Archive for May, 2010

  • You're probably tired of reading about my Wasatch/Sierra/Teton/Cascade/Rockies envy, so here's a curveball: Mountain Creek put on a fundraiser event last weekend called "Stockpile" which was basically a rail/jib-jam in 80-degree weather. Participants paid about $10 each to raise money to build a skateboard park in Vernon, New Jersey. It's nice to see resorts giving back to the community and sponsoring events like this.

    Keeping the Shred Alive

    Posted on May 27, 2010 | No Comments
    You're probably tired of reading about my Wasatch/Sierra/Teton/Cascade/Rockies envy, so here's a curveball: Mountain Creek put on a fundraiser event last weekend called "Stockpile" which was basically a rail/jib-jam in 80-degree weather. Participants paid about $10 each to raise money to build a skateboard park in Vernon, New Jersey. It's nice to see resorts giving back to the community and sponsoring events like this.

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  • The last thing I want to do is write a stale blog, or re-hash a bunch of stuff that you've seen everywhere else already. That said, I do want to keep it fresh over the summer. And I'm not 100% sure how I'm going to do that.

    Keepin’ It Fresh

    Posted on May 25, 2010 | 1 Comment
    The last thing I want to do is write a stale blog, or re-hash a bunch of stuff that you've seen everywhere else already. That said, I do want to keep it fresh over the summer. And I'm not 100% sure how I'm going to do that.

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  • I've been watching clips here and there, some good, some not so good, some inspired, some not. Gotta do something during the summer to keep the shred alive. Anyways, here's two you might not have seen but take a look at them.

    Two Videos You Should Watch

    Posted on May 23, 2010 | No Comments
    I've been watching clips here and there, some good, some not so good, some inspired, some not. Gotta do something during the summer to keep the shred alive. Anyways, here's two you might not have seen but take a look at them.

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  • They say "a picture is worth a thousand words". They are wrong. There are no words to describe how stupid this is.

    Stupid Skiers Friday

    Posted on May 21, 2010 | 6 Comments
    They say "a picture is worth a thousand words". They are wrong. There are no words to describe how stupid this is.

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  • Relax honey. A

    Should I Let My Boyfriend/Husband Go on a Snowboarding Vacation?

    Posted on May 20, 2010 | No Comments
    Relax honey. A "face shot" is not what you think it is.

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  • When I read about this, I remember thinking how awesome that would be, to have a park you could shred, basically year-round. And I remember wondering: why don't we have any of those in the U.S.?

    Why No Dryslope/Snowflex in North America?

    Posted on May 17, 2010 | 3 Comments
    When I read about this, I remember thinking how awesome that would be, to have a park you could shred, basically year-round. And I remember wondering: why don't we have any of those in the U.S.?

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  • Hey buddy, watch out for that tree!

    Stupid Skiers Friday

    Posted on May 14, 2010 | No Comments
    Hey buddy, watch out for that tree!

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  • A press release included a preview of the development plans for Sugarloaf Resort which includes a biergarten featuring local Leelenau County brews, a wine and espresso bar showcasing Leelenau County's local vinyards, a new exterior, four-season courtyard with fire pits for après, 100 'chic' rooms and 50 dormitory-style rooms.

    Sugarloaf Resort May Reopen for 2010/2011 Winter

    Posted on May 13, 2010 | 5 Comments
    A press release included a preview of the development plans for Sugarloaf Resort which includes a biergarten featuring local Leelenau County brews, a wine and espresso bar showcasing Leelenau County's local vinyards, a new exterior, four-season courtyard with fire pits for après, 100 'chic' rooms and 50 dormitory-style rooms.

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