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Old 10-24-2012, 12:07 PM   #41
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I thought you didn't want one that made you look like a ######.
Not sure if that one would be the same, but I find the full front helmets fog up the goggles something fierce. I used mine for one season and haven't used it since.
Hey, atleast this way no one will see me.

Thats my other concern. I refuse to buy it online. I need to see it and see how it works lol.
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Old 10-24-2012, 12:27 PM   #42
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I thought you didn't want one that made you look like a ######.
Not sure if that one would be the same, but I find the full front helmets fog up the goggles something fierce. I used mine for one season and haven't used it since.

I like Smith's line of helmets. Been using them for a few years now.
Yup, I have a Smith too and really like the lower profile fits which doesn't make you look like a bobble-head.

To the OP, try the Smith Vantage helmet.
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Old 10-24-2012, 12:38 PM   #43
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Anyone here do any Alpine Touring in the back country?

I only took up skiing again last March. I'm still rather sucky, but I got out as much as possible in the spring (both groomers and back country) and plan to hit the resorts a lot this year just to get more comfortable.
I want to get out doing some more low-level AT stuff, but the guy I go with is a nutbar who snowboards things like Aemmer Couloir... something I NEVER aspire to do, lol.

Where's the best place to take an Avy course around here? I know MEC usually offer something. Is that the best place?
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Old 10-24-2012, 12:42 PM   #44
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Where's the best place to take an Avy course around here? I know MEC usually offer something. Is that the best place?
I believe U of C used to offer these out of their rental shop on campus.

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Old 10-24-2012, 12:55 PM   #45
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After reading some reviews, apparently the face mask part doesn't do much for cold which is disappointing and also, the fit is very picky because it all needs to line up properly for the face mask to clip in.

Damn. I really wish I could try one on. Stupid english company doesn't have any dealers in the rockies!

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Yup, I have a Smith too and really like the lower profile fits which doesn't make you look like a bobble-head.

To the OP, try the Smith Vantage helmet.
Thats what I'm thinking. They don't look very warm though.

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Old 10-24-2012, 03:36 PM   #46
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Norquay Is OPEN tomorrow!!!!
Reduced rates obviously, and only Cascade chair, but they will be first open in Canada! (maybe North Am.?)
either way, a few turns could be had!
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Old 10-24-2012, 03:45 PM   #47
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I don't want a full face mask like that.
I'll probably rarely use the front clip thing, I just like the option of being able to clip it in if it gets too cold or windy. I can't stand putting a scarf over my nose because if/when it gets wet from either the snow or my mouth, it annoys the hell out of me. So most of the time it'll look like a normal helmet
If you ask me, without the facemask it looks like a kids' racing helmet. In other words, terrible. Just get a normal helmet and a neoprene face mask. Doesn't get as soggy as a scarf or a fleece facewarmer and has mouth / nose holes for breathing. Looks a bit goofy but not anywhere near that star wars helmet thing.

Personally I use a thick cotton bandana with a piece of fleece sewn onto it. I used to use a G10MX helmet but I don't ride with a helmet most of the time, and when I feel like I need one I probably need the face shield.
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Old 10-25-2012, 11:50 AM   #48
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Anyone here do any Alpine Touring in the back country?

I only took up skiing again last March. I'm still rather sucky, but I got out as much as possible in the spring (both groomers and back country) and plan to hit the resorts a lot this year just to get more comfortable.
I want to get out doing some more low-level AT stuff, but the guy I go with is a nutbar who snowboards things like Aemmer Couloir... something I NEVER aspire to do, lol.

Where's the best place to take an Avy course around here? I know MEC usually offer something. Is that the best place?
AST 1 is also offered by Yamnuska mountain school in Canmore. You'll have to drive out to Canmore for the classroom day, but the dates might work better for you.

http://yamnuska.com/avalanche-courses/ast1/

I just started touring last winter, but have only been out a couple of times as I don't know a lot of people who are into it. Send me a PM if you're interested in getting out this winter.
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When can you decide the best time to transition kids from the bunny hills to green runs? Are there any good inbetween runs that wouldn't be too intimidating?

Are there perhaps bunny hills that are longer than the typical COP length hill?
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Old 10-27-2012, 10:57 AM   #51
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Nakiska has some great green runs off of Silver and Bronze. That was where I learned back in the day. They're longer but that gives you more teaching time. Thats where the instructors would take them after there first or second lesson.
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Lake Louise has long green runs on the front side, but it can be icy.

Strawberry and Wolverine chairs at Sunshine.
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When can you decide the best time to transition kids from the bunny hills to green runs? Are there any good inbetween runs that wouldn't be too intimidating?

Are there perhaps bunny hills that are longer than the typical COP length hill?
Strawberry Chair at Sunshine.
Wiwaxi at Lake Louise.

That said, I would represent Nakiska, Norquay or Castle as they're more family-oriented resorts with lots of good areas for learning on.
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Thanks for the tips.

So with that, which hill has the best instructors for "real" skiing? I started skiing last year and a bit off and on before that, so I won't be tackling a lot of blue or harder runs myself until I feel more comfortable

I thought the COP lessons were good, initially, but once I started going out to the mountains last year, I found was that pizza wedge turning and stopping and "throw away your ski poles" advice don't really work on anything except bunny hills. Maybe I missed the point? Anyway, I started getting the hang of sort of doing hockey stops on skis, but I am worried about bringing my even less experienced family out on a hill until they've gotten better instruction.

I just want us to all be in control, and we'll be speed demons later.

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I found was that pizza wedge turning and stopping and "throw away your ski poles" advice don't really work on anything except bunny hills.
Anybody above the age of 12 should not be taught how to pizza.

I took advanced lessons (many, many years ago) at Pano and was quite happy with the instruction there. Good family hill, too. Mile 1 quad has lots of good runs for beginners and youngins too. So does Toby chair, but it's painfully slow.
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Thanks for the tips.

So with that, which hill has the best instructors for "real" skiing? I started skiing last year and a bit off and on before that, so I won't be tackling a lot of blue or harder runs myself until I feel more comfortable

I thought the COP lessons were good, initially, but once I started going out to the mountains last year, I found was that pizza wedge turning and stopping and "throw away your ski poles" advice don't really work on anything except bunny hills. Maybe I missed the point? Anyway, I started getting the hang of sort of doing hockey stops on skis, but I am worried about bringing my even less experienced family out on a hill until they've gotten better instruction.

I just want us to all be in control, and we'll be speed demons later.

Wormius, if your family goes regularly (anywhere, it really doesn't matter at this point), your kids are going to be skiing circles (or at least sweet GS tracks) around you in no time. I learned to ski on a rinky-dink resort in Manitoba and my family moved out here just in time. Eventually your kids will get better, but they'll search out more challenging terrain (at first with you, but eventually on their own). Let them explore, and when they're ready, set them free. Just please, for the love of the sport, don't raise park-only kids.


ALSO....I got my first turns in for the year! Went to Norquay for the afternoon. Only the Cascade chair was running, but it was fun (if a little simplistic, but at least it wasn't perfect grooming). I ended up switching to a board halfway through to keep myself entertained (I'm a really bad snowboarder, but slowly learning), but at $25 you really can't go wrong.
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Little video tour of the factory at ON3P.

http://www.newschoolers.com/videoembed/577094

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Strawberry Chair at Sunshine.
Wiwaxi at Lake Louise.

That said, I would represent Nakiska, Norquay or Castle as they're more family-oriented resorts with lots of good areas for learning on.
Hmm... I don't think I'd recommend Wiwaxy for beginners. Although the pitch is good, it's usually REALLY crowded and pretty icy.
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Things are looking pretty good out in Revelstoke right now.....

http://www.revelstokemountainresort....ns/snow-report

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