RSS FeedJeremy Jones and crew have been up in the sunshine state of Alaska for a month or so, filming for the movie Deeper due out sometime in 2010. If you’ve been following the blog you’ve noticed that I’m anxiously awaiting this movie like a 12 year old girl waiting for a Jonas Brothers concert. From [...]
Archive for April, 2009
Douche of the Century Award Goes to…. (warning: frivolous lawsuit ahead)
April 29th, 2009 
Justin David J. Pfahler! Is that pronounced ‘Failer’? What’s worse, the fact that he sued for this or the fact he found a lawyer willing to take the case? Mr. Pfahler, please accept your award below.
Boarder ‘rides’ avy at Tuckerman
April 27th, 2009 Justin Three words: lucky motherf*cker (or is that two words?) The crowd cheering is an odd touch.
Posted in Videos 
Tags: avalanche, ski, skiing, snowboard, snowboarding, tuckerman ravine 
2 Comments »Another airline doesn’t want your snow travel biz
April 23rd, 2009 Justin Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air decided today to start charging for your first checked bag when you travel with them, joining the ranks of United, American and many other US airlines in charging you for your first checked bag. I’m all for what it takes to make you a viable, competitive business, but my beef [...]
Posted in News Tags: Alaska air baggage fee, snowboard travel, United can suck my balls 2 Comments »A few Avalung vids
April 22nd, 2009 Justin Yeah, I know most of you out there have probably seen these vids, but I was thinking about the Avalung and other ‘avalanche safety’ devices this morning (it’s 80 out, you’d think I’d be thinking about surfing or something right?). I actually own a standalone Avalung that was a gift from the lady friend for [...]
Posted in News, Videos Tags: avalung, avalung burial, backcountry, ski, skiing, snowboard, snowboarding 1 Comment »Photo sneak preview: Osprey Kode 38 pack
April 19th, 2009 Justin Dying tonight in our heatwave (RIP snow) and melting on the couch figured I’d snap a few pics of the Osprey Kode 38 that recently came into my possession. I’ve only got two days on the pack so want to hold off giving any real review yet as I’m still getting used to the Kode [...]
Posted in New Gear, Reviews Tags: backcountry, osprey kode, osprey kode 38, ski, skiing, snowboard, snowboarding 4 Comments »Glacial ice time lapse
April 17th, 2009 Justin Wow. Check this out over on the Extreme Ice Survey website. Click on ‘videos’ on the top left.
Posted in News Tags: EIS, extreme ice survey, global warming can suck a dick, receding glaciers Comments OffBeer Friday
April 17th, 2009 Justin This week has been a good beer week – Bear Republic double IPA, 2008 and 2009 Avery double IPAs among others – but after Monday’s TR this week’s winner was no secret. As much as I hate doing back-to-back Sierra brews there was no choice but to feature the Sierra Harvest Wet Hop Ale this [...]
(mock) How to: on the hill base grind/structuring
April 16th, 2009 Justin *warning: blurry photos ahead, do not adjust your eyes* Step 1: Find east facing slope that has been baking in the sun all week. Climb said slope. Step 2: Achieve a zen-like state and sit/ponder the conditions you’ll be encountering in the near future to decide how you’d like to structure your base. Step 3: [...]
Another avalanche at Clemina Creek
April 15th, 2009 Justin Came across these photos last night from yet another avalanche in the Clemina Creek area (last week posted this vid). Sadly this time didn’t have a happy ending, with one ‘biler being caught. His buddies were able to dig him out but unable to revive him (full report from the Canadian Avalanche Centre can be [...]
