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01-02-2022, 11:34 AM
Thread: Vail fail aka stevens pass wtf?
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I had a similar experience to Nameredacted above...
I had a similar experience to Nameredacted above but not with Vail. It was like something out of Dickens. In the employee housing you were not allowed to use any cooking devices. Therefore you had...
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11-29-2021, 11:00 AM
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Hey we are in the same boat. We were heading...
Hey we are in the same boat. We were heading over there for a week of skiing and Salzburg before Christmas visiting family in Vienna for Christmas and then another ski trip to St. Anton the week...
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02-14-2021, 10:59 AM
Thread: Holy shit, that french guy just....
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Did you see the powder at 20 seconds? And these...
Did you see the powder at 20 seconds? And these fools are skiing on that shit ice course. That's why I love Europe.
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01-23-2019, 11:54 AM
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If this is your first trip skiing in awhile you...
If this is your first trip skiing in awhile you should do it right and skip innsbruck and head to st.anton. or spend at least part of your trip there. You can commute from innsbruck on train but it...
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01-18-2019, 09:20 AM
Thread: TAOS New Mexico....BETA.....?
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I worked at the sv one year and That was the...
I worked at the sv one year and
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09-23-2018, 06:47 PM
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I rode the lone peak tram with coombs and one...
I rode the lone peak tram with coombs and one other ski patroller. It was probably in 97. Nobody else on that ride just empty . He was pointing out to us a crazy route he had skied from the summit...
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02-28-2018, 10:52 PM
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I'm coming in to lcc next week. Is there anywhere...
I'm coming in to lcc next week. Is there anywhere I can park my van near there? If not can I park at the bottom and hitch? Do people still pick up hitchers there?
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02-28-2018, 10:35 PM
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People on the lift always look at my skis and...
People on the lift always look at my skis and ask. "But how do they ski on groomers"?
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01-23-2018, 11:53 PM
Thread: Free overnight parking near Stevens Pass?
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Heading to baker tomorrow. Looking for a place to...
Heading to baker tomorrow. Looking for a place to stay. Is it possible to camp near glacier? One of the forest service campgrounds? Is there any bars/eateries In glacier? Can you hitch from there up...
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01-09-2018, 02:50 PM
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I haven't been to CH or France so I can;t compare...
I haven't been to CH or France so I can;t compare but I've spent a good chunk of the season in Austria for about 7 years. However, it's been about 8 years since I've been there so my info may be...
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12-20-2017, 02:05 PM
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If you can't fly into Salzburg or Innsbruck go in...
If you can't fly into Salzburg or Innsbruck go in to Zurich and out Munich. Start with the arlberg. They get the most snow but there is lots of competition. There are some smaller places near there...
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11-08-2017, 06:09 PM
Thread: 2017/2018 ofishul orygun thread
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When does meadows open?
When does meadows open?
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11-08-2017, 06:07 PM
Thread: Quality vs. Quantity
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Poll: I have often wondered about this and I have...
I have often wondered about this and I have settled on the former. After several 100+ day ski seasons I realized that most places I've lived have about 20 really good days per winter. If you have a...
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05-18-2016, 10:28 AM
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Disregarding the traffic and all of the people...
Disregarding the traffic and all of the people there the fact is the skiing in Colorado, especially off I-70, is really not that good. The terrain is mild and what isn't doesn't really fill in until...
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12-10-2015, 12:01 PM
Thread: Europe in April?
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I've done a bunch of ski trips to Europe (austria...
I've done a bunch of ski trips to Europe (austria mostly). I've been to the other countires but never France so I don't have advice on that. That time of year can be hit or miss as can anywhere. It...
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04-15-2014, 11:17 AM
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Great comments so far! However, the best one was...
Great comments so far! However, the best one was posted on the Union Leader website.
Here it is:
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04-03-2014, 01:52 PM
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I would rather be a dishwasher, one who works the...
I would rather be a dishwasher, one who works the dinner shift anyway.
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03-15-2014, 11:56 AM
Thread: Crustal 3/10/2014 Avalanche Debris
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It was the winter of 96/97.
It was the winter of 96/97.
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05-13-2013, 02:25 PM
Thread: Gravelly Range Montana Trails?
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Thanks, I used to live in Bzn. But havn't...
Thanks,
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05-09-2013, 09:47 AM
Thread: Gravelly Range Montana Trails?
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Gravelly Range Montana Trails?
Has anyone ever ridden the gravelly range in SW montana. I am thinking specifically of the trails in the wall cr. area. I'll be up there this summer for some camping along the madison and I am...
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04-18-2013, 02:29 PM
Thread: 40" in 4 Days-RMNP Powder Week
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Nice turns. Where did that dust come from? Is...
Nice turns. Where did that dust come from? Is that normal around there?
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04-09-2013, 08:38 AM
Thread: Loveland tomorrow?
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It still won't be any better to ski. They can't...
It still won't be any better to ski. They can't even manage the terrain they have now. I can't wait to ski the wind fucked snow tomorrow!
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02-04-2013, 02:05 PM
Thread: Loveland tomorrow?
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So, did it open up this weekend?
So, did it open up this weekend?
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12-10-2012, 03:40 PM
Thread: Loveland tomorrow?
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Anyone going up this week that has room for an...
Anyone going up this week that has room for an extra person? I can meet at the park n rides by golden/morrison exit. Judging by the amount of cars up there today there are not too many people...
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12-10-2012, 03:34 PM
Thread: Loveland Midweek
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Loveland Midweek
I'm looking for ride shares up to loveland during the week. I'll share gas money, make you lunch, buy you a beer etc. I live in Golden and can meet at the park n rides.
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12-07-2012, 12:34 PM
Thread: Cheaper Flights Denver to Calgary advice?
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Funny, I was just looking at this same thing...
Funny, I was just looking at this same thing yesterday. Spokane seemed like the best bet as tickets were $160. Now thats cheap! Another option is whitefish MT where tickets were 330.
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05-01-2012, 09:50 AM
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well anyway if you care it looks like it is up...
well anyway if you care it looks like it is up for a vote in congress so call your congressman and voice your opinion.
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04-30-2012, 09:55 AM
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wasatch land swap bill. What's this all about?
I saw this today on a congressional record website when looking for something else. Is this a new ski area or something? Usually the forest service leases out the land not sells it outright.
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03-08-2012, 08:07 AM
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Hey Bunion Why don't you turn your head the...
Hey Bunion
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02-16-2012, 09:12 AM
Thread: Still Telemarking, huh?
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My dad came to visit me and we went on a little...
My dad came to visit me and we went on a little mtn bike trip. We were taking a rest when a guy went by pushing his single speed bike up the hill.
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01-11-2012, 04:36 PM
Thread: Ride to Loveland tomorrow
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Ride to Loveland tomorrow
Anyone going to Loveland ski area tomorrow (Thurs) I could use a ride. I can meet at the Dinosaur parking lot near Golden.
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01-11-2012, 04:34 PM
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I heard on the news yesterday that Big Sky is...
I heard on the news yesterday that Big Sky is honoring epic passes if you book lodging with them. Check out their website for details. MT is a lot closer to Calgary too.
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11-15-2011, 09:34 AM
Thread: St. Anton & Cham Advice
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Really, stuben is nothing like Logan. Bludenz...
Really, stuben is nothing like Logan. Bludenz maybe.
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11-09-2011, 09:08 AM
Thread: Europe Dec/Jan? Skiing? Mags?
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I've spent 7 of the last 9 years in europe during...
I've spent 7 of the last 9 years in europe during that time frame. I've only been skunked with no snow once and it wasn't that bad because we could hike around the alps like it was summer. I also...
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11-03-2011, 05:16 PM
Thread: Radio report on Andermatt development
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Radio report on Andermatt development
Here's an interesting report from Deutsche Welle's inside europe on the Andermatt resort development. It sounds a lot bigger than I thought it would be. You can podcast the episode on I-tunes as...
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05-16-2011, 08:09 AM
Thread: Breck vs. Vail
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I'd say you are looking in the right place as the...
I'd say you are looking in the right place as the other places mentioned don't have reliable internet.
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03-06-2011, 10:30 AM
Thread: Schweitzer Pix
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Now that looks fun
Now that looks fun
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03-05-2011, 11:07 PM
Thread: Schweitzer Pix
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I've always wanted to go to schweizer but that...
I've always wanted to go to schweizer but that looks like some lame terrain.
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02-27-2011, 12:50 PM
Thread: TR; this last weekend at Bridger
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Thanks, I was beginning to think that y'all are...
Thanks, I was beginning to think that y'all are afraid of the cold.
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02-25-2011, 04:21 PM
Thread: TR; this last weekend at Bridger
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where is everybody?
where is everybody?
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02-17-2011, 09:26 PM
Thread: CHEAP LODGING HELP - Austria & Switzerland
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Austria has cheap places to stay but they can be...
Austria has cheap places to stay but they can be hard to find. Each village/area puts out its own list of accomodations Tiscover won't have them all especially the cheapest ones. You can email the...
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02-09-2011, 09:36 PM
Thread: Ticketed for skinning at JHMR
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Funny he's from Austria. When I was there, there...
Funny he's from Austria. When I was there, there were people skinning all over the place, on groomed runs etc. With skiers coming down and snowcats grooming throughout the day it was a little hairy....
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12-22-2010, 02:49 PM
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Bump because I heard about this on the news...
Bump because I heard about this on the news today. Something about the new company not wanting to honor passes and a meeting in Jackson to clear things up tonight. If anyone goes give us an update.
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12-15-2010, 05:25 AM
Thread: Moving to front range
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Moving to front range
I've found a new job in Golden Colorado. I will be moving there after the ski season and I am wondering what it's like. Where do you ski, mountain bike etc.
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12-12-2010, 09:38 AM
Thread: Europe riding - trip planning
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I lived in Poland for awhile and I had my...
I lived in Poland for awhile and I had my mountain bike with me. The riding there was awesome. There were trails everywhere and a million combinations to do right from the city in which I was...
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12-10-2010, 05:45 PM
Thread: Bitterroots mountain range?
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Lost trail is awesome especially the snowfall...
Lost trail is awesome especially the snowfall amount. Also Trapper is one of the most easily accessable backcountry areas in MT. Not in winter though. You can ski it all summer long but it is...
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11-02-2010, 09:25 PM
Thread: Snowfall Records and Facts
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Does anyone remember what the christmas time...
Does anyone remember what the christmas time storm at Bridger Bowl dropped in 2003 or 2004?
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09-24-2010, 09:38 AM
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I've lived in both Poland and Austria. I havn't...
I've lived in both Poland and Austria. I havn't skied the Czech republic or those areas mentioned in the beginning of the post but my experience is that E. European skiing isn't as good as austria....
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09-23-2010, 11:22 AM
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My first couple of ski trips to Austria were to...
My first couple of ski trips to Austria were to Zell am See. It completely blew my mind especially Kaprun. Smittenhohe is pretty mellow and really low in elevation so the snow can be lacking. ...
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03-21-2010, 08:32 PM
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Can you really heli ski in Canadian National...
Can you really heli ski in Canadian National Parks?
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