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WB Snowcast Episode 10

Whistler Blackcomb — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:42:09 -0400

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Whistler Blackcomb Snowcast #10 is out, featuring Adaptive Alpine & Apres.

Silver King Freeride started TODAY, yes TODAy

reed — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:13:39 -0400

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The first day of the Silver King Freeride went down today in snowy conditions, thank the heavens. Under the few inches of new snow is icy hardpack which is really sweet, especially for the snowboard competitors who only have one edge. The riding was strong, smooth yet aggressive with a dash of contrallability, a splash of garlic, and without anyone smashing themselves.

The second round of qualifiers will be held tomorow on either the snorting elk venue once again or on the throne. Blazer (Alex Blais), last years winner, didn't show up today. The french in him must be turning him into a girly man. I guess the bouncers will have to find someone else to throw out of the bar 3-4 times on saturday.

The Silver King freeride is organized by Mountain Challenge (mountainchallenge.org) with support from Sturtevant's, Boarderline Snowboards, K2 sports, Monkey Rides, Clearly Lasik, Fuel TV, Sports Legs, Zeal Optics, Scott, Adhost Internet, Nordica, and Phiten USA.

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J Dogg — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:14:34 -0500

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dax — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:50:13 -0500

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Blackcomb Jan 2008 Skiier: Darren Bennett Photo by: Ivan Sexsmith

My First Weekend in Whistler of 07/08

AndreCharland — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:53:51 -0500

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Just when I thought it would never come, my first weekend 6 months after shoulder delivered a cold sunny day with my best friends and light powder.

Jamie telling Calvin and Hobbes how it's going to be.

Of course there was some ice, some rocks and not all the lifts were running. Now my calves, quads and back are screaming. But I can't wipe the grin off my face with steel wool! It's on now, the alpine is open the base is settled and it's all cold smoke from here.

We stared off the day with a few quick laps in Spanky's which was deeper and lighter than I would have expected. After a late lunch we started to hit the typical boot packs. Then finished off the day with tour up to the top of Spearhead.

The run down Husume from there was glorious. We all had fresh lines down the high shoulder into the gut. Sorry no pics of that, it was getting dark and the beer at Merlins was calling!

Biggest Cliff Jumps on Skis

AndreCharland — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 12:34:42 -0500

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These could be the 3 biggest cliff jumps of all time, with Jamie Pierre's head plant taking the lead of course:P

Cops, snow, snakes, and skiing, oh my!

Tobin Seagel — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:21:11 -0500

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November 11, 2007. First tour of the season. Drove up to the Duffey and ran into a po-lice blockade. Cop: "It's puking up there!". Us: "Heck ya!, that's why we drove all the way to get here". Cop: "turn around". Tough luck I guess. Instead, we skinned up Whistler. Tough going, but maybe that was the summer legs talking. Either way it was deep, and winter is here to stay. By the looks of opening weekend last week, its a go.

Jamie and Sam...slogging up what will soon be a tourist favourite.

Sam, in there. You could say its nipple deep, cuz Sam has saggy nipples.

Hotel Ski Base Jumping

AndreCharland — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:55:48 -0500

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And we thought Gaper Day was crazy! Here's JT Holmes sending-it-gaper-base-jump-style:

Erik Seo was there to shoot it and had this to say about it:

So as a part of a fundraiser event for the Make a wish foundation Shane McConkey, JT Holmes, Jesse Hall and Miles Dasher are doing a ski BASE jump from the top of the Silver Legacy Hotel Casino in Reno, Nevada. A wooden ramp was built on the top of the hotel for the in-run with some Snow Flex carpet and topped off with 1,000 lbs of shaved ice.

There's some more footage up here.

Will Burks Skiing Deep Pow!

AndreCharland — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:20:08 -0400

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If this doesn't get you stoked...go buy some snowblades!

B.C. skiers face off over remote peaks

Tobin Seagel — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:44:11 -0400

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Heli-skiing firm wants to open range to flights

GRANT SHILLING

From Tuesday's Globe and Mail

A heli-skiing company is hoping to open up the remote Waddington Range to flights, pushing the clash with quiet-loving landbound skiers to new heights.

If Knight Inlet Heliskiing has its way, the classic answer to the why-climb-a-mountain question may soon be replaced by "because there's air."

The application by the Courtenay-based operation has reignited debate over appropriate use of wilderness areas: Should technology such as helicopters be used to overcome human limitations faced by skiers who make their way to the peaks on foot?

The Waddington Range, containing the highest mountain located entirely within B.C., is a remote, rugged region far from the most rudimentary roads. The range is situated between Bute and Knight Inlets.

Dom and me on the high feeder

AndreCharland — Tue, 3 Apr 2007 01:38:08 -0400

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Hightech Matt Miller has been catching some good clips this winter so I thought I'd help him post them! Here's some footage of Dom Balik and Me skiing the high feeder chute below Husume.

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Crazy Nordic Jump Bails

AndreCharland — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:23:23 -0400

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Man I wanna try this! Nordic jumping looks dope!

Brian Bennett - 1st heat at World Champs

AndreCharland — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 01:31:36 -0400

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Brian Bennett, long time Whistler local, is in the green bib and 3rd from skiers right in the start gate. He wins this heat. Way to Brian! Looks like a sweet course.

FERNIE FREESKI COMP CANCELLED

Tobin Seagel — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 13:44:41 -0400

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March 13, 2007.

Regretably, the Smith Optics Fernie Freeski Competition has been CANCELLED due the deleterious effects of the piña expresa, that has been $h*t-kicking the province since the weekend. You'll have to wait until next year for your chance to ski the headwall, win some cash, get thrown in jail (*cough*Bougie*cough*), and slide down the bar naked.

Or just come on out to the WSSF and join the doglotion crew where we will be engaging in all the aforementioned activities.

Buenos dias!

And now for something completely different: a tribute to our japanese, spanish and arabic friends..

Regretablyは、スミス光学Fernie Freeskiの競争取り消された賦課金$h*t-kicking週末以来の地域のずっとpiñaのexpresaの有害な効果である。 headwallスキーをし、現金に勝ち、刑務所(*cough*Bougie*cough*)で投げられて得、露出した棒を滑らせるあなたのチャンスを来年まで待たなければならない。またはちょうどWSSFに進展されて私達がすべての前述の活動で従事するdoglotionの乗組員に加われば。 Buenosのdias!

La competición de Fernie Freeski de la óptica de Smith ha sido deuda CANCELADA los efectos deletéreos del expresa del piña, que ha sido $h*t-kicking la provincia desde el fin de semana. Tendrás que esperar hasta el año próximo tu ocasión de esquiar el headwall, de ganar algo de efectivo, de conseguir lanzado en la cárcel (*cough*Bougie*cough*), y de resbalar abajo de la barra desnuda. O apenas adelantado hacia fuera al WSSF y ensamblar a equipo del doglotion donde engancharemos a todas las actividades ya mencionadas. ¡Dias de Buenos!

الاثار الضاره للبينيا expresa ، الذي قدره ح * ت الرفس الإقليم منذ نهاية الاسبوع. ولن يكون لكم الانتظار حتى العام القادم لبلدكم فرصة التزلج في هيدوال الفوز النقدية على بعض الحجارة في سجن (السعال * * * * السعال بوغي) ، وتنزلق المحامين عارية. او تأتي الى لوسف والانضمام الى الطاقم دوغلوتيون حيث سنكون منخرطين في كل هذه الانشطه. بوي

Backcountry skiers put high stress on wildlife

Tobin Seagel — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:16:32 -0400

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TENILLE BONOGUORE

Globe and Mail Update

Backcountry skiing and extreme winter sports are stressing out native animals in the Alps, European scientists say.

In a study of European black grouse, the researchers first put captive birds under stress to measure the levels of stress hormone corticosterone that emerged in their feces.

The scientists then took that knowledge and used it to measure the stress hormone levels in animals in the south-western Swiss Alps.

What they found is native birds in outdoor recreation areas are suffering higher stress levels than birds in undisturbed habitats.

“Disturbance by snow sport free-riders appears to elevate stress, which potentially represents a new serious threat for wildlife,” the researchers note in The Royal Society's Journal B.

Corticosterone is used by many species to regulate stress, metabolism and immune reactions.

The ability of animals to cope with that stress is yet to be ascertained, they said, but the research team said Alpine wildlife may need protective zones to keep them away from increasing human activities.

This article was excerpted from the glove and mail. link below. If anyone knows what journal this was taken from, please forward me the info. I'd love to know how they isolated backcountry skiers from the myriad of other factors that occur in the mountains. thanks.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20070307.wskistress03...

When good ideas go wrong...

Tobin Seagel — Mon, 5 Mar 2007 23:18:14 -0500

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The guidebook made Mt. Wilson's couloir out to be something dreams are made of. 6000ft of skiing, what more could I ask for? I was pretty stoked on the mission in the Saskatchewan Crossing area of the icefields parkway. Stoked to explore another mountain in Canada, stoked to keep on skiing the deep pow that has been following us around all year, stoked for a little friendly hecklin' of friends at home that missed the mission.

On first glance, we thought we hit it right. The couloir looked fun, the peak hidden in clouds. The approach was direct, the snow good in the trees, the sun coming out.

Wish you were me?

Possibly, but likely not. The couloir turned into a bowling alley for avalanche debris. One side solid ice, the other side rotten sugar to ground. Still with nothing better to do, we ventured up to the col. I was strangely happy when the sugar ended, replace by solid ice buffed by the constant wind to a consistency any hockey rink would envy...

(good times)

Skiing down was possibly the funniest thing I've done recently on skis. Even the swiss army doesnt make edges sharp enough to interrupt the 800ft slide to the first reasonable snow. Skiing looked more like railsliding; butt checks were legitimate technique.

Morals learned from this mission: 1) When you know there's better snow elsewhere, go there. 2) Any junction with Saskatchewan in the name can be categorically crossed off your tick list of skiable areas. And 3) Always leave plenty of beer in the car (obvious general guideline).

If you want to learn to ski ice, consult this helpful website before your trip: http://www.ifyouski.com/Technique/Alpineskiing/Pistecraft/Ice/

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Smith Optics Lake Louise Big Mountain Challenge Finals

Tobin Seagel — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 01:38:29 -0500

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The Smith Optics Lake Louise Big Mountain Challenge went off last week, and one of Doglotion's favourite shredders made another podium appearance. Here's the dirt from our man on the inside, Tobin Seagel...

Photo: Dave Mossop Skier:unknown

ER5 was the site of Saturday's final and super-final. Contestants pulled out all the stops to get atop the podium and get their hands on a share of the prize money.

Photo: Dave Mossop

Notable mentions include Colin Puskas making turns down Boogie's spine, Rob Meaney and Wes Harris throwing backflips of a sizeable cliff at the top of the venue, Hector for throwing in a frontflip recovery when he hit a rock on take-off, and Martha Burley charging the course and every air in her way on teli-skis. Kevin Hjertas put together a solid billygoat line covering every feature on the course, only to get unlucky when he broke one of his skis.

Photo: Dave Mossop Skier: Athan Merrick

The top five men and three women moved on to a super-finals on a permanently closed area of ER5. The area is characterized by big terrain, plenty of rock, and some sugary snow in spots.

Photo: Dave Mossop Skier: Alex Blais

In the women's field, Leah Evans put together a strong run only to lose a ski, which left the door open to Sonja Lercher and Martha Burley. Both women skied well, hitting their lines, but it would be Martha Burley (Fernie) that rose to the top, sliding through some tricky rock sections and hitting plenty of airs on her telemark skis.

Photo: Dave Mossop Skier: Kevin Hjertas

The men's field was strong, and a clean line with no falls was the minimum required to get on the podium. To win it, some teched our skiing mixed with big airs had to be added to the mix. In the super-final, Caleb Mullen and Athan Merrick, had what they need to do well, but one fall each exiting the cliff band resulted in a tie for fourth between the two of them. Mike Hopkins also got hung up in some rocks, losing a ski and earning third spot. Brett Crabtree (Whistler) put his billygoating skills on display getting into and out of the middle cliff section and hitting a huge air at the bottom. However, CJ Wright stepped up to the challenge and slayed his line, skiing fast and aggressively through the upper section and dropping the largest "side-hop" air I've ever seen landing between two rocks and earning the Champions title.

Photo: Dave Mossop Judge: Jeff Holden

The after-party got started early with plenty of Appleton's rum and a huge bottle of Jack circulating freely courtesy of sponsors and prizes. Banff then took the brunt of the actual party. Its all a bit blurry, but highlights included finding $1.75 highballs at Mel's, Jer and Hector mooning an entire restaurant, and a run-in with jerk-off hotel security that resulted in me waking up at 7am in my car when it was -15 outside.

Photo: Dave Mossop Skier: CJ Wright

Thanks to Lake Louise and all the sponsors for putting on an amazing event. See you all in Fernie in a few weeks!!!

Photo: Dave Mossop

Women Bib# Thur Fri Final SF Total
1 Martha Burley 8 20.8 26 25.8 26.5 99.1
2 Sonja Lercher 6 17.2 27.8 22 24.2 91.2
3 Leah Evans 12 25 24 24.6 17 90.6
Super Final
4 Lindsay McDermid 9 20.2 22 20.8 63
5 Chelsea Sullivan 3 18 20 18 56
6 Crystal-Rose Lee 2 22.2 26 48.2
7 Meagan Klassen 5 15 22.6 16 42
8 Sarah Frood 4 17.4 11.4 28.8
9 Emma Mains 11 16.6 11 27.6

Photo: Dave Mossop Skier: Kevin Hjertas

Men
Name Bib# Thur Fri Final SF Total
1 CJ Wright 61 28.2 38 34 34.4 134.6
2 Brett Crabtree 34 36.4 30 31.6 30.6 128.6
3 Mike Hopkins 79 34 40 29.8 12.8 116.6
4 Athan Merrick 74 31.8 36 31.8 16.2 115.8
4 Caleb Mullen 75 34 24.6 38.6 18.6 115.8
Super Final
5 Mathieu Gagnon Theriault 38 30 31.6 31 92.6
6 Colin Puskas 77 24.8 30.2 36.8 91.8
7 Ross Janzen 54 24 31.8 35.6 91.4
8 Blayne Hettinga 76 38 24.4 27 89.4
9 Peter Hodgson 62 28.8 28.2 32.2 89.2
10 Jeremy McClure 67 32.4 35.4 20 87.8
11 Kevin Hjertas 57 33.2 28.8 24 86
12 Wes Harris 70 31 30 23.2 84.2
13 George Ezard 53 28 32.4 22.6 83
14 Rob Meaney 64 31.8 30.6 20.4 82.8
15 Alex Blais 30 30.4 24 28 82.4
16 Todd Patterson 56 29 29.2 23.2 81.4
16 Jeff Harker 63 25.2 28.2 28 81.4
17 Josh Bremer 28 24.2 28.2 27.4 79.8
18 Drew Wittstock 26 27.8 27.4 24.4 79.6
19 Kai Caemmerer 29 25.2 28.8 22.6 76.6
19 Jordan Kropper 66 33 19.4 24.2 76.6
20 Bryce McLean 78 26 29.8 19.8 75.6
21 Sam Wright 73 28 24.6 21.4 74
22 Scottie Dodds 43 26.8 29.6 17 73.4
23 Robert Smith 68 27.6 28.6 15 71.2
24 Dustin Clark 32 23.4 28.2 TDQ TDQ

***Thanks to Dave Mossop from Rocky Mountain Sherpas for the amazing photos. Check out his website at: www.rockymountainsherpas.com

Competitors, contact Dave if you want any shots...

Photo: Dave Mossop Skier: Jeremy McClure

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Tobin Seagel — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:42:50 -0500

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Smith Optics Lake Louise Big mountain Challenge: Day 1

Tobin Seagel — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 22:06:48 -0500

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Yessir folks, the The Canadian Rockies at Lake Louise is once again the epicenter of Big Mountain Freeskiing. Qualifiers were held today on ER6, with good snow and weather letting the athletes showcase their skills. Tune in throughout the weekend for updates and stories.

Results below:

Women Bib Score
1 Leah Evans 12 25.0
2 Crystal-Rose Lee 2 22.2
3 Martha Burley 8 20.8
4 Lindsay McDermid 9 20.2
5 Chelsea Sullivan 3 18.0
6 Sarah Frood 4 17.4
7 Sonja Lercher 6 17.2
8 Emma Mains 11 16.6
9 Meagan Klassen 5 15.0

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10 Kasie Stroshin 1 11.2
11 Candice Drouin 10 11.2
12 Danielle Rosenbaum 7 10.0

Men
1 Blayne Hettinga
2 Brett Crabtree
3 Caleb Mullen
3 Mike Hopkins
4 Kevin Hjertas
5 Jordan Kropper
6 Jeremy McClure
7 Rob Meaney
7 Athan Merrick
8 Wes Harris
9 Alex Blais
10 Mathieu Gagnon Theriault
11 Todd Paterson
12 Peter Hodgson
13 CJ Wright
14 George Ezard
14 Sam Wright
15 Drew Wittstock
16 Robert Smith
17 Mike Rooney
18 Scottie Dodds
19 Richard Small
20 Bryce McLean
21 Mike Schoof
22 James Wilson
23 Kai Caemmerer
23 Jeff Harker
24 Colin Puskas
25 Josh Bremer
25 Jeremie Duchaine
26 Ross Janzen
27 Kevin Bernier
28 Dustin Clark
29 Kyle Armstrong
30 Dave Petch
31 Martin Olsson
32 Glenn Hjorthol
33 Will Dawson
34 Mike Shynkaryk
35 Andrew Duncan
35 Darryl Hierlihy
36 Kas Farsh
37 Chris Raeside
38 Daniel Lindh
39 Jacques Auger
40 Lief Coughlin

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41 Parker Blackstock
42 Jonatan Odby
43 Mike Cole
44 Matthew (Matti) Wade
45 John S Dalton
46 Fred Naas
47 Chris Wren
47 Neil Farren
48 Chris Bouius
49 Joey Fournier
50 Dan Evans
51 Tom Clendening
52 Mike Klement
Ethan Johnson TDQ
Noah Cooper DNF

Lady Louise shows some goods

Tobin Seagel — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 01:40:33 -0500

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This weekend was a welcome rest from driving to Golden everyday. We pulled up short at Lake Louise (the actual lake), and went on what was supposed to be a quick tour to an uneventful couloir. I was blown away by the potential for lines, and size of the terrain. Got to ski ~3000ft of pow on a hard layer in stunning scenery...and I was back at my homework before 3pm.

The Rockies are great for wildlife. This one seemed to laugh at us as we slipped our way down an icy section en route to the couloir.

This uneventful couloir didn't disappoint...

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WB Snowcast Episode 10

Silver King Freeride started TODAY, yes TODAy

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Blackcomb Jan192008

My First Weekend in Whistler of 07/08

Biggest Cliff Jumps on Skis

Cops, snow, snakes, and skiing, oh my!

Hotel Ski Base Jumping

Will Burks Skiing Deep Pow!

B.C. skiers face off over remote peaks

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