Messages posted by : Pablo Escobar
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How could I make this image better:
It was RAW format before it was uploaded to MobileMe (then converted to JPG by looks) but there was no processing at all. What is 'wrong' with it? |
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I need this in my life...
Skiing Surfing |
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Great you got Ian to tune your skis for you, how did you swing that one?
Doing my own tuning is something I should really take the time and effort to learn. Especially with 5 pairs of skis :lol: |
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Me neither :lol: :lol: For the record - I don't like the blue either but the other pics are cool. Feel free to slag any of my photos... there are plenty about. Although I do agree, you can't complain if you don't put up any yourself ;) |
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Only because you haven't made it to Canada... yet!
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I would have replied earlier but the website went funny again.
You could do Banff. It has one of the shortest flights for a 'Western' resort in North America (7-8 hours depending on where you fly from in the UK and what the wind is doing). It is also one of the cheapest in terms of getting there, there are always great deals to be had. Whilst there is a bus ride if you pick your hotel wisely it runs from the front door (most places have pick ups actually) and it means you get to ski 3 different 'local' resorts. Discover Banff do day trips to Nakiska, Panorama, Kicking Horse and maybe Fernie (not totally sure on that one) so you can really make the most of your 10 days. Someone once told me that winter was the 'off' season for Banff and originally it wasn't even a ski town so there is plenty to do on your down days. Snowmobiling, dog sledding and glacier walks are a few options. I have been countless times and I don't think I have tried every restaurant and bar, there must be close to 100. As far as terrain is concerned (at the local hills) you just won't get bored and it is a great place for advancing your skiing. Great confidence building runs (there is at least a blue from the top of every chairlift and as the skiing extends in to late April at Lake Louise and late May at Sunshine snow is pretty a certainty. The Rockies are pretty dry through the year and Spring is traditionally 'powder season'. If you need a break the views are fantastic, sometimes it really does feel like you are at the Top of the World. (The view is over to Sunshine Village from the top of Lake Louise, the pointy mountain about 1/5th in from the left hand side is Mount Assiniboine - the highest in the area). Let me know if you have any more questions... |
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Depends if you want ski in/ski out (that really restricts you are far as NA is concerned), what you want in the way of nightlife and how far you are willing to travel. You can be where you want to be in 10 hours if you pick the right place but others can take closer to 24.
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I throw the dSLR in my pack. Have taken a couple of fairly viscous tumbles this season and it is totally fine.
Been looking at a Canon G11 as middle ground but just don't want to spend the money. |
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