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Mike Traslin

Camper // Skier // Trad Climber // Mountaineer // Boulderer // Road Biker // Mountain Biker // Alpine Skier // Trail Runner // AT Skier // Climber // Sport Climber // Hiker

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    North Vancouver BC Canada/coast mountains

  • Bio:

    Being in constant motion is the most addicting feeling!
    SKI GUIDE/CONSTRUCTION SAFETY OFFICER!
    seven time and current member of the canadian ski mountaineering team
    I need help I am always dreaming of the next outdoor adventure.
    Elite mountain bike racer cross country former top 25 finisher and top ten in downhill at the world cup level.

    cat 1/ 2 road cyclist
    First ski descents in the Mount Logan St Elias area and other parts of the world.
    skateboarding/I kind of suck now a days!
    1991 BC mountain bike champ
    4 time nsmba free ride mountain bike champ
    Former juniour A hockey player,now just playing in the beer leagues!

    Competed at the World Ski Mountaineering Championships,Switszerland 2008

    Qualified 2010 World Ski Mountaineer Championships Spain....
    3rd place Pro/Elite 8 hours of independance cross country mountain bike race 2009

    2nd place Alpental Ski Mountaineer race 2010(four times in seven years on the podium....

    2 man team open pro/elite BC Bike Race 8th overall 2010 7 DAY MOUNTAIN BIKE STAGE RACE...

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Karve 16

Karve 16

Osprey Packs Karve 16 Backpack - 854-976cu in

November 27, 2011

photo Mike Traslin

Helpful Votes: 2 Yes

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On the up....

On the up....

G3 Manhattan Ski

September 20, 2011

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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Wades Simmons Classic Mountain bike race

Wades Simmons Classic Mountain bike race

Osprey Packs Talon 5.5 Backpack - 240-330cu in

June 14, 2010

Took first place using the Talon back pack,some of the hardest trails in the world.
Fun event....

Helpful Votes: 2 Yes

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North Cascades

North Cascades

Outdoor Research Mentor Jacket - Men's

October 30, 2009

Andy Traslin on Heliotrope ridge Mount Baker!
photo Mike Traslin!

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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Seymour parking lot getting ready for some skiing!

Seymour parking lot getting ready for some skiing!

The North Face Cipher Windstopper Jacket - Men's

May 26, 2009

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Crown mountain!

Crown mountain!

The North Face Ultra 104 GTX XCR Trail Running Shoe - Men's

February 14, 2009

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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This years version is listed at 8.1 oz....is that correct? I

The North Face Better Than Naked Cool Jacket - Men's

The North Face Better Than Naked Cool Jacket - Men's

2 days ago

This years version is listed at 8.1 oz....is that correct? I am only asking because last years version is listed as 4.2 oz....

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2nd one!

The North Face Better Than Naked Cool Jacket - Men's

The North Face Better Than Naked Cool Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 2 days ago

I was so stoked on last years version....I had to have a new one for this year....I use this jacket for mountain biking, ski touring, and ski mountaineering...

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Monarch Orange!

The North Face Verto Jacket - Men's

The North Face Verto Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 2 days ago

I liked this jacket so much, I got another in Monarch Orange....

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Great Price!

Ryders Eyewear Empress Sunglasses

Ryders Eyewear Empress Sunglasses

Rating for this product: 4 2 days ago

Good shades to wear after a day on the ski slopes, or after an epic mountain bike ride....

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Price!

Ryders Eyewear Hijack Sunglasses - Photochromic

Ryders Eyewear Hijack Sunglasses - Photochromic

Rating for this product: 5 2 days ago

Can not beat these glasses for price, fit and performance!

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