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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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125 Reviews:
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Stomping Grounds:
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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 787 - Men's Performance Shirts - Short Sleeve
- #3 of 1,113 - Winter Packs
- #3 of 3,184 - Men's Shirts
- #5 of 513 - Alpine Touring Boots
- #5 of 1,281 - Men's Ski Pants
- #6 of 1,547 - Men's Technical Shells
- #6 of 660 - Navigation
- #6 of 581 - Men's T-Shirts - Short-Sleeve
- #6 of 1,843 - Hats
- #7 of 1,096 - Avalanche Safety
- #7 of 3,162 - Men's Softshell Jackets
- #7 of 2,619 - Men's Pants
- #7 of 987 - Alpine Touring
- #8 of 1,855 - Telemark Skiing
- #8 of 841 - Harnesses and Climbing Helmets
- #9 of 975 - Headlamps
- #9 of 575 - Lighting
- #9 of 2,294 - Men's Down Jackets
- #10 of 945 - Men's Synthetic Insulation Jackets
- #10 of 624 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
- #11 of 848 - Climbing Accessories and Training
- #12 of 1,944 - Men's Trail Running Clothing
- #14 of 1,623 - Men's Ski Jackets
- #14 of 624 - Alpine Touring Bindings
- #15 of 1,847 - Men's Trail Run Shoes
- #15 of 986 - Climbing Shoes
- #15 of 2,881 - Men's Fleece Jackets
- #16 of 1,264 - Rock Climbing Shoes
- #17 of 6,613 - Men's Jackets
- #18 of 1,262 - Running Watches
- #18 of 530 - Men's Windshirts and Jackets
- #20 of 1,069 - Ski Gloves
- #20 of 724 - Men's Midweight Long Underwear - Tops
- #24 of 1,513 - Men's Trail Running Footwear
- #24 of 1,217 - Men's Shorts
- #24 of 514 - Mountaineering
- #25 of 695 - Ice Climbing
- #25 of 1,363 - Men's Rain Jackets
- #27 of 233 - Audio Accessories
- #27 of 1,315 - Men's Long Underwear
- #31 of 1,164 - Men's Hiking Shoes
- #31 of 541 - Carabiners, Quickdraws, and Belay Devices
- #34 of 620 - Watches
- #34 of 2,673 - Women's Fleece Jackets
- #36 of 838 - Trail Running Accessories
- #37 of 1,896 - Tents
- #40 of 2,161 - Gloves
- #42 of 992 - Men's Hiking and Climbing Pants
- #42 of 573 - Mittens
- #44 of 1,965 - Snowboard Accessories
- #47 of 850 - Men's Accessories
- #47 of 586 - All Mountain Skis
- #50 of 847 - Stoves
- #50 of 1,204 - Backcountry Snowboarding
- #54 of 3,899 - Men's Footwear
- #63 of 549 - Girls' Jackets
- #67 of 560 - Running Socks
- #68 of 544 - Men's Casual Shoes
- #71 of 2,250 - Sleeping Bags
- #75 of 766 - Big Wall Climbing
- #80 of 1,510 - Socks
- #98 of 607 - Women's Accessories
- #100 of 959 - Women's Rain Jackets
- #101 of 700 - Men's Hiking Boots
- #106 of 518 - Men's Snowboard Jackets
- #111 of 871 - Beanies
- #111 of 919 - Men's Winter Boots and Shoes
- #115 of 1,017 - Water Bottles
- #118 of 637 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
- #118 of 1,115 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
- #122 of 3,537 - Backpacks
- #125 of 140 - Nutrition & Body Care
- #138 of 1,974 - Luggage
- #148 of 164 - Protection
- #158 of 714 - Women's Hiking Pants
- #174 of 624 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
- #178 of 622 - Men's Vests
- #179 of 1,008 - Women's Trail Running Footwear
- #215 of 596 - Canister Stoves
- #223 of 3,662 - Alpine Skiing
- #241 of 952 - Men's 3-in-1 Jackets
- #264 of 1,227 - Daypacks
- #270 of 296 - Food
- #275 of 937 - Alpine Fat Skis
- #313 of 2,980 - Women's Down Jackets
- #334 of 2,480 - Women's Trail Running Clothing
- #347 of 3,641 - Women's Footwear
- #410 of 1,463 - Goggles
- #444 of 1,772 - Trail Running Hydration
- #494 of 1,483 - 3-Season Tents
- #591 of 2,770 - Sunglasses
- #861 of 871 - Snowshoes
- #929 of 5,365 - Women's Jackets
- #1,034 of 1,354 - Winter Accessories
- #1,037 of 1,167 - Water Treatment
- #1,146 of 1,370 - 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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0 Comments
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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0 Comments
Mount Baker area!
Outdoor Research Mentor Jacket - Men's
October 30, 2009
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1 Comment
Early October turns!
Outdoor Research Mentor Jacket - Men's
October 30, 2009
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0 Comments
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
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 2 No
0 Comments
Seymour parking lot getting ready for some skiing!
The North Face Cipher Windstopper Jacket - Men's
May 26, 2009
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0 Comments
spearhead traverse
G3 Alpinist Climbing Skins
March 4, 2009
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
0 Comments
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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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0 Comments
White!
The North Face Stretch Diad Jacket - Men's
February 12, 2009
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0 Comments
Mount St Helens!
The North Face Stretch Diad Jacket - Men's
February 12, 2009
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0 Comments
The BOA climbing up!
The North Face Vanquish Soft Shell Jacket - Men's
February 12, 2009
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0 Comments
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spicoli brothers
The North Face Base Camp Duffel Bag - 250 - 9070cu in
February 12, 2009
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3 Comments
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
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
0 Comments
All about the hood!
The North Face Redpoint Optimus Insulated Jacket - Men's
January 31, 2009
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0 Comments
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Mammutus pants
The North Face Mammatus Bib - Men's
January 31, 2009
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0 Comments
randonee pant north face
The North Face Mammatus Bib - Men's
January 31, 2009
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0 Comments
Arc'teryx Gamma MX Softshell Pant - Men's
10 hours ago
They fit over AT boots!
But you will have the tight look in these pants!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Osprey Packs Kode 30 Backpack - 1600-2000cu in
1 day ago
I would say stick to the large.
My brother has this pack in a large.
He is 6'2 180lbs,and he has been lovin the fit.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
The North Face Caribou Down Jacket - Men's
1 day ago
Medium!
I am 5'9 157 to 162 and I run a medium....
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CW-X Stabilyx Tight - Men's
1 day ago
Maybe the eighties!
I am not sure what the ladies would think in 2009!
To each his own!
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Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket - Men's
3 days ago
The arms might be a tad short!
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The North Face Thunder Down Jacket - Men's
6 days ago
2xl it is okay to have extra room for more layers underneath the jacket!
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The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Women's
November 27, 2009
Small should be good!
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The North Face Khumbu Fleece Jacket - Women's
November 27, 2009
Medium should be good it runs a little big!
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The North Face Diablo Wind Jacket - Men's
November 27, 2009
xl should be good!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Outdoor Research Revel Pant - Men's
November 25, 2009
These will hold up to the wear and tear of hiking and climbing!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
The North Face Transit Down Jacket - Women's
November 25, 2009
No this would not look good on a man!
If he wants to look like a man wearing a womens cut jacket then I guess that is fine....As long as it fits....
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Stoic Welder Insulated Softshell Jacket - Men's
November 24, 2009
Medium! I do not have the same build but I am five nine 155lbs to 164lbs and medium seems to always be the better fit,and I do have longer arms!
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Arc'teryx Maverick AR Jacket - Men's
November 24, 2009
Hard to compare but the denali fleece is a classic!
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The North Face Horizon Convertible Pant - Women's
November 24, 2009
Yes!
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The North Face Horizon Convertible Pant - Men's
November 23, 2009
Medium!
Looks like you are regularily a small,but they suggest you go one size up on these pants.....
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The North Face Arctic Jacket - Girls'
November 23, 2009
Go for a medium!
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The North Face Redpoint Insulated Vest - Men's
November 23, 2009
Looks like a darker grey!
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The North Face Atlas Triclimate Jacket - Men's
November 23, 2009
I think it is zip in compatible!
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Ortovox 240cm Economic Probe
November 20, 2009
If you ski in an area with a snowpack deeper than 240cm on a regular basis I recommend getting a longer length probe....
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
The North Face Logo Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt - Men's
November 20, 2009
Embroidered!
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Black Diamond QuickDraw Guide Probe 300
November 18, 2009
G3 also makes a good probes!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Outdoor Research Sequence Zip T Pullover - Men's
November 17, 2009
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 Shoe - Men's
November 16, 2009
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
November 16, 2009
xl to accomadate the variety of sizes....
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The North Face Resolve Jacket - Women's
November 15, 2009
The extra smalll should be could!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
The North Face Toben Insulated Jacket - Men's
November 14, 2009
Medium will fit you height wise,but as far as weight goes you would be a small.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
The North Face Sentinel Thermal Softshell Jacket - Men's
November 14, 2009
I think you can wear it on it's on as a layer underneath the jacket!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Arc'teryx Sidewinder SV Jacket - Men's
November 1, 2009
XL ! tHIS JACKET HAS AN ATHLETIC FIT!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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!
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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!
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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!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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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