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    Summer Time at Mt. Hood

    Finally made the pilgrimage to Mt. Hood. Sadly, I only got one day of skiing in. Here are some of the photos I got. I would love to hear any thoughts on them.
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    Best photo backpack for skiing

    Anybody have suggestions on backpacks for gear while skiing. I have a Burton Focus 30L backpack but it is huge. I need to find something lighter that I can take up into the mountains.
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    First time at Whistler

    Headed up to my Whistler for the first time and I can't wait. Any advice on places to go and things to do? I really want to make the most out of this trip.
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    Training for the season/Off slope training

    Ski season is quickly approaching. Any ideas of things that I can be doing to prepare outside of running. I try to hit the gym a few times a week and I would love to hear anything that you do to build the strength in the legs.
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    When is it time to replace a helmet

    I have had my K2 hemet for years. It is in great condition with no cracks or damage and has treated me well. I'm curious at what point should I be thinking about replacing it? I have had it close to a decade now and I have heard the foam starts to harden after a few seasons. Does anybody have...
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    Progression and getting older

    I'm now 32 years-old. In the grand scheme of things that isn't that old. However, in the sport of skiing that seems ancient. I have never been a park skier. I have always been more interested in all-mountain and big mountain riding. I really want to find ways to progress as a skier in these...
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    Advice on shooting skiing

    Hey everybody. I have been getting a little interested in shooting videos and photos of skiing. I work as a video editor and filmmaker but I have found shooting skiing and working in the mountains is way different and a lot more difficult compared to shooting in a studio or doing run and gun...
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    Where to stay in Whistler?

    I'm thinking about making my first pilgrimage to Whistler in April and I'm debating on where I should stay. I know staying in Whistler can be quite expensive. Is it a good idea to stay in Squamish since it is cheaper or should I be staying in the village the first time I ski there?
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    Getting over burnout

    Hey everybody. I am trying to get back into skiing after taking nearly a decade off. I started skiing at the age of 5 and was hard-charging until the end of high school. Somewhere between high school and college, I lost interest in the sport that I fell in love with. Maybe it was because I...
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    Staying in Squamish?

    I'm thinking about making my first pilgrimage to Whistler towards the end of April and I'm debating on where I should stay. I know staying in Whistler can be quite expensive. Is it a good idea to stay in Squamish since it is cheaper or should I be staying in Whistler the first time I ski there?
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    Ideal ski width for Stevens?

    Hi everyone. I'm currently looking at the Mindbender 99. I'm debating if I should be on the 99 or the 108. Especially since I will be riding at Stevens next year. Anybody have any thoughts on this. I am really looking for a daily driver that can perform well in all conditons.
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    Rails and Ales edit

    Hey everyone. I finished this edit about a month ago recapping the Rails and Ales event that took place in my hometown of Wenatchee, WA. I am pretty happy with how it turned out; however, I am always interested in hearing how I could make the edit better. Are there things that I could've done...
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    REI Garage Sale - Is it worth it?

    The REI Garage Sale is happening in Seattle and I'm debating on going. I am in need of some new snow pants and a helmet? I've heard the lines can be long and the gear can be limited. I'm curious if anybody has had any luck at one of these when it comes to getting some decent ski gear. Also, what...
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    Volkl Mantra 5 vs. K2 Mindbender 99

    I am in need of new skis pretty badly. Yesterday I got the chance to try out the Volkl Mantra 5 and K2 Mindbender 99. Both were really fun skis and I am now debating on the two skis. I loved how the Volkl was snappy and responsive. My only hesitance is how it will perform in softer snow on a...
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    JANKITY JUNK JAM

    The Jankity Junk Jam is this Saturday, Feb. 5 - be there or be square! We're gonna have beer garden down by the ski school, live music by Not All There and best of all - a quarter pipe! Great turnout for the Snow Skate and Destroy Rail Jam last month - snow skaters were joined by skiers and...
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