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01-08-2013, 08:10 PM
Thread: Snow in the PNW 2012/13 Thread
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Probably just going to stick to resorts. Not all...
Probably just going to stick to resorts. Not all of us are avy savvy and with zero local knowledge, probably going to play it safe. We are going to keep it play it loose. Beyond the flights, we...
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01-08-2013, 08:08 PM
Thread: Snow in the PNW 2012/13 Thread
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Thanks for the heads up. Will check it out.
Thanks for the heads up. Will check it out.
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01-07-2013, 10:29 PM
Thread: Snow in the PNW 2012/13 Thread
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Just booked some tickets from Denver to Seattle...
Just booked some tickets from Denver to Seattle for the end of January to get away from the rocks we are hitting. I know it is too far out to predict weather, but any recommendations on places to...
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12-23-2010, 11:08 PM
Thread: mid-atlantic maggot free-heel playground..
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Well done. Loved the video and the sound track. ...
Well done. Loved the video and the sound track. Looks like a lot of fun. Keep it up.
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10-20-2010, 09:24 PM
Thread: telluride v bozeman
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I have been to both and think both are great. If...
I have been to both and think both are great. If I were traveling long distance though, I would choose Telluride. Vibe, town, mountain, view, etc. etc. can't be beat. Stay in Telluride. Ouray,...
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08-22-2010, 09:27 PM
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I would second Telluride. Very good steep...
I would second Telluride. Very good steep groomers and the off piste speaks for itself. A bit harder to get to than some places, but well worth the effort.
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05-22-2010, 07:20 PM
Thread: Life in Boulder?
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I have a friend who was telling me last night she...
I have a friend who was telling me last night she and her boyfriend are renting out their mother in law place at their house at 10th and Baseline. Primo location. Never been there but she said it...
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05-19-2010, 09:34 PM
Thread: Brainard Lake Road status?
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If I could hijack this thread for a related...
If I could hijack this thread for a related subject.
Anyone been up James Peak or Radiobeacon/Frosty from East Portal lately? Thinking of heading up there on Sunday.
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02-24-2010, 10:29 PM
Thread: FUCK!!! All over again. Goodbye CR.
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RIP. My best to family and friends.
RIP.
My best to family and friends. -
02-08-2010, 08:54 PM
Thread: Wolf Creek Advice
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Don't know about today, but yesterday, it was...
Don't know about today, but yesterday, it was money. They reported 4" first thing, but it snowed all day and we were skiing knee deep every run.
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01-22-2010, 10:01 PM
Thread: Trees at WinterPark
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Those trees are called Stagecoach Trees. Very...
Those trees are called Stagecoach Trees. Very occasionally they are open. When they are, it is some really great tree skiing. Back before Eagle Wind, you could lap them on Pioneer fairly easily. ...
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12-31-2009, 05:54 PM
Thread: Christmas Skiing at Red Mountain (VIDEO)
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Well done!
Well done!
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12-29-2009, 08:56 PM
Thread: Salvage JH trip?
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I went to Jackson a few years back and the snow...
I went to Jackson a few years back and the snow conditions were shitty at best. We spent our days cruising around the hill, just enjoying a vacation. We spent way to much time at the Mangy Moose. ...
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12-26-2009, 04:13 PM
Thread: possitive Vibes needed!
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Positive vibes. Fight the good fight!
Positive vibes. Fight the good fight!
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12-23-2009, 09:37 PM
Thread: Anticipating an epic pow day tomorrow!!!
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Go get it. Sometimes a steel edge on a groomed...
Go get it.
Sometimes a steel edge on a groomed run can be the best feeling out there.
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12-10-2009, 10:56 PM
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MiCol, Reading your post about Alex, you...
MiCol,
Reading your post about Alex, you should try and contact his family. I know if I was them, I would want to talk with one of the last people to see him, especially since you got so much out... -
11-17-2009, 09:51 PM
Thread: Sinners and Bill Heath
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I liked Sinners so much I did a trip a few years...
I liked Sinners so much I did a trip a few years back to Nelson, mainly to ski Whitewater and Red, after loving the places on the film. I had just watched his next film (7 Winters Old?). I ran into...
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11-07-2009, 11:51 PM
Thread: Help out a 5 year old!!!
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Bump this up. Come on maggots, let's make a kids...
Bump this up. Come on maggots, let's make a kids life.
My boys (5 & 8) will send a card in the morning. -
11-07-2009, 02:41 PM
Thread: Winter Park Bump Jamborees
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I did one of these probably 10 years ago at the...
I did one of these probably 10 years ago at the Jane. I thought it was a good program. They break groups into ability levels and then do a few runs to see if they got it right and divide again. ...
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09-09-2009, 09:35 PM
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Nice TR. Mark that down as a life experience not...
Nice TR. Mark that down as a life experience not to forget.
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08-30-2009, 09:52 PM
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Take 285 north as others have suggested. ...
Take 285 north as others have suggested. Excellent views through several great high valleys. Decent time can be made. Places to hike along the way:
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07-27-2009, 10:07 PM
Thread: telluride bumming beta
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Never bummed at either hill, but have been to...
Never bummed at either hill, but have been to both a fair amount.
My two cents - if you even think you can swing Telluride, make it happen. Taking nothing away from Jackson, Telluride is truly... -
06-06-2009, 05:02 PM
Thread: Co Mags, Need Help: DIY Mountain Rescue
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I was up on James Peak today. Hike up St. Mary's...
I was up on James Peak today. Hike up St. Mary's and then up to James. Looked, but did not see any dogs that looked like Kiska.
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05-15-2009, 10:30 PM
Thread: A-Basin or Kayak?
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Absolutely worth taking a day for.
Absolutely worth taking a day for.
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05-15-2009, 10:27 PM
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Never lived in Telluride, but spent more than a...
Never lived in Telluride, but spent more than a few weekends there. If the snow is on, that would very high on my list if you can afford it. Same for Crested Butte. The mountain is right in town...
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05-15-2009, 08:52 PM
Thread: Rollins Pass
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Rollins Pass
Anyone been up Rollins Pass lately? Is the road opened up yet.
Conditions report?
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04-22-2009, 09:30 PM
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Done. Good luck.
Done. Good luck.
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04-04-2009, 05:39 PM
Thread: Wanted: BC ski partners in CO front range
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I'd be up for doing a tour. Can't make anything...
I'd be up for doing a tour. Can't make anything for a few weeks though. I typically hit the Indian Peaks when the lifts stop turning.
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04-03-2009, 08:21 PM
Thread: RIP: Andrea Mead Lawrence
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RIP. I love the classic pics of her skiing.
RIP. I love the classic pics of her skiing.
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03-29-2009, 09:46 PM
Thread: TR. S Central Co..
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Nicely done.
Nicely done.
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03-27-2009, 08:10 PM
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I am a bit behind the times and only heard about...
I am a bit behind the times and only heard about this a few hours ago at work. I showed a collegue the article on line and he asked if I knew him. I said I met him a few times briefly. The guy did...
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03-19-2009, 10:04 PM
Thread: Greatest Day Of My Life
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Watching your kids learn to ski is what it is all...
Watching your kids learn to ski is what it is all about. I give up inumerable days on the hill skiing the terrain I love to ski to watch my kids hit the "carrot" or bunny slopes at Eldora.
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03-15-2009, 09:53 PM
Thread: Panorama vs. Whitewater, others?
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I've been rained out at Panorama and skied pow at...
I've been rained out at Panorama and skied pow at Whitewater. That said, I would steer towards Panorama. Whitewater is a great hill for most people on this site, but I don't know about a family...
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03-11-2009, 10:22 PM
Thread: Colorado: Sunlight and Powderhorn question
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Most definetly. Wolf Creek can be the best place...
Most definetly. Wolf Creek can be the best place to ski in Colorado on many days of the year. I was there three weeks ago and had knee deep snow for 2days several days after a very big dump. Every...
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03-07-2009, 04:20 PM
Thread: Jong in NY Times
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I agree, the guy makes some pretty stupid...
I agree, the guy makes some pretty stupid statements regarding avalanche safety, but he does admit to his and his parties ignorance to what they are up against. They do make some smart decisions -...
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03-04-2009, 08:59 PM
Thread: Beacon but no shovel
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On more than one occassion, I have been with...
On more than one occassion, I have been with people gearing up, I've got my shovel, probe, beacon, etc. I asked my partners if they are going to carry their shovels. Several times they respond...
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02-16-2009, 07:54 PM
Thread: Monarch - Lost ski
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Bump Bump
Bump Bump
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02-15-2009, 09:25 PM
Thread: Monarch - Lost ski
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That was probably me. About 12:45 or so.
That was probably me. About 12:45 or so.
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02-15-2009, 08:30 PM
Thread: Monarch - Lost ski
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Monarch - Lost ski
My friend lost a telemark ski today in Mirkwood. We were skiing skiers right of the sign for Staircase. We ran into the signs for the cliffs and we went 100 yards or so to the skiers left, did a...
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02-12-2009, 03:02 PM
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Marmot Randonee gloves. Shortly I will send them...
Marmot Randonee gloves. Shortly I will send them back for the 5th time (in over 10 years) for seams ripping. I love the gloves and they keep sending me new ones.
Marmot - For Life. -
02-10-2009, 09:37 PM
Thread: Wolf Creek this weekend
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Bump. Bump.
Bump. Bump.
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02-09-2009, 10:21 PM
Thread: Mini Maggot's Season Over...
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Wow. That is my worst nightmare as a parent. ...
Wow. That is my worst nightmare as a parent. Glad to hear things are going to be OK.
Give us an update of how your daughter is doing and what happened to the boarder.
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02-09-2009, 08:18 PM
Thread: Wolf Creek this weekend
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Wolf Creek this weekend
Heading to Wolf Creek this weekend. Any mags skiing Friday or Saturday?
Anyone know of any deals on lift tickets? We have a hotel in South Fork that does not include tickets so no luck there. -
01-14-2009, 09:15 PM
Thread: Real Story behind Steep
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Great read. Interesting story. I have always...
Great read. Interesting story. I have always been a fan of Plake and thought he was a solid guy the times I have met him. Reading the first person interactions with him in the book, re-enforced my...
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01-05-2009, 07:52 PM
Thread: Inbounds: Recco vs Beacon?
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Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
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01-04-2009, 10:16 PM
Thread: New Years Eve Kidstoke: A TR
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Right on. Sounds like you are on your way. ...
Right on. Sounds like you are on your way.
Wait until he turns 4 and 5 and can actually start making legitimate turns and stops on his own. Then you can start having great fun. -
01-04-2009, 10:02 PM
Thread: Inbounds: Recco vs Beacon?
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I don't think it is ever too early to get your...
I don't think it is ever too early to get your kids aware of avalanche dangers and S&R procedures. I took my 4 and 7 year olds snowshoeing in RMNP on New Year's day and we did beacon practice. We...
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12-30-2008, 06:47 PM
Thread: Eldora closed today because of shooting
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Very tough day at Eldora. Mags should get up...
Very tough day at Eldora.
Mags should get up there and support this place and the employees. -
11-22-2008, 07:23 AM
Thread: SENIOR THESIS SURVEY (help me graduate!)
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Done. Good luck.
Done.
Good luck. -
11-18-2008, 07:52 PM
Thread: Insurance USA, Colorado
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I would not call the Colorado SAR card an...
I would not call the Colorado SAR card an insurance policy. What is really does is compensate the SAR team that finds you for their costs and then you do not get stuck with the bill for their work. ...
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