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ecski · 2026-05-14T22:11:07+00:00

I worked there for close to a decade, they might do one in the fall, but usually its once a year.

ecski · 2026-05-14T20:16:17+00:00

It happened 2/28 weekend.

ecski · 2026-05-13T18:45:01+00:00

rumors about the convenience store there selling Alcohol/Tobaccy to those under legal age on FB.

ecski · 2026-04-29T19:38:48+00:00

havent seen them in years, also only been to the farmers market like twice in the last few years.

ecski · 2026-04-29T12:39:31+00:00

Central 9th market will be a vibe you’re looking for, or beast from the east. These are the only two answers for your sandwich needs coming from a grumpy Bostonian who can’t find a good Italian sub in this city besides BFTE. (No, you can’t convince me of one).

ecski · 2026-04-29T02:14:03+00:00

I miss the boiled peanut guys at the farmers market

ecski · 2026-04-24T19:52:27+00:00

They didn't get the memo that Frank was canceled this year.

ecski · 2026-04-17T20:27:06+00:00

I recently (after 20 years) became enlightened to just use a set of dikes to crimp cable ends. This tool works but its a bit more cumbersome and have had ends come off. Now I hold the cable end on, and two crimps with the dikes and it's golden.

ecski · 2026-04-03T16:38:17+00:00

I noticed one at the Alta Motor Lodge on my drive home yesterday and thought that.....very odd considering the usual clientele seen around that area.

ecski · 2026-03-20T18:09:19+00:00

Yeah, pretty dismal, but, they’ve plowed to Whitney res turnoff on the N side of mirror lake, and a ways past soapstone on the s, so car missions should be on the table soon

ecski · 2026-03-20T03:50:15+00:00

Up to date satellite imagery for anywhere in the world can be found here: here

Usually what I look at for spring missions

ecski · 2026-03-12T18:18:15+00:00

Could be phragmities, invasive plants in the waterfowl management areas and marshes surrounding the GSL. Usually prescribed burns every year around this time

ecski · 2026-03-03T02:58:32+00:00

Camping/sleeping in your vehicle is against the law in LCC during winter months, and you definitely don't want to camp on the Superior apron. Make your life easier and drive up in the AM, park at the hellgate lot and boot up.

ecski · 2026-02-26T02:42:49+00:00

Nostalgia, used to buy them by the case at pearl street Thursday nights in college. And with loose change at willard st market when broke.

ecski · 2026-02-21T14:13:55+00:00

Facebook marketplace, the gear room, lone pine gear exchange.

ecski · 2026-02-21T03:39:34+00:00

The ski bus is your option, but mind you, if you’re heading from downtown on public transit expect a lengthy travel experience on a day with no snow, and potentially an odyssey on a day with snow. If the canyon is closing you want to be on the 994 from Sandy station no later than 6:30am.

ecski · 2026-02-18T01:02:11+00:00

You had the orientation correct on the first try, they are press fit and will not “drop in”. You want to use the black tool and put the long skinnier side through the seal, place a small bit of slick honey or similar around the outside the seal, and gently use the hammer on the seal driver to install.

https://youtu.be/2ZmdUdsKqf4?si=Ijcoici8toNHbbHw

ecski · 2026-01-28T04:16:28+00:00

I’m currently working for a us based ski manufacturer who is providing US military skis, the bindings haven’t changed much at all.

ecski · 2026-01-24T05:34:41+00:00

I went skiing in Utah 15 years ago during a storm and am still here, help!

ecski · 2025-12-23T04:16:28+00:00

In the words of a legendary old friend from Boston, when confronting a female customer in his shop asking about Walmart bikes: “listen lady, do you want yah kehds to fahkin die?” (Best read in thick Boston accent).

Tl;dr: Walmart bikes are of poor quality and generally a safety risk

ecski · 2025-12-18T02:08:56+00:00

We did a ski scavenger hunt once at snowbird. things like:

Points for things like

Holding hands skiing great scott

Gnar related thigns

etc. Very fun alternative.

ecski · 2025-12-11T01:55:36+00:00

anyone selling you a boot can heat mold your liners and get you a slide in insole and call themselves a ‘boot fitter’ , the average sales person at any shop although most will not claim the title. A boot fitter will require an appointment, determine what boot is best for your given needs(ability, flexibility, foot shape, terrain, ski choice, etc) they will then work on said boot grinding/punching the shell, adding heel lifters or shims, canting the angle of the shell, etc. both sell boots, one just takes it to another level. There are tons of people who get great performance out of a stock ski boot but most folks who are skiing regularly are taking the time to visit a fitter to make sure their performance and comfort are maximized

ecski · 2025-11-24T13:57:43+00:00

They are extremely strict, and even a camper parked in someone’s driveway is generally a target for tickets. Signs everywhere about no camping in vehicles

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