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Recent content by skijay

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    VAIL SUCKS

    Regarding Vail properties, does anyone have any intel if the bike park at Mount Snow will operate for the Summer of 2021? Usually by now I've received emails about the opening date, operating schedule, and season pass purchase information. I've checked the Mt Snow site and its still in...
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    Ideal ski towns for the future factoring in all issues?

    I'm looking to relocate to Berkshire County (MA) and I am getting close to making that a reality - once the market settles down.
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    behavior modifications post-covid

    I'm going to need therapy after this is over. I have OCD but it has gotten worse when it comes to cleaning and disinfecting.
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    Ski Resort Response to COVID-19

    I can finally go to VT this weekend as I met the 7 day quarantine & negative COVID Test. Travelers arriving to Vermont in a personal vehicle, may complete either a 14-day quarantine or a 7-day quarantine followed by a negative test in their home state and enter Vermont without further...
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    The first permanent closure in NE

    Blandford would make a great downhill bike park. The Glades lift could service the entire mountain. When I've skied there I've always thought this place would be a great place for some lift serviced mountain biking. Perhaps it could be resurrected for a bike park only destination.
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    Subaru

    I complained to SOA and I got a $750 loyalty rebate.
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    Subaru

    $200 for a HG replacement? It takes about one hour of labor just to get access to the area. For model years 2009 and up a 10 year super coolant replaced the previous coolant. With the super coolant a conditioner / additive was to be used as this prolonged the life of the sealant on the HG...
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    Subaru

    I've followed this topic for a while. I finally was rewarded with the dreaded news EVERY Subaru owner doesn't want to hear, "you need to replace your head gasket". I thought for sure that the model year 2009 and above were no longer impacted. My 2.5 engine uses the Subaru super coolant, has...
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    abandoning facebook

    I don't have cable or satellite TV so this is my source of "premium channel reality TV".
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    Snow Bike Rentals

    Stratton has fat bike rentals and you can use them on their XC / Nordic trails according to their website. Killington does as well but it's a third party vendor. I found info on their site. I'm trying to plan a ski trip to one of the two places and want to incorporate a non-ski/ride option...
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    Bike Log 2016

    I organized my rides by bike type. For 2016: 314 miles / 44 rides - FS bike 148 miles / 20 rides -Fat Bike 312 miles 14 rides - Fitness Bike
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    Advice on a new Fitness/cruise styler

    Last summer I purchased a 2015 Scott Sportster 50 for my "rail trail" bike. It does work well on paved / gravel / stone dust / dirt trails. I didn't want to spend a lot for a bike that I use for maybe about 75 - 100 miles a month. It works well for me.
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    Downhill Biking at Berkshire East

    Did they change the method to load bikes on the lift? I seemed to be the "lucky" one loading my bike on the middle slot each time.
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    Help with choosing a new mtb

    Check out the 2016 Santa Cruz Heckler. It may meet your needs.
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    Bike Log 2014

    March 22, 2014 - August 3, 2014 Mountain Bike (XC trails) - 94.25 miles Paved Rail Trails on hybrid bike - 128.55 miles Down Hill Mountain biking (lift serviced) - 41.3 miles
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