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Non-Tech : Binary Hodgepodge -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: stockman_scott who wrote (356)	10/12/2003 11:48:12 AM
From: ~digs	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 6763

Scott! It's time to start thinking about skiing. Last year I made my fourth migration to Whislter/Blackcomb and I can finally say that I've conquered all the terrain there.. that place is simply huge. Flew back home, did some laundry, ran some errands, and then hopped back on a plane to Denver. There was a major snowstorm taking place but the shuttle service to Vail was still running. I got into a van with a half dozen strangers and we left the airport with our fingers crossed. We almost made it to the continental divide when they closed the interstate after an avalanche that completely buried a portion of I-70. The net result was a true pity for those who only came to ski for a few days. Our crew was stuck in a small mining town named Idaho Springs for 2 1/2 days! Over six feet of snow fell outside our ramshackle motel. We were lucky. Many stranded motorists had to stay on makeshift cots at the local elementary school. Frustration relative to the re-opening of the freeway was palpable. No estimates were given. You figure after the first night that the following day you'll eventually get to leave. Wrong! We saw a helicopter photo of the situation. Huge front-end loaders clearing the slide looked like mini RCracers at the Brickyard. Knowing we were stuck for an additional day, I managed to both open and close one of the local taverns, a definite first for me. Had to help the owners shovel a path to their entrance before they would open. Got a free pint out of the deal. Crazy situation, but fun all the same. Need to upload some video to the net.. you wouldn't believe how much snow fell. I had purchased a 10 day pass online (big savings) for a 14 day stay. Actual time in the Vail valley was less but was able to use the entire pass by skiing virtually everyday. Most of my time was spent at Vail, a few days at Beaver Creek. Went to Arapahoe basin for the first time.. excellent terrain, though the big shoots were closed as the ski patrol was forcibly bringing down heaps of snow with their cannon. Followed the Basin up with some night skiing at Keystone. I have some friends that live out there and we simply tore it up under the lights.. mach speed on the groomers. Skiied in control, but just barely. heh I can't wait for the upcoming season.. current tentative plan is a lengthy roadtrip from Minneapolis to Seattle.. pick up my buddy attending grad school there, and head down the coast to Mount Hood. I have not been there yet, I hear good things. Optimal snow conditions will dictate when I go.. probably late February. Looking at our discussion from last year, I was reminded of that new place in Michigan. I think that if they get dumped on in terms of snow, I'll have to trek up there as well. 41 runs, two lifts.. and the explanation they give for the type of skiing to be had is up my alley. At the top of their homepage it clearly states, "Warning: No beginners allowed." LOL, perfect. They also have night skiing on Saturdays. Reading the testimonials gave me goose bumps: mtbohemia.com