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snoboy,

thanks for the beta. will be up in feb or march for a couple weeks and will drop you a note beforehand. last few winters in the alps, but back in north america now and stoked to get back...

For any of the crew from Red, how is the transport to the top of Grey working out? What are your thoughts of the runs they cut?

Was back in Swissland again this weekend, albeit not skiing. More fresh fell. Still can't seem to believe the luck we had with the timing for this last trip. Zap/Patxi - Oatmeal and I may head...

Oatmeal - If I would have known you had the Anteater for your avatar, that would have made for serious fun. Dammit.

I'M A MUTHAFUCKIN' ANTEATER!!!!

Awesome TR dood. Great line!

Buster slayed pow from start to finish. He put me to shame with his endless stoke and endless drive. We had a blast. I can honestly say that maybe no one has as much pure love for skiing as he...

verdul - where you skiing? Would be nice to meet up. I have a 4 month old baby girl, so my ski season has been largely lost (but worth the sacrifice).

Thanks for all the input. Just trying to...

Any esteemed Euro-expert want to tell me what areas get the most snowfall every winter? Also, what places in Italy/Austria get the most snowfall every winter? I cannot find hard data anywhere over...

They actually have awnings you can buy and mount on your VW. Not sure if gowesty.com has them. I did not buy one, but it was always something I was close to getting during the seven years I rolled...

On the other hand, Red Mountain consistently under-reports their snow totals from my experience. I can't believe how deep some days have been there when they report half of what is reported both...

Awesome vid. If you are from the PNW and you haven't skied Red, shame on you. Incredible terrain with amazingly consistent pitch, even better vibe. Hope you fellas post more stoke throughout the...

Congrats Splat! Always good to follow your creative mind around and marvel at it. My brother is working at Squaw, so look his ass up when you head that way, I know he'd be keen on tipping a pint...

Thanks for all the info, fellas. I truly appreciate it! Will start pinging various reservation desks based on your beta.

Ryan - say hello to Rossland for me. Bummed I won't be up there this...

Looking at some quality vacation time. While looking at Arlberg area, Stuben sounded like a cool area. Any recs on accomodation in St. Anton or Stuben? Looking for something reasonably priced, so...

Red has fantastic, consistent pitch and terrain. You cannot get bored there. It will take you all week just to figure it out. Awesome short hikes/skins to Roberts, Whitewolf, and Grey Mtn as well,...

Colorado is the center of the universe, everything else is simply known as "Boston"???

C'mon. We all know Buster is from Ohio. Or Alabama. Mostly for the awesomely consistently pitch and snow conditions.

I will have a dolomitisuperski pass for the season starting around the beginning of January.

Did Rossland get pounded as well? I'm guessing it white pretty much everywhere this morning...

Awesome pics to start this thread. Early season turns always have more stoke to 'em.

Yeah -- they did -- and I just pulled some filet out of the freezer for tonight because of it.

Enjoyed my stay last year at Cheeky Beaver. Good people, great location - can walk to anywhere in town for food and drink. I highly recommend it.

Awesome! Well done fellas! That was freakin' sweet.

Excellent...

I don't know what prices are, just know the convenience factor. Driving from Calgary would be, in my opinion, far enough to make the border hassle via Spokane worth it if the price was right. ...

Even when its been puking snow I have had no trouble getting from Spokane to Rossland. It gets a little slow, but I've never had it close on me or anything. Pretty solid route and tons of Spokane...

Lord Barnyard -- sent you a PM.

You may want to check flying into Spokane. You get border issues, but it's usually pretty quick and a much easier drive than Calgary. I've flown into Cancel-gar...

+1 for Red. Awesome mountain and plenty of cool people that post on this board that will gladly show you around. A good bit of slackcountry there as well. You cannot ask for better glade skiing...

Actually, US and Canadian troops paired up for joint mountain training in WWII and formed the 1st Special Service Force. 1st Special Forces Group traces their lineage to this combined unit and...

To try to fully answer Pinner's question:

If it's a regular line unit, and if they are wearing helmets, it will be your standard issue kevlar/ACH with white cover. For most training, people are...

Standard kevlar or ACH with white cover. Unless there is something new I don't know about...

These two sentences are so ignorant they defy true rebuttal.

[QUOTE=raym;2468923]These guys and gals should be treated like war vets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! QUOTE]

While I applaud firemen... no, they shouldn't.

Seems like this thread reached its inevitable culmination point. Upallnight provides hearsay evidence and called out a questionable poster. Others (like my buddy Powder11) balanced his assertions...

Haha. Rehabit and I were told, during our trip last winter, that we had timed it right as there was a second "visiting" stripper in town on one particular evening. The fact that there is usually...

Thanks for all the insight.

Deutschbag: Yes, I am DoD affiliated. I'll look at Elements, but really don't want one at all.

BGST: Thanks for the Subi info. Good info.

Many others: I will...

A couple notes followed by questions:

I will only be in Stuttgart for six months. After, I will be in N. Italy. I don't have to pay shipping or any import fees/duties, so that is not a concern...

I am moving to Europe this winter and staying for a couple years. I may bring a car with me (free of charge). Is there a car that would be great for Euroland that would also command a premium if I...

I am now a fan of this Tim Kelley guy. I definitely enjoyed the guys like that during my several years in AK -- never a dull discussion and they just love to stick it to anyone living in the lower...

All this RMR stuff got me thinking. How many full-on ski resorts where lifts were once spinning have regressed their operational reach either by reducing lifts/terrain or totally shutting the doors?

I believe Revy experienced some bad timing. Between the real estate bubble, a poor world economy in general, and declining oil commodity prices, Revy is hurting from lack of buyers and local...

Good chattin' with ya last night. I know you'll have a great transition. The PNW will be lesser without ya, but no one roadtrips with your ferocity so I am sure you'll get some Cascade/BC pow every...

They have all kinds of terrain. They have beginnerish areas, intermediate areas, and some serious terrain as well. Like others said, it depends on your group (and they supposedly place you...

Thanks guys! Much appreciated.

A nice and cheapish option for skiing and other activity photos. Just want the best option for someone completely uninterested in being a good photographer. Any recommendations for something...

WTB some new V-Pros from a few years back. Looking for the grey model with the disco girl dancing on it... Anyone???

Still selling? Looking for some L's cheaper than the three bills originally requested here...

Thanks to all you for the great info dump. I will definitely look into all of the options and likey chase snow as much as I can. Thanks again and I look forward to seeing some of you on a mountain...

Anyone of you wanna recommend some places to stay besides PPSC? There's mention of towns, but nothing specific past that. Any accomodation recommendations? Places to eat? Places to rent gear?

Any updates or anything to add from anyone? I think I am going to Bali/Lombok in June/July for a couple weeks. Would love to hear more info from others with recent or ongoing trips. SP -- that...