WTF with all the back packs

[dlague]

Simple Simon.

Waah Waah.

Remove it and place the pack on your lap while on a lift.
You likely got 'hooked' on the lift because you're a dope.

Next problem ?

Ok who pissed in your Cheerios? I have been there and done that - PITA IMO! Who reply needs it? Seriously, is it a cool factor like wearing a GoPro?

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[dlague]

Another rant. If you buy f'ing ski pants with suspenders. Use them. Not having them on your shoulders and sticking out does not make you look cool.

+1 not like there is avalanche danger!

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[Smellytele]

Ok who pissed in your Cheerios? I have been there and done that - PITA IMO! Who reply needs it? Seriously, is it a cool factor like wearing a GoPro?

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Out west skiing with my kids there was no way I wanted to go back to the lodge to get mittens instead of gloves or to ditch a layer or get hand warmers or a drink or snack etc.

 

[MEtoVTSkier]

Preppers are exempt! 9mm as well?

Chest carry/cross draw rig!

 

[mlkrgr]

Agreed with backpacks. Even if you're that person that needs to ski bell to bell, you can easily fit enough food and water inside a coat with pockets, and it won't be so cold on many days that the water will freeze.

 

[Tin]

and it won't be so cold on many days that the water will freeze.

If you add enough vodka to your Gatorade/Powerade it won't freeze either.



Don't some places such as Smuggs not allow them?

 

[JimG.]

Out west skiing with my kids there was no way I wanted to go back to the lodge to get mittens instead of gloves or to ditch a layer or get hand warmers or a drink or snack etc.

The only legit reason I can see to use a pack inbounds. Good post!

 

[Puck it]

Agreed with backpacks. Even if you're that person that needs to ski bell to bell, you can easily fit enough food and water inside a coat with pockets, and it won't be so cold on many days that the water will freeze.

Pocket dogs. Oh yeah!

 

[Tin]

Pocket dogs. Oh yeah!

 

[Puck it]

come up and I will make sure I have one for you.

 

[andrec10]

The ones wearing the backpacks think they are going on a expedition! Most of them can barely turn!

 

[goldsbar]

I'll admit I used to be one of those guys many years ago. Even out West, it was easier to throw the skis over my shoulder for a 20-30 minute hike than to strap them to the pack.

 

[JDMRoma]

Backcountry it makes sense but at a northeast resort it's retarded !!



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[kbird]

I believe it's become somewhat of a fashion thing but for whatever reason why, it cannot become a hazard to themselves or others. With that said I prefer to ski with a pack, I can stay hydrated, eat a snack, swap gloves/goggles etc. It's more function over form for me and certainly not for fashion. When unloading, I always have it front and make sure it won't be caught on the chair.

 

[TheArchitect]

I get dehydrated easily and don't want to stop a lot so I wear a small pack with a hydration pouch. I don't care if people think I look stupid; I'm out getting more runs instead of stopping for liquids.

 

[kbird]

I get dehydrated easily and don't want to stop a lot so I wear a small pack with a hydration pouch. I don't care if people think I look stupid; I'm out getting more runs instead of stopping for liquids.

Agreed and I think I do too, it seems to make quite a difference for me. I usually only stop once for lunch and that's about it.

 

[JDMRoma]

I get dehydrated easily too that's why I park close to the lift. Beer,
food and pee breaks are closer than going into the lodge and I don't look stupid ..... well usually


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[kbird]

Beer? I can't drink beer when skiing, all that does is dehydrate me even more. After skiing, now that is a different story haha. :beer:

 

[Cornhead]

I drink 151 when I ski...shots. I fuel my Joni handwarmers with it too.

I light my J's with the ciggy hole on the other side.
Here's a pic of the other side, see, ciggy hole.

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[kbird]

Oh Lord, 151 Corn? Getting heartburn just thinking about that haha