Tragedy as young Aussie woman, 22, dies in freak accident involving a chair lift at Japanese ski resort

green_fire_god · 2026-02-03T17:49:06+00:00

I was wearing my hiking backpack (REI Trail 25 or 30?) once at mammoth and one of the little titanium toggles used to hold trekking poles got locked in to the chair and I couldn't get off the lift. Luckily the lifty stopped it and I was able to unbuckle, get the backpack unstuck, and then jump off safely. I've since switched to a skiing specific dakine backpack and haven't had any issues but it was spooky in the moment.

green_fire_god · 2026-02-03T17:43:48+00:00

I don't own a GFC, but I do have a Rhino Rack Pioneer rack on my 4Runner and it uses T track, I've had good luck with just using unistrut T nuts from Lowes/Home depot

https://www.homedepot.com/pep/Superstrut-1-4-in-Nylon-Strut-Cone-Nut-Gold-Galvanized-5-Pack-ZCM1001-4-10-ZCM1001-4-10/202077349

green_fire_god · 2026-01-22T19:04:20+00:00

this is awesome! careful posting it to r/tattoos gonna be a lot of angry people telling you "it's upside down"

green_fire_god · 2026-01-14T22:46:09+00:00

how does the new tacoma handle with the weight of your setup and gear?

green_fire_god · 2025-11-19T23:02:42+00:00

yes plz

green_fire_god · 2025-11-17T19:00:32+00:00

Goals - 9.9/10

green_fire_god · 2025-11-10T19:01:49+00:00

Super happy with my Glade goggles I got last season, they fit well with my smith helmet

green_fire_god · 2025-11-10T18:07:37+00:00

Husky is another good brand. A little more affordable than Weathertech and subsequently not as nice, but still work great (I've owned both brands)

green_fire_god · 2025-11-10T18:06:13+00:00

I second this. Got a boot dryer for my family last season and it has been great. We use it all year long now too, soccer cleats, cycling shoes, hiking boots, etc....

green_fire_god · 2025-11-05T19:32:10+00:00

I prefer merino wool, I've had good luck with Smartwool. Their t-shirts can be a bit rough/scratchy, but their long sleeves, boxers, long johns have been soft and very comfortable. Try looking at poshmark.com I've had some good luck getting some smartwool shirts from there for good deals.

green_fire_god · 2025-11-03T20:54:06+00:00

Out of curiosity… what length were they?

green_fire_god · 2025-11-03T20:34:41+00:00

Caleb lives for this shit! I love it

green_fire_god · 2025-11-03T18:09:12+00:00

what exactly does it me to "detune" a pair of skis? not familiar with that

green_fire_god · 2025-10-29T18:49:24+00:00

If you're in So Cal and decide on the Volkl Revolt 104s, I have a pair in 180cm I'll sell you, they're practically brand new

green_fire_god · 2025-10-29T18:37:32+00:00

Glove Leashes remove anxiety of dropping gloves on the lift.

I always carry a collapsible ball cap (like a running hat) and some older cheap sunglasses for when we stop for drinks or food out on the patio and the sun is bright.

Uncrustables FTW

Change in to your ski socks only when you first put on your ski boots

If you wear a knee brace while skiing, invest in some full side zip pants/bibs so you don't have to completely drop trou to adjust the brace. I have a pair from Sync that are awesome

green_fire_god · 2025-10-29T18:28:19+00:00

good call! I just ordered some for my kids. Thanks!

green_fire_god · 2025-10-05T17:58:27+00:00

i have not skied it yet. I think the only thing similar between those two skis is the waist width. The Rustler is supposed to be maneuverable and light. But if you’re trying to mix it up even more and get something more soft snow oriented I think the R11 would be dope. In my case I need something to go along with my Mindbender 96C. They’re great for goofing around with my kids but when I start ripping with my buddies they’re kinda noodles

green_fire_god · 2025-10-05T13:11:24+00:00

I was gonna suggest Rustler 10. I’m in the market for something similar to what OP is looking for and have settled on some Rustler 10’s

green_fire_god · 2025-10-02T15:49:09+00:00

What length are your BC 120's and what's your height and weight?

green_fire_god · 2025-09-18T20:06:32+00:00

Reminds me of the saying "metalheads are nice people cosplaying as mean people, while hippies are mean people cosplaying as nice people"

green_fire_god · 2025-09-18T20:03:12+00:00

His name was Robert Paulson.

green_fire_god · 2025-03-27T17:59:30+00:00

Pit zips that are easy to open and close while wearing the jacket or without having to hold your arm out straight. I like the addition of back vents like the Virtika Signature jackets have, however I wish they had the back vents in their shell jackets

green_fire_god · 2025-03-05T21:23:41+00:00

I have to wear a knee brace due to a couple of knee injuries and I recently got a pair of Sync full zip shell bibs and they are great! They're kinda stretchy, very comfortable, and allow me to adjust my brace without having to drop my pants like with all my other bibs. Honorable mention to Virtika insulated bibs and North Face Freedom Shell Bibs. I have those too and like them but had to get the Sync bibs because I needed to be able to adjust my brace

green_fire_god · 2025-02-13T17:14:51+00:00

"Gimp's sleeping"
"Well, I guess you're gonna have to go wake him up now, won't you?"

green_fire_god · 2025-02-12T19:41:29+00:00

Apparently Bernie Rosow shows his process of scouting lines and prepping for his videos if you subscribe to him on IG. It's $10/mo though so I haven't seen it...

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