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Entries from January 2008

KT Rollover : Video Update 1-23-08

January 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVdVoF5lWTs

I have been skiing powder off KT for the pass two days and these guys have been hitting the rollover skiers right of the entrance to the fingers. After a few laps they had carved out a choppy in run from above The Booger.
Thanks for the entertainment guys.
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Video Of The Day: January 22, 2008

January 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgEpApRTSpM

Powder Skiing has returned to Squaw Valley. The latest storm is dropping super light powder at a steady rate.
It’s looking like its going to be a great week of skiing with 100% of terrain OPEN.
Track all the weather on our Unofficial Weather Page 
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Bode / Team America

January 22nd, 2008 · 1 Comment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW4Ja-XF9Ow

Just in case you missed it this weekend. Bode won the combined title for the slalom and the downhill at the World Cup in Kitzbuehel, Austria. The most famous slope on the Hahnenkamm is the Streif, regarded as the most demanding racing slope on the world cup.
In training, Bode allegedly accused organizers of making the [...]

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New Snow For Squaw

January 21st, 2008 · No Comments

NEW SNOW
6200: 4-6 inches
8200: 8-10 inches
note: Super light powder on ice.
Snow is falling on Squaw! The new snow is falling on a very icy mountain which is leading to dust on crust conditions for most of the mountain. If you can keep from bottoming out on the icy core the skiing is fun so grab [...]

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Trail Map Of The Week: Crested Butte

January 17th, 2008 · No Comments

Trail Map Of The Week: Crested Butte

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January 17, 2008

January 17th, 2008 · No Comments

Conditions on the hill today are firm and mostly limited to the groomers. Grab some carvers and enjoy the bluebird sky’s.
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Q & A with Keith O’Meara of Praxis Skis

January 16th, 2008 · 6 Comments

Local skier and entrepreneur Keith O’Meara started building Praxis Skis out of his garage in Truckee, CA. He was looking for a way to try new ski designs and to frankly ski more. His handcrafted powder skis have spawned a cult like following and for good reason. Nowadays you can find Praxis skis killing powder [...]

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STEEP & DEEP: Avalanche Awarness Clinic

January 16th, 2008 · No Comments

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Cold Morning in the Valley

January 16th, 2008 · No Comments

It’s a cold morning here in the valley. Bluebird sky’s should allow for the sun to warm things up by midday but strong winds might effect upper mountain lift ops. Look for Broken Arrow, under High Camp Chair and other sunny spots to be skiing well later in the day.
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Daily Video: January 15, 2008

January 15th, 2008 · No Comments

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEU11C21CCk

Silverado opened today to variable conditions. I would call it interesting. The sun soften up most of the hill by early afternoon allowing for soft afternoon skiing off Broken Arrow, The Kitchen Wall and Main Line Pocket.
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