Stunning
September 9th, 2010
Introducing the Bogner Mari Jacket. Just another beautiful example of Bogner’s style
It is the “Motha of Comfort”!
September 9th, 2010
I spent three nights over the long weekend in my new Big Agnes Storm King sleeping bag. I didn’t know what to expect of the Big Agnes integrated sleeping bag and sleeping pad. Speaking as someone who has never slept well in the wilderness or a sleeping bag for that matter I can honestly say I love my Big Agnes bag and pad. I have never been so comfortable while sleeping in a tent nor have I slept so well. The great thing about Big Agnes sleeping bags is that you can slide your sleeping pad into a sleeve on the under-side of the bag. The idea being that you can’t slide of the sleeping pad while you sleep. This system is pure genius! I love it. I slept better in the tent then I did when I got home after the trip. The other thing I love about the bag is that it is not a mummy bag. It isn’t quite a full rectangular bag either. It gives you plenty of room to move your legs and turn over, but it is snug enough to not be drafty. Big Agnes also makes sweet tents. Check them out.
Nostalgia Time
September 3rd, 2010
Lets do this.
Volkl, Bogner, Icebreaker and several others have arrived for the winter of 2010-11. The TVS Magazine is in production, the Labor Day Sale is going on right now, August pricing on season passes has come and gone and it has already snowed in the mountains. Many people’s thoughts have turned to the coming season, as if fall has already passed. I say let it snow. Forever.
Because the new season has yet to begin, the only thing left is to remember the seasons that have passed, last year being the most memorable, previous ones fading in the distance of time. But specific memories of untracked days, first trams, and the people you spent time with are never forgotten. A big memory for me (obviously after my first year) was seeing the newbies walking into the store toting all sorts of inappropriateness, mostly slalom skis for a GS mountain.
Still I drift on, further into the ether, and thought there may be something in this nostalgia that is of interest; then again maybe not. Regardless, let the rant cease and let the post begin . . .
As it is close to me, I have decided to focus on 30 years past: 1980. Since winter is just around the corner, I thought the best start to this would be getting in shape; which was a big part of the September issue of SKIING Magazine. So here it is, Billy Kidd showing you how to get ready for what’s coming, circa 1980 (link coming soon).
As a postscript, I sent out a message on Facebook, my first official use of social media, in an effort to capture a bit of the past. I contacted the 86 past and present employees of Teton Village Sports (click for the yearbooks, always a work in progress) with a simple question and amazingly had a response from almost half in the first 12 hours. Can’t wait to see the results over the weekend. Stay tuned . . .
The Future is Now: 2011 Volkl’s In Stock
September 1st, 2010
A summer filled with anticipation, curiosity, and maybe a little fear has ended with the arrival of the 2011 Volkl ski line. I spent my afternoons day dreaming of a spaceship in the shape of the Volkl symbol delivering the skis via teleport. Instead of a spaceship, they arrived in a Fed-Ex truck, none the less offering the same excitement. The sounds of ripping cardboard brought screams of joy and tears of pride. Like any ski junkie, I spent the next two hour flexing the skis. If your excitement has reached its pinnacle, click here to check out the new line. If your interested in a brief outline of the gear, read on.
The 2011 class has two new freshman to introduce; the Volkl Kenja for her and Volkl Kendo for him. They boast the same free-ride capabilities that Volkl is know for while offering a slightly narrower waist. This seems like the perfect ski for those seeking a reasonable side cut with out sacrificing any performance beyond groomed runs. Right now I’m envisioning ripping a zipper line into a untracked 12.”
Last year, we saw Volkl revolutionize the Gotama and Kiku into powder machines. The rockered shape made for many smiles on powder days. In 2011, other then a slight update to the tip, Volkl decided to sick with the same design and update the graphic. The same rings true for the Mantra, AC50, Kuro, and Aura.
All in all, Volkl receives at A+ for the 2011 product line. The Kenja and Kendo both help define the new all-mountain free-ride and fill the void between carving ski and free-skiing. If your in the shop, check out the new line in person or stop by rentals for a demo.
Stay tuned, we’ll keep you posted on the 2011 product lines as they arrive.
2010/2011 Marker Bindings are Here!
September 1st, 2010
The 2010/11 fleet of Marker bindings are now here! Check out the new Tour F12, a lightweight touring binding, great for the backcountry as well as lift access. The Squire is the newest member of the Marker Royal Family. It is innovative addition to the market for mid range freeskiing bindings and the lightest binding of its kind! Watch this video and meet the rest of the Royal Family:
What’s a Royal to do when she feels the call of the Park and Pipe? Here’s a peek into the Hallowed Halls of the Marker Royal Court where the answer is to strap on a Jester and go!
ContourHD Helmet Cam
August 31st, 2010
Skiing and surfing correspondent Chris Bezamat submitted this video of him surfing. The video was shot on the new ContourHD helmet camera. Great new helmet cam. Check back this fall and pick one up for ski season.
Coming Soon: Really Big Chairs
August 31st, 2010
This chair symbolises ‘merica. Very roomy and you can fit an entire 6 pack in the arms. I don’t know why you need a chair this big, but I also don’t know why I need cheese flavored like bacon. I just know that I want them both. God Bless ‘merica.
Help, this is out of control
August 26th, 2010
Hello, whomever is in charge of fish and rivers in the US. I think we need to do something about these Asian Carpe. This is a funny video, but I think we all agree that these things can not be good.
We have a challenger!
August 20th, 2010
Earlier I reported that my boss is going to beat anyone who attempts to challenge his dominance on the tennis court. Well, Abbie Bilotta thinks she is equal to the challenge. This is sure to be a battle for the ages.
Maybe not the best site for a pet park?
August 20th, 2010
I don’t know how I feel about this. On one hand pets need a place to stretch their legs when on a road trip just like humans. On the other maybe you just move the pet area down the road to an area with fewer snakes.
Crystal Wright’s Blog
- Termas De Chillan!!! September 9, 2010So after Portillo I was not sure what to do, because my ski partners had to bail. I thought about going to Las Lenas anyways, but there was not lodging for me. My friend Claire Smallwood is working in Termas De Chillan a very cute small resort in southern Chile.Thanks Claire for everything!!! I had never heard of the place, but now I am stoked that I decided […]
Jimmy Chin’s Adventures
- Free Range Turkey Dispatch #8 May 20, 2010FREE RANGE TURKEY_dispatch #8 from camp4 collective on Vimeo. […]
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