01-07-2016, 11:10 AM
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#181
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Behind enemy lines!
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Originally Posted by Weitz
Personally I would continue on to Fernie Wilderness Adventures, but I digress.
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I booked with them last year, but got cancelled. Not their fault though, blame Mother Nature!
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01-07-2016, 12:09 PM
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#182
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by polak
Sick. I have to get out there.
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Save the $300 and skin it.
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01-07-2016, 02:15 PM
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#183
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Franchise Player
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The Castle one is awesome and is world renowned. I went on it 2 seasons ago and I haven't had a ski experience like that ever. I think they even fed us lunch back then. Highly recommend doing it.
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01-07-2016, 04:10 PM
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#184
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Huntingwhale
I think they even fed us lunch back then.
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Yeah was a bag lunch, snacks, and a beer at the end.
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01-08-2016, 07:59 AM
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#185
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Self-Suspension
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Going to Lake Louise. First time snowboarding in years tomorrow. Good luck body, may your descent be upright, please
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01-08-2016, 08:21 AM
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#186
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Playboy Mansion Poolboy
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout
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Anybody have any leads on discounted passes to Sunshine? I haven't gone into Costco but online they don't have any.
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01-08-2016, 08:26 AM
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#187
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Originally Posted by AcGold
Going to Lake Louise. First time snowboarding in years tomorrow. Good luck body, may your descent be upright, please
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Not trying to be a Debbie Downer but it's going to be pretty cold. Make sure you dress right because it's going to be really cold going up the chair lifts.
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01-08-2016, 08:31 AM
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#188
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by ken0042
Anybody have any leads on discounted passes to Sunshine? I haven't gone into Costco but online they don't have any.
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I don't think Costco has ever had them online since they're regional.
Should have them in store.
AMA sells discounted tickets as well.
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01-08-2016, 09:15 AM
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#189
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by ken0042
Anybody have any leads on discounted passes to Sunshine? I haven't gone into Costco but online they don't have any.
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If you plan on going more then 2-3 times, a ski card will pay for itself after a couple uses. Might be a good option.
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01-08-2016, 09:22 AM
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Playboy Mansion Poolboy
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout
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I will probably just be going once. Took my sister in law for lessons at COP and now she wants to try mountain skiing. I have a season pass for Nakiska but I think the snow at Sunshine is far better for a beginner skier; plus I know each of the green runs at Sunshine like the back of my hand. Given those two factors, probably the only place I would dare attempt to ski backwards.
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01-08-2016, 09:24 AM
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#191
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by username
Not trying to be a Debbie Downer but it's going to be pretty cold. Make sure you dress right because it's going to be really cold going up the chair lifts.
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If you are lucky there will be a thermal inversion. We were there over the holidays and it was -24 at the bottom and -4 at the top. We stayed at the top :-)
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01-08-2016, 09:44 AM
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#192
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Franchise Player
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Anyone been to Fernie the past couple days? Might head out this weekend, but if it's beat down, I'll pass and stay local.
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01-08-2016, 09:56 AM
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#193
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Huntingwhale
If you plan on going more then 2-3 times, a ski card will pay for itself after a couple uses. Might be a good option.
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No longer on sale, however.
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01-08-2016, 12:36 PM
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#194
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: The Windy City
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On my way down to Whitefish for the weekend. Still my favorite hill. Will report back on Monday
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01-08-2016, 03:49 PM
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#195
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by brocoli
On my way down to Whitefish for the weekend. Still my favorite hill. Will report back on Monday
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I've been told the bars in town are taking CAD for USD 1$ to 1$.
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01-08-2016, 05:20 PM
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#196
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Crash and Bang Winger
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I'm looking to take an avalanche course if possible this winter, but I'm only aware of Yamnuska and U of C outdoor centre. If you have any recommendations of these or any other course you've taken, I'd appreciate it.
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01-08-2016, 07:17 PM
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#197
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Franchise Player
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Yam is good I know a number of people that took it there.
I did U of C and my course was great, but I've heard it can be hit or miss depending on who's teaching it.
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01-08-2016, 07:58 PM
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#198
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by ken0042
I will probably just be going once. Took my sister in law for lessons at COP and now she wants to try mountain skiing. I have a season pass for Nakiska but I think the snow at Sunshine is far better for a beginner skier; plus I know each of the green runs at Sunshine like the back of my hand. Given those two factors, probably the only place I would dare attempt to ski backwards.
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Hah! I skied backwards all morning over holidays helping out my young daughter at Fernie. Between that and having to sidestep up beside the magic carpet my legs were whipped.
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01-08-2016, 08:09 PM
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#199
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Berta, Canada
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Originally Posted by comrade
I'm looking to take an avalanche course if possible this winter, but I'm only aware of Yamnuska and U of C outdoor centre. If you have any recommendations of these or any other course you've taken, I'd appreciate it.
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Splitboard HQ does them as well. Great group of guys, locally owned. They do weekend guided trips as well if your looking to get out with a guide and explore a little more.
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01-08-2016, 10:34 PM
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#200
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Scoring Winger
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Originally Posted by ken0042
Anybody have any leads on discounted passes to Sunshine? I haven't gone into Costco but online they don't have any.
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Costco is your best bet. Cost is $215 for 3 tickets, even if you just need 1 or 2 tickets I've always been able to sell tickets to people waiting inline to buy some if I have an extra.
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