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Mike Traslin

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

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  • Stomping Grounds:

    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.
    38 years young.Hey look at Lance Armstrong!
    cat 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
    3 time nsmba free ride champ
    Former juniour A hockey player,now just playing in the beer leagues!

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Dynafit ZZero 4 PX-TF Alpine Touring Boot

October 31, 2009

Hiking for some early october turns! 2009

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North cascades

North cascades

G3 Onyx AT Binding

October 31, 2009

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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!

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Tank top!

Tank top!

The North Face Velocitee Tank - Men's

May 26, 2009

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north shore!

north shore!

The North Face Vitesse Crew - Long-Sleeve - Men's

February 26, 2009

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White!

White!

The North Face Stretch Diad Jacket - Men's

February 12, 2009

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Mount St Helens!

Mount St Helens!

The North Face Stretch Diad Jacket - Men's

February 12, 2009

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The BOA climbing up!

The BOA climbing up!

The North Face Vanquish Soft Shell Jacket - Men's

February 12, 2009

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stone pant

stone pant

The North Face Stone Plaid Pant - Men's

February 3, 2009

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The North Face Plasma Thermal Jacket - Men's

4 days ago

Just get a thin layered long sleeve!

If it gets really cold just add more layers!

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G3 Expedition Climbing Skin

5 days ago

120 CUT TO FIT!

Cut so just the edges are showing works well to start!
But over time you will figure out what suits your needs! {once you start using them}

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Arc'teryx Sidewinder SV Pant - Men's

5 days ago

I think they are pretty quiet!

Except when you fart in them!

Sorry I could not help myself!

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Outdoor Research Mentor Pant - Men's

5 days ago

I think they just come in black! [This year}

I know last year they had the grey combo!

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G3 Expedition Climbing Skin

6 days ago

I can tell you the alpinist skins have awesome glide!
And the metal tips adjust to any style of tip!

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G3 Alpinist Climbing Skin

6 days ago

Trim it to the point to where just the edges are showing.

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Ski Touring!

Outdoor Research Credo Softshell Pant - Men's

Outdoor Research Credo Softshell Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 October 31, 2009

Sheds the elements built durable and great for ski touring!

The cuff is a little tight to fit over ski boots!

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Outdoor Research Arete Glove - Men's

Outdoor Research Arete Glove - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 October 30, 2009

I have had these gloves for almost a year now and these gloves have taken a large amount of abuse and are still ready for the next mission!

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Grandoe Logan Mountaineering Glove - Men's

October 22, 2009

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tHE PRIMO GLOVES WORK AWESOME FOR WARMTH!

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Outdoor Research Mentor Jacket - Men's

Outdoor Research Mentor Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 October 20, 2009

Lightweight yet still rugged!
Great athletic fit!
Side zips work well for venting especially when you heat up on long ski tours!

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Black Diamond GlideLite Mohair/Nylon MIX STS Skin

October 16, 2009

More skin surface means you will have better grip touring on steeper slopes!

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The North Face Apex Pneumatic Jacket - Men's

October 14, 2009

Write your answer here...Medium would be good!

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The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Men's

October 11, 2009

If you are active,ski touring,hiking,mountaineering,Yes!
But if you are hanging out for 20 minutes or more you will need anouther layer!

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The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Men's

October 11, 2009

If you are active,ski touring,hiking,mountaineering,Yes!
But if you are hanging out for 20 minutes or more you will need anouther layer!

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Arc'teryx Fugitive Hooded Jacket - Men's

October 9, 2009

I would say xxl because these jackets have an athletic fit!

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Marmot Alpinist Jacket - Men's

October 7, 2009

Write your answer here...
I have the exact build and I always go medium!

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The North Face Apex Pneumatic Jacket - Men's

October 6, 2009

I am 5'9 155-162lbs and I WEAR A MEDIUM!

I think the small would be to tight!

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The North Face Mammatus Jacket - Men's

October 3, 2009

No,not zip in compatable!

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The North Face Apex Pneumatic Jacket - Men's

September 28, 2009

XL!

But for a really tight fit you could go for a large!

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The North Face Apex Pneumatic Jacket - Men's

September 28, 2009

XL!

But for a really tight fit you could go for a large!

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The North Face Apex Pneumatic Jacket - Men's

September 28, 2009

XL! BUT IF YOU HAVE SUPER LONG ARMS MAYBE XXL!

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Mountain Hardwear Microchill Fleece Zip Tee - Long-Sleeve - Men's

September 23, 2009

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Large is your size for a close fit,but the arms might be a bit short!

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The North Face Apex Pneumatic Jacket - Men's

September 14, 2009

Large!

My brother is 6 feet 2 inches 180lbs with long arms and he has this jacket!

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The North Face Apex Pneumatic Jacket - Men's

September 14, 2009

Large!

My brother is 6 feet 2 inches 180lbs with long arms and he has this jacket!

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The North Face Apex Elixir Softshell Pant - Men's

September 1, 2009

It is a strechable fabric!

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Outdoor Research Latitude Mitten

August 28, 2009

Looks like a pretty good glove!
If you want to be truely warm I recomend the outdoor research ALTI MITTEN!

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The North Face Geosphere Jacket - Men's

August 27, 2009

In the right conditions it is breathable but you will have to upgrade to gore-tex for breathability!

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The North Face Darby Wool Jacket - Men's

August 26, 2009

Two pockets![zipered}
Above the left and right hips!

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The North Face Ruko Jacket - Men's

August 26, 2009

I would go with The North Face thunder insulated jacket!
Very light and very compressible!

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Mad Rock Joker Climbing Shoe - Men's

August 24, 2009

They say go one sized down from your shoe size,to make up for the amount of sretch you will have in your rock shoes!
They still have to be comfortable!

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The North Face Nimble Jacket - Men's

August 24, 2009

The nimble will work well in a medium!

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Arc'teryx Stingray Jacket - Men's

August 23, 2009

Large!

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Backcountry.com Stoic eVent Shell - Men's

August 20, 2009

I have almost the exact build!

I would stay with a medium!

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G3 AviTECH Shovel

August 18, 2009

I have used my shovel in coastal and cascade snow for a couple years now it is like shoveling cement sometimes and this shovel has held up well!
The stregth in the conection is good and yes you can seperate the blade from the handle.

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CW-X Pro Short - Men's

August 18, 2009

Do these shorts have a chamy?

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Worth carrying!

Adventure Medical S.O.L. Thermal Bivvy Sack

Adventure Medical S.O.L. Thermal Bivvy Sack

Rating for this product: 4 August 17, 2009

It is light so it has always been worth carrying!

I get peace of mind knowing I will not totally freeze if I get stuck overnight!

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The North Face Gotham Down Jacket - Men's

August 11, 2009

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Small!

I am 5'9 155LBS TO 160LBS AND I run a medium !

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MontBell Ultralight Down Jacket - Men's

August 11, 2009

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Sounds like a small!

I am5'9 155 to 160lbs and I RUN A MEDIUM!

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Arc'teryx Sidewinder AR Jacket - Men's

August 4, 2009

I am 5"9 155lbs to 160lbs and I use a medium!

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The North Face Keeping It Green T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

July 2, 2009

It will shrink a bit!

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The North Face Power Short - Men's

June 30, 2009

These shorts just have the internal stash pocket!

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The North Face Power Short - Men's

June 30, 2009

These shorts just have the internal stash pocket!

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La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's

June 24, 2009

If you are going to encounter snow and higher elevations the boot will not be to warm!

You will get quite warm if it is a hot day on the trail leading up to the climb!

Everyone's feet are different so the temp ranges are hard to gauge!

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The North Face McMurdo Winter Boot - Men's

June 24, 2009

Very waterproof!
But if you intend to wear them on warm rainy days you will get wet from condensation!

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The North Face Hedgehog GTX XCR Boa Hiking Shoe - Men's

June 24, 2009

This looks like a great shoe!
Hiking with a heavy pack for multiple days go with a light weight hiking boot!
Long days with a trail shoe and light pack you will be fine!

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The North Face Pumori Jacket - Women's

June 23, 2009

small,you might have to go medium because of arm length!

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The North Face Pumori Jacket - Women's

June 23, 2009

small,you might have to go medium because of arm length!

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Cool on a hot day!

The North Face Nemesis Crew - Short-Sleeve - Men's

The North Face Nemesis Crew - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 June 22, 2009

Worked beautifully on a hot day out rock climbing!

The material seems to tear easily though,I just got it so I do not know how long it will last!

Good athletic fit!

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Five Ten Coyote VCS Climbing Shoe

June 22, 2009

Go about a half size down!

To be sure I would try them on somewhere!

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Five Ten Coyote VCS Climbing Shoe

June 22, 2009

Go about a half size down!

To be sure I would try them on somewhere!

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