Yesterday’s post about the New Fork Platypus got me thinking “We haven’t checked in with TVS Fly-Fish Guy Mike lately”. So I did just that. Apparently, Mike hasn’t been waiting for the runoff to stop on the local rivers. He has been taking the fight to the trout. Going after the elusive Mackinaw. Above, Mike is holding said Mackinaw. If you are going after the Mackinaw it is a good idea to wear a Patagonia Down Sweater Vest, because you never know when the lake will turn over on you?
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Former Teton Village Sports rental shop employee and part time angling addict Mike Spector claims to have discovered a new species. He claims to have discovered (okay I am making this up, but it is more fun for me that way)the “New Fork Platypus.” It looks like a cross between a monster brown trout and a platypus. No one knows how this is possible, but that is one big fish or fish/semi aquatic mammal I tell you what.
I like this picture, because Mike has a monsta trout and because he has on some well used Patagonia fishing gear. I’m pretty sure that is a Patagonia Guidewater Jacket and I think he is sporting some Wadermaster II waders, but I can not be sure about that. Either way the Guidewater Jacket is sick. If you want to catch gigantic trout you should buy one. Not because I want you to, because in order to catch monsta trout you have to fish a lot. The Guidewater Jacket will keep you comfortable on those days when you go fishing by yourself because all your buddies are afraid of the cold or rain or snow or cyclone.
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In case anyone is wondering what it means when someone says “it was all bro’d out” or “I just bro’d out my micro” here is a picture for you. Allegedly, this microwave used to be in the possession of several Teton Village Sports employees. Those employees gave it to some other T.V.S. employees who only work at T.V.S. during the winter. In the summer they work for Mountainscapes landscaping. I guess this micro travels with the crew everyday and it is the only tool that has not been forgotten on a job.
I don’t know anything about that, but I’ll tell you what. Parents, if these types of stickers start showing up around the house look out. You might have a future ski-bum on your hands.
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The 1st annual Teton Village Sports Loudmouth Mini-Golf outing was a huge success. As you can see; we had a great turnout with many wearing delicious Loudmouth Golf attire. The winner of the big check was James “Coach”Muhlfeld. Who proved that cheaters never win. Congrats to all who came out to enjoy some good old-fashioned fun. Especially me, because I won a new putter grip!
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The big check is almost ready for the first prize winner of the 1st Annual Loudmouth Golf Mini Golf Tournament. Okay, so it isn’t sponsored by Loudmouth Golf, but we are all going to be wearing Loudmouth Golf products. Second prize is a Loudmouth putter grip. See you at the King at 4pm tomorrow.
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This post could go in so many different directions. I’m going to try to real it in and keep it on course, but if I take off on a tangent about how ridiculous the people I know are or how Scott Lapointe knows some interesting ways to cook bacon I apologize. I hope it doesn’t turn over on us. Anyway, this picture was taken at the Benjamin Dawley Memorial Golf Tournament. The team pictured was the winner of the “Best Dressed” awared. Matt Klene (right and former TVS employee) is sporting the Loudmouth Golf Raspberry Surebet Pants. When I first heard the news that they had won this award I was positive that the Loudmouth pants were the reason. I have to say that the rest of the team is really holding there own. The paisley pants that Scott Lapointe (Scott is famous for being band from a cheese cutting contest) is wearing are top notch and the guy on the left looks like everyones Grandpa out for a casual 9.
Great work. Hats off to all.
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Sitting in Colorado Springs, inside the luxurious Travelodge with my mini coffee maker and nice little microwave/refrigerator combo watching it rain outside about to dive head deep into my ‘homework’ for the evening.
The Barnett Bicycle Institute, is located here, and I’m currently in a two week course for Bicycle Repair and Overhaul, so that I can return to TVS with loads of info to start what will soon be one of the best bike shops in the valley! BELIEVE!
So far we have covered, tools for service (lots of them), bottom brackets, headsets, hubs, and wheel building. Covering every aspect of each topic and complete overhaul. Many more subjects to be covered including: freewheels, shifters, brakes, drive-train, cockpit, etc.
Although I’m here for two weeks, I will get away for the weekend (no holiday for me, class on Monday!) and see the Nuggets/ Lakers game on Saturday night sitting in a Suite, complements of a family friend and godfather. Thanks Jim!
Start spreading the word, TVS is a full service bike repair shop starting the first of June!!
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YES! 1st annual Teton Village Sports Loudmouth Golf Putt Putt tourney. Join us Saturday at 4 for your chance to win a big check. If you don’t have Loudmouth Golf pants that is ok. You will have a chance to buy them at the course or you can pick some up here.
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Where to start… well let’s start by apologizing for my extended absence; two words, BLACK HELICOPTERS. OK, now that we have that out of the way let’s get back to all the radness that is going on in this big blue marble we call Earth. Well, since the last time I have rapped at ya I have jumped head first into the wild, wild world of plaid pants. I started with the Bushwood pattern by Loudmouth Golf Pants . These pants are so amazing they have gotten me 3 free beers, two key-note speaking opportunities on subjects which I have no knowledge of and one hole in eight on a par 3. I can’t wait till I get the matching sport coat. I have also been rollin’ pretty hard on my new ride, the Red Baron by Felt.
This bike has three speeds but they all result in the same outcome: awesomeness and good times. Last week Ned and I cruised out to the Aspens to play some Canadian doubles with Sloan Peterson after a nice corn skiing session on Glory. Though we were looking forward to a good volley and comical banter the fact that there were no nets didn’t rain on our parade. Why? Maybe because the cruise over to the tennis courts produced a higher level of fun and enjoyment than playing tennis with no net, that’s why. So if you are interested in having more fun than tennis with no net than I recommend either Loudmouth Golf Pants, a new cruiser bike or both for a really good time. I must run but have a great one and take care. MTF, Alby
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Since the snow is finally receding around here and the trails are firming up I spent part of last weekend getting the mountain biking gear ready. Bike, tools, spare tubes…. I even went so far as to wash my Camelbak. I had no idea just how filthy it was. They look great with no dirt or dried sweat on them. The bladder was a different story. I pulled it out and although it did not have any nasty black spots it smelled a little funky and the inside was very slimy. In the past I have used soapy water to wash it out, but I didn’t want to taste the soap anymore. I pondered buying a Camelbak cleaning kit, but that just seemed like cheating. For those of you not willing to take a chance with the cleanliness of your Camelbak Bladder you should probably just get the Camelbak cleaning kit. They have a great brush and tablets that clean all the sludge right out. That being said if you like to live on the edge do what I did; go get yourself some denture cleaning tablets. I just dropped a few of those bad boys into my bladder with some water and let them go to work. You should probably get in there with a clean, sterile brush and rinse it well with some hot water (not boiling) too. Then dry it out. The denture tablets worked well I think. I bought a genaric anti-bacterial version and I have had no problems. I’m sure this is not the recommended way to clean a CamelBak bladder, but it worked for me.
As far as I know I have never had a water-born illness from my Camelbak. I try to clean them every now and then and occasionally replace them.
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