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03-06-2023, 08:40 AM
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450648 It's only the first week of March and I...
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It's only the first week of March and I already owe you that dinner, TD. People will still be talking about this season a hundred years from now. -
09-19-2022, 10:08 PM
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No, we never met. Though one time as I was...
No, we never met. Though one time as I was leaving Timberline, I found out we were both skiing there that day. He had such an insane idea and it seemed so impossible that, in my opinion, it's the...
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09-19-2022, 09:54 PM
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BAHAHAAHAAA!!! And what a hilarious visual!! I...
BAHAHAAHAAA!!! And what a hilarious visual!! I laughed so hard and loud that my wife came in from the other room to have me read what was so funny. She didn't get it at all, which actually made me...
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09-18-2022, 05:28 PM
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Where I live, getting to the top of snow,...
Where I live, getting to the top of snow, self-powered, is only necessary 3 or 4 months of the year. And, during those months there's far more dirt, scree and boulders during the approach than snow....
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09-17-2022, 03:40 PM
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I'd be surprised too if that were the case. Just...
I'd be surprised too if that were the case. Just as I used to do back then, you can see that I wrote cross-country and downhill in parentheses. As references. That's because most skiers DO know what...
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09-15-2022, 02:56 PM
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Buster, very enlightened comment. I just removed...
Buster, very enlightened comment. I just removed a paragraph of my post that could potentially sound as though I have something against tele. I don't.
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09-15-2022, 12:54 PM
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Lol. No escalation or debate here. When this...
Lol. No escalation or debate here. When this topic came up 20 years ago, I remember it was the first time some people ever realized that alpine (downhill) skiing is distinct from nordic...
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09-13-2022, 10:14 PM
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Jonathan S and Andy M- It's possible you guys...
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It's possible you guys are too young to know this 😉 but the finer points of streaks were discussed, deliberated and resolved more than 20 years ago on the old PowderMag site;... -
09-13-2022, 08:05 PM
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Vinman, yep I remember that day. I'd actually be...
Vinman, yep I remember that day. I'd actually be able to tell you the exact date, conditions, number of runs, vertical, who else was there, etc. when I someday have all my paper dayplanner notes...
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09-13-2022, 09:30 AM
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Got 'er done. 360 months.
Got 'er done. 360 months.
"Just completed 30 yrs of non-stop, monthly, alpine skiing. Traveled to Mt Hood, Oregon last week with my ski bud Jay from PA. Hiked to the snowfield below the broken... -
08-09-2022, 11:12 PM
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Yeah, Sunday I read about T-line's decision to...
Yeah, Sunday I read about T-line's decision to close early despite having enough snow they could've made it to Labor Day this year. I've been a loyal T-line summer customer for 35+ years. It's more...
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08-06-2022, 10:41 PM
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Thanks for the comments, guys. It's good to see...
Thanks for the comments, guys. It's good to see so many of you are still here!
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08-06-2022, 10:39 PM
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S_jenks, yes most of them have become kind of a...
S_jenks, yes most of them have become kind of a big memory blob. But there are so many that stand out for one reason or another that I don't think I could pare a list down to a handful, let alone...
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08-06-2022, 10:03 PM
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Hahahaahaa!! That's exactly what happened....
Hahahaahaa!!
That's exactly what happened. I couldn't walk for days; not even with crutches. Because the pain was so unbelievable if I tried touching the ground with either foot. I mean, it's... -
08-05-2022, 09:38 PM
Thread: Friday Game: Word Association
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...rear......... Seat
...rear......... Seat
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08-05-2022, 02:25 PM
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Yeah, you could say that. :D I ran out of snow in...
Yeah, you could say that. :D I ran out of snow in August of 1994, which forced me to switch from a weekly to a monthly goal.
Then, in just those first 10 years:
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08-04-2022, 08:26 PM
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The Endless Season of alpine skiing just passed 359 months
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It's been a few years since I posted a ski streak update, but this might be of interest...
The day before yesterday, I finished my 359th straight month of downhill skiing. I once wondered... -
05-03-2022, 09:36 PM
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How completely bizarre that you've named 5...
How completely bizarre that you've named 5 random, off-the-beaten-path runs in 3 different countries, all requiring a scramble or hike to access, but which I have ALSO skied and consider exceptional....
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05-03-2022, 06:14 PM
Thread: Friday Game: Word Association
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05-03-2022, 11:27 AM
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Hahahaha!! Thanks for the heads-up. I had no idea...
Hahahaha!! Thanks for the heads-up. I had no idea that happened!
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05-03-2022, 09:33 AM
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Found it! The 20-year all-time fastest speed by...
Found it! The 20-year all-time fastest speed by radar.
The all-time record over these 20 years was set exactly 3 years ago today, May 3, 2019, and it was because the conditions and snow surface were... -
05-01-2022, 11:04 PM
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I was going to check but the search function...
I was going to check but the search function isn't working for me right now. If memory serves it was 82 mph. I'm thinking maybe it was deephelmet or stroupskier?
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04-29-2022, 06:51 PM
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The conditions are looking good for tomorrow...
The conditions are looking good for tomorrow morning!
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04-26-2022, 10:43 PM
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20TH ANNUAL (and probably last) RADAR SPEED TRAP: THIS SAT!!
Ok, Maggs! It's that time of year. If you've ever wondered how your favorite ski tracker app compares to a real radar gun, this Saturday is likely your last chance to find out. This will be my 20th...
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04-26-2022, 10:14 PM
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Fun list and four of them really stood out to me....
Fun list and four of them really stood out to me.
Couldn't agree more with Valdez, AK. Deepest, most incredible snow I've skied on the planet. I've heli'd Cordova as well, but didn't like the... -
04-06-2022, 09:24 PM
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This has turned into quite the funny/fascinating...
This has turned into quite the funny/fascinating thread. I had no idea the top station at Jay looked like that. Why hasn't that thing been in a movie?
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04-04-2022, 09:12 PM
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You're right, it's nothing close to Jackson's...
You're right, it's nothing close to Jackson's complete replacement. But the new bird cabins are about a third less capacity than the originals. Fortunately the existing towers are adequate, but in...
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04-04-2022, 08:56 PM
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Yeah, I initially thought it was simply replacing...
Yeah, I initially thought it was simply replacing the cars too. Until I talked with someone involved with the project. That's why in my original post I detailed some of the demolition, reconstruction...
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04-04-2022, 12:16 PM
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I hope that's not the reason. It would be rather...
I hope that's not the reason. It would be rather shocking if they put something like that ahead of the 3,000-something customers who advanced Snowbird more than 4 million dollars last spring for...
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04-03-2022, 10:44 PM
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I'm currently at 169 and hope to reach 200 before...
I'm currently at 169 and hope to reach 200 before I get old.
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04-03-2022, 10:41 PM
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The Tram is dead. Long live the Tram!
The Tram is dead. Long live the New Tram!
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I've taken the tram hundreds of times over the years. It was a strange feeling knowing this ride was the last. On the ride up, I took a few photos... -
09-29-2021, 08:00 PM
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All your input was a huge help with such a short...
All your input was a huge help with such a short time window. I didn't have any time to burn going somewhere only to find it dry. Thanks again.
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09-27-2021, 10:39 PM
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Thanks you guys!!
Thanks you guys!!
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09-27-2021, 04:04 PM
Thread: Friday Game: Word Association
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09-27-2021, 03:59 PM
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Help w/Snow Beta Near So Colorado Border
Howdy all! TGR has so many members now that I'm hoping somebody down in the neighborhood of Pagosa or the San Juans can tell me if I'd be able to find snow somewhere tomorrow or Wed. All I need is 2...
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05-03-2021, 07:39 AM
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73.5 MPH was the best we could do. Fastest times...
73.5 MPH was the best we could do. Fastest times were Coldsmoke, me and Danno. Sorry Rickshaw and Chippy, maybe next year.
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04-30-2021, 10:28 PM
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This morning and yesterday morning were fast....
This morning and yesterday morning were fast. We've had no problem hitting low 70s, even without tucking and while wearing really baggy clothing with hoods and pit zips flapping in the wind. And on...
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04-27-2021, 06:16 PM
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Coming up in 4 days! Anyone we should be looking...
Coming up in 4 days! Anyone we should be looking for Sat morning or will it just be the regulars?
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04-15-2021, 12:21 AM
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19TH Annual Radar Speed Trap Day Is Back--May 1ST
Ladies and Boys! Gentlemen and Girls!
It's that time! You've always wanted to do it. You promised yourself you'd do it next time....This IS next time! This is your 19th chance.
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01-30-2021, 03:05 PM
Thread: Friday Game: Word Association
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01-30-2021, 02:59 PM
Thread: driving with ski boots?
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Best laugh I've had in a while. Good to see the...
Best laugh I've had in a while. Good to see the place hasn't lost the yuks. Well done!
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01-30-2021, 02:43 PM
Thread: driving with ski boots?
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I don't have time to read through this thread,...
I don't have time to read through this thread, but after 34 years of wearing ski boots while driving to and from my local ski areas you get to thinking everybody does.
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05-22-2020, 05:51 PM
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You too, mang! Long time. Do you realize the...
You too, mang! Long time.
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05-21-2020, 11:05 PM
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18th Annual Radar Speed Trap Day, Mon May 25th!
It's hard to believe, but it's already that time again!
As always, this will be THE ONLY ONE going on in the entire WORLD! And you are invited! Yes, YOU are invited to participate for FREE. No... -
05-08-2019, 02:40 AM
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I went back yesterday and recorded the run with...
I went back yesterday and recorded the run with my phone's camera. The snow was 20-25 miles an hour slower than Saturday morning, but at least it'll give a feel for where we got the fastest speeds....
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05-04-2019, 02:26 PM
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281328 Super fast snow under perfect conditions....
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Super fast snow under perfect conditions. Top speed this morning: 82mph on a pair of 193cm AK NoKaOi skis. Wearing regular baggy ski pants and a windbreaker.
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05-03-2019, 03:56 PM
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Tomorrow morning it's on! It's gonna be fast if...
Tomorrow morning it's on! It's gonna be fast if this afternoon is any indication. Coldsmoke, Rickack and I did a few trials. Reached 73MPH no problem on short S7's and an open flapping jacket.
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04-21-2019, 06:06 PM
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17TH ANNUAL RADAR SPEED TRAP, Sat May 4th
Come one, come all! You've wanted to; now you can. It's that time!
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Yep, Brighton opened yesterday, 11/15/18, right...
Yep, Brighton opened yesterday, 11/15/18, right on their average opening day. As mentioned in my OP, 11/15 has been Utah's average opening date for the past 20 years. Thanks mostly to Brighton, btw. ...
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11-08-2018, 11:28 PM
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