Jeez,
you'd think that nothing was happening down in the Snowies over summer! So what is news from down there? Are the kodama's taller than Veka yet? Have they learnt to put their weight on the back foot? Has Richie been appointed lecturer at the ANU yet?
For the answer to these and other exciting questions, tune in to next weeks episode of....
.... Danger Mouse, the world's greatest super-hero!!!
Saturday, 8 December 2007
Wednesday, 10 October 2007
Long Weekend and 10th of October Reports
On the long weekend WildandFree, Sid, Skifree and I went out to Camp on Mt Twynam from Guthega. There had been about 10 -15cm of snow down to about 1200m the night before, nice but not enough to ski to the suspension bridge on. After being nearly blown away we found a nice site and made camp, Sid and I spent the afternoon getting some fantastically dry tracks.
The equipment damage
I went back up to fetch the other half of my pole after I rescued the errant ski, which had slid 20m over the ice of Blue lake.
Then we spent the next two days in the tent while it rained and came home.
Today I had my first solo backcounty effort, an early morning dash for Blue Lake, got to Charlottes Pass at 7:00am and got back at 1:00pm with six runs under my belt from around the area.
Plenty of Snow
Tracks from my second run, heading towards Elephant Butress Couloir
My Biggest ever Bacjcountry Barney. Don't know how I fell, I think it might have been an icey patch, or I'm just a goose, but I almost slid head first into the side of the Couloir, bruised my arm on a binding got some great gravel rash on my back, lost a ski, snaped the leash toggle, and snaped a stock.
The equipment damage
I went back up to fetch the other half of my pole after I rescued the errant ski, which had slid 20m over the ice of Blue lake.
The second run was more sucessfull but kicking steps got a bit dicey on the firm stuff in the shade.
Wednesday, 26 September 2007
September Report
The last month has been fantastic. I had my birthday bash and Priscilla even made an appearance.
Last weekend Sid and I went out to Leather Barrel and had an amasing day of BC skiing.
Now I'm looking forward to three days on the main range over the long weekend.
Last weekend Sid and I went out to Leather Barrel and had an amasing day of BC skiing.
Now I'm looking forward to three days on the main range over the long weekend.
Wednesday, 22 August 2007
first report from wyoming
Well, the journey was manageable, and customs lenient with me. No strip searches this trip. I found myself in denver, getting picked up by a friend driving past from vermont going to play at being a cowgirl in northern wyoming before patrolling at grand targee (t7 - you were right about the hill!).
We spent four days climbing 14,000 and 13,000ft peaks in central colorado. What to say, it was hot, very little snow left, and at last I'm getting used to the altitude. The first 14er hurt, but since then I've been feeling a lot better.
We then drove north to wyoming, and this is the only part of the states I've been to that reminds me of home. It's a lot like central western NSW, but with the benefit of having some real mountains in the west side. Tobacca chewing, horse riding, hard drinking country folk...
Now I'm waiting to start with nols tomorrow, and will be out in the wind river range for 16 days. I think I might have a bit of having to deal with some cooler-than-thou outdoors types in the states, as well as some nicer ones; I'll try to be my usual mellow self and be quiet.
Still undecided at present, but thinking of hiring a car and driving back to LA after finishing up in wyoming. Canyonlands of utah are on the cards.
love,
owain.
We spent four days climbing 14,000 and 13,000ft peaks in central colorado. What to say, it was hot, very little snow left, and at last I'm getting used to the altitude. The first 14er hurt, but since then I've been feeling a lot better.
We then drove north to wyoming, and this is the only part of the states I've been to that reminds me of home. It's a lot like central western NSW, but with the benefit of having some real mountains in the west side. Tobacca chewing, horse riding, hard drinking country folk...
Now I'm waiting to start with nols tomorrow, and will be out in the wind river range for 16 days. I think I might have a bit of having to deal with some cooler-than-thou outdoors types in the states, as well as some nicer ones; I'll try to be my usual mellow self and be quiet.
Still undecided at present, but thinking of hiring a car and driving back to LA after finishing up in wyoming. Canyonlands of utah are on the cards.
love,
owain.
Tuesday, 21 August 2007
Craigieburn Shennanegans
Oh, wow!
Look at this, yet another post from Kiwi land. We've discovered that there is a small internet cafe up here in Arthur's Pass. That's a hell of a lot closer than Methven, from whence I last posted.
So today was the Craigieburn day (we tried earlier, but they have a nasty habit of closing the area to non members or ski weekers if they think it might be busy). And I think I can confirm Chris and Owain's opinions that this is an awesome hill. It's a bit of a pity that the snow is pretty ordinary and the avalanche risk quite high (even inbounds), as there is some lovely terrain to try next time.
The forecast apparently talked about snow tonight - we're crossing our fingers, toes and anything else we can find - rum and coke.
Look at this, yet another post from Kiwi land. We've discovered that there is a small internet cafe up here in Arthur's Pass. That's a hell of a lot closer than Methven, from whence I last posted.
So today was the Craigieburn day (we tried earlier, but they have a nasty habit of closing the area to non members or ski weekers if they think it might be busy). And I think I can confirm Chris and Owain's opinions that this is an awesome hill. It's a bit of a pity that the snow is pretty ordinary and the avalanche risk quite high (even inbounds), as there is some lovely terrain to try next time.
The forecast apparently talked about snow tonight - we're crossing our fingers, toes and anything else we can find - rum and coke.
Monday, 20 August 2007
Ice and Rocks and Chunky Bits
Hey, is this Club Hocking's first post from New Zealand
Well, the first week over here has been interesting. The NZ snowfields have decided not to repeat last year's season :-(. Skiing wise, the quick summary is:
Sunday 12/8 - Took the long way around to Queenstown (Ooops) from Wanaka to try to ski the Remarkables, but we arrived to late and they had closed the mountain. Too many skiers! We ended up heading around to Coronet Peak and had a fun afternoon there. It is really amazing how little snow you can have and still open the resort.
Monday 13/8 - Headed up to Cardrona as it looked like it would have the best beginner terrain for our less experienced boarders. Turned out to be a pretty good call. Cardrona was quite cold and still retained some reasonable soft stuff from the last snow fall. Florent, Nir and I had a great time skiing the arcadia chutes - steep, soft, narrow - way too much fun.
Tuesday 14/8 - Headed up to Treble Cone - one of the most seriously expensive resorts around - $100 for a day ticket and $2000 for a season pass. I think it has about 4 lifts. The snow was a bit more hardpacked and icey up there, but we had a good time skiing some of the steep black chutes - drop-off, mine shaft and gun barrel. In the afternoon I hooked up with the local paragliding tandem dude and flew my glider back down to the base of the mountain.
Wednesday 15/8 - I took the day off skiing this day while the others did Cardrona again. I spent the day hitching up Treble Cone and paragliding off it. Another two good flights, but no thermals :-(.
Thursday 16/8 - Checked out of the backpackers and headed off up to Castle Hill Village via the west coast and Arthur's Pass. It was a fairly long day, but as anyone who has driven that road will know, the views are fantastic. We ended up getting in to our little chalet at Castle Hill Village at about 9:30pm.
Friday 17/8 - After a bit of a late start headed up towards Mt Hutt, as it looked like it would have some easy terrain for Scott, our not so accomplished trayer. Fantastic views heading up the mountain, and it looked like we'd have some great steep powder slopes as well. Turns out the great steep powder slopes were scratchy scree slopes with a 20cm or so cover of powder. It was a fun run, but the Gotama's have now been well and truly christened and scratched and core shotted.
Saturday 18/8 - Today it was just Florent and I as both Scott and Nir weren't feeling so well. We decided to check out porters, and were rewarded with a fun day. The first run was down the bluff face. About 500m of steep and not too bad heavy powder. It got pretty chunked and crusty by the bottom, but the Gotama's were more than up to the challenge. We ended up skiing about 4000m of descent that day.
Oh, and my brother Jimbo bid at an auction for me back in Sydney. I won, so I'll soon be living at 20 Binning St Erskineville. House warming plans won't be too far away.
Sunday 19/8 - Tried Craigieburn, but they were turning away all non members to try to preserve their limited snow cover. Next we headed over to Broken River and hiked up the hill for a ski there. There is a decent hike to get from the car park to the lifts - about 300m vertical, so you get well warmed up before the runs. We skied away the afternoon, and fun was had.
Today, Monday 20/8 - has been spent in Methven sorting out house finance stuff while Florent and Nicholas ski Cheeseman.
So that's the news from Kiwiland. Hope all are well back in Australia, and I'll see you all when I get back.
Well, the first week over here has been interesting. The NZ snowfields have decided not to repeat last year's season :-(. Skiing wise, the quick summary is:
Sunday 12/8 - Took the long way around to Queenstown (Ooops) from Wanaka to try to ski the Remarkables, but we arrived to late and they had closed the mountain. Too many skiers! We ended up heading around to Coronet Peak and had a fun afternoon there. It is really amazing how little snow you can have and still open the resort.
Monday 13/8 - Headed up to Cardrona as it looked like it would have the best beginner terrain for our less experienced boarders. Turned out to be a pretty good call. Cardrona was quite cold and still retained some reasonable soft stuff from the last snow fall. Florent, Nir and I had a great time skiing the arcadia chutes - steep, soft, narrow - way too much fun.
Tuesday 14/8 - Headed up to Treble Cone - one of the most seriously expensive resorts around - $100 for a day ticket and $2000 for a season pass. I think it has about 4 lifts. The snow was a bit more hardpacked and icey up there, but we had a good time skiing some of the steep black chutes - drop-off, mine shaft and gun barrel. In the afternoon I hooked up with the local paragliding tandem dude and flew my glider back down to the base of the mountain.
Wednesday 15/8 - I took the day off skiing this day while the others did Cardrona again. I spent the day hitching up Treble Cone and paragliding off it. Another two good flights, but no thermals :-(.
Thursday 16/8 - Checked out of the backpackers and headed off up to Castle Hill Village via the west coast and Arthur's Pass. It was a fairly long day, but as anyone who has driven that road will know, the views are fantastic. We ended up getting in to our little chalet at Castle Hill Village at about 9:30pm.
Friday 17/8 - After a bit of a late start headed up towards Mt Hutt, as it looked like it would have some easy terrain for Scott, our not so accomplished trayer. Fantastic views heading up the mountain, and it looked like we'd have some great steep powder slopes as well. Turns out the great steep powder slopes were scratchy scree slopes with a 20cm or so cover of powder. It was a fun run, but the Gotama's have now been well and truly christened and scratched and core shotted.
Saturday 18/8 - Today it was just Florent and I as both Scott and Nir weren't feeling so well. We decided to check out porters, and were rewarded with a fun day. The first run was down the bluff face. About 500m of steep and not too bad heavy powder. It got pretty chunked and crusty by the bottom, but the Gotama's were more than up to the challenge. We ended up skiing about 4000m of descent that day.
Oh, and my brother Jimbo bid at an auction for me back in Sydney. I won, so I'll soon be living at 20 Binning St Erskineville. House warming plans won't be too far away.
Sunday 19/8 - Tried Craigieburn, but they were turning away all non members to try to preserve their limited snow cover. Next we headed over to Broken River and hiked up the hill for a ski there. There is a decent hike to get from the car park to the lifts - about 300m vertical, so you get well warmed up before the runs. We skied away the afternoon, and fun was had.
Today, Monday 20/8 - has been spent in Methven sorting out house finance stuff while Florent and Nicholas ski Cheeseman.
So that's the news from Kiwiland. Hope all are well back in Australia, and I'll see you all when I get back.
Wednesday, 15 August 2007
I'm in LOVE!!! ...with my new skis
My new skis finally arrived ELANs 'free spice'They look beautiful... they are SPARKLY!!!
...and they ski like a dream.
They are loverly
Monday, 6 August 2007
Weekend Report (4-5th Aug)
Well even greater fun was had by all this weekend… due to lots of FRESHIES!!!!!
I was diligent and did some work on Saturday but Sid, Freeheel, Wildandfree, T7 (who was teaching Telemania) as always and Hermi who piked and alpined on Saturday.
Sunday ‘The Little One’ on his snow board, Marvin on his tinny icelandics and I on the girls as usual joined in with the rest (exept for T7 who was teaching again for most of the day). Hermi sacked up and teled so their was a posse of telemarkers (and one snowboarder yet to be converted) moving around the mountain soaking up the fresh snow (I even figured out how to ski in it, almost)… lots of fun… Marvin did a Marvin at lunch and went home to contemplate his diodes. Sid went for a skate prep for the hopit. Hermi and I had a tele lesson from T7 in the arvo which was great. Hermi is looking tidy, the little witch, after only 3 days on teles... and I'm getting even speedier.
I had so much fun I had to go back and do it all again today! (Had a go on T7's Slashers... I don't think I'm going to give them back... I like... mine!) Now I’m completely rooted!!
I was diligent and did some work on Saturday but Sid, Freeheel, Wildandfree, T7 (who was teaching Telemania) as always and Hermi who piked and alpined on Saturday.
Sunday ‘The Little One’ on his snow board, Marvin on his tinny icelandics and I on the girls as usual joined in with the rest (exept for T7 who was teaching again for most of the day). Hermi sacked up and teled so their was a posse of telemarkers (and one snowboarder yet to be converted) moving around the mountain soaking up the fresh snow (I even figured out how to ski in it, almost)… lots of fun… Marvin did a Marvin at lunch and went home to contemplate his diodes. Sid went for a skate prep for the hopit. Hermi and I had a tele lesson from T7 in the arvo which was great. Hermi is looking tidy, the little witch, after only 3 days on teles... and I'm getting even speedier.
I had so much fun I had to go back and do it all again today! (Had a go on T7's Slashers... I don't think I'm going to give them back... I like... mine!) Now I’m completely rooted!!
Wednesday, 1 August 2007
Destructive Chairlift Testing
Here is a damn impressive video I found during a brief study break today.
Monday, 30 July 2007
Red Bull X-Alps
Hey Guys,
not much posting here over the last week, so I thought I'd spice it up a bit (i.e. I want to post about paragliding). The red bull x-alps is on at the moment (www.redbullxalps.com) . It's a bit of a crazy competition where you try to fly and hike from Austria to Monaco. You can check out the progress with the following google earth link:
http://tracking.redbullxalps.com/googleEarth/xa2007.kml
Obviously, it is just a good way to scope out the best backcountry and resort lines for the upcoming winter in Europe.
Danger Mouse
not much posting here over the last week, so I thought I'd spice it up a bit (i.e. I want to post about paragliding). The red bull x-alps is on at the moment (www.redbullxalps.com) . It's a bit of a crazy competition where you try to fly and hike from Austria to Monaco. You can check out the progress with the following google earth link:
http://tracking.redbullxalps.com/googleEarth/xa2007.kml
Obviously, it is just a good way to scope out the best backcountry and resort lines for the upcoming winter in Europe.
Danger Mouse
Wednesday, 25 July 2007
21st abd 22nd weekend media
Here are some images from BBB of herself and her friend Joe Snowboarding, plus this shot of Sid that I think is great!
and some footage of Joe snowboarding and Hydrophilica in switch tele mode!
and some footage of Joe snowboarding and Hydrophilica in switch tele mode!
Hermione Granger
We are making a public notice to say that this weekend the BBB and I renamed Chris N 'Hermione Granger' with approval from all!! (why Hermione Granger? cause he's a good boy that's good at stuff!) So we here by publicly demand that Chris change his profile!
Otherwise the BBB and I got up to lots of mischief as usual... I laughed my guts out while taking photos of the BBB trying to snowboard (T7 said he will put those photos up soon)... entertainment only topped by sing star where BBB got Priscilla out with a glass of whisky and then Priscilla sang Roxanne as Miss Sucky Sucky... oh dear what a weekend... still recovering.
Monday, 23 July 2007
WOW, That was fun.
I can feel my legs after my first Tele day. Thanks T7 for the tips and thanks all for a great weekend. After that, I am keen now to grab a set of Tele skis and get started. Can I ask what that ski website and and suggested set of skis were again T7? Suggestions on any other website worth a look are welcome from all as well.
Ta much
Chris
I can feel my legs after my first Tele day. Thanks T7 for the tips and thanks all for a great weekend. After that, I am keen now to grab a set of Tele skis and get started. Can I ask what that ski website and and suggested set of skis were again T7? Suggestions on any other website worth a look are welcome from all as well.
Ta much
Chris
21-2 July
What a magic weekend!!! Perfect weather, nice dry snow and Sing Star
Thanks to all for making it good.
DM and T7 both got to play on new skis yesterday, and both were very happy boys.
Sunday arvo T7 and I went out on the trails and did some skating, now I'm too stuffed to concentrate on work!!
Gotta run now
Thanks to all for making it good.
DM and T7 both got to play on new skis yesterday, and both were very happy boys.
Sunday arvo T7 and I went out on the trails and did some skating, now I'm too stuffed to concentrate on work!!
Gotta run now
Sunday, 15 July 2007
What a great weekend
Everyone was amazed to see the entire mountain open this weekend. Hydropphylica has been reaching ever higher top speeds and I managed to wreck myself following Sid on 5km nordic trail. Sorry but there is no media, forgot the cameras both days. If you'vew been toying with the idea of coming down, do it soon cause it is great!
Saturday, 7 July 2007
Whites River backcountry
Just back from a week backcountry up around Whites River and Schlink. Saw some people the first day, then only the two of us for the rest of the time, until the run out.
Cold temperatures, and three solid days of new dry snow - MAGIC!
Photos linked from Flickr
The beautiful skin up to the Rolling Grounds
Part of the ride down, blissful.
And how did the new sled go? Pretty well really. Not too much drag on the uphills or in the deep snow on the way out, and very nice to not have the weight resting on my shoulders. A fair amount slower than when I tour with a rucksack, but can you have as many luxuries then? Fresh baked choccy cake, goats cheese and mushroom crepes, and much much more... On the side slopes it performed reasonably well, although I learned early to try to get the centre of gravity as low as possible. The most evil situation was skiing across slumping snow bridges on creeks, having to turn it accurately to get the sled to climb straight out the other side rather than flip when climbing on a sharp diagonal. Pretty eassy to turn with the hips.
The new O1 bindings and the jak bcs performed fantastically. Longer stride length and no energy spent on bellow flex was well worth any weight penalty.
Cold temperatures, and three solid days of new dry snow - MAGIC!
Photos linked from Flickr
The beautiful skin up to the Rolling Grounds
Part of the ride down, blissful.
And how did the new sled go? Pretty well really. Not too much drag on the uphills or in the deep snow on the way out, and very nice to not have the weight resting on my shoulders. A fair amount slower than when I tour with a rucksack, but can you have as many luxuries then? Fresh baked choccy cake, goats cheese and mushroom crepes, and much much more... On the side slopes it performed reasonably well, although I learned early to try to get the centre of gravity as low as possible. The most evil situation was skiing across slumping snow bridges on creeks, having to turn it accurately to get the sled to climb straight out the other side rather than flip when climbing on a sharp diagonal. Pretty eassy to turn with the hips.
The new O1 bindings and the jak bcs performed fantastically. Longer stride length and no energy spent on bellow flex was well worth any weight penalty.
Sunday, 1 July 2007
About Us
Ha Ha Ha! I beat Yukiko! I was first to post a video of us! Ha Ha Ha! It is a video of the first time we saw white cold stuff falling from the sky. Later it stayed on the ground and it was cold on my pads! But Fun! Ha Ha Ha!
Sat 23rd Video Report
It's a bit late but here is a video report of Sid and I skinning up Mt P and getting first tracks of the season on International followed by the whole skate back to Front Valley on the Kosciuszko road.
Tuesday, 26 June 2007
Getting Soggy your softshell?
Hi,
Just though i'd give you all a heads up.
Sid ordered from grangers superpruf for softshell water repellancy from here.
If anyone else wants some send me a text, I ordered a few extra.
Sorry to advertise on the blog but thought this might be relevent to a few folks.
Just though i'd give you all a heads up.
Sid ordered from grangers superpruf for softshell water repellancy from here.
If anyone else wants some send me a text, I ordered a few extra.
Sorry to advertise on the blog but thought this might be relevent to a few folks.
Snow in the tinderries
Cold and wet here in Canberra this morning, and if you go to the abc website, http://www.abc.net.au/canberra/stories/s1962097.htm there's been snow in the Tinderries - the mountains east of Michelago.
Lets hope this weeks weather system sends some snow down to the mountains, we may see some more terrain open up if things go right. Alternatively, with this sort of system you can get lots of rain, in which case we'd have to sacrifice those who haven't performed appeasment...
Lets hope this weeks weather system sends some snow down to the mountains, we may see some more terrain open up if things go right. Alternatively, with this sort of system you can get lots of rain, in which case we'd have to sacrifice those who haven't performed appeasment...
Friday, 22 June 2007
On the Piste - UC ski study
Just read this on the ABC website
A team of researchers from the University of Canberra is trying to determine whether hydration levels affect the balance and cardio-vascular performance of skiers.
The research is designed to help people who ski socially, and builds on results from last year showing that skiers who had accidents were more likely to be dehydrated or fatigued.
G-P-S equipment will be used to measure the balance, heart rate, speed and fatigue levels of a group of skiers on the New South Wales snow fields.
Doctor Tracey Dickson from the University of Canberra said people often sleep less and drink more alcohol and caffeine when they go skiing, but there were also other factors which affect performance.
"The combination of altitude, dry air, doing a physical activity and not drinking as much can add to dehydration, which can ultimately increase their fatigue, decrease their enjoyment and possibly contribute to injuries" she said.
A team of researchers from the University of Canberra is trying to determine whether hydration levels affect the balance and cardio-vascular performance of skiers.
The research is designed to help people who ski socially, and builds on results from last year showing that skiers who had accidents were more likely to be dehydrated or fatigued.
G-P-S equipment will be used to measure the balance, heart rate, speed and fatigue levels of a group of skiers on the New South Wales snow fields.
Doctor Tracey Dickson from the University of Canberra said people often sleep less and drink more alcohol and caffeine when they go skiing, but there were also other factors which affect performance.
"The combination of altitude, dry air, doing a physical activity and not drinking as much can add to dehydration, which can ultimately increase their fatigue, decrease their enjoyment and possibly contribute to injuries" she said.
Thursday, 21 June 2007
best word ever
Nothing to do with skiing, but here at work we get a daily email full of bits of info about seminars, job vacancies in the department etc, along with a word for the day. Today's word was cool, cos it sounds weird, an it applies to T7:
pogonotrophy
(po-guh-NAW-truh-fee) noun
The growing of a beard.
[From Greek pogon (beard) + -trophy (nourishment, growth).]
Pogonology is the study of beards and pogonotomy is a fancy word for shaving.
"Mr. Davis fixed his gaze on the red beard [and said], "Professor Flowers, I must congratulate you on a fine example of pogonotrophy.'"
pogonotrophy
(po-guh-NAW-truh-fee) noun
The growing of a beard.
[From Greek pogon (beard) + -trophy (nourishment, growth).]
Pogonology is the study of beards and pogonotomy is a fancy word for shaving.
"Mr. Davis fixed his gaze on the red beard [and said], "Professor Flowers, I must congratulate you on a fine example of pogonotrophy.'"
Monday, 18 June 2007
It's snowing in Jindy!
And what am I doing? Studying, not skiing! How is that for dedication to study? Here is a pic and you can see some more at my Picasa web page.
And another Photo with some more snow! and it is still nsowing at 5pm!
16-17 june report
Well, another weekend at ClubHocking has been and gone. Saturday was a bit damp, but at least whole of Front Valley was open and a good ski was had by all. back down at the club an excellent roast dinner was enjoyed, followed by Apeasment by Danger Mouse, Marvin and BB Beaver. Then a game of Pirates (?) curtesy of DM. In the end, most of us got sunk, Marvin got a lot of gold and DM was happily sailing the high seas firing his cannon...
Sunday was sunny and we all got out for a few morning runs. Me and Beaver left after morning tea, and DM was considering purchasing some new skis.
Anyway, looks like some more snow due this week, here's hoping!
Sunday was sunny and we all got out for a few morning runs. Me and Beaver left after morning tea, and DM was considering purchasing some new skis.
Anyway, looks like some more snow due this week, here's hoping!
Saturday, 16 June 2007
My Post
Hello! my name is Yukiko,
I am 6 and this is my post!
This is me!
This is my bottom.
This is my brother... he's stupid!
These are my pets.
These are my socks.
I let my brother play with them sometimes.
That's me making sure Marvin's boots fit properly.
I let my brother have a look at the boots too.
I win!
Tuesday, 12 June 2007
12th of June Report
Wow,..
Ecowain is still up there and Hydrophilica and I only had a couple of hours of turning due to work at home, but this morning was great, no people, a few cms of natural fresh and fresh man made at a nice crisp temperature of -4c. Sadly no photos since I forgot my stills camera but everyone made little ability improvments and we all hade big smiles on our faces. I can't remember a better time skiing only front valley!
Ecowain is still up there and Hydrophilica and I only had a couple of hours of turning due to work at home, but this morning was great, no people, a few cms of natural fresh and fresh man made at a nice crisp temperature of -4c. Sadly no photos since I forgot my stills camera but everyone made little ability improvments and we all hade big smiles on our faces. I can't remember a better time skiing only front valley!
Sunday, 10 June 2007
Apeasment Weekend Report.
Hughie has declared the opening weekend Apeasment (correct spelling) weekend. The skiing has varied from uncrowded and drizzly to mayhem and sunshine. Only half of front valley was open but all have still enjoyed the snow. Last night the first Apeasment ceremony to Hughie was held. That night the drizzle stopped and it now looks like snow throughout the rest of the week, I think we will need more ceremonies throughout the season.
Friday, 8 June 2007
Trouser Snake
Hey T7
I picked up my nice new Cobra R8s today, to go on my old $20 skis.
Any chance I can leave them with you to go on the skis (i prefer not to use the term "mounting" when refering to skis and bindings, too many sharp edges...)
I'm sure market forces will determine suitable remuneration for your services.
I picked up my nice new Cobra R8s today, to go on my old $20 skis.
Any chance I can leave them with you to go on the skis (i prefer not to use the term "mounting" when refering to skis and bindings, too many sharp edges...)
I'm sure market forces will determine suitable remuneration for your services.
Monday, 4 June 2007
Help for Dan
Dan I have decided to help you choose which skis to buy. Since they will be mine I think you should buy the ones that match my coat best! I have provided a photo of my self and I'll post below pictures of the skis you are thinking of buying me!
Sunday, 3 June 2007
The First Ski!
Yesterday Hydrophilica, Sid and Marvin and I got our first furns for the season up at Front Valley! The snow was suprisingly nice, but thin. There were a fair few icy obstructions but it was great to get the legs moving after 8 months!
Just beware that the file is 20meg and could take a while to download. P.S. I'm new to this video thing and they should get smaller in the future. [Edit] But worry not, Ecowain informs that the video is not that large and you should watch, so fun will be had by all.
Just beware that the file is 20meg and could take a while to download. P.S. I'm new to this video thing and they should get smaller in the future. [Edit] But worry not, Ecowain informs that the video is not that large and you should watch, so fun will be had by all.
Saturday, 2 June 2007
Friday, 1 June 2007
Sacrifice to Huey Celebration
Fabricating thousands of years of tradition in two simple weeks!
The opening weekend of the Snow (9th-11th of June) is now the Sacrifice to Huey Festival!!!!
If God made the world in 40 days then we can invent a celebration steeped in cultural significance in 7 days... yah no worries.
So if you’re bored at work or got too much work and need no excuse at all to be distracted then join in, hit the comments button and say something random. The less sense the better.
The opening weekend of the Snow (9th-11th of June) is now the Sacrifice to Huey Festival!!!!
If God made the world in 40 days then we can invent a celebration steeped in cultural significance in 7 days... yah no worries.
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Wednesday, 30 May 2007
What skis should Dan get?
Ok, so I'm thinking that it is finally time to add another set of skis or two to my collection. Current thoughts are that the next two sets of skis to get should be:
- A fat, floaty, big mountain ski of sorts. Something that will work quite nicely in the deeper snow over in NZ, or going down the chutes at club lake. Current suggestions around this are something like a Dynastar Legend XXL or something from the Kingswood range.
- A twin tippy ski that's suitable for general mucking around in the park and pipe, possibly something that's fairly comfortable going sideways at speed.
New Toy for the Gear Freaks out there
For those of you interested in purchasing a new pair of skis here is a PDF with flexes for a whole bunch of freeride and jib skis. Clicky
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
It sure is snowing!
On the drive into canberra the smorning it was snowing proper on the Kalkite turn off. Very cool! I think there will have to be some turns made this weekend. Anyone up for it? Also can every one see the snow cam pics? I can see them at home but not on the uni computers.
Tuesday, 29 May 2007
Avy Giraffe
In case of avalaches always take your high visability Avy Giraffe backcountry skiing!
Opening weekend and Ceremonial Suprise Pea Sacrifice to Hughie!
The long weekend is just around the corner. Time to put this blog to use and to start organising. If your coming down please comment and we can get orginised. Last year Hydrophilica and myself sacrificed Suprise Peas to Hughie without any ceremony. We think that was the reason for the poor season last year, Hughie was insulted as we failed to honour him properly. To ensure that doesn't happen again we must come up with a suitable ceremony.
I suggest we need an appropriate dress, Gore-Tex and ski boots. I think we will need Tony's Avy Giraffe and everyone will need to bring a packet of Suprise Peas.
For the Heretics among you I will post again later to explain.
I suggest we need an appropriate dress, Gore-Tex and ski boots. I think we will need Tony's Avy Giraffe and everyone will need to bring a packet of Suprise Peas.
For the Heretics among you I will post again later to explain.
Saturday, 19 May 2007
Time to Start Organising
I would type something interesting but I'm just getting this bastard up and running while I procrastinate!
Here is a nice picture in the meantime.
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