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  1. vdk03

    Vermont Olympic Athletes

    I thought this was an interesting little article on the breakdown of the US athletes. CHART: Vermont Produces An Incredible Number Of Winter Olympians CORK GAINES TODAY AT 1:49 AM 90 Of the 230 athletes on the United States Winter Olympic team, nearly 10% (20) call California home, one...
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    Breckenridge Snowiest Resort in America

    According to OnTheSnow.com Breckenridge resort received the most snowfall in the USA during the month of January:snow: It hasn't been a bad start to the month of February as well with 41" falling within the last 7 days. What an awesome way to the season rolling...
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    5 killed in avalanche in CO

    From TheDenverChannel.com http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/5-snowboarders-killed-in-avalanche-near-loveland-pass-identified-sunday Here is the official report from Colorado Avalanche Information Center https://avalanche.state.co.us/acc/acc_report.php?accfm=rep&acc_id=505 Such a...
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    Vermont Open

    Looks like it was a great time. I'd love to be there next year.. 62046468 there's more at the link...
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    Breckenridge, CO, Breckenridge 3/10/13

    Date(s) Skied: 3/10/13 Resort or Ski Area: Breckenridge, CO Conditions: sunny, powder, packed powder Trip Report: It snowed all day Saturday and while we got some good turns in at Breckenridge on Saturday the snow kept coming all night long. We woke up the next morning and had planned to...
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    Vail CO - 1/31/13

    Date(s) Skied: 1/31/13 Resort or Ski Area: Vail, CO Conditions: Powder Trip Report: Ski Stef and I had some friends fly out to visit Wednesday afternoon for the week, and they were kind enough to bring the snow with them. Vail claimed to have 7" of fresh snow over night, but when we got there...
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    Actor Bruce Willis says goodbye to Idaho ski area he owned as locals take over

    http://news.yahoo.com/actor-bruce-willis-says-goodbye-idaho-ski-area-022816165.html "FAIRFIELD, Idaho - "Die Hard" star Bruce Willis is saying goodbye to a small ski area in Idaho he's owned since the 1990s — by donating it to a non-profit group." Pretty cool that he is just donating it to the...
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    Hestra Ski Cross Gloves

    Got these gloves from my girlfriend as an early birthday present and I couldn't be happier. This model glove is a little bit of a small glove, as in they are not bulky and do not have a massive cuff. I think they are plenty warm for skiing/riding but would probably want something a little...
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    Vail, CO 2/21/12

    Date(s) Skied: 2/21/12 Resort or Ski Area: Vail, CO Conditions: Powder, Packed Powder, Snowing Trip Report: Got to the mountain a little late, around 1:00, so time was an issue. We parked over at Lionshead after taking a look for free parking (none to be found yet). We hopped right on the...
  10. vdk03

    Driving in a storm

    On the ride back from Breckenridge tonight it was snowing pretty hard and we got in a discussion over visibility. Driving in a heavy snow storm do you have your high beams on or off?
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    Crested Butte, CO 1/3012

    Date(s) Skied: 1/30/12 Resort or Ski Area: Crested Butte Conditions: Bluebird with Groomers Trip Report: We got a three vouchers to ski at any resort in CO from attending the SIA show in Denver so we figured we would go down to CB get a few turns in and visit with some friends. We left Alma...
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    The snow has finally arrived in the West

    Gotta be careful out there. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501363_162-57365158/weak-snowpack-heavy-snow-raising-avalanche-danger/
  13. vdk03

    Whats your preferred mode of transportation down the mountain?

    Ski Snowboard Telemark Combination Other I saw an old thread like this from 2005 and am wondering if the ratio is the same. http://www.alpinezone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4209&highlight=telemark+skiing+tips
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    Breckenridge, CO 1/8/12

    Date(s) Skied: 1/8/12 Resort or Ski Area: Breckenridge, CO Conditions: Powder to Packed Powder Trip Report: Breckenridge claimed 7 fresh inches, not a huge storm but it was nice to ride on something other than groomers. We (Ski Stef and I) got to Peak 7 around 9:30 and got right after it...
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    Poor Boyz Productions

    Poor Boyz Productions Triple Threat Tour is in Boston tonight. Some pros, giveaways, movie premiere and after party, who's going? http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=252962121414996
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    This is what happens to your computer at night

    http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs13/f/2007/077/2/e/Animator_vs__Animation_by_alanbecker.swf
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    Hiking Footwear

    I have always been a firm believer in a hiking boot that has good ankle support and is completey waterproof. I have been shopping around for a new pair and find that more and more people are going with lowcut hiking shoes that are vented instead of being waterproof. What do you guys/gals wear...
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