Hi everyone,
I am looking to buy touring skis and boots which can be used for downhill skiing as well as for going uphill. I was wondering if anyone knows any good skii stores for the same with great pricing as well. I am also looking to find people who can help me get in the backcountry since I haven't done any and I am new to the area as well!

I have been dealing with tendinitis for my elbow. My MRI reports read it as mild common extensor origin, tenis with slight under surface frame. I have been dealing with this since October 2025 and it’s been almost a year since I am injured. After months of performing physiotherapy, my progress had plateaud and only recently I opted for a PRP injection. I got the injection on July 14, 2026. Though the pain was bad, it was manageable and my arm kept on getting better three weeks in. Initially, my arm after the injection had limited range of motion, but now I have full range of motion in my arm.
Only a few days ago at the end of the third week, I lifted a small 6 to 7 pound, grocery bag for a few minutes, and my elbow felt much better. I also started typing a week ago, which had been a reason for flareups before the injection. Two weeks into the injection and a bit of typing on my keyboard, my elbow felt a bit tighter. The pain was manageable until last week to only see a flareup at the end of the third week. My pain is probably at the same level as it was before the injection today. Three weeks later, I do have some inflammation in my fingers, which shows the sign that the PRP injection is still working. Did any of you who had this injection or know about it Think this is normal? My doctor said it might need three months for the PRP to work, but at this point, I am confused if my injection has worked for me.

Hi everyone,
I am soon moving to Ithaca at Cornell university and have been dealing with a chronic form of Tennis elbow. I recently received a PRP (platelet rich plasma) injection in my elbow for the same. With a hope that the injection fixes my Tennis elbow I soon need to look out for an occupational therapist or a physiotherapist. Do anybody have recommendations for them in the area?

Hi everyone,
I am a student at SFU and was looking to rent camping gear for a backpacking trip over a weekend. I was wondering if anyone knows any place to rent bagpacking gear from and if the university allows us to rent gear from them. I was previously at Georgetown where they allowed to do so!

Hi everyone,

I am a one month visitor at Vancouver where I am located at the Burnaby campus at SFU. I am an avid climber, hiker and an outdoors enthusiast who would love to sneak in some hikes while here! Unfortunately I dont have a car but would be interested in either joining groups but dont mind renting a car as well. Do you know of popular scenic hikes in the area or in the Canadian Rockies with possible scenic lakes which one can take a dip at? Also, are there any groups which offer drives to these places for a bit cheaper? Also dont mind if anyone wants to be Friends with a hiker.

Hi everyone,
I am looking to move to Ithaca soon with an injured arm which I need to rest. I was looking for someone who could help me carry my boxes to the apartment and help me build my furniture and setup my house. I was hoping to use somebody’s help and pay them as well. Do you know any leads or services who would help me do so without ripping me off?

I will soon be moving to Ithaca for grad school at Cornell as a 27M with my car in the beginning of Fall 2026. While spending my last 5 years in Washington DC, I have grown to like a lot of outdoors sports involving getting out in nature.
I climb indoors regularly on weekdays mostly sticking to lead climbing and also climb outdoors. A new winter sport I have picked up is skiing which I intend to continue and also would love to try going into the backcountry starting next season. Apart from climbing, I love to bike and hike as well. Whole living in DC, I ended up making a community/ friends which would help me learn more about the outdoors and also just hangout in general and help me grow outside of graduate school.
I am writing this post as I intend to find the same community or even newer communities who could help me get out there and find new friends as well. I will soon be looking for a lead belayer and a possible friend at the Lindseth centre. In case anybody is looking to find an extrovert climber feel free to dm or even comment below. I would love to find people who could introduce me to more about skiing as well. How hard/easy would it be to meet such communities while in Ithaca and also where could I hope to meet like people.

I am going to post here some speciality coffee places all should try while in DC if you don’t mind spending some extra money.

1. I recently tried the Black Crown Collective at the Cannon House Building sticking to a pour over for the first time and an espresso for the second time. These were priced a bit higher but they had some insane clarity and mouthfeel unlike any other coffee in DC. I tried an espresso here today and it was the most amazing espresso of my life. It had bitterness and sweet cheery flavours all at the same time! They also sell Sey coffee beans which was something I was looking for in town. In case anybody knows any other business selling these beans do let me know.

2. The pourover at Filter are slightly cheaper but still on the higher end at around 8 dollars.

3. Nagaadi has their pourover and espresso priced just adequately but are open only on Saturdays and it’s a bit of a drive to Silver Spring, MD.

4. Allelo Coffee is a great place to try pourovers as well.

Feel free to recommend other specialty coffee shops serving some fine espressos or pourovers!

I am not sure whats up with a DJ outside Epicurean at Georgetown University. But whoever set up this DJ with music playing at such levels is the biggest stupid ever. The music is setup next to the hospital with such loud music that it's annoying at this point! I am here in St. Mary's Hall and can barely work anymore!