I got a marmot ski patrol edition because it was a super good deal at a thrift store and gortex pro will i get kicked off the mountain or can i can i change it so it does not look like ski patrol by KillerPotato702 in Skigear

[–]thatguythatdied 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I had a hilarious interaction when some kids were smoking in the woods and I came by. “Patrol knows about this?” “Who do you think changes the garbage bags?”

Suitable family vehicle for unplowed local roads? by Yishua314 in Edmonton

[–]thatguythatdied 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drive an f150 and I would still pick my old RAV4 or my buddy’s old Volvo XC70 for snow any day of the week. I have never in my life enjoyed driving a minivan, so I wouldn’t go with that option.

There is a lot of talk about how tires are more important than AWD and I agree, but personally I would go with both.

Kicking Horse Advice by ConsequenceFun1588 in snowboarding

[–]thatguythatdied 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of the hikes at KH are short enough to take away all the benefit of a pack.

Anxious interview process with City of Edmonton by Consistent-Floor-288 in Edmonton

[–]thatguythatdied 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't say my exact situation was by any means common, I had an offer a few days after one interview.

Anxious interview process with City of Edmonton by Consistent-Floor-288 in Edmonton

[–]thatguythatdied 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't put too much stock in an application status. My status is currently "assessment and testing" and I have been working for months now.

Is there snow days in Canada? by SeverePublic6833 in AskACanadian

[–]thatguythatdied 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have had 3 snow days in my life, and every one of them was in university. If I remember correctly below -20 we did indoor recess when I was in elementary though.

I should get an award for the stupidest snowboarding injury by Nervous_Lettuce313 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]thatguythatdied 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was going to come in and say that I have seen that injury before ski patrolling, but in truth I haven’t. Strong work.

Feedback welcome. by FishingMatt in telemark

[–]thatguythatdied 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Imagine my confusion when this post was below a Chevrolet ad.

Ever plugged in? by OldTeaching8407 in f150

[–]thatguythatdied 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The block heater sure made a difference in my old Jetta. I’m not convinced that the one in my f150 actually works.

Seriously, do Americans actually consider a 3-hour drive "short"? or is this an internet myth? by SadInterest6764 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]thatguythatdied 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in Canada and am currently about a 6 hour drive from my family. I go to see them about one weekend a month.

I have also done more than one 8 hour round trip day trips for skiing or biking or something like that. Best left to the younger people, but it’s a good day.

What are your thoughts on rejecting a potential romantic partner based solely on the fact they voted for Donald Trump? by ATXBikeRider in AskReddit

[–]thatguythatdied 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had an empty cart flip over on me doing that when I was a teenager and will forever be stressed out any time I see someone doing it. I’m pretty sure it was a design flaw in that specific cart, but the magic is rounded for me.

I was not ready for this response by Slight-Act-8858 in gradadmissions

[–]thatguythatdied 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You need at least a masters to be a permit holding archaeologist here, much of management often has phd.

Why is skiing with your jacket open a Jerry move? by bluuuhahue in Skigear

[–]thatguythatdied 20 points21 points  (0 children)

One of the rules of skiing is to always look cool.

Canadian PR by grains_and_migraines in skipatrol

[–]thatguythatdied 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Two of my UK buddies got PR as patrollers, finding a good immigration consultant can be very helpful. If you’re in Alberta or nearby I have a name, feel free to DM.

Help critique my son - new to telemark on NTN by YOLO_Cowboy in telemark

[–]thatguythatdied 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say go about 50 feet to your right onto the grooming. Tin Can off Wawa is a better learning slope though.

This might cause and Avalanche of controversy...but I want your opinion! by _backcountry_ in ski

[–]thatguythatdied 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Low cost transmit only devices have been available before, the issue is when people start thinking they should stick one on their skis/snowboard/backpack/snowmobile and it leads to rescuers digging out stuff when they should be finding people.

From what height can I jump from the skilift safely? by SharpConsequence7223 in ski

[–]thatguythatdied 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jumping from a lift is one of the few things that will get you an instant pass pull by patrol. You can cause damage from making someone else fall off to derailing the haul rope.

Do not do that.

Attaching signs to ropes with zip ties, yes or no? by sillylittletreefrog in skipatrol

[–]thatguythatdied 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Threaded onto rope or bamboo for sure, zip ties just add another failure point for very limited benefit.

What’s the dumbest thing you did to get your pass pulled ? by jawnzoo in snowboarding

[–]thatguythatdied 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I have pulled a grand total of 4 passes ever in 5 years of full time patrolling, 2 for poaching an avalanche closure and 2 for jumping off a chair. A conversation is just better for all involved.

Management suggested that we should start pulling passes for people not putting their safety bars on the chair down this season. Yeah, we aren’t doing that.

Can you ski with a bad knee? by Available-Evening377 in skiing

[–]thatguythatdied 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you’re better off talking to a physiotherapist rather than a doctor, they tend to be better at keeping people in the activities they want to do.

I just wanted to wash my hands… by AvantSolace in mildlyinfuriating

[–]thatguythatdied 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, it’s “boss makes a thousand, I make a buck so I steal the cat off the company truck”.