Buddhas Hand Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Don't give up. That only shows you wont try things that are foreign to you. Get up, dust yourself off and own the mountain! There is no other feeling in the world than carving the mountain on a snowboard. The same can be said of skiing, two of my greatest passions. That and the ski bunnies, and I am a lucky man to have one who kicks my butt at both boarding and skiing. You are indeed a lucky man , a girl like that is a beautiful thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 There is no chance that 7th heaven is open. If it is -- I wouldn't go ANYWHERE near it --- that is one fast way to destroy your equipment. Haven't been to Whistler prior to January. Wouldn't 7th heaven get the most snow? I know its the rockiest part of the mountain with tones of boulders but the snowfall is huge up. I guess unless the clouds are below 7th heaven which seems to be the case Friday then sure but Saturday there should be massive snowfall at the top of Blackomb? Looks like its gonna be super windy. Oh well Look at that... over 100cm's of snow in 4 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Haven't been to Whistler prior to January. Wouldn't 7th heaven get the most snow? I know its the rockiest part of the mountain with tones of boulders but the snowfall is huge up. I guess unless the clouds are below 7th heaven which seems to be the case Friday then sure but Saturday there should be massive snowfall at the top of Blackomb? Looks like its gonna be super windy. Oh well The issue is the boulders and rocks; and there is no snowmaking equipment over that side. Plus when it is windy, because 7th heaven is so 'open', all the new snow gets blown out of there. Trust me when I say - don't bother with 7th heaven before the base is 200+ cms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 The issue is the boulders and rocks; and there is no snowmaking equipment over that side. Plus when it is windy, because 7th heaven is so 'open', all the new snow gets blown out of there. Trust me when I say - don't bother with 7th heaven before the base is 200+ cms I'll take that tip. Edit: Come to think of it, I'm still gonna go up and check it out . I'll be the guinea pig and test it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I'll take that tip. Edit: Come to think of it, I'm still gonna go up and check it out . I'll be the guinea pig and test it out. I'll wait at the top and wish you luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I'll take that tip. Edit: Come to think of it, I'm still gonna go up and check it out . I'll be the guinea pig and test it out. I am for sure heading up on Dec 16. Depending on the snowfall - I MIGHT check 7th Heaven out... but even then I doubt it will be ready. Will likely stick to my usual areas on Blackcomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 I am for sure heading up on Dec 16. Depending on the snowfall - I MIGHT check 7th Heaven out... but even then I doubt it will be ready. Will likely stick to my usual areas on Blackcomb. Just realized Blackomb doesn't open till the 22nd. So we're going to Whistler and then Blackomb on the 24th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Man Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Just a question to you all. What do you listen to for music on the hill? Here are a few of my favourite songs: Snow (hey oh) - RHCP Californication - RHCP Big Sky - Reverend Horton Heat (Opening in a Warren Miller film) Any song by QOTSA and EODM What gets you going on the hill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 Just a question to you all. What do you listen to for music on the hill? Here are a few of my favourite songs: Snow (hey oh) - RHCP Californication - RHCP Big Sky - Reverend Horton Heat (Opening in a Warren Miller film) Any song by QOTSA and EODM What gets you going on the hill? Right on! RHCP. Music just makes the experience so much more deep. I listen to a lot of different genres and gather most of that music from ski and snowboard movies. Just a few of my favorites here: Sail - Awolnation Lonely Boy - Black Eyed Peas Simple & Plain - Fresh Breath Committe Radioactive - Imagine Dragons Rock And Roll - Led Zeppelin Punching In A Dream - Naked And The Famous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Right on! RHCP. Music just makes the experience so much more deep. I listen to a lot of different genres and gather most of that music from ski and snowboard movies. Just a few of my favorites here: Sail - Awolnation Lonely Boy - Black Eyed Peas Simple & Plain - Fresh Breath Committe Radioactive - Imagine Dragons Rock And Roll - Led Zeppelin Punching In A Dream - Naked And The Famous Those plus: Coastin' - Zion-I Teenage Wasteland- The Who The City- Madeon Nosebleed Section- Hilltop Hoods Kink- Archie Bronson Outfit Also... Lonely Boy - Black Eyed Peas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 That's strange...? Why did I write Black Eyed Peas. I meant Black Keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazin! Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Any university students have a coupon code for Cypress' Gold Medal Card? A couple of years ago UBC had a coupon code that allows you to buy the card for the price of a regular adult day pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddhas Hand Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Haven't been to Whistler prior to January. Wouldn't 7th heaven get the most snow? I know its the rockiest part of the mountain with tones of boulders but the snowfall is huge up. I guess unless the clouds are below 7th heaven which seems to be the case Friday then sure but Saturday there should be massive snowfall at the top of Blackomb? Looks like its gonna be super windy. Oh well Look at that... over 100cm's of snow in 4 days Powder heaven mate Can i come over and sleep on your floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddhas Hand Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Just a question to you all. What do you listen to for music on the hill? Here are a few of my favourite songs: Snow (hey oh) - RHCP Californication - RHCP Big Sky - Reverend Horton Heat (Opening in a Warren Miller film) Any song by QOTSA and EODM What gets you going on the hill? My favourite , "amp me up" song at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 Powder heaven mate Can i come over and sleep on your floor Absolutely stoked! That's the best way to describe it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 We hit up Whistler on day 2 today. It was great with the snowfall from the night before (30+ cm's). Was awesome to get some true pow on some of the ungroomed runs. Sadly there were only 4 chairs open and you couldn't ride down to the village yet but it wasn't busy at all and we got a good dose of snow! Can't wait till Blackcomb opens next weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Man Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Its been coming up 3 years since I was last there. Some of my best memories for life will be the time of the 2010 Olympics and Paralympics!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonny_Bohonos_14 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I'm looking to buy a board/bindings this year. Started snowboarding last winter, and got out a few times and loved it! Plan on getting out a lot more often this year. You guys have any suggestion on what I should look for/at? I'm in Manitoba, so we don't really have any big hills, but I am planning on getting out to B.C. with a few more experience guys later this winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolt Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1ADug9AXqtg Cool video from opening day in Whistler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dank.sinatra Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I'm looking to buy a board/bindings this year. Started snowboarding last winter, and got out a few times and loved it! Plan on getting out a lot more often this year. You guys have any suggestion on what I should look for/at? I'm in Manitoba, so we don't really have any big hills, but I am planning on getting out to B.C. with a few more experience guys later this winter. That depends on a lot of things like how much you're willing to spend and what type of riding you want to focus on eventually. For bindings, if you're relatively new I'd check out them Rome Arsenals http://www.romesnowboards.com/bindings/arsenal/ They're an awesome binding for just ripping around the hill and charging everything and they're not mind blowingly expensive (I rode them for three seasons and had no complaints) Buuuuut if you feel like going all out the Rome 390 bosses and the Union Forces are the best bindings on the market imo. I'm a big Capita fan boy so for you're very first ever snowboard I'm gonna tell you to check out the Stairmaster. It's basically their flagship board. It's a regular camber (wouldn't recommend starting with a reverse camber), true twin so it's pretty much just a normal freaking snowboard, but it will be perfect for basically anything you want to learn, except maybe ripping huge pow lines, which I doubt you get a lot of in Winnipeg anyway. If you don't feel like going broke try to find a board from a season or two ago you'll save a fortune, and honestly snowboard tech isn't making massive game changing improvements every year, its mostly just hype. One last piece of advice, whatever you do for the love of god please don't cheap out on your boots, if you do it will be hell. Take the time to find the right size, my shoes are a size 11 my snowboard boots are a 9.5. Make sure you get them at least a little smaller than your shoes. When you first buy them they should be super snug maybe even feel a little too small but make sure they're soft and comfy too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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