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My wife and I stayed at the Oustalet in Cham in feb and enjoyed it. Nothing fancy but affordable and good location

Silverton closing day was all time. 12" fresh. Got fresh tracks on tiger, was there when they dropped the rope on both cabin and tiger main. Best day of the season (in the USA) for me.

If Iraq was about oil, why didn't any American companies get oil contracts?

http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1948787,00.html

Just got to Cham. Doing the Valle Blanche with the mrs tomorrow since its supposed to be clear. Looking forward to riding hard on Thurs though.

Xavier, J Jones, Travis Rice (although some of the shit in Art of Flight, the disregard for safety, pissed me off) Coombs, Seth, Shane, and lately: Ryland Bell. He just seems like a normal guy that...

Also, not sure where to go in the trees here, all the trees appear to be restricted to no skiing

(In Arlberg) We saw some signs of fracturing, actually helped a girl that fell in a ~4' crevasse created as the snow started to pull away to slide just off the Kapall lift on the off piste. We are...

I am in Arlberg now...what an awesome day. Deep pow everywhere and was pretty sunny in the morning, cloudy now. Was hoping up top would open today but alas, no luck. Gonna go ride Stuben tomorrow, my...

I had fallen in super deep at Wolf Creek abou t3-4 years ago. Clipped something and fell face down with my board up uphill behind me. I was trying to push myself up like a pushup, but hands would...

Still can't pull the trigger on Silverton this weekend. I know up top will be all time, but the bottom 1/2-1/3 of the mountain will be pretty boney. Def be ready for some core shots.

Hopefully these storms really dump some snow, because it is dry as shit right now

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Going riding in Europe this Feb. Was able to get the flight free by signing up for a United credit card. The rooms are ~ $135/night for the wife and I at nice 2 star family run hotels conviently...

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Made in Colorado. Cheap, good.

Really wish I could make it, but just can't get out there from Durango tonight. Heading to the Durango showing tomorrow.

Bump for a really good cause.

Maybe the cancelled the 60k bonus. I signed up for it in Aug, and two of my buddies did in Sept. I would try calling the United Explorer card number and ask for it. Say something along the lines of...

Since I live in Durango, the main airline is United. So, I recently signed up for the mileage plus explorer card. Now here's a little trick I figured out. If you are not signed in to your united...

I am all for the Wolf Creek ski area possible expansion

(http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_20447729/wolf-creek-ski-area-expansion?IADID=Search-www.denverpost.com-www.denverpost.com)

Not...

I'll take second or third dibs on the sweet onsie...

I'd also check out the OPUS Hut. Never stayed there myself, but lots of terrain. I think you can bring your sleds too. I'm thinking about staying there this winter.

http://opushut.com/

I'd say Alaska. I know it's from another board, but check out this TR from a few days ago over on splitboard:
http://www.splitboard.com/talk/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=13963

Goat-I have been in contact with both guide services and they are aware that we will be on boards. I had actually originally planned on staying in Courmayeur, but the gondola up to the top closed...

Thanks again to all who helped me out. Just booked flights (free thanks to the United credit card 55,000 bonus miles at signup) and rental car. Going Feb 1-15. La Grave-Serre...

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Thanks for posting that article, it was a good read. I had the pleasure of getting to talk to Davey a bit this year at one of the master development plan meetings they held. He is...

According to http://about-france.com/school-holidays.htm there are school holidays until March 17th, so I was going to avoid those dates. Thats's why I'm planning Feb 3-16.

I totally agree that forward planning a ski vacation is not ideal. That's what I love about living in Durango with multiple areas nearby. If it is snowing in T-ride, I let my boss know I'm taking a...

You really think I will be able to find hotels a week or two before I go? I feel alot better having everything planned out so I don't have to worry about driving around some foreign town in a...

The tent at Silverton? Or is there one at La Grave too?

You hit the nail on the head exactly. The small charm and culture is exactly what we are looking for. I've been to Switzerland and Austria riding growing up, but my wife has never really left the...

She is a very capable boarder, just lacks confidence. We ride Silverton pretty often as well as the BC around here in the San Juans. I had already emailed skilodge, so I will wait to hear back from...

I had originally planned on La Grave, then the Mrs saw some pics from some TRs and got scared that it's too gnarly for her.

Thanks again for everyone's input...I think I have gotten a decent itenerary set up:
Land in Geneva Feb 3, drive to Montier les Bains
Stay in Montier for 3 nights, snowboard Serre Chevalier 2 days....

Thanks for the heads up. Don't care about the temps, just want to go when there is the best chance of good snow and a decent base. Second to that is when it is not as crowded. Damn...just looked and...

So is the first half of March still the holiday time? If so, when else would be the best time to visit?

Buster-Thanks. Where would you recommmend to stay at Serre Chevalier? It looks like La Salle les Alpes has better access, but maybe not as much apres ski or dining/nightlife? So would you recommend...

The wife and I want to go snowboard Europe for our 5 year anniversary. We want to go mainly for riding, but also for the food/culture since she has never been over the pond. I am thinking of flying...

Yes, Wolf Creek was excellent yesterday, especially the ridge and peak. Wish I had gotten there earlier for first tracks on the face, but still got some untracked lines down the face. Nice light pow...

Just bought my first real mountain bike: 2011 Specialized Camber Comp. I have already taken it out on a few trails around Durango, and had a blast!

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Eyes will be peeled in the San Juans tomorrow and this weekend for this elusive beast

Do you think it would be possible to sled up to Velocity Basin to watch?

http://avalanche.state.co.us/acc/acc_stats.php

Although it doesn't break down skiing into AT vs telemark.

Lol, anyone even mentions WC and the douchers come out of the woodworks. I have boarded WC for years, never been told where to go, or gave two shits if any of it is posted online. Its all easy to...

After missing my chance last week, I am glad I get a second chance this week. Already notified the boss I'm taking a powder day tomorrow. I'd like to say I'll post some pics tomorrow night, but I am...

Couldn't get out of a meeting today, so couldn't make it. Should be a nice cold smoke day, have fun.

Top half of the mountain was all time...bottom half not so much. Most runs very low tide in the middle, then pretty nice at the bottom. Got a few scratches, no core shots and didn't bust up edges too...

I'm thinking about taking the day off tomorrow to come ride. Would yall mind mind if I met up and rode with you?

San Juan motel. Decent place. Right by the river and Kips. I forget the price, but was the cheapest in town a few years ago before I moved out here. I assume its still the cheapest, and it is also...

Anyone done a trip there? Been looking at it for later on in the season. Pretty affordable, but whats the surrounding terrain like?

I'll be there for opening day. Will report back Monday.

How is the base on the mountain looking? Worth heading up next Wed for opening day?

Thanks