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Elevation posted a status"Just wrapped up a fun day at Sunday River with my brother's family - the 3-4 inches of fresh on top of the manmade sweet!"
Elevation posted a status"Skiing Mammoth this year? Text "NorCal" to 20123 and they'll hook you up with a two day pass for the price of a single day. Good thru 2/9."
Elevation posted a blog postI'm thinking about snow. Are you?
So the pre-season is officially here - the movies are showing around town, expo season is upon us, and cold wet storms are hitting the coastline. 11.11.11 welcomed a cut off low to California last night - my 5:55 pm flight from LAX to SFO didn't depart until sometime around 10 pm, meaning I got close to midnight. It was a stiff, bumpy ride up out of SoCal, with reports of winds gusting at 45 on the mountain crests. It will certainly help Mammoth open strong. I kicked things off with a ski…See More
Elevation posted a status"Squaw Valley USA and Alpine Meadows on one pass - looks like it was a good year to move the ski house to the Alpine access road :)"
Elevation posted a status"great to see the year's first snow in the Rockies and Whites - and kudos to Jess Lander for completing the Tough Mudder @ Squaw this wknd!"
Elevation posted a blog postZERMATT
After three great days in Saas Fee, we awoke early on Friday for the trip to Zermatt. We had found a great last minute deal at Hotel Europe und Spa (thanks to expedia.co.uk) on a four star hotel in Zermatt the night before, and were able to drop our luggage off there in the morning before taking the very long ride up to…See More
Elevation posted a blog postSAAS FEE SUMMER SKIING
Sorry for the delay in posting - my new MacBook Air is taking some getting used to - I've always been a pc guy, but time came for a change! Upon leaving Tignes, we drove up and over the Col du Petit St. Bernard, which is the low point to the east and serves as a route connecting France and Italy. The drive up took us through the resort of La Rosiere, and was quite spectacular, with massive valley views…See More
Elevation posted a status"I slid into an avalanche in my GTI last winter, so before this season starts, I'm looking to upgrade to AWD - any recommendations?"
Elevation posted a status"finally back home in the city by the bay - anybody have a guess for Squaw Valley's opening day? I'm gonna go with my birthday, 11/23 :)"
SnowQueenCA commented on Elevation's blog post 'Summer Skiing in the Alps - TIgnes, France 8/26-27'"Hey Elevation!
LOVE the photos and cows on the run, LOL! Think Moo!
Now I won't be able to get that picture out of my head next season. Very fun!
...Zermatt is next?? Totally "postcard…"
Elevation posted a status"Just wrapped up my summer ski trip to the Alps - waiting for my flight out of Geneva - posts from Saas Fee and Zermatt to come soon."
Ski Dazzle commented on Elevation's blog post 'Summer Skiing in the Alps - TIgnes, France 8/26-27'"WOW Elevation & Aim!! You guys are International Gnar Shredders!! Serious G.N.A.R. points for glacier skiing... We are thrilled to hear about your trip & look forward to more!! THINKING SNOW along with you! Team Ski Dazzle"
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I'm thinking about snow. Are you?
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:54am 0 Comments 1 Like
So the pre-season is officially here - the movies are showing around town, expo season is upon us, and cold wet storms are hitting the coastline. 11.11.11 welcomed a cut off low to California last night - my 5:55 pm flight from LAX to SFO didn't depart until sometime around 10 pm, meaning I got close to midnight. It was a stiff, bumpy ride up out of SoCal, with reports of winds gusting at 45 on the mountain crests. It will certainly help Mammoth open strong.
I kicked…
Continue ZERMATT
Posted on September 18, 2011 at 8:56pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
After three great days in Saas Fee, we awoke early on Friday for the trip to Zermatt. We had found a great last minute deal at Hotel Europe und Spa (thanks to expedia.co.uk) on a four star hotel in Zermatt the night before, and were able to drop our luggage off there in the morning…
Continue SAAS FEE SUMMER SKIING
Posted on September 16, 2011 at 10:28pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Sorry for the delay in posting - my new MacBook Air is taking some getting used to - I've always been a pc guy, but time came for a change!
Upon leaving Tignes, we drove up and over the Col du Petit St. Bernard, which is the low point to the east and serves as a…
Continue Summer Skiing in the Alps - TIgnes, France 8/26-27
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 11:28am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Hello Skiers and Riders!
Even with the great snow year we had in Tahoe, the ski season eventually did end - but I wasn't satisfied, so my friend Aim and I decided to go to the Alps to do some glacier skiing! We met at Heathrow, flew to Geneva, and rented a car (Renault Modus) and…
Continue Pain McShlonkey Classic - Extreme Small Mountain Snowlerblade Invitational
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 10:00pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
The Sunday after the Pain McShlonkey 80s party was busy - and with long lines at KT...
I was more than happy to go over to the Enchanted Forest and watch the local pros have some fun with the Extreme Small Mountain Snowlerblade Invitational - here's a link to Squaw's website promoting the event:…
Comment Wall (12 comments)
- At 6:50pm on March 29, 2011,
Louisa Hodge said… - With all the snow thats up there right now... how could I not! Just hope I don't leave it too long!
- At 2:51pm on June 24, 2010,
Andrew said… - Wow, you are still posting. Endless winter indeed. I'll get the gang together next month for sure. I'm just trying to decide how to invite just the people we want to come back.
- At 10:54am on June 10, 2010,
David Meador said… - My newest ski and snowboard video from Park City Mountain Resort is up. Please have a look! http://www.skidazzle.com/video/park-city-skiing-and
- At 11:43pm on May 10, 2010, David Meador said…
- Thanks! I tried making it out to Squaw this year but wasn't able. Maybe I can film up there next year!
- At 5:20pm on March 2, 2010,
Michael J Toughill said… - Call me Mike, thanks! dug the latest posts/pics... & I'd love to get out west to hang, perhaps next season... getting married in 25 days, so you can imagine... still got 40 days & counting in skiing this season tho!! But thanks for the offer! I'd say come ski here but, u know... at least PBR is brewed in WI! ha...
- At 12:58pm on March 2, 2010,
B to the Izzo said… - Yeah, I am the Bill Lewis from the picture and the lift... sweet post, and glad to hear you enjoyed Sierra. I've had a pass at Sierra the last few years running, and I love it!
- At 7:43pm on March 1, 2010, Michael J Toughill said…
- Killer pics! I really appreciate what you're all about, especially w/ all the WRONG snake oil action being blogged! You obviously love skiing, which is what I'm all about... hopefully more of us will keep up the blogs and keep it REAL! Saw you dug my Mt La Crosse blog also.. thanks!
- At 12:55pm on April 1, 2009,
Shanna said… - Sorry to hear about your bike, that's a bummer :(
I'm gonna have to get out to Kirkwood sometime and find a local to buddy up with I guess. . . that place sounds amazing!
The Eastern Sierras are great in the summer, there's so much to do up there! You'll have to come check out Mammoth in the winter too. It's quite a drive for you compared to Tahoe, but I'm sure you'd enjoy the mountain. It offers a bit of everything, as far as terrain. It's big and spread out, kind of like Squaw, but once you learn the lift system it's pretty easy and quick to get around.
Take some pictures on your upcoming Tahoe trip! Happy trails!
Shanna
- At 4:39pm on March 31, 2009, Shanna said…
- Yeah, Santa Barbara is nice too. . . I lived there for school and still make it down there quite a bit. Most of the tourists come to Santa Ynez for the wine, but I love all of the hiking and biking trails around here to keep me entertained when I can't be skiing. Watch out for the heat in the summer, though!
Homewood is awesome, you just can't beat that view! I heard they are planning on building it up though, putting in a village or something? Too bad, I like it the way it is. Mt Rose is great too, a little further drive, but it never disappoints. Do you ever ski Kirkwood? I never have, but want to get out there sometime. I always hear good things about it.
Mammoth usually stays open thru July 4th, but I heard rumors that they're closing earlier this season- lack of customers I guess. I usually don't ski past April anyway. . . too slushy.
Hey, you don't happen to be the same Josh I met on a lift in Jackson Hole last season, do you? Just wondering because you fit the description. Anyway, have fun on your next Tahoe trip! You never know, you could get another storm. I'll pray for snow.
Shanna
- At 12:01pm on March 31, 2009, Shanna said…
- Hey Josh,
Ya, it's a long haul to the snow from Santa Ynez, but I carpool up to Mammoth and we take turns driving, so it's not so bad. I used to always go to North Lake Tahoe when I was little, but these days I only make it up there about once a year. Alpine and Squaw are my favorites up there, but they're all fun. Where do you usually ski in Tahoe?
-Shanna
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