[lagerstarfish]

I got out again with the kids this afternoon

I had a few turns in good snow; some big falls due to ice, rocks and streams, but it was worth it

[lagerstarfish]

Possibly of help to people struggling with getting to sleep.
A typical Jasna day of poor viz, high winds and consequently some decent wind blown snow.

I love these sorts of decents. Like Scotland, but bigger and better.

(Last year)

[Fiend]

[SA Chris]

Read the report, sounds like it was mega sketch.

[Andy W]

Help! someone please tell me I am idiot. It's snowing here in the Pyrenees, only problem is I had a meniscotomy 18 days ago, my knee feels fine and I am very, very tempted.

Wife says 'do what you want' but I don't think she means it!

[lagerstarfish]

Imagine the consequences of hitting a hidden rock/tree stump/ice block

[Andy W]

common sense has prevailed 

Probably not enough snow at the spot I wanted to go anyhow. Hopefully for the sake of my knees, that's it for this season.

[SA Chris]

Might it feel like it now, but was probably the best option in the long run.

[Andy W]

Might it feel like it now, but was probably the best option in the long run.

Yes your'e right! the pain of missing good conditions tho, like missing good surf. At least rocks generally stay put!

[SA Chris]

'tis but a fleetin' thing, that's part of the appeal.

Been looking at photos of backcountry stuff getting done here and thinking it looks good, and then reminding myself that the last time I was out with skis and boots on backpack and mountain bike to reach snow was knackering, it's now a month later and a lot worse! Shame I can't get to Cairngorm, only place where it looks like you can still get an almost decent day out.

[SA Chris]

OK, might not be over yet..

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gfjed570x#?date=2021-03-28

[SA Chris]

Watch this on the biggest screen you can access, some amazing visuals.

[SA Chris]

Not surprised.

[lagerstarfish]

We're on our first family snow holiday.
Our ten year old, at the end of his second day on an actual snowy mountain asked "can skiing ever be as joyful as snowboarding?"
He went on to enthuse about the joy of doing simple turns on a board.
I'm sure I'm not the only one who can remember discovering that feeling

[SA Chris]

Great, where are you?

[lagerstarfish]

Jasna
Slovakia
Fourth trip here. First with the family.

[SA Chris]

Ace.

Has anyone skied in Norway much? Thinking of it for Easter family trip, possible Geilo or Hemsedal. Kids will be in lessons for a bit, concerned language might be an issue, and expensive eating.

[Fultonius]

Ace.

Has anyone skied in Norway much? Thinking of it for Easter family trip, possible Geilo or Hemsedal. Kids will be in lessons for a bit, concerned language might be an issue, and expensive eating.

Only Ski touring in Lyngen. Yes, it costs a fair bit to eat out and even more to drink. I doubt language will be an issue, Aberdonian is close enough to English that they should be able to figure it out 

[SA Chris]

Cheers, I think I'll take a bottle of single malt and fill any room in the case with Ramen noodles.

[lagerstarfish]

We're on our first family snow holiday.
Our ten year old, at the end of his second day on an actual snowy mountain asked "can skiing ever be as joyful as snowboarding?"
He went on to enthuse about the joy of doing simple turns on a board.

Lovely.

Somewhat analogously a week ago I had both sons (now 14 and 22) out on splitboards in the Whistler backcountry together for the first time to celebrate son #1's birthday with a tiny cake+candle in a glacier bowl and then a hilarious descent of the sorta-steep Husume couloir where both were getting air off side hits as if it were a blue run in the resort (I am side-slipping and clutching an ice axe ready to arrest in the same terrain). Nice to see them both sharing the pure enjoyment of riding especially as son #2 has just exited a harrowing few years in the cliquey world of slopestyle competitions/ training.

That's brilliant!

During our week away, I managed a whole day without the kids.
Better than that, I was accompanied by my old Argentiere room mate, Casty.
We spent the whole day doing steepish off piste in good weather and we even managed to find some good snow.
It's something like 25 years since we had a day out together like that. Fortunately, my route choices turned out to be spot on; resulting in first tracks down a few big lines.
I'm going back on 7th March 

[andy_e]

Selling my non-touring setup as I don't need it any more. I know some of you partake, so thought I'd get it up here before bunging it on eBay.

Lib Tech Orca 156. Seriously good backcountry board, would split it myself if I had the skills, and could figure a way to attach skins to that nose profile. Barely used, less than 10 times. Beautiful thing. Cat not included. £400.


ThirtyTwo Lashed Bradshaw pro model. Great freestyle boot, too small for me really. Not heat moulded, although they can be. Used probably a dozen times, including some big days touring where it proved they were too small for me (hammer toe!). £100.


Drop me a line if you fancy either/both/want more details. Ta.

[lagerstarfish]

I am, yet again, reminded how difficult it is to get snowboarding to look as good as it feels

the line in the snow that shows up occasionally is a climbers foot/axe prints

[Johnny Brown]

Anyone up on current board options? I bought mine with a student loan in 1999 so it's about time. Not riding park or switch, prefer off piste if possible, but realistically 80% piste cruising with skiers. So probably something towards the directional freeride end.

Deals that caught my eye on Burton Skeleton Key and Jones Frontier. A lot of the other brands Ive never heard of... any insight appreciated.

[Yossarian]

I know absolutely nothing about snowboarding (or snowboards), but a mate launched this - https://www.backdropjournal.com not long ago and I think it's great. Nice photography and films, and the podcast is good too.

[SA Chris]

No help I'm afraid, I too should probably replace my Burton Baron 167 from about 2006, but daunted by choices.