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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
Mike Traslin:
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124 Reviews:
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7 Questions:
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196 Answers:
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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!
Rankings 
- #1 of 783 - Men's Performance Shirts - Short Sleeve
- #2 of 1,089 - Winter Packs
- #3 of 3,135 - Men's Shirts
- #5 of 1,241 - Men's Ski Pants
- #5 of 506 - Alpine Touring Boots
- #5 of 578 - Men's T-Shirts - Short-Sleeve
- #6 of 653 - Navigation
- #6 of 1,493 - Men's Technical Shells
- #6 of 1,812 - Hats
- #7 of 1,826 - Telemark Skiing
- #7 of 1,080 - Avalanche Safety
- #7 of 3,092 - Men's Softshell Jackets
- #8 of 2,588 - Men's Pants
- #8 of 987 - Alpine Touring
- #8 of 961 - Headlamps
- #9 of 614 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
- #9 of 573 - Lighting
- #10 of 919 - Men's Synthetic Insulation Jackets
- #11 of 836 - Climbing Accessories and Training
- #11 of 832 - Harnesses and Climbing Helmets
- #11 of 2,241 - Men's Down Jackets
- #11 of 611 - Alpine Touring Bindings
- #13 of 507 - Mountaineering
- #14 of 1,832 - Men's Trail Run Shoes
- #14 of 2,805 - Men's Fleece Jackets
- #15 of 965 - Climbing Shoes
- #16 of 1,927 - Men's Trail Running Clothing
- #16 of 1,251 - Rock Climbing Shoes
- #17 of 1,587 - Men's Ski Jackets
- #17 of 6,603 - Men's Jackets
- #19 of 1,250 - Running Watches
- #20 of 1,045 - Ski Gloves
- #25 of 1,209 - Men's Shorts
- #26 of 1,302 - Men's Long Underwear
- #26 of 682 - Ice Climbing
- #26 of 228 - Audio Accessories
- #28 of 534 - Carabiners, Quickdraws, and Belay Devices
- #29 of 524 - Men's Windshirts and Jackets
- #31 of 1,152 - Men's Hiking Shoes
- #33 of 1,334 - Men's Rain Jackets
- #33 of 630 - Watches
- #36 of 1,876 - Tents
- #37 of 825 - Trail Running Accessories
- #38 of 1,516 - Men's Trail Running Footwear
- #40 of 2,139 - Gloves
- #40 of 708 - Men's Midweight Long Underwear - Tops
- #42 of 554 - Mittens
- #44 of 1,950 - Snowboard Accessories
- #44 of 838 - Men's Accessories
- #47 of 570 - All Mountain Skis
- #49 of 835 - Stoves
- #49 of 1,194 - Backcountry Snowboarding
- #51 of 2,599 - Women's Fleece Jackets
- #52 of 1,481 - Socks
- #56 of 3,884 - Men's Footwear
- #66 of 555 - Running Socks
- #68 of 530 - Men's Casual Shoes
- #70 of 2,235 - Sleeping Bags
- #94 of 600 - Women's Accessories
- #99 of 938 - Women's Rain Jackets
- #101 of 691 - Men's Hiking Boots
- #106 of 507 - Men's Snowboard Jackets
- #107 of 894 - Men's Winter Boots and Shoes
- #108 of 854 - Beanies
- #109 of 983 - Men's Hiking and Climbing Pants
- #114 of 1,010 - Water Bottles
- #116 of 1,103 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
- #120 of 3,525 - Backpacks
- #124 of 167 - Protection
- #125 of 142 - Nutrition & Body Care
- #134 of 753 - Big Wall Climbing
- #137 of 1,964 - Luggage
- #155 of 1,340 - Winter Accessories
- #174 of 621 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
- #179 of 1,002 - Women's Trail Running Footwear
- #208 of 584 - Canister Stoves
- #221 of 3,613 - Alpine Skiing
- #230 of 629 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
- #258 of 889 - Alpine Fat Skis
- #260 of 1,218 - Daypacks
- #269 of 293 - Food
- #338 of 2,441 - Women's Trail Running Clothing
- #348 of 3,633 - Women's Footwear
- #397 of 1,415 - Goggles
- #448 of 1,760 - Trail Running Hydration
- #489 of 1,465 - 3-Season Tents
- #587 of 2,759 - Sunglasses
- #617 of 2,891 - Women's Down Jackets
- #852 of 862 - Snowshoes
- #923 of 5,321 - Women's Jackets
- #1,024 of 1,153 - Water Treatment
- #1,131 of 1,354 - Summer Accessories
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Mike Traslin's backcountry skiing
Created October 20, 2009
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Mount Baker nov 8 2009
Osprey Packs Kode 30 Backpack - 1600-2000cu in
November 10, 2009
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Osprey 30
Osprey Packs Kode 30 Backpack - 1600-2000cu in
November 10, 2009
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Photo Mike Traslin/skier Andy Traslin
Dynafit ZZero 4 PX-TF Alpine Touring Boot
October 31, 2009
Hiking for some early october turns! 2009
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Mount Baker! photo Mike Traslin /skier Andy Traslin
Dynafit ZZero 4 PX-TF Alpine Touring Boot
October 31, 2009
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Onyx on a break! North Cascades!
G3 Onyx AT Binding
October 31, 2009
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North Cascades photo Andy Traslin skier Mike Traslin
G3 Onyx AT Binding
October 31, 2009
Touring on the onyx!
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Mount Baker area!
Outdoor Research Mentor Jacket - Men's
October 30, 2009
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Early October turns!
Outdoor Research Mentor Jacket - Men's
October 30, 2009
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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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onyx on the Forbiden Ski Traverse North Cascades
G3 Onyx AT Binding
October 3, 2009
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Tank top!
The North Face Velocitee Tank - Men's
May 26, 2009
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Seymour parking lot getting ready for some skiing!
The North Face Cipher Windstopper Jacket - Men's
May 26, 2009
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spearhead traverse
G3 Alpinist Climbing Skins
March 4, 2009
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north shore!
The North Face Vitesse Crew - Long-Sleeve - Men's
February 26, 2009
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Andy T NORTH SHORE MOUNTAINS!
The North Face Chugach 14 Backpack - 850cu in
February 22, 2009
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Andy T
The North Face Military Logo Hat
February 22, 2009
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Spearhead Rapell Andy TRASLIN
The North Face Military Logo Hat
February 22, 2009
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Rogers Pass after a day on the Hermit!
G3 Reverend Ski
February 17, 2009
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Crown mountain!
The North Face Ultra 104 GTX XCR Trail Running Shoe - Men's
February 14, 2009
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White!
The North Face Stretch Diad Jacket - Men's
February 12, 2009
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Mount St Helens!
The North Face Stretch Diad Jacket - Men's
February 12, 2009
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The BOA climbing up!
The North Face Vanquish Soft Shell Jacket - Men's
February 12, 2009
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spicoli brothers
The North Face Base Camp Duffel Bag - 250 - 9070cu in
February 12, 2009
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Se7en summit skis
Dynafit Se7en Summits Touring Ski
February 4, 2009
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0 Comments
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stone pant
The North Face Stone Plaid Pant - Men's
February 3, 2009
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All about the hood!
The North Face Redpoint Optimus Insulated Jacket - Men's
January 31, 2009
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Mammutus pants
The North Face Mammatus Bib - Men's
January 31, 2009
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randonee pant north face
The North Face Mammatus Bib - Men's
January 31, 2009
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The North Face Logo Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt - Men's
9 hours ago
Embroidered!
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Black Diamond QuickDraw Guide Probe 300
2 days ago
G3 also makes a good probes!
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Outdoor Research Sequence Zip T Pullover - Men's
4 days ago
Depends where you work,and where you are going to dinner!
A great shirt light,warm and comfy....
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The North Face Hedgehog GTX XCR Hiking Shoe - Men's
4 days ago
If you are doing aerobic activities they will work well in cold weather.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Outdoor Research Crocodiles Gaiter - Men's
4 days ago
xl to accomadate the variety of sizes....
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The North Face Resolve Jacket - Women's
5 days ago
The extra smalll should be could!
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The North Face Toben Insulated Jacket - Men's
6 days ago
Medium will fit you height wise,but as far as weight goes you would be a small.
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The North Face Sentinel Thermal Softshell Jacket - Men's
6 days ago
I think you can wear it on it's on as a layer underneath the jacket!
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The North Face Himalayan Insulated Parka - Men's
November 11, 2009
I think you would be good in a large!
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The North Face Pharak Fleece Jacket - Men's
November 10, 2009
I think it is only compatible as a layer on it's own.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
The North Face Khumbu Fleece Jacket - Men's
November 9, 2009
Yes you should be good with a small!
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The North Face Thunder Down Jacket - Women's
November 9, 2009
Yes 800 fill means it will be warm!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Osprey Packs Kode 30 Backpack - 1600-2000cu in
November 9, 2009
I did a 5 hour ski tour yesterday in the North West on a snowy wet day,and the contents remained dry!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Norrøna Narvik Gore-Tex/Primaloft Long Gloves
November 9, 2009
If you are going to be doing any aerobic activity these will be a little warm!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Osprey Packs Kode 30 Backpack - 1600-2000cu in
November 8, 2009
Yes I just got this pack,and I have the same shovel,so yes it fits!
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The North Face Venture Jacket - Men's
November 7, 2009
No,but you can layer underneath!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
The North Face Plasma Thermal Jacket - Men's
November 2, 2009
Just get a thin layered long sleeve!
If it gets really cold just add more layers!
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G3 Expedition Climbing Skin
November 1, 2009
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
November 1, 2009
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
November 1, 2009
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
November 1, 2009
I can tell you the alpinist skins have awesome glide!
And the metal tips adjust to any style of tip!
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Arc'teryx Sidewinder SV Jacket - Men's
November 1, 2009
XL ! tHIS JACKET HAS AN ATHLETIC FIT!
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G3 Alpinist Climbing Skin
October 31, 2009
Trim it to the point to where just the edges are showing.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Arc'teryx Sidewinder SV Pant - Men's
October 31, 2009
XL it has an athletic fit!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Grandoe Logan Mountaineering Glove - Men's
October 22, 2009
Write your answer here...
tHE PRIMO GLOVES WORK AWESOME FOR WARMTH!
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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!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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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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Arc'teryx Gamma LT Pullover Softshell Jacket- Men's
October 11, 2009
Medium!
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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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Backcountry.com Backcountry Logo T-Shirt - Men's
October 5, 2009
Write your answer here...medium
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The North Face Mammatus Jacket - Men's
October 3, 2009
No,not zip in compatable!
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Orage Magma Jacket - Men's
October 3, 2009
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 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
Write your answer here...
Large is your size for a close fit,but the arms might be a bit short!
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
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Arc'teryx Accelero Pullover Top - Men's
September 21, 2009
Large!
No this material does not snag!
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Mountain Hardwear Microchill Fleece Zip T Pullover - Men's
September 19, 2009
Large!
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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!
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
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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!
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
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Marmot Iceland Down Jacket - Men's
September 2, 2009
It will partially cover your butt!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
The North Face Apex Elixir Softshell Pant - Men's
September 1, 2009
It is a strechable fabric!
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Arc'teryx Squamish Pullover Jacket - Men's
August 31, 2009
5.2oz 149grams!
It might be a tight fit in the zippered pocket!
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Mammut Pulse Barryvox Avalanche Beacon
August 31, 2009
Yea this beacon will work in Canada!
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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