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NZ SkiTourer

essjaywhy ~

2017-02-19 21:30:35

NZ SkiTourer
Hi All Im coming from NZ to ski the Can rockies from mid-march, 3 weeks, solo in a camper.

All the shorter alpine Guided tours are full. So I have no tours set up . So resort based skiing for now.

So if you wanna catch up in the Nakiska to Reve area, over that period pm or let me know.
Im an advanced / never-expert skier & tourer, exp in bc in NZ, Au, Japan. [ also big on mtb and yachting] Be fun to swap stories. Up for any Sides/ Back / o'n Hut touring .

The other Q is , I need regulars advice on my Ski choice !
Have Line Sir Francis Bacons, 184cm x 108mm, [with Barons and skins , a 90% dh ski; great for late NZ spring or Japow; ]
OR
bring Volkl BMTs, 186cm x 94mm long straight effective edges, a fine liteweight 50/50 up/dh ski ,

Appreciate thoughts, cheers
~ SjY
Beean

2017-02-20 09:24:46

If you plan on touring at all outside of the resort bring the BMT's. I ski 95's most days here and still have a decent time.

108's would be better if we get a storm while you're here but who can say? You can always rent a fat BC ski. Or, bring both?

Closer to the date of arrival you can probably find partners on Facebook groups and this site. Most people won't commit to long term plans because conditions will change the day before or even the morning of.
essjaywhy ~

2017-02-20 11:14:33

Haha thanks , the Bmts get me 3kg extra checkin luggage = bring some extra touring kit, but they would be more challenging in pow

~ Simon
Mariner _9

2017-02-23 07:15:02

I'll be in Revy in mid/late March. Feel free to message me if you're around and still looking for someone to tour with.
essjaywhy ~

2017-02-25 17:07:36

cheers M9, be in touch closer to the date,

I host back in nz on my avatars volcano, so know the deal , and uh 'share the stoke' as they say in Nth Am. parlance
OutsideNZ

2017-03-02 07:37:59

Hey, we live in Golden, also from NZ and get touring a fair bit. Let me know if your keen to join :) flick me an email

[email protected]
essjaywhy ~

2017-03-06 18:31:40

cheers TJ
in touch soon , when Im on the road ...
Paige Champasa

2017-03-12 12:37:46

Hi SjY!

I will be skiing the Canadian Rockies solo for a week from March 29th, and I would love a touring partner if you are still around. I'll be staying in Canmore, but I can drive to join you. I'm also big on MTB, and my next skiing destination is NZ! I would love to hear about touring in NZ. Shoot me an email if you want to hang out

[email protected]

-Paige
Mariner _9

2017-03-29 05:39:22

Hi SjY,

Hope you enjoyed your trip. Sorry for the lack of contact - due to avalanche conditions while I was in Revy, I didn't do any touring. Epic avalanche cycle right now, as you probably gathered from the bulletins.

All the best, and stay safe.

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