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I'm looking for a bike, but I don't need anything special. I don't want to spend more the $200, maybe up to $300. I just want something to enjoy the paved paths around Burlington, perhaps something that can handle some easy dirt trails as well. I don't know how to evaluate a good bike, so I'm...

Thought this could be an interesting and intelligent conversation. We got 4 Gen-1 reactors boiling off to a meltdown in Japan. The NRC is up to re-approving the 20 year contracts on the first wave of the US Gen-1 reactors. An oil crisis. War everywhere there is oil ....and of course we got...

Smuggs Conditions: Hard Pack and Slick Nice Day to ski but was so overdressed. Took like 7 runs and went home because the winds shut down M1. Secret locals spot of the day: Lower FIS. With M2 running and FIS being way, way, way off the beaten trail via a traverse and the sun beating on the...

Conditions: Fresh Powder Fresh Powder Packed Powder Fresh Heavy Powder Day 1: I skipped out of work an hour early and made opening. My Z9's proved to be to narrow so I opted to rent a pair of Dynastar Pro Riders with the 115 underfoot. Many people struggled with the snow, me and my borrowed...

I'm looking for some dedicated powder skis after this latest dumping and I'm hoping for some suggestions. I skipped out of work early on Monday (I work nights...so that is 730AM) to hit first tracks at smuggs. It was more like first sinking on my z9's. So thinking fast I ran to the proshop...

Conditions: Groomed Packed Powder Throughout, Snow Storm Didn't really go with the intention of doing a trip report but I get ready for my weekly friday ski day, left early for once and arrived at 0810. I got the first row end spot in lot one (the one all the way up) and it started snowing as...

OK, here's the deal and I'm hoping for some suggestions. I work nights 00:00-08:30 (or later sometimes). They don't work, they collect from the taxes I pay. On most nights, I'll be watching TV on and off from about 9pm-11:15pm, before I go to work. It is not loud, I do not like loud noises...

I little public service announcement. I know a lot of you have kids so I wanted to put this out there, if the only way I can fight evil is to let other people know then so be it. Student loans were great when the government ran them. Then they passed off management to the private sector...

As many of you know, I recently moved to Vermont. Being new to the area has its pluses and minuses. The reason I started this thread was because I have a relatively private question that none of my friends can answer but I could probably get answered in the skiing/hiking community. If your...

I am so great, I am so great. My defense fell apart and the opposing team got two shots on me. I managed to make the save but I still decided to beat them with a napkin holder.

The Onion Reports: GALVESTON, TX—Members of the Morris family reported that after two margaritas at the Hilton Island Resort bar on Saturday, mom Helen Morris reached the level of intoxication necessary to don her bathing suit. The 48-year-old announced her intention to get the family fun time...

Is this s*** something or what? Haven't seen much visual but mother nature is putting on some concert.

Ok, best start with an apology for a semi-political thread but I'm pretty sure that republican, democrat and all the independent voters can all rally around this cause together. It has just come to my attention that the Westboro Baptist Church of Kansas will be causing their usual trouble and...

OK, so I just settled in Essex (Just north of Burlington) and with the season approaching I am trying to decide on my season pass. Keep in mind, I work third shift and get out just in time to get first tracks. I work in Georgia. Here is what I got so far Smuggs - 40 minutes from home. Easy...

Hey everyone, IM BACK....see my re introduction thread. Anyway its my day off, I'm restless anyone want to go for a short hike/walk/wander in the woods in the Burlington Area? Today or tomorrow is fine. Its been years and several pounds since I hiked so I'm not expecting to go very far or...

Hey Guys, I got an 86 camaro with a 1979 trans am 400sb dropped in. It needs a good home, my storage arrangments fell through. If interested let me know. I'll get rid of it to any sincere good home, perhaps free if you agree to certain conditions.

I just got my entire month of XM for free because I threatened a breach of contract lawsuit regarding O&A getting suspended. (thats $50 for my 4 radios) If you support the show, call up and complain to XM. If you don't, call and complain anyway knowing you will get free radio. Then call...

I'll start this one off: ISLANDERS ARE IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUFFALO HERE WE COME!!!!!

I'm going to be Guest Bartender at Track24 in Massapequa on February 24th. Come support me while I hook you up and you get belligerent. Its going to be a good time, come down and talk skiing while helping me get a regular spot on their roster. The sooner I can establish post college funds...

So, with moving back to the flat lands, having no health insurance and also no money, car etc, etc, etc. I have finally gotten day one....if it counts, let the poll decide. I really miss instructing. Day One Trip Report: Going up and down my block in Bellmore, NY on my teleskis for a half...