Recent content by BenWhit

looking at silverton as a potential ski trip this year and just wondering if anyone has skied there before. at first glance, it looks pretty intense, so i'm curious how feasible it is or is not. for reference, i've skied areas like the ridge at bridger bowl, big sky, the palisades at squaw...

Smith Optics - Lowdown Chromapop - Matte Tort Buyer pays shipping Condition: Used/Like New Comes with branded hard-case and glasses bag. Very minor use and wear. Chromapop is great for fishing. Price: $80 (retail $169) Payment via Venmo or Paypal (pref. Venmo)

So, we are creeping up on New Year's and it's getting to be that time to make some resolutions. Figured it's as good a time as any to write down some goals for the 2018 season so we can have them on paper. Something to look forward to! Can be getting a new trick, skiing a new line, having fun...

For Sale FKS are not for sale FKS are not for sale FKS are not for sale 2013 Armada Alpha 1 sz. 182cm specs: https://www.evo.com/outlet/skis/armada-alpha-1 Skis are on their second mount. Once at center for an FKS by previous owner, unknown BSL. Once -1.5 for an FKS by me, BSL 305...

Hey guys & gals, Looking to sell my RayBan Clubmaster "Fleck". Purchased these last year. Lenses are in virtually new condition and have held up extremely well. The legs show some wear from use but are also in good condition. Condition: 8.5/10 Model Details: Model Code: RB3016 1158R5 Size...

So, a few years ago, I made a thread in anticipation of my trip to Utah and NSers were super helpful with hidden gem food spots, nightlife, and just general ski trip recommendations. I'm heading to Lake Tahoe in March for a little ski vacation and figured I'd take another stab at it. Being that...

Hey guys & gals, I'm headed to Lake Tahoe for a week in March, hoping to get into some really aggressive and potentially deep terrain. This will be my second foray out west after spending a week in the Wasatch Valley and Northwest Utah two years ago. While in Utah, I did not get to ski the...

https://youtu.be/H_YCrInYa3w I probably would have chosen different music, but a pretty nice little edit. Interview with Freeskier Magazine linked below. http://freeskier.com/stories/just-dropped-nick-goepper-presents-latest-kickass-video-home-perfect-north-slopes (clicky) **This thread was...

Boot: Nordica Ace 3 Star Footboard: SuperFeet Green Modifications: 6th toe stretch & tongue grind to soften flex I'm having a couple mild issues with my boots that have presented after a few weeks of riding fairly hard. Perhaps it is the result of wearing my boots too tight, but perhaps it is...

https://www.instagram.com/p/BBEAykMKOgr/?taken-by=codylaplante Cody LaPlante, who is apparently 13, posted this instagram of a "triple" 1080. Looks more to me like a triple-wobble, but nonetheless, a pretty impressive feat for a 13 year-old.

Let me preface this discussion by saying that I am in no way advocating against boot-fitters. I maintain that fitters are the most essential resource for researching, purchasing, and altering ski boots. The intent of this thread is to challenge you to think deeper than the default response to...