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  • No, we aren’t hating on Shaun White who, among pipe jocks is definitely one of the best, we’re just asking whether the “100″ was really deserved or whether it’s more...

    Did Shaun White Deserve a Perfect 100?

    Posted on January 30, 2012 | 5 Comments
    No, we aren’t hating on Shaun White who, among pipe jocks is definitely one of the best, we’re just asking whether the “100″ was really deserved or whether it’s more...

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  • About the only thing that really surprises me about the Shaun White deal is that he wasn't riding with one of these companies already.

    Shaun White to GoPro, Travis Rice to Contour

    Posted on January 28, 2012 | 1 Comment
    About the only thing that really surprises me about the Shaun White deal is that he wasn't riding with one of these companies already.

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  • Registration is available at the door, $45 gets you access to all three days and one meal per day. You have to provide your own lift ticket or season pass to ride.

    SFC Michigan Snowboard Camp at Bittersweet

    Posted on January 10, 2012 | No Comments
    Registration is available at the door, $45 gets you access to all three days and one meal per day. You have to provide your own lift ticket or season pass to ride.

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  • For a few years now the Shell Gasoline "Ski Free Deals" has been my go-to for discount lift tickets here in Michigan. Now that the holiday/school vacation season is over, the program has started back up again and there are 21 participating ski areas (alpine and cross country) in Michigan alone.

    2012 Ski Free Deals

    Posted on January 3, 2012 | 3 Comments
    For a few years now the Shell Gasoline "Ski Free Deals" has been my go-to for discount lift tickets here in Michigan. Now that the holiday/school vacation season is over, the program has started back up again and there are 21 participating ski areas (alpine and cross country) in Michigan alone.

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  • Mostly I use the web to score deals, to watch (obsessively) the weather forecasts, to check for information about the local hills, etc., and if you've got an iPhone then Liftopia has a new app out for free that will help you get the most bang for your buck.

    Liftopia Announces New iPhone App

    Posted on December 16, 2011 | No Comments
    Mostly I use the web to score deals, to watch (obsessively) the weather forecasts, to check for information about the local hills, etc., and if you've got an iPhone then Liftopia has a new app out for free that will help you get the most bang for your buck.

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  • Homewood Snowboards out of Pennsylvnia was first in line with 2 snowboards sent our way. We've already ridden one of them and will be riding another one later this week with reviews to follow. In the meantime, here is a little Q&A with Homewood Snowboards.

    Get Local: Homewood Snowboards

    Posted on December 12, 2011 | No Comments
    Homewood Snowboards out of Pennsylvnia was first in line with 2 snowboards sent our way. We've already ridden one of them and will be riding another one later this week with reviews to follow. In the meantime, here is a little Q&A with Homewood Snowboards.

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  • As a ski area, there are many factors outside your control, like the weather, but one thing you can control is hospitality which extends to and includes your use of social media.

    Social Media 101 for Ski Resorts

    Posted on December 10, 2011 | 5 Comments
    As a ski area, there are many factors outside your control, like the weather, but one thing you can control is hospitality which extends to and includes your use of social media.

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  • It's pretty obvious why the World Cup wants Shaun White to compete: adding him to the list of competitors will bring in more TV viewers, allowing for more TV advertising and corporate sponsorship money, so it's good for business, but will he compete?

    Will the World Cup Pay for Shaun White?

    Posted on December 4, 2011 | 9 Comments
    It's pretty obvious why the World Cup wants Shaun White to compete: adding him to the list of competitors will bring in more TV viewers, allowing for more TV advertising and corporate sponsorship money, so it's good for business, but will he compete?

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