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Comment on Beijing Trip Report by KatieC

KatieC — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:45:54 +0000

Wow–love these pictures! I didn’t know the Great Wall was so steep.

Now I’ve added China to my list of “places to visit other than Yosemite,” and B’s real, real mad at you.

Comment on Beijing Trip Report by Matt K.

Matt K. — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:15:45 +0000

Andrew,

In one of your picture captions, you say that the Great Wall cannot be seen from outer space. Is this the result of China’s spat with Google?

;-)

–Matt

Comment on Low Angle Circuits by Greg Pfeil

Greg Pfeil — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:25:52 +0000

I am hopefully moving to the Rockies sometime soon. It would be awesome if there were a guidebook that focused on these low-angle tours. I love riding the trees, and flatter stuff is great for introducing people to the sport. How about you publish some of these tours? Even just online, if you feel you don’t have enough time/material/whatever for a book.

Comment on Low Angle Circuits by Cameron

Cameron — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:08:01 +0000

Ditto on the Colorado comment. I have come to realize the value of low-angle ski tours. I skied Homestake Peak near Leadville, probably 1,500 vert at 25 degrees. Any other good Colorado tours that you guys know of? It sounds like this is not the year to visit Utah.

Comment on Dynafit Brake Modification by Brad

Brad — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:42:01 +0000

Yup, The clip is gone , as well as the spare I had. When I had it apart I did clean, now I’m skiing half braked. In need of spare parts. Is there such a thing?

Comment on Low Angle Circuits by Tim

Tim — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:13:00 +0000

The south face of the big pile of plowed snow in the Alta parking lot is the steepest things I’ve skied all season.

Comment on Dynafit Brake Modification by Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:58:38 +0000

Hi Brad – I’ve had the same issue before and fixed it by pulling the binding apart, cleaning it, then carefully putting it back together. This assumes you haven’t lost the clip…

Comment on The Hash Pipe Couloir by Tom Davies

Tom Davies — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:28:57 +0000

Dear Sir ,
The Vert Fest at Alpental, Wa.( your old stomping grounds ) , Saturday March 6th .
Martin has worked pretty hard getting it set and could use a little more assistance .
Followed by ,
Volunteer Patrol Spaghetti Feed ( all you can eat $6 ),
B.A.R.K. Ball & Silent Auction to follow .
Best Regards ,
Tom Davies

Comment on Low Angle Circuits by d3

d3 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:43:12 +0000

there’s the sledding hill at sugar house park i’ve been eyeing for a while. just waiting on snow.

enjoy china!

Comment on Low Angle Circuits by Tim

Tim — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:58:52 +0000

Was out in the Sierra (Tahoe area) this past Saturday and stuck to low angle (~20 degree!) and tree stuff due to my inexperience and a crusty layer with a lot of snow on top.

We stayed safe but being on a splitboard and knee deep heavy powder kept us from actually being able to ride! Oh well learning experience and we were safe!