Forum: Alpine Skiing
December 16th 07, 02:15 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
December 3rd 07, 08:21 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,797
why it is illegal in USA
Part 105 of the Federal Aviation Regulations prohibits skydiving in such a
way that might endager people or property (the skydiver is, of course,
excluded). The "suits" are not illegal, but...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
February 7th 07, 12:53 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,922
insane ski crash vid
Witnessed a similar accident during the same competition at Snowbird.
Related the experience to the group with the question as to whether this was
an ethical sport. Competitor was very badly hurt....
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
January 23rd 07, 04:23 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,998
Which ski resort for NERVOUS skier
Consider Steamboat in Colorado. Very forgiving mountain. Lots of blue. Lots
of powder. They have a backside chair that servers a very pretty,
shallow-sloped glade. A nice way to spend a morning...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
January 23rd 07, 04:17 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,040
Ski holidays in Austria (beginning of March)
Start with St. Anton. Lech and Zurs are next door, but these are celebrity
slopes. St. Anton will keep you busy for a week or more. Get cozy with the
locals to find the best off piste skiing -...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
January 17th 07, 05:52 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,806
Nailed from behind
Diagree...
Park City is OK, but it's a horizontal resort. Spent more time traversing
looking for interesting runs than actually skiing them. Deer Valley is
suburban skiing. The resort is...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
December 29th 06, 02:14 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 29
Views: 8,668
Do I need a powder skirt?
Do you need a powder skirt - NO. Is it nice to have one - YES.
The thread noted that it is difficult to find a jacket with all the
necessary technical accessories. I have been using Schoffel...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
December 26th 06, 04:14 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,514
Avalanche Death at Snowmass
As a follow up, death was a result of asphyxiation secondary to airway
blockage. The victim was found by a skier who witnessed the slide from an
open trail below the slide area. The skier/searcher...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
December 7th 06, 03:12 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,173
Dropping out and "moving to the mountains"
Can't help weighing in, but as a rule, don't like to toss peanuts from the
gallery at life altering choices. I took 10 years off... to pursue a variety
of interests. The upside is that I became...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
December 5th 06, 12:23 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,338
Ok...Well how bout a good shovel...
Bob,
I'm up on the virtues of metal versus plastic, but you've provoked a
question among the ignorant (mainly me). I carry a Ortovox M2 beacon and a
Komperdell 260cm aluminum probe. Are my tools...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
December 1st 06, 12:10 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,530
Tuckerman's Ravine
Was considering a trip this spring. Any recommendations on best month, time
of day, weather conditions, etc. to get a good run with minimal traffic?
Link to a related site would also be...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
October 30th 06, 11:53 AM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,290
Big Mountain Freeskiing
Yeah, hoping to avoid the sermon, but I guess I had it coming. I participate
in an extreme sport, and believe me, I take offense when the ignorant try to
regulate.
As an active participant in...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
October 27th 06, 09:05 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,290
Big Mountain Freeskiing
The WC discussion got me thinking about a conversation I had with a friend
on the Peruvian Lift at Snowbird last February. The Freeskiing Nats were in
progress. As we passed the finish line...
My...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
October 3rd 06, 11:00 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 114
Views: 14,140
Best Automobile made in 1970.
Only if you want to attract 60-year old men for an hour of nostalgia. Great
little car... but I thought the object was to posture for the purpose of
procreation.
OC
Trying to convince the wife to...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
October 3rd 06, 10:54 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 114
Views: 14,140
Best Automobile made in 1970.
Even better, wear the flannel under the coat. Leave the Nieman Marcus tag on
it. "Oh, just something I picked up on the way here. Do you have a pair of
scissors I could borrow? Hey! They got Hank...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
September 22nd 06, 04:02 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 114
Views: 14,140
Best Automobile made in 1970.
JP, you need to be more specific. What kind of girls do you want? What age
group?
The best all around babe magnet is a well cared for VW Beetle. Invest in an
upgraded interior (seats, stereo,...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
September 22nd 06, 03:37 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,506
My Annual Request for Early Season Insight
Thanks Walt, much appreciated.
Additional question about PC...
I've only skied Park City once and was disappointed. Seemed like I did an
awful lot of traversing to find decent runs. Finally hooked...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
September 20th 06, 11:39 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,535
Aspen too high? I am 82
I've seen quite a few octogenarians skiing at Alta. It's free, or at least,
it used to be.
You might want to consider supplemental oxygen. No joke. For about a $K, you
can buy an 11 liter (@ 3000...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
September 20th 06, 10:55 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,506
My Annual Request for Early Season Insight
Been doing this for 15 years now, and many thanks to those who have
responded. A little different format this time round...
Here's my plan. Give me your thoughts.
Late November: SLC - chase the...
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