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  • Here's the scoop on Crystal Mountain's current terrain, conditions, trail openings, etc.

    Crystal Mountain (MI) – 12/26/2012

    Posted on December 28, 2012 | No Comments
    Here's the scoop on Crystal Mountain's current terrain, conditions, trail openings, etc.

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  • This year I'm committed. Unless it's raining. Then all bets are off. But if it's not raining, it's UP or bust. There's a number of resorts up in them there hills even if the weather isn't favoring Bohemia or Porkies, a change of scenery and visiting almost-Wisconsin will be a fun road trip.

    Bohemia or Bust

    Posted on October 16, 2012 | 6 Comments
    This year I'm committed. Unless it's raining. Then all bets are off. But if it's not raining, it's UP or bust. There's a number of resorts up in them there hills even if the weather isn't favoring Bohemia or Porkies, a change of scenery and visiting almost-Wisconsin will be a fun road trip.

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  • If you are worried because you don't see any snow when you look out your window in Birmingham or Joliet or Toledo, take my word for it and head north, get some while the getting is still good.

    Crystal Mountain – February 25 & 26

    Posted on February 27, 2012 | No Comments
    If you are worried because you don't see any snow when you look out your window in Birmingham or Joliet or Toledo, take my word for it and head north, get some while the getting is still good.

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  • In the midwest, we don't so much chase the pow as we do hunt for strange, and with nearly 40 ski areas in the state of Michigan alone, it's not difficult to find a place you've never ridden, it's just a matter of getting there. Cannonsburg Ski Area is located just outside of Grand Rapids, MI about 2.5 hours West of Detroit and 3.5 hours Northeast of Chicago.

    Cannonsburg Ski Area Review

    Posted on January 25, 2012 | 4 Comments
    In the midwest, we don't so much chase the pow as we do hunt for strange, and with nearly 40 ski areas in the state of Michigan alone, it's not difficult to find a place you've never ridden, it's just a matter of getting there. Cannonsburg Ski Area is located just outside of Grand Rapids, MI about 2.5 hours West of Detroit and 3.5 hours Northeast of Chicago.

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  • I've never planned anything this late in the season, never done any research, have no idea what the typical weather is like anywhere this time of year, etc. I know last year was a bit of an outlier with all those April pow days but kinda hoping we might be able to snag one of those this year

    What’s the Best Ski Resort to Visit in April?

    Posted on January 8, 2011 | No Comments
    I've never planned anything this late in the season, never done any research, have no idea what the typical weather is like anywhere this time of year, etc. I know last year was a bit of an outlier with all those April pow days but kinda hoping we might be able to snag one of those this year

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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 | 4 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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  • The added terrain is great; seems like every other time I go there they've got another new trail or two open. Their kids program is excellent which is why we've taken Jake there a few times. If you're looking to get shradical and hit huge jumps or spend all day in the park though, you're probably going to be disappointed

    Crystal Mountain 12/26

    Posted on December 29, 2010 | No Comments
    The added terrain is great; seems like every other time I go there they've got another new trail or two open. Their kids program is excellent which is why we've taken Jake there a few times. If you're looking to get shradical and hit huge jumps or spend all day in the park though, you're probably going to be disappointed

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  • Previously I'd said that by 40, I'd like to get down to the southern hemi during their "winter" and ride pow in July. Also on my list of really expensive trips that I'm not taking any time soon is a trip to the French Alps. I think the seclusion and the allure of Alaska has the top spot though, so if it comes down to it and I can only ever do one of these trips, Tailgate Alaska gets priority.

    Tailgate Alaska: Real F*cking Snowboarding

    Posted on November 21, 2010 | No Comments
    Previously I'd said that by 40, I'd like to get down to the southern hemi during their "winter" and ride pow in July. Also on my list of really expensive trips that I'm not taking any time soon is a trip to the French Alps. I think the seclusion and the allure of Alaska has the top spot though, so if it comes down to it and I can only ever do one of these trips, Tailgate Alaska gets priority.

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