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i've always wanted GPS for my car, but have managed to convince myself not to spend the cash since i'd only need it on an occassional basis. now you can get special "navigator" cellphones and even apps for iphones and other smartphones. i like the idea combining the two, so that i wouldn't...

a while back i started a "R.I.P. Pontiac" thread to lament the passing of a historic GM brand. my family drove a few pontiacs while i was growing up, and i drove one of the family pontiacs throughout college (and sold it for $500 at the end). now, the car i drove throughout law school and a...

sick of so-called "customer service" lines actually meaning you navigating through endless pre-recorded messages? this might help: http://www.gethuman.com/

:daffy: :spread: :daffy: :spread: :daffy: :spread: :snow: Whiteface to Host U.S. Alpine Championships Thursday July 30, 2009 LAKE PLACID, NY (July 30) – The greatest alpine skiers in the country are set to return to the Olympic venue of Whiteface/Lake Placid March 20-23 as the U.S. Ski and...

Is it me, or did the email alert format just change? Ads seem to be included for the first time. Gear up for the ski season by visiting AlpineZone's sponsors! REI - http://alpinezone.com/rei.htm Altrec - http://alpinezone.com/altrec.htm Backcountry - http://alpinezone.com/backcountry.htm...

for those libertarians among us who wince at the idea of being required to wear a ski helmet on the slopes, MADD's latest push to expand the use of mandatory breathalyzers to anyone convicted of a DUI (instead of just for habitual DUI offenders) must be a scary thought. follow this link for the...

this link was posted on skiadk.com and i thought i'd share it with y'all, 'cause these pix of temporary ski jumps are totally INSANE! Empire Stadium, Vancouver, April 30, 1958: Soldier Field, Chicago, 1954: L.A. Coliseum, 1938: Dodger Stadium, 1963: the "deputy dog" blog has...

like GSS, i like stats. stats are fun. just curious, do the Daily Gear Deals count in the site's "official" stats? the posts in that sub-forum are basically SPAM, yet they account for over 52% of threads (27,841/53,227) and almost 7% of posts (27,902/427,190).

Studman69, I hardly knew 'ya ('though some of your posts finally make more sense to me).... NH man arrested for the 153rd time to plead guilty Tue Jun 2, 9:11 pm ET PORTSMOUTH, N.H. – A man has been arrested for the 153rd time, this time after he was accused of punching someone in the face...

"New England & Northeast Mountain Biking, Hiking, Skiing Forums - AlpineZone Forums" this is probably old news, but it's new news to me.....is it just a summer thing, or has the order of priorities changed? does skiing really now rank behind mountain biking and hiking in the AZ universe?

I've driven quite a few Pontiacs in my life, and have been a huge fan of the 1960s GTO since I was a wee little boy....Even though it seemed inevitable, I'm sad to see the end has come today. :cry: R.I.P. Couldn't resist including a few pictures, including two good recent models (Solstice...

Well, the Swiss have banned nude hiking....Could Vermont or New Hampshire be next? :cry: Alpine Swiss ban nude hiking APPENZELL, Switzerland (AP) — Voters in the heart of the Swiss Alps on Sunday passed legislation banning naked hiking after dozens of mostly German nudists started rambling...

Date(s) Skied: March 12-14, 2009 Resort or Ski Area: Les Arcs, France Conditions: two-day old powder, packed powder Trip Report: Another one of those "better late than never" posts.... I found myself in the French alps for work in mid-March, which isn't too tough, I know....Les Arcs is...

Date(s) Skied: Feb 25-28, 2009 Resort or Ski Area: St. Anton, Austria Conditions: powder, more powder Trip Report: Well, I guess this TR could also be filed under "better late than never". Went to St. Anton to get some great skiing in and to re-live past glories with some old friends (we...

It's in your backyard.....Burlington!! Who wudda thunk it? Burlington, Vt., is healthiest city, CDC says By MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer Mike Stobbe, Ap Medical Writer Sun Nov 16, 12:29 pm ET What's the healthiest city in America? It appears to be Burlington, Vt. Vermont's largest city...

As ski season approaches and the need to wash the salt, dirt and grime from your car increases, you might want to think twice before going to a car wash near an adult video store..... Isn't there someone on this board from Michigan? Can't remember.... Police arrest Mich. man for car wash...

You just can't make this stuff up.... Burglar wakes men with spice rub, sausage attack 09/07/08 16:01:54 Fresno County authorities have arrested a man they say broke into the home of two farmworkers, rubbed one with spices and whacked the other with a sausage before fleeing. Fresno County...

Thinking of heading to St. Anton, Austria, for some schnapps-filled pow in February this year.... :beer: Anybody been there? Any advice? Lodging...terrain...eats....pubs...clubs.... Thanks. :daffy:

Anyone have any experience with handheld GPS tracking systems on the slopes? As in, the ones that keep track of the vert you've done, average speed, etc.? Worthwhile? Nerdy? Cool? Stupid? I saw this site on the internets and was intrigued.... Some people seem to like it:

Date(s) Hiked: July 16, 2008 Trails(s) Hiked: DEC trails from Whiteface Inn Rd. Total Distance: 7.2 miles r/t; 1940' vertical Difficulty: Moderate Conditions: Mostly dry, with some slippery spots on the steeps Special Required Equipment: None Trip Report: Went for an early-morning hike up...