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12 February 2007, 11:48 PM

It's nice to share the passion on the slopes. Have an identical sticker on the back of my crash hat too.

President · 13 February 2007, 12:02 AM

Looks like a nice trip!

13 February 2007, 04:06 AM

Very nice John.....stylin' on the slopes!

Langnam · 13 February 2007, 04:18 AM

Looks like you're at a nice summit lodge. What mountain did you ski at?

13 February 2007, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Langnam

Looks like you're at a nice summit lodge. What mountain did you ski at?

That's Mont Tremblant, Marc. Verticle drop there is about 2200' of wildly varying terrain from double diamond bump runs to easy green cruisers. They have about 100 trails over three faces.

Langnam · 13 February 2007, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

That's Mont Tremblant, Marc. Verticle drop there is about 2200' of wildly varying terrain from double diamond bump runs to easy green cruisers. They have about 100 trails over three faces.

The lodge did look familiar as I skiied there 2 years ago with the family. It's a beautiful mountain and even though the "village" is pure fakery, I did like the "Frenchie" factor. I don't speak a lick of French so it was very easy to feel like I was somewhere else besides Canada.
I ate poutine at that lodge. It's really not as bad as Al lead me to believe, but surely, it's not heart healthy food.

13 February 2007, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Langnam

The lodge did look familiar as I skiied there 2 years ago with the family. It's a beautiful mountain and even though the "village" is pure fakery, I did like the "Frenchie" factor. I don't speak a lick of French so it was very easy to feel like I was somewhere else besides Canada.
I ate poutine at that lodge. It's really not as bad as Al lead me to believe, but surely, it's not heart healthy food.

Regardless of the 'fake' village, as resorts go, it's pretty good. Basically a Quebecois version of the village at Whistler. Blue Mountain on Georgian Bay has an 'Ontario' version of this village... it's an Intrawest trademark.

Before Intrawest, Tremblant was a sleepy mountain with about a dozen small 'cottages' in the village. One for the rental shop, a couple for restaurants, one for the ski school and ski patrol. In the old days, the patrollers and instructors lived on the mountain in these rickety old places. They still exist, these cottages, but are part of the 'lower' village. The most notable is Le Petit Cariboo, which has been expanded and gone up scale as THE place to have apres-ski... complete with les lapin du ski dancing on the bar and yes, sometimes topless.

BTW, you ate poutine and survived? You're a bigger man than I, Gunga Din. ROTFLMAO!

13 February 2007, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Langnam

I ate poutine at that lodge. It's really not as bad as Al lead me to believe, but surely, it's not heart healthy food.

LOL! If it's done right it's actually pretty tasty, but as you say, not exactly health food!

13 February 2007, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

LOL! If it's done right it's actually pretty tasty, but as you say, not exactly health food!

Talk about heart attack on a plate... deep fried potatoes, ketchup, gravey, cheese curds... blaaaaaa...

Southern Jessie · 13 February 2007, 07:11 AM

Who's the giraffe with the helmet?

Looking good mate - I hope you took your 01 along to get a snow bath!

13 February 2007, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Southern Jessie

Who's the giraffe with the helmet?

Looking good mate - I hope you took your 01 along to get a snow bath!

Oh yeah... the 01 was hiding under my jacket and gloves, so no worries. And no snow bath either.

If someone actually commented on the logo, I think I'd fall over though. LOL What are the chances?

BrianLavin · 13 February 2007, 07:25 AM

Looks like a blast. My kids love to ski. Keep the yourself safe and the watch undercover.

BTW where did you get the logo. I want one for my car ;)

amanda · 13 February 2007, 09:56 AM

Great shot John.... I've been to the snow once, tried snowboarding... tried being the key word there - bruises OMG the bruises

Otis · 13 February 2007, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by amanda

Great shot John.... I've been to the snow once, tried snowboarding... tried being the key word there - bruises OMG the bruises

Skiing is far more fun..... maybe that's just because I can do it...

Great shot John, snowy OP!

Launch Mini · 17 February 2007, 02:40 AM

Great to see you sharing the Passion on the slopes

17 February 2007, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Great to see you sharing the Passion on the slopes

By the way John, thanks for sending me the small stickers.

I will hopefully have some shots of them on something next week, and I plan to give one to a budding WIS I know.

mamas · 17 February 2007, 02:50 AM

I dont know what is happening in this thread but could one of the Mods please provide an explanation or something as there must be a hacker here.

At least 3 or 4 threads have been deleted (including my own) in which we ask if it is really true that Atomic has been banned or whether this is some sort of joke or mistake, as i can not see why such a popular member of the board would be banned.

I am sure that a moderator would not have deleted this without a simple PM to the writers of the messages as common courtesy would dictate, and besides nothing untoward was written so i can not possibly imagine why a moderaor would delete this anyway.Therefore this leads me to assume that maybe some hacker / trouble maker has been deleting the messages of concern towards our friend Atomic's whereabouts / status etc.
Thanks for any clarification from moderators / owners received in advance regarding these deletions, and whether the hacker has been dealt with.

17 February 2007, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mamas

I dont know what is happening in this thread but could one of the Mods please provide an explanation or something as there must be a hacker here.

At least 3 or 4 threads have been deleted (including my own) in which we ask if it is really true that Atomic has been banned or whether this is some sort of joke or mistake.

I am sure that a moderator would not have deleted this without a simple PM to the writers of the messages as common courtesy would dictate, and besides nothing untoward was written so i can not possibly imagine why a moderaor would delete this anyway.Therefore this leads me to assume that maybe some hacker / trouble maker has been deleting the messages of concern towards our friend Atomic's whereabouts / status etc.
Thanks for any clarification received in advance regarding these deletions.

5, 4, 3, 2,......

Launch Mini · 17 February 2007, 02:56 AM

Nothing has distructed yet?

Launch Mini · 17 February 2007, 05:15 AM

What is the access to the mountain like.
In the lower mainland of BC, we have 3 local hills that are a quick trip from "downtown"
Whistler/Blackcomb is a couple hour drive, and the road is often closed for weather or accidents. Basically one way in & one way out.

amanda · 17 February 2007, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mamas

I dont know what is happening in this thread but could one of the Mods please provide an explanation or something as there must be a hacker here.

At least 3 or 4 threads have been deleted (including my own) in which we ask if it is really true that Atomic has been banned or whether this is some sort of joke or mistake, as i can not see why such a popular member of the board would be banned.

I am sure that a moderator would not have deleted this without a simple PM to the writers of the messages as common courtesy would dictate, and besides nothing untoward was written so i can not possibly imagine why a moderaor would delete this anyway.Therefore this leads me to assume that maybe some hacker / trouble maker has been deleting the messages of concern towards our friend Atomic's whereabouts / status etc.
Thanks for any clarification from moderators / owners received in advance regarding these deletions, and whether the hacker has been dealt with.

The hacker must be trying to make it look like Atomic existed but exists if you get my drift!!!

MODS - Why not just make an announcement on what's going on here?

Launch Mini · 17 February 2007, 10:12 AM

Our local news is really trying to pump the publicity of the local ski hills, as Whistler will be the home to many of the 2010 Winter Olympic events.
This week, there is actually a ski competition for a Mexican contingency.
Reminds me of the Jamaican Bobsled team.
How many of you out there plan on coming to the 2010 Winter Olympics?

17 February 2007, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Our local news is really trying to pump the publicity of the local ski hills, as Whistler will be the home to many of the 2010 Winter Olympic events.
This week, there is actually a ski competition for a Mexican contingency.
Reminds me of the Jamaican Bobsled team.
How many of you out there plan on coming to the 2010 Winter Olympics?

I am seriously considering it since I have a pal in Vancouver.....if he would only offer us a place to stay.....hint hint!

Launch Mini · 18 February 2007, 03:14 AM

If you don't mind 3 cats, we have a spare bed in the basement

President · 18 February 2007, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

If you don't mind 3 cats, we have a spare bed in the basement

18 February 2007, 07:09 AM

Preparing my equipment for a training camp tomorrow, and decided to show the passion on my bow!

On one side the maple leaf....

On the other an OP sticker courtesy of Launch Mini......

Thanks John!

mamas · 19 February 2007, 05:40 PM

cool bow avalon!

JJ Irani · 19 February 2007, 05:46 PM

Beautifully crafted bow, Al. Very lethal looking!!

Welshwatchman · 20 February 2007, 07:46 AM

That is some serious piece of engineering there.

roadcarver · 21 February 2007, 02:04 AM

All I can say is...

WOW!

12 February 2007, 11:48 PM	#1
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Panerai goes skiing It's nice to share the passion on the slopes. Have an identical sticker on the back of my crash hat too.

17 February 2007, 02:40 AM	#15
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	Great to see you sharing the Passion on the slopes __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

17 February 2007, 02:56 AM	#19
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	Nothing has distructed yet? __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

17 February 2007, 05:15 AM	#20
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	What is the access to the mountain like. In the lower mainland of BC, we have 3 local hills that are a quick trip from "downtown" Whistler/Blackcomb is a couple hour drive, and the road is often closed for weather or accidents. Basically one way in & one way out. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

17 February 2007, 10:12 AM	#22
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	Our local news is really trying to pump the publicity of the local ski hills, as Whistler will be the home to many of the 2010 Winter Olympic events. This week, there is actually a ski competition for a Mexican contingency. Reminds me of the Jamaican Bobsled team. How many of you out there plan on coming to the 2010 Winter Olympics? __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

13 February 2007, 12:02 AM	#2
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	Looks like a nice trip!

13 February 2007, 04:06 AM	#3
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Very nice John.....stylin' on the slopes!

13 February 2007, 04:18 AM	#4
Langnam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 953	Looks like you're at a nice summit lodge. What mountain did you ski at?

13 February 2007, 07:11 AM	#10
Southern Jessie Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 278	Who's the giraffe with the helmet? Looking good mate - I hope you took your 01 along to get a snow bath!

13 February 2007, 07:25 AM	#12
BrianLavin Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 64	Looks like a blast. My kids love to ski. Keep the yourself safe and the watch undercover. BTW where did you get the logo. I want one for my car ;)

13 February 2007, 09:56 AM	#13
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	Great shot John.... I've been to the snow once, tried snowboarding... tried being the key word there - bruises OMG the bruises

17 February 2007, 02:50 AM	#17
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	I dont know what is happening in this thread but could one of the Mods please provide an explanation or something as there must be a hacker here. At least 3 or 4 threads have been deleted (including my own) in which we ask if it is really true that Atomic has been banned or whether this is some sort of joke or mistake, as i can not see why such a popular member of the board would be banned. I am sure that a moderator would not have deleted this without a simple PM to the writers of the messages as common courtesy would dictate, and besides nothing untoward was written so i can not possibly imagine why a moderaor would delete this anyway.Therefore this leads me to assume that maybe some hacker / trouble maker has been deleting the messages of concern towards our friend Atomic's whereabouts / status etc. Thanks for any clarification from moderators / owners received in advance regarding these deletions, and whether the hacker has been dealt with.

18 February 2007, 03:14 AM	#24
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	If you don't mind 3 cats, we have a spare bed in the basement __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

18 February 2007, 07:09 AM	#26
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Preparing my equipment for a training camp tomorrow, and decided to show the passion on my bow! On one side the maple leaf.... On the other an OP sticker courtesy of Launch Mini...... Thanks John!

19 February 2007, 05:40 PM	#27
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	cool bow avalon!

19 February 2007, 05:46 PM	#28
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Beautifully crafted bow, Al. Very lethal looking!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

20 February 2007, 07:46 AM	#29
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	That is some serious piece of engineering there. __________________ ..33

21 February 2007, 02:04 AM	#30
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	All I can say is... WOW! __________________ I'm just a cook...

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