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  • There's a high probability we'll be headed to glorious Mt. Bohemia over President's Day Weekend in February. Check out this video to see what it's all about up there:

    Mt. Bohemia – Road Trip

    Posted on January 3, 2011 | 3 Comments
    There's a high probability we'll be headed to glorious Mt. Bohemia over President's Day Weekend in February. Check out this video to see what it's all about up there:

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  • Hope everyone had a happy thanksgiving and if it wasn't filled with pow slashes then I hope there's snow in your local forecast pretty soon. In the meantime, get a load of this turd, courtesy of Burritos and Snow. As he said, anyone who drives a Porsche in to Big Cottonwood Canyon during a snowstorm deserves what's coming...

    Stupid Skiers Friday

    Posted on November 26, 2010 | 1 Comment
    Hope everyone had a happy thanksgiving and if it wasn't filled with pow slashes then I hope there's snow in your local forecast pretty soon. In the meantime, get a load of this turd, courtesy of Burritos and Snow. As he said, anyone who drives a Porsche in to Big Cottonwood Canyon during a snowstorm deserves what's coming...

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  • I've got a Dakine board bag that I've had since 2003. It's been good to me but years of over-stuffing have taken their toll so over the weekend I stopped by REI and picked up a Dakine Tour snowboard bag ...

    Dakine Tour Snowboard Bag Review & Comparison

    Posted on November 23, 2010 | 1 Comment
    I've got a Dakine board bag that I've had since 2003. It's been good to me but years of over-stuffing have taken their toll so over the weekend I stopped by REI and picked up a Dakine Tour snowboard bag ...

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  • Everywhere I look legit ski areas are innovating and giving their customers a better experience. So we here in Michigan can't compete with the new Gondola or the Stash Terrain Park at Jackson Hole, I get that but there's plenty of Michigan ski resorts that are investing in making better experiences for their customers.

    Michigan Ski Resorts: Who’s Doing it Right?

    Posted on October 26, 2010 | No Comments
    Everywhere I look legit ski areas are innovating and giving their customers a better experience. So we here in Michigan can't compete with the new Gondola or the Stash Terrain Park at Jackson Hole, I get that but there's plenty of Michigan ski resorts that are investing in making better experiences for their customers.

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  • It hadn't snowed in 10 days and the mountains had seen a wicked thaw-freeze. Didn't matter though. We could tell by the terrain and the snow that had been there that it was worth another visit. A year later we would have our revenge on the BC Interior.

    BC Interior: Revelstoke

    Posted on September 30, 2010 | 1 Comment
    It hadn't snowed in 10 days and the mountains had seen a wicked thaw-freeze. Didn't matter though. We could tell by the terrain and the snow that had been there that it was worth another visit. A year later we would have our revenge on the BC Interior.

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  • We're always looking for a good experience, off-piste or on. So even though it's only mid-September, I've already spent an inordinate amount of time comparing airfares to various mountainous destinations West of the great plains. [Dropping In] via Snowboard-Mag.com But if you're looking for a good off-piste experience with plenty of powder to go around, Silverton Mountain has the goods.

    Destination: Silverton Mountain

    Posted on September 21, 2010 | No Comments
    We're always looking for a good experience, off-piste or on. So even though it's only mid-September, I've already spent an inordinate amount of time comparing airfares to various mountainous destinations West of the great plains. [Dropping In] via Snowboard-Mag.com But if you're looking for a good off-piste experience with plenty of powder to go around, Silverton Mountain has the goods.

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  • I tagged along because her friend is also married to a pretty cool guy, and it would be a total dick move to leave him alone with a 1-year old and 5 ladies for a long weekend. The "bro" thing to do would be go down there and make the most of it, and to remind him of his epic faceplant, so that's what I did.

    North Carolina Trip Recap

    Posted on September 8, 2010 | No Comments
    I tagged along because her friend is also married to a pretty cool guy, and it would be a total dick move to leave him alone with a 1-year old and 5 ladies for a long weekend. The "bro" thing to do would be go down there and make the most of it, and to remind him of his epic faceplant, so that's what I did.

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  • There is no right answer. It all depends on what's your budget, where are you going, when are you going, how many people, shuttle or public transport or rent a car, do you need airfare or can you drive there, etc. But I'll try to break it down for you.

    Snowboard Vacation Planning: Costs

    Posted on August 16, 2010 | No Comments
    There is no right answer. It all depends on what's your budget, where are you going, when are you going, how many people, shuttle or public transport or rent a car, do you need airfare or can you drive there, etc. But I'll try to break it down for you.

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