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    Uphill Skiing Gains Traction In Colorado

    "Still, the number of uphill skiers pales in comparison to the 11 million Americans who downhill ski."

    http://www.npr.org/2015/03/30/395523...on-in-colorado
    "Can't vouch for him, though he seems normal via email."

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    I see a lot more people doing it than ten years ago.

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    I heard this spot on the radio.


    I facepalmed.
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    And then he downloads in the gondola.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Benny Profane View Post
    I see a lot more people doing it than ten years ago.
    People are probably hearing about all these chairlift injuries happening?
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    And there will come a day when our ancestors look back...........

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    Perhaps the editors at NPR thought "skinning" sounded a little to risque for public radio. lolz.
    No longer stuck.

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    Just an uneducated guess.

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    from the entertaining as always comments -

    "Wonder how long this fad will continue before it loses traction.."

    "Do these uphill skiers take the lift down the mountain?"
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    Considering the audience i think Marci did a nice quick piece.
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    formerly an ambassador for a few others, but the ski industry is... interesting.
    Fukt: a very small amount of snow.

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    I laughed at this...

    "He worries the town's become too upscale, like Beverly Hills and Manhattan."

    For context, we're talking about Aspen. And he's the mayor. Umm... a little late for that, eh?

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    The best comment. Maybe this one belongs in the gaper thread

    Then, their telemark skis require a very strange skiing style downhill that makes them zig-zag down the run which eventually creates moguls.

    This guy has to be joking.

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    I tried that uphill skiing one time but I just started sliding backwards downhill.
    Maybe if Chris Lane didn't work for a non profit he could afford to ride the lifts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TahoeJ View Post
    I laughed at this...

    "He worries the town's become too upscale, like Beverly Hills and Manhattan."

    For context, we're talking about Aspen. And he's the mayor. Umm... a little late for that, eh?
    He keeps it core by wearing boots in his office. Ready to shred at any moment

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    Quote Originally Posted by garretvs View Post
    He keeps it core by wearing boots in his office. Ready to shred at any moment
    Or training for Alaska
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    Quote Originally Posted by TahoeJ View Post
    I laughed at this...

    "He worries the town's become too upscale, like Beverly Hills and Manhattan."

    For context, we're talking about Aspen. And he's the mayor. Umm... a little late for that, eh?
    Character of the town is the discussion... and has been for years.

    So, for context, I'd suggest mentioning that. Steve has been championing the idea of making Aspen a hub for up-hilling and that side of the industry.

    Your comment actually just goes to prove HIS point...
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    formerly an ambassador for a few others, but the ski industry is... interesting.
    Fukt: a very small amount of snow.

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    ^^ The town became too upscale a LONG time ago. That's my point.

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    So they want people to travel there to uphill ski? Do they have the rowdiest uphill?

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    Quote Originally Posted by grskier View Post
    making Aspen a hub for up-hilling and that side of the industry.
    Prada climbing skins and Gucci tech bindings.
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    And there will come a day when our ancestors look back...........

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    Quote Originally Posted by GPP33 View Post
    The best comment. Maybe this one belongs in the gaper thread

    Then, their telemark skis require a very strange skiing style downhill that makes them zig-zag down the run which eventually creates moguls.

    This guy has to be joking.
    Most Tele riders belong in the gaper thread

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    I hear the new skinless uphill tech ski is a hoot.

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    Nice that everything is laid out so clearly...

    https://www.arapahoebasin.com/the-mountain/uphill

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    fuck this is a terrible bump.

    RIP BZ.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Danno View Post
    fuck this is a terrible bump.

    RIP BZ.
    This

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    Quote Originally Posted by NoPostholio View Post
    "Do these uphill skiers take the lift down the mountain?"
    that's the dream tbh

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    What... insane...

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