Why Aspen Extreme saved my life.

[The word Gaper is overused]

"Aspen Extreme saved my life"
by The word Gaper is overused

Aspen Extreme is more than a movie. As many, many others have found, Aspen Extreme (or AEX) brings wonderful thoughts of life as a ski instructor in the early '90s. Ahhhh, was there no better time to be a skier... I doubt it. The early '90s were the forefront of the freeskiing movement we see today, and no other movie describes the passion and versatility of skiing as AEX.

In 1993, after watching Aspen Extreme for 8 straight hours, I realized that my life was saved! Not that I had been dying or was thinking about ending life, but I realized how much of life I was missing. Aspen Extreme had the power to provoke thought. Dexter Rutecki and TJ Burke were my heroes and to this day still are. I realized that day, after endless hours of 80's music, neon colors, rear entry boots, K2 skis, and timeless Doug Coombs footage, that I needed to live in a van, move away from my barn in Indiana and find a reason to move to Aspen.

Thanks Aspen Extreme, now I live in a van in the parking lot of a grocery store and get free wi-fi from McDonalds! Life is good and Extreme as hell.

[YourSupremeExcellency]

Movies (and TV as well) are just for losers who'd rather watch life then live it.

[gretch6364]

TJ Burke Salad....

[grskier]

mmmmmmmmmm Aspen Extreme Cheese Burger.....

I think I am going to jump the bus into town, and get an extreme cheese burger.

[The word Gaper is overused]

Yes Indeed.

Please read this post, as it is crucial to live longevity, fo reals.

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Dexter Rutecki has always been my hero. I feel ya.

[The word Gaper is overused]

I'd like to add more to this:

Aspen Extreme is a 'feel good move' that should be viewed annually by individuals seeking extreme footage prior to ski season.

Best time for view = Fall. No doubt, fall is a phenomenal time to watch Dex & TJ and get stoked for the upcoming ski season. Living in CO has proved one thing, that's for sure. Aspen is extreme as all hell, and hooking up with a loaded rich broad can set you on a path of continued success.

[southbalto]

Movies (and TV as well) are just for losers who'd rather watch life then live it.

post/av...

[DownhillRider]

Ok, that movie was actually really hilariously sweet. I want to watch it, but can't find my copy. Anyone want to burn me it? plleeeasseeee? (or just throw it up on a ftp and i'll download it?)

[dogsofaspen]

May I present the "Aspen Extreme" Quote contest?
I'll get you all started, but keep in mind I've left the real jewels out:

"Start the Car"

"Well, if you've never touched her, how do you know she has a tattoo on her ass?"

"You went home with the Chick from Vail...It was a cousin, who could have made and onion cry -- that face, it still haunts me."

"These guys are good, Teege."
"Ya', but they're not from Detroit"

"He's lyin', we're freezin'!!"

"Last time I saw him, he was runnin' a stop sign on south Aspen"

"I'll tell you what, Teege. I have been followin' you around this town for two years -- There's no one I'd rather follow -- -- Today, you're gonna follow me, try to keep up."

"Hey Burke, try not to kill him too."

VAIL TEAM CRASHES

[ill-advised strategy]

I like the part where he nails those Aspen chicks. The radio chick and then the stretch pant chick. schwinggiggity

[Generic]

bump bump bump in honor of the movie that has given so much to so many, yet never asked for a thing in return

[fiddler]

It must be about time for Downhill Racer to show up on tv.

[icanseeformiles(andmiles)]

here's the question for TJ: When's the book coming out?

[gretch6364]

From the cover "Top Gun on Skis"

[Blashyrkh]

Movies (and TV as well) are just for losers who'd rather watch life then live it.

...and what does posting on an intarweb forum count as?

[Dhelihiker]

I had Sunny side up
I had Sunny side down

[bdog]

I had Sunny side up
I had Sunny side down

Great quote, wrong movie. However "Hot Dog, the Movie" is far better than Aspen Extreme. The two do make a fine double feature.

[DukeBest]

"Smell that? Winter's coming."

"I don't speak American Express."

"They've gone off our monitors!"

[funkendrenchman]

"My friend was not in the Olympics."

"TJ Burke show coming at ya live!."

[spider]

"How about vail?"
"No. That town was designed by the same guy who designed wendy's"
Or something to that effect

[funkendrenchman]

"How about vail?"
"No. That town was designed by the same guy who designed wendy's"
Or something to that effect

"No, it's like the guy that designed Wendy's went nuts with the place" ??

[LaBelle23]

We've got a renegade going OB, we're after him

[chucknuggin]

"for those of you still standing, welcome to the Aspen ski school training clinic." and "I'm Bryce's room mate."

[dogsofaspen]

"Do you know how to make a Tequila-Slammer?"
"Yes, I went to high school."