those classic peaks
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snomaster
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New edit is up!!
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/837595/Supercut-2015-16



https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/837595/Supercut-2015-16
9 years ago
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cydwhit
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snomasterNew edit is up!!
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/837595/Supercut-2015-16



https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/837595/Supercut-2015-16


That was awesome, and I guess it means I'm gonna have to start trying the NS callout on some Teton skin tracks!
9 years ago
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snomaster
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cydwhitThat was awesome, and I guess it means I'm gonna have to start trying the NS callout on some Teton skin tracks!


Why not?! NS is everywhere. But I don't live there anymore :( I just visit lots as my kid brother holds down the fort. Denver is now home. 75% of this was shot on Berthoud Pass.
9 years ago
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SFBv420.0
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you all should replace that at/ bc forum with a place for your endless babblin
political poliassfuckers
and make both nsg and ski gabber greater agains
went back to bc
eh
well then a decade ago the mrs. and i and some wasangliets answered an e call for some bodies to fill a chopper and hut
lookin back one of them watershed addiction things and for me a foca point of winter, source of summer survival, an excuse to start skiing early and often and a reminder of git your bum ass to work cause them funtickets make roadtrips well livin largely funnerz
so returning to the blankets was enlighteningly excellent
A thletics addicts abides

oh and i missed Angels but topher didn't if youre readin and need a rippin tele boy toy to share turns and culinaryinglly rock your word this valentines day call me girl:biggrin:
B lanket Peak well camp suckerhole teased us

C at in Jan makin the most outta the anniversary of 54 years of good life

d ogs in the lz


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ya don't show up to life coach camp and not git some
the carrying water chopping wood part of the vacation well .......
git in the damn hole git er done n smile

E pithinies fuck it coach you do you and i'll do me
if that founds a friendship of shared passion far fuckin out
thanks for sharing you special fuckin
F lakes

oh andsfotex ferniefirestone4fun

G's is ganjola, gong show, gnaria
and gitback to fuckin work
9 years ago
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SFBv420.0
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G alina


i missed the other pondopowders
G anjola

revelstokes the goods, the gnaria conifers , grub



G as in graybird dominated the hut week

spackled
hoo doos hikes high

Hows come Hellos kitties went home earlies
she wouda dug it

H oars

hucks

H udge
I mprovement

as well as the sawdust logs
after carlyse crust camp15 a lot of improved skiing observed
camp blanket suckerhole16

what would [SIZE=5]I[/SIZE]ceman send?
a.

b.

c.

d.

J im was our assistant hutkeeper and took the group photo
2 types of "that" guys on most trips and while this one lacked Bill or Zed
the skilled consummate trained professional who just may have been sum sort of Canknucle LEO, but ya woudn't know cause he was that guy w/ good input a laugh and a smile and humped a pack biggers than mine:D solid peeps eh
John gits down

Jerry John mark n toph ponder terrain ops

There was
K nees dropped


Knowledge imparted

Keno FTW

Leg of love

L ate 4 happy hours

MF




M uppets show
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9 years ago
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snomaster
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Winter is almost here, so it's time to rock n' roll! Here is the best of my last few seasons. Check out the band: Bud Bronsen and the Good Timers facebook.com/bbgtband/ !!!
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Hugh_Conway_jr
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SFBv420.0





Nice Pics.
Can't undersTand much of the dialoGue, but I can appreciate the effoRt.

Did You forget your skins? or were you just new-schoolin' it?
8 years ago
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Rusticles
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Hey,

I am finally thinking of getting into this a bit. I am primarily a sled skier and would like to add touring abilities to the mix. I also like to build booters and drop some decent cliffs. Are kingpins or the salomon bindings going to hold up to the occaissional booter session? I really just want a little added access, I most likely won't be covering a shitload of ground on them like most of you seem to do. I was contemplating getting something like the trekkers? are they a waste of my time?

Thanks
8 years ago
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Hugh_Conway_jr
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RusticlesHey,

1.Are kingpins or the salomon bindings going to hold up to the occaissional booter session?

2.I was contemplating getting something like the trekkers? are they a waste of my time?

Thanks


1. Yes
2. Yes
8 years ago
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GayWolf420
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anyone in Utah going to be attending any Avy 1 classes over the winter? I cant decide between December or February, its looking like February will be better in terms of having an actual snowpack.
8 years ago
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Rusticles
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Hugh_Conway_jr1. Yes
2. Yes


So sack and spend some money then haha
8 years ago
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Ryanvdonk
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RusticlesHey,

I am finally thinking of getting into this a bit. I am primarily a sled skier and would like to add touring abilities to the mix. I also like to build booters and drop some decent cliffs. Are kingpins or the salomon bindings going to hold up to the occaissional booter session? I really just want a little added access, I most likely won't be covering a shitload of ground on them like most of you seem to do. I was contemplating getting something like the trekkers? are they a waste of my time?

Thanks


sounds like a high DIN track binding would be better suited for you. guardians, adrenalines or dukes all work pretty well, just see what you could get a deal on. trekkers work, but you have to keep on top of them else the screws will loosen up. also they like to twist a little while sidehilling. pin bindings are great, but since you'll be sled assisted as well as really hucking yourself, a track binding would be better suited for those purposes, they also do better driving and edging super fat skis.
8 years ago
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git ya sum dawgs
8 years ago
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8 years ago
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ThaLorax
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Just replaced my Guardians with Kingpins.

Holy shit. Touring is soooooo much better when you're bindings weight a full 1.5 pounds less, AND you have 3 touring modes that both flick into and stay in place way better.
8 years ago
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.MASSHOLE.
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ThaLoraxJust replaced my Guardians with Kingpins.

Holy shit. Touring is soooooo much better when you're bindings weight a full 1.5 pounds less, AND you have 3 touring modes that both flick into and stay in place way better.


Agreed. It makes a world of difference. If anyone is getting serious about touring (and going far), make the switch.
8 years ago
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.squirrely.
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Awesome day up on on Washington, skied the Monroe snowfields and then over to Central Ammonoosuc ravine
8 years ago
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.squirrely.
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animator
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Huck_NorrisI've been noticing lately that there are a few people on here who are into touring and earning their turns.  Where are you from, where are you touring and whatchagot for touring setups? 

I'm from mass but tour all over the EC and also when I go west for vaca (usually UT/BCC/LCC).  Mostly in VT along the green spine though while I'm home.  Right now I'm on Whitedot Redeemers quiverkilled for Plum Guides, but my 12/13 ON3P Billy Goat Tours should be on my doorstep by tomorrow- and will be my go-to touring skis for the majority of the season.  My boots are Dalbello Virus Tours with cochise top straps grafted on as well because I hated the stock top bail. 

So what's up with you, oh rando beasts of NS?   


black crows anima freebird, marker kingpin 13, tecnica cochise 130. *mwah*
8 years ago
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cozyco
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enjoying the fluff on the glaciers. bit windy above 11k
8 years ago
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ThaLorax
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Anybody want my Guardian 13 bindings for sale?
8 years ago
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.squirrely.
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ThaLoraxAnybody want my Guardian 13 bindings for sale?


What size and brake width? And price
8 years ago
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ThaLorax
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.squirrely.What size and brake width? And price


Hey, all your questions are answered on my CL ad. https://westslope.craigslist.org/spo/6325305348.html
8 years ago
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ahshit
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Ha, my setup sucks i got my icelantic nomad 115 and day wreckers
8 years ago
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ThaLorax
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sickskiHa, my setup sucks i got my icelantic nomad 115 and day wreckers


Your Nomads would be better with my Guardians ;)
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HaydenWrong
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Am wondering if my boot (325mm) will fit in the small duke ( which limit is 325mm) will it be bad to have the binding at its max ? also anyone selling Dukes brake size would be ideal to be 130mm but ill buy brakes if yours are to small
8 years ago
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BrawnTrends
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Probably wouldn't be ideal...
8 years ago
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ThaLorax
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HaydenWrongAm wondering if my boot (325mm) will fit in the small duke ( which limit is 325mm) will it be bad to have the binding at its max ? also anyone selling Dukes brake size would be ideal to be 130mm but ill buy brakes if yours are to small


Only way to tell is to test the forward pressure.
8 years ago
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DayMan
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Bump! Looking for touring buddies in CO. I'm in Denver but always down for a road trip. Would love to go out with someone who knows Berthoud/Loveland/other nearby areas. The snow sucks right now, both for skiing and avy danger, but still hoping this winter can recover from a shit start
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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DayManBump! Looking for touring buddies in CO. I'm in Denver but always down for a road trip. Would love to go out with someone who knows Berthoud/Loveland/other nearby areas. The snow sucks right now, both for skiing and avy danger, but still hoping this winter can recover from a shit start


If covid allows and snow gets better I'll be out there in march!
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