Archive for June, 2010

  • It's just that a "man-friend" would make me want to try and look pretty. But I don't wanna. I like that I go to Vail and don't wear makeup and after a rough day on the hill I conk out on the couch with ice-packs on my knees. That I wash my hair twice when I'm there because a) who cares, it's under a hat all day and b) my arms are too tired to blow-dry my hair anyways.

    On the Mow: A Female Perspective on Solo Shred Vacations

    Posted on June 30, 2010 | 1 Comment
    It's just that a "man-friend" would make me want to try and look pretty. But I don't wanna. I like that I go to Vail and don't wear makeup and after a rough day on the hill I conk out on the couch with ice-packs on my knees. That I wash my hair twice when I'm there because a) who cares, it's under a hat all day and b) my arms are too tired to blow-dry my hair anyways.

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  • Even though it's almost July, you can always keep yourself busy on the intertubes checking out snow vids. One amateur edit out of Utah where they were still shredding as late as last weekend, and one teaser for a free download dropping later this year out of China! Everyone loves free, right?

    Two Videos You Should Watch

    Posted on June 30, 2010 | No Comments
    Even though it's almost July, you can always keep yourself busy on the intertubes checking out snow vids. One amateur edit out of Utah where they were still shredding as late as last weekend, and one teaser for a free download dropping later this year out of China! Everyone loves free, right?

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  • Videograss has a new teaser out for "Bon Voyage". Their flicks are always fun to watch with everything from schoolyard shredding to steeps & deeps to dick-punches and face-plants. Get some of Chris Grenier, Mikey LeBlanc — dropping in August.

    New Videograss Teaser: Bon Voyage

    Posted on June 29, 2010 | No Comments
    Videograss has a new teaser out for "Bon Voyage". Their flicks are always fun to watch with everything from schoolyard shredding to steeps & deeps to dick-punches and face-plants. Get some of Chris Grenier, Mikey LeBlanc — dropping in August.

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  • Nothing impressive, but I want to log the progress that I'm making as I learn how to skateboard. I found that keeping a public list of my goals really keeps me accountable and helps me progress. Fit-wise, I'm doing OK. The first few times out I got really sore because I was using muscles that I'd never really used before.

    Off-Season Training: Skateboarding Update

    Posted on June 26, 2010 | 3 Comments
    Nothing impressive, but I want to log the progress that I'm making as I learn how to skateboard. I found that keeping a public list of my goals really keeps me accountable and helps me progress. Fit-wise, I'm doing OK. The first few times out I got really sore because I was using muscles that I'd never really used before.

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  • Although it's possible that they'll be able to restructure their debt and keep operating under Sierra or a different name, the fact of the matter is that something like 80% of companies which file for Chapter 11 ultimately fail.

    It’s Official: Sierra Snowboards Filing Ch. 11 Bankruptcy

    Posted on June 25, 2010 | No Comments
    Although it's possible that they'll be able to restructure their debt and keep operating under Sierra or a different name, the fact of the matter is that something like 80% of companies which file for Chapter 11 ultimately fail.

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  • It's Friday bitches! That means it's time to scour the darkest corners of teh interwebz to find some stupid skiers. Sometimes I can find a really ridiculous morsel, like last weeks blast-from-the-past 1992 Accro-skier.

    Stupid Skiers Friday

    Posted on June 25, 2010 | 1 Comment
    It's Friday bitches! That means it's time to scour the darkest corners of teh interwebz to find some stupid skiers. Sometimes I can find a really ridiculous morsel, like last weeks blast-from-the-past 1992 Accro-skier.

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  • If you ask me, it looks like a snowboard version of those Rascal motorized scooters that old, fat, handicapped people use to motor around the local Wal-mart. All it needs is a basket on front in which you could put a bag of chips or a box of frosted donuts.

    Gas-Powered Snowboard LOLWUT?

    Posted on June 23, 2010 | 2 Comments
    If you ask me, it looks like a snowboard version of those Rascal motorized scooters that old, fat, handicapped people use to motor around the local Wal-mart. All it needs is a basket on front in which you could put a bag of chips or a box of frosted donuts.

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  • A competent snowboarder should be checking his blind spot before making a heel-side carve or traverse, and also should be on the lookout for faster-moving downhill skiers who think they own the mountain, regardless of which whey they're slicing.

    Blind Spots

    Posted on June 23, 2010 | No Comments
    A competent snowboarder should be checking his blind spot before making a heel-side carve or traverse, and also should be on the lookout for faster-moving downhill skiers who think they own the mountain, regardless of which whey they're slicing.

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