Opinion Archive

  • Admit it: you've been there before and you saw that guy in the lift line wearing jeans and skinny skis from 1990 with sunglasses and a baseball hat and you kind of had a little chuckle to yourself, "LOL gaper!". But were you sure?

    Gapers…

    Posted on May 8, 2012 | 2 Comments
    Admit it: you've been there before and you saw that guy in the lift line wearing jeans and skinny skis from 1990 with sunglasses and a baseball hat and you kind of had a little chuckle to yourself, "LOL gaper!". But were you sure?

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  • Because I've got the flow where I grab my dick and say 'OH MY GOD! That's some funky shit!'

    RIP MCA

    Posted on May 4, 2012 | No Comments
    Because I've got the flow where I grab my dick and say 'OH MY GOD! That's some funky shit!'

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  • When I was 17 or 18 I didn't know what I wanted to be when I "grew up" and I sure as shit didn't know what programs were offered at the University of Montana, or how any of those might fit in to that plan for my life that I didn't have

    Hindsight…

    Posted on May 2, 2012 | No Comments
    When I was 17 or 18 I didn't know what I wanted to be when I "grew up" and I sure as shit didn't know what programs were offered at the University of Montana, or how any of those might fit in to that plan for my life that I didn't have

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  • Yes, this is just another reason to dislike the FIS but remember, even freeskiers don't like the FIS; so it's not like I'm just piling on. OK. Kind of. But this is most definitely not a skiers vs. snowboarders issue; competitors from both sports have voiced concerns over how this would be done and what it means for the integrity of the competition.

    Ski Judges for Olympic Snowboarding?

    Posted on April 13, 2012 | No Comments
    Yes, this is just another reason to dislike the FIS but remember, even freeskiers don't like the FIS; so it's not like I'm just piling on. OK. Kind of. But this is most definitely not a skiers vs. snowboarders issue; competitors from both sports have voiced concerns over how this would be done and what it means for the integrity of the competition.

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  • There's an entire world out there full of places you're not supposed to go. Don't limit yourself to only the places where The Man says you're allowed. The Man wants to keep you down. To stifle your fun, your creativity, your expression and individuality.

    Shreducation: To Trespass or Not to Trespass

    Posted on March 30, 2012 | No Comments
    There's an entire world out there full of places you're not supposed to go. Don't limit yourself to only the places where The Man says you're allowed. The Man wants to keep you down. To stifle your fun, your creativity, your expression and individuality.

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  • With no snow in sight Jon and I went to check out the Misfit Lab in Fenton on Sunday afternoon. It was the first time I had been there since Leo and I toured the facility when it was still under construction. Here's a rundown of what's inside the Lab and what you can expect if you go there.

    Checking out the Misfit Lab

    Posted on March 26, 2012 | No Comments
    With no snow in sight Jon and I went to check out the Misfit Lab in Fenton on Sunday afternoon. It was the first time I had been there since Leo and I toured the facility when it was still under construction. Here's a rundown of what's inside the Lab and what you can expect if you go there.

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  • Despite having a 113" base, Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR) decided to close 2 weeks ahead of schedule, a move that was basically unannounced.

    Revelstoke Mountain Resort to Close Early, Unnanounced

    Posted on March 24, 2012 | 2 Comments
    Despite having a 113" base, Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR) decided to close 2 weeks ahead of schedule, a move that was basically unannounced.

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  • There were a few positives about the winter that wasn't — it really showcased the resolve of our local ski hills, who did everything humanly possible to give us a good season when Mother Nature turned her back on us.

    The Winter that Wasn’t

    Posted on March 18, 2012 | No Comments
    There were a few positives about the winter that wasn't — it really showcased the resolve of our local ski hills, who did everything humanly possible to give us a good season when Mother Nature turned her back on us.

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