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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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    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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G3 Bonesaw

December 17, 2009

Yes it is designed to be used with your right hand.
I do not think there is a left handed version.

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Nicks up easily

The North Face Nemesis Crew Top - Long-Sleeve - Men's

The North Face Nemesis Crew Top - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 December 11, 2009

A comfortable under layer I used for ski touring for the first time!
After one day of use it got nicked up very easily.
If they could weave this shirt to be more durable I would rate it a five out of five.

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The North Face Khumbu Fleece Jacket - Men's

December 11, 2009

Right now your son is borderline with the sizing!Weight wise he is a medium,if he puts anouther 20lbs on I would say large for sure.
I am five nine 157lbs and I wear a medium.

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The North Face Hero Triclimate Jacket - Men's

December 10, 2009

At a resonable price this is a good jacket that will keep him warm.

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The North Face Denali Thermal Fleece Jacket - Girls'

December 10, 2009

In the correct colour this would be a fantastic jacket for a 10 year old boy!

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Warm,and durable!

The North Face Redpoint Optimus Insulated Jacket - Men's

The North Face Redpoint Optimus Insulated Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 December 7, 2009

This jacket has been great for ski touring,ski mountaineering,the hood really becomes a bonus when it gets really cold.
Casuall enough to wear around town without looking to technical!

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G3 Alpinist Climbing Skin

December 7, 2009

I have used the tip clip system for a few years and have had no issues.
Just got a new set for a different pair of skis!

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The North Face Reversible Mercurial Insulated Jacket - Men's

December 5, 2009

Yes it is warmer than the redpoint!
The mercurial side is meant to keep you cooler.

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Arc'teryx Gamma MX Softshell Pant - Men's

December 4, 2009

They fit over AT boots!
But you will have the tight look in these pants!

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Osprey Packs Kode 30 Backpack - 1600-2000cu in

December 3, 2009

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.

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CW-X Stabilyx Tight - Men's

December 3, 2009

Maybe the eighties!
I am not sure what the ladies would think in 2009!
To each his own!

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The North Face Thunder Down Jacket - Men's

November 28, 2009

2xl it is okay to have extra room for more layers underneath the jacket!

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Outdoor Research Revel Pant - Men's

November 25, 2009

These will hold up to the wear and tear of hiking and climbing!

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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....

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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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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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Solid!

Black Diamond Traverse Ski Poles

Black Diamond Traverse Ski Poles

Rating for this product: 4 November 23, 2009

Solid poles for the price!

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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....

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Backcountry.com Creek Softshell Hat

Backcountry.com Creek Softshell Hat

Rating for this product: 4 November 20, 2009

I like it! Yes it has the skatebord look,but sometimes it is fun to be different.What i like about this hat is when I am ski touring or ski mountaineering people do not think I just eat granola and oatmeal.
Great material used to.

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Lightweight but warm!

Outdoor Research Sequence Zip T Pullover - Men's

Outdoor Research Sequence Zip T Pullover - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 November 20, 2009

Lightweight warm,comfy,packs small if you throw it in your back pack....

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Comfy,Versatile....

Outdoor Research Sequence T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Outdoor Research Sequence T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 November 20, 2009

Mountain Biking,bouldering,trail running,climbing, ski touring I have been lovin this shirt for its versatility and comfort in the mountains and back in town.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Fits well!

Osprey Packs Kode 30 Backpack - 1600-2000cu in

Osprey Packs Kode 30 Backpack - 1600-2000cu in

Rating for this product: 5 November 10, 2009

This pack fits well!I am five nine 160lbs and I run a medium.
I had a chance to use this pack for some early ski touring on Mount Baker nov 8 2009.

Skins,shovel,probe fit in the outside of the pack and a spot for the snow study kit.
Inside the pack- Two pairs of goggles,one pair of glasses,energy bars,sandwiches,down jacket,extra gore-tex jacket,three pairs of gloves,camera,
four liters of water in a camel back blader.

If I added a glacier kit I think it would be just above it's maximum capacity.

I always thought a pack is just a pack but this pack changed my mind

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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!

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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!

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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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