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    just a test

    joshua boyell
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    SW Montana trip report

    i dont have any pics, every day ive been out visibility hasnt been too great. just posting some goodness. big sky moonlight and bridger have all gotten off to a really good start. something like 44 inches at bridger since opening day and 50+ inches in a week at big sky. just thought id give a...
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    beginner question/gt avalanche 3.0

    about a year ago, i decided to get into biking. not having a lot of money to spend, i went to the bike shop, and they directed me to the gt avalanche 3.0. the woman said that it was a decent bike for the money, but most importantly, all the parts were upgradeable, if i decided to keep going...
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    anyone experienced in snowboarding and skiing?

    as a kid i grew up skiing. never really got all that good, but had fun. after a few years of doing nothing, my sister got me into snowboarding. i have been riding for the last 5 years and moved west because of my love for it. im a decent rider, better than a lot, but certainly there are many...
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    Bridger Bowl 4-7-12 like the lord, winter rose from the dead

    i thought since i had such a great morning, it deserved a trip report. its been snowing since thursday, and the local hill got around 13-15 inches. great powder in the bowl this morning. as the sun got hotter, the snow got heavy, but it is april. definite face shots.
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    first time earning turns

    tell me it gets easier. i am exhausted. i never did it before, so i picked up a book. they had a few that were listed as easy. i picked one. i am super tired. it was definitely cool, fresh powder everywhere. how long would you say it takes before your endurance picks up? 1.4 miles, 1400...
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    avalanche transceivers

    i know there is a lot of people here that ski out west, and a lot that ski backcountry in the east. my question is, what avi transceivers do you recommend? anyone got one for sale? these are expensive gadgets. i dont plan to do much if any backcountry, but there is a lift served area on a...
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    Bozeman, MT

    well after a lot of debate, hating my job, and financial figuring, i decided to move to bozeman mt to finish school. i would be lying if i said school was the only reason i was going there. the reason for posting is i know i have seen other members that have lived there, and wanted to know if...
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    does biking help your skiing/snowboarding endurance?

    i was curious... im not the super fitness oriented guy. i try to eat alright, and most of the time work is physically demanding. during the winter season, i notice my endurance at the end of the season is significantly better than at the beginning. i would love to have that extra in the tank...
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    sat 1/8 in the catskills

    on a saturday given the current conditions, hunter or belleayre? never been to hunter and want to check it out, but leary of the crowds. i live in delaware, so either is better than what i can normally get to (poconos). i spend most of my time at elk mountain for local day trips, but i have...
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    sugarloaf in january

    Hey all, Planning a trip to sugarloaf in mid to late january with the family. Never been there, but wondering how th conditions are during that time of year. Will most things be open? Also, for just me, what do you think of whiteface in december, like right before christmas? Thanks for the...
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    help with skis

    Thanks for all the information you guys have provided so far! My name is Josh and i found this forum a few weeks ago. I have been checking it quite frequently. I grew up in NJ, but currently live in Delaware. My parents started me skiing when i was young, but stopped for a around 10 years...
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    sugarbush vt

    Where would you guys suggest to stay thinking of going to sugarbush easter weekend. Trying to get away relatively cheap, last trip of the year
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    cant get north this weekend...

    so i was wondering if anyone had any ideas about elk in PA, or hunter in NY. im from delaware so they are much closer. 50 degrees at hunter, 55 at elk. to warm?
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