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Nice article, thanks for sharing. The pictures make the area look pretty steep, unlike the reputation that some around here gave the place. I may have to add this ski area to my list. Thanks for posting something topical about skiing. But of course you realize, unless you are talking trash about former PASRS or debating who has the best cheese fries, the thread will get no traction. I’m done posting topical stuff here. I’m glad you are not.

Check out this segment with JP Auclair and Tom Wallisch shredding the nighttime streets of Calgary, AB. The cinematography is outrageous. Seriously, Hollywood should be able to incorporate this type of footage into the next "Fast and the Furious" sequel at least. http://ow.ly/qPa2s Some of the urban stuff the guys do these days is just insane. Freeskier just released an issue about skiing Detroit!

How was the show? Any TGR athletes show up? Any good swag giveaways, posters, etc?

ESPN E:60 will broadcast a new feature on Bill tomorrow night (Tues 10/29) at seven p.m. http://youtu.be/dY7C3OUhqNQ

Can't edit my mess, what I meant to say was "That is a considerable accomplishment, or Quite an amazing feat."

Head's up. The first races are this weekend in Soelden, Austria. There is no better time to sign up than now, as U.S. ski racing is at it's all time apex. For the jibhonks out there that think racing sucks, you can root for Jon Olsson this weekend. Yup, 11 times X-Games medalist and forefather of the New School of skiing Jon Olsson has made the Swedish World Cup team this year and was given a starting spot for the Mens GS on Sunday. Quite an amazing feet. Go cheer him on. He probably pulled up to Soelden, Austria in one of his fine rides. I think his latest is the "Winter edition" Nissan GTR. Oh to be a World Cup ski racer.

I have a good skiing consultant who advised me accordingly.

I'll be ready for the fifty year storm with my new Volkl Shiros. Well last year's model at least. These are 119mm underfoot and should only see duty out West.

That is too bad, especially with Blue's commitment to racing. Razorback seemed like a nice way for skiers to use Razor's Edge but still let us do some NASTAR racing. Oh well, Bear Creek it is then. I would have much preferred to put the money in Blue's hands. Blue's pacesetter is really good. Too bad we cannot race against him anymore. In fact, their whole NASTAR crew did a great job over the years that I participated. It always seemed like a well run operation. Cheers to them. Sorry they will not be doing it again this year.

I heard a rumor that NASTAR will be discontinued at Blue but I cannot confirm it. Anybody here with any inside info? They still list NASTAR on their website but it is also for the 2013 season not this year.

In six weeks the snowline will meet the street and Aspen/Snowmass will be open.

I know that there are race fans on this site that prefer to remain lurkers. This post is for you. I like to participate in fantasy football. I am in a few leagues. If you like fantasy football there is now a way to participate in fantasy ski racing. www.fantasyskiracer.com is a portal that offers two fantasy games. If you have enough people you can create a league and compete against each other. (That will never happen here) But there is also a top ten “Pick em” league which allows one to play individually. All you have to do is pick the top ten finishers in each race to score points. The more correct picks in the correct slots, the more points you score. It is super easy and fun. “I want to participate but how do I watch the races to get more information?” Firstly, you don’t have to watch the races to participate. I find myself doing better if I haven’t kept up to date on what racers are hot. Kinda of like my Sister picking football, “I liked the color of their helmets so I picked them.” But if you like to watch the races you can do so on Universal Sports TV. “I lost Universal Sports on Fios over two years ago.” It is back. It is now an upper tier sports channel but it is now back on Fios and I assume Comcast. Just in time for the Olympics. The first race of the year is in two weeks, so start doing your research and sign up and participate. If you miss the first race, no big deal, as there is no minimum number of races you need to participate in. I know what you are thinking, this is so lame. How lame? I was at a party in West Chester last year and I had to get my picks in by the start of the race at 3 a.m. I made the picks on my phone but when the group asked what I was doing they erupted in a roar of laughter. I got comments like “I am trying to comprehend what you just told me, did you just say fantasy skiing?” It became the joke of the night and took on a meaning of its own, kind of like European delivery has around here. Anyway, before you make fun of fantasy ski racing, try to beat me. If you think you are so great, strap it on and participate. I finished seventh in the World and third in the United States last year. There were only two people better than me in the country last year, can you be one of them?

Are those beers in their hands while they jump?

At least Teton Gravity Research (TGR) is doing a premier in Philadelphia this year. They will show their new film, "Way of Life" at the Troc on 11/13. I could be wrong, but I believe this is the first time TGR is coming to Philly. http://www.tetongravity.com/films/way-of-life/tour/

I will pick up a copy for sure, but I wish they would show it around here. MSP movie premieres have hit the Philadelphia area for the past five years but nothing has been listed so far.