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post #481 of 911
8/14/08 at 6:55am
Hey guys, this would be my first post on these forums. I currently go to the university of Nebraska and am Co-Captain of the Ski club there. We have something like 130 members. It is a pretty sweet deal. 8 of us got the epic pass this season and will ski 30+ days this year.

I am a Jr/Sr Civil Engineer major. I was hardcore into downhill mountain biking until the cost of repairing my bike went way over the benefits, so I recently sold it and purchased some pow skis.

I was an avid poster on mtbr.com and still am. I considered myself very knowledgeable when I posted on a topic. I was previously lurching around TGR forums and decided to join after about 2 days of lurching. I was hounded/FAIL'd by every guy with over 1000 posts. I mean those guys are dicks over there and I have seen these forums comparative to those and A)you guys are just as knowledgable B) you are not hardcore pricks.

Thanks,

Ski Nebraski
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post #482 of 911
8/31/08 at 5:17pm

Hello

I thought I would post a little something about myself for introduction.

I currently live In PA where I coach junior ski racing at Liberty Mountain. I was a racer for 6 years before going to coaching. Skiing is pretty much my life and I make between 5-10 trips to Vermont (mostly Jay) every winter and at least 1 or 2 trips to Utah. I have way too many skis ranging from race skis to fat pow skis. Looking forward to a great season.

Some pics below to get everyone psyched for the season.





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post #483 of 911
8/31/08 at 6:40pm
Hey folks, just saw this thread for the first time despite joining last week.

I've been skiing since I was 3, got brought up through Alpine Meadows' snow and ski school programs until I was good enough to ski with my Dad, and since then, aside from a day trip to Kirkwood with a friend and a trip to Whistler in which I skied with a guide, I've almost always skied with my Dad, primarily at Alpine, Squaw, Mt. Rose. I've also skied in Utah, BC, Mt. Bachelor, and south Lake Tahoe.

This season, however, I've moved out of the homestead to Sacramento, gotten equipment, and purchased a season pass. While I'll still do some skiing with my Dad, I will be doing a lot more solo skiing and skiing with friends this year, primarily at Alpine, as that is where I have my pass.

I've gone and seen every Warren Miller movie since Vertical Reality, and my Dad has been seeing them since Warren toured with the crew and narrated in person.

While I was always a Salomon fanboy when I was renting, I ended up purchasing a set of K2 Apache Recons. Maybe I'll meet up with some Bears this year. I'm looking forward to a fantastic season of skiing with significantly more days than I've ever had in the past.
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post #484 of 911
9/4/08 at 7:51am
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Originally Posted by SkiNebraski View Post
A)you guys are just as knowledgable B) you are not hardcore pricks.
You apparently haven't spoken with eny of my ex-girlfriends.
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post #485 of 911
9/8/08 at 3:38pm

Looking Forward to a Big Winter

Been sking since I was 2 and looking to spend most of my time in the Wasatch range in the deep powder. From the east and learned at Killington, Okemo, and Hunter but then I found Utah and have never been back to Vermont. Looking to buy old equiptment or accessories if anyone is looking to sell.
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post #486 of 911
9/8/08 at 3:50pm

Newbies

Eluder, The Frush, gtownbrnx84, ski Nebraski and Ski the East
WELCOME TO EPIC, glad to have you. I am sure we are all looking forward to a great winter. Nice pics gtown. Remember you will get as much out of Epic as you put into Epic. Great people, great information and fun Gatherings.

Again Welcome and Enjoy. Greetings
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post #487 of 911
9/9/08 at 7:19am

Everyone!

Gtown, nice stoke!!
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post #488 of 911
9/9/08 at 1:33pm
Thanks guys. My buddy, who is an aspiring photographer took those photos last year at Snowbird. I may post more as we get closer to the season for preseason stoke.
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post #489 of 911
9/9/08 at 8:00pm

Greetings from Brazil

Hello everybody!

I just registered today, but i've been reading the forums for a couple weeks.
I found some realy usefull subjects, and people that seem to love snow just as i do!

Well, I'm from Brazil and because of that, I don't have a local mountain... (maybe Valle Nevado, Chile - 1600 miles from São Paulo, my city)
That is funny because we don't have snow or big mountains in Brazil, and most people have never seen snow... but i somehow loved it the first time i saw it...

I've been sking for the last 12 years, skied most resorts in South America (Argentina & Chile), New Zealand, Whistler, Banff, and had the opportunity to work a season in Big Bear lake, California.
Unfortunately, because of the costs and distance, my seasons are short... but next winter (in the Northern Hemisphere) me and my girlfrind are planning a big trip (1 month) to central Rockies (Colorado & Utah)
The Epic Pass seems a real good deal, though people say Vail resorts get really really crowded...

Well, i'll ask you guys some tips about lodging and transportation in Utah as soon as I have a schedule.

Thanks and Greetings from Brazil!
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post #490 of 911
9/10/08 at 10:19am
Welcome all!
Thiago, you're in good company. There's at least another Bear from Brazil here. Enjoy the site and post, post, post.
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post #491 of 911
9/12/08 at 8:09am
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Originally Posted by gtownbmx84 View Post
I thought I would post a little something about myself for introduction.

I currently live In PA where I coach junior ski racing at Liberty Mountain. I was a racer for 6 years before going to coaching. Skiing is pretty much my life and I make between 5-10 trips to Vermont (mostly Jay) every winter and at least 1 or 2 trips to Utah. I have way too many skis ranging from race skis to fat pow skis. Looking forward to a great season.

Some pics below to get everyone psyched for the season.
Sept 12, 2008

Hi Coach:

Welcome to the Barking Bear forum. Those are some impressive shots of you in the deep powder. Doesn't look like you were skiing Liberty though. Mighty good of you to uphold the honor and present such a great image of ALL Liberty Skiers. Say hi to your dad for me.

CP aka Daphne's Dad
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post #492 of 911
9/12/08 at 10:40am
Another newb here. I just moved to Colorado from the midwest. Am working from home and have lots of vacation stored up. Looking forward to a good snow year and getting lots of time in at the ski areas on the Colorado Pass (I've never had the chance to ski more than 7 days in a year before). Love skiing anything (although I don't look good doing it most of the time), especially if it's off piste and doesn't require much airtime. Don't much like skiing alone so hoping to meet people to ski with...

See ya on the slopes....
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post #493 of 911
9/12/08 at 1:09pm
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Originally Posted by CharlieP View Post
Sept 12, 2008

Hi Coach:

Welcome to the Barking Bear forum. Those are some impressive shots of you in the deep powder. Doesn't look like you were skiing Liberty though. Mighty good of you to uphold the honor and present such a great image of ALL Liberty Skiers. Say hi to your dad for me.

CP aka Daphne's Dad
Hey, how's it going? Thanks for the praise. I'll do my best to make Liberty look good. I'll tell my old man you said hi. See you this winter!
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post #494 of 911
9/15/08 at 11:04am
Hey guys, another newbe here. I have been reading the forums periodically for a year or two and just registered the other day.

You guys have given me and friends some great insight in planning some of our trips out west to whistler, jackson/GT, etc. as well as on some gear advice.

I live in upstate NY and usually consider gore/whiteface my home mountains. this year we have a long weekend planned for colorado, and a trip to utah in the works. Wondering if anyone has any advice on where to stay in utah in general - park city vs SLC - my first time to utah, and also which mountains to hit up if I have limited time.

Look forward to being in touch
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post #495 of 911
9/15/08 at 1:13pm
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Originally Posted by mthibs View Post
Hey guys, another newbe here. I have been reading the forums periodically for a year or two and just registered the other day.

You guys have given me and friends some great insight in planning some of our trips out west to whistler, jackson/GT, etc. as well as on some gear advice.

I live in upstate NY and usually consider gore/whiteface my home mountains. this year we have a long weekend planned for colorado, and a trip to utah in the works. Wondering if anyone has any advice on where to stay in utah in general - park city vs SLC - my first time to utah, and also which mountains to hit up if I have limited time.

Look forward to being in touch
You want to hit the Bird and Alta. Stay in SLC for cheaper lodging and a short drive to the mountains. Don't even waste your time with Park City unless you want groomers or the family atmosphere. This is just my opinion if you are looking for snow and terrain. Have fun!
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post #496 of 911
9/17/08 at 2:59pm

Powder!!!

Hey all, I'm obviously also new to the forums. Pretty great stuff on Epic.

I just moved from Chicago to Park City and can't wait for a whole season of Utah powder. I'll be skiing at PCMR and the Bird this winter. In the meantime I've been getting out for some epic rides in Park City and the Uintas.
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post #497 of 911
9/17/08 at 4:23pm
Hey, cool to see a few PA folks joining us! Being an old PA boy myself and learning at Roundtop, I empathize with your skiing environment Hope some of you will be able to join us in Aspen or Big Sky this year for some big mountain skiing!

welcome all! have fun here and play nice!

bud
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post #498 of 911
9/18/08 at 9:18pm

New Member

Hey everybody!
I just found this forum and it looks awesome! I live in Nevada City, California, about an hour away from Squaw Valley, Sugar Bowl, etc. I'm 15, and have been skiing since I was 2. I grew up skiing mostly at Squaw, because my dad is a National patroller there, but last year I was on the the Nevada Union High School ski team, and we mostly skied at Sugar Bowl.
Eric
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post #499 of 911
9/18/08 at 11:24pm
Welcome Eric, perhaps I'll see you on the slopes this year.
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post #500 of 911
9/19/08 at 4:07am
The ski season is fast approaching! We can tell that by the movement in the first chair thread!
Welcome All!!!
Looking forward to sharing some turns with as many as I can.

Pst, don't follow bud. I hear he needs a compass, and sometimes a passport
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post #501 of 911
9/19/08 at 5:06am
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Originally Posted by gtownbmx84 View Post
You want to hit the Bird and Alta. Stay in SLC for cheaper lodging and a short drive to the mountains. Don't even waste your time with Park City unless you want groomers or the family atmosphere. This is just my opinion if you are looking for snow and terrain. Have fun!
What, 12m of snow in PC last year wasn't enough for you? Snob. Of course, the cottonwoods get plenty of snow, as you can find out when the road is closed (again) and you have to spend your day in SLC!

And Park City's nightlife kicks behind.
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post #502 of 911
9/20/08 at 9:14pm
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Originally Posted by Sandgroper61 View Post
What, 12m of snow in PC last year wasn't enough for you? Snob. Of course, the cottonwoods get plenty of snow, as you can find out when the road is closed (again) and you have to spend your day in SLC!

And Park City's nightlife kicks behind.
Sure Park City gets snow but if you are looking for great skiing and could careless about all the other stuff then Alta/Bird is where it's at. Did not mean to talk crap on your mountain, I was just giving my opinion of the Park City area.
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post #503 of 911
9/24/08 at 8:26pm
Hello everyone I am a newbie and have a serious addiction... Skiing and the skiing industry... I am a bootfitter from the great state of Pennsylvania, living in Florida. I know... I know I'm working on it as we speak... Anybody know of any bootfitters needed anywhere where it snows... Anyway happy to be here and talk about my problems with fellow skiing addicts...
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post #504 of 911
9/24/08 at 8:38pm

Intro

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Originally Posted by elkskier00 View Post
Hello everyone I am a newbie and have a serious addiction... Skiing and the skiing industry... I am a bootfitter from the great state of Pennsylvania, living in Florida. I know... I know I'm working on it as we speak... Anybody know of any bootfitters needed anywhere where it snows... Anyway happy to be here and talk about my problems with fellow skiing addicts...

Elkskier, Welcome to Epic! Couer d Alene Idaho does not have a ski shop or bootfitter. 5 ski areas withing 90 min and no ski shop ugh. Also, I live in the middle of the argueably best Elk Hunting in the USA , St. Joe Wilderness area. Fla. way too flat.
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post #505 of 911
9/24/08 at 8:59pm
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Originally Posted by Trekchick View Post
Pst, don't follow bud. I hear he needs a compass, and sometimes a passport
Aaaaaah, you lost me again Trekchick!:
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post #506 of 911
9/25/08 at 1:00pm
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Originally Posted by Pete No. Idaho View Post
Elkskier, Welcome to Epic! Couer d Alene Idaho does not have a ski shop or bootfitter. 5 ski areas withing 90 min and no ski shop ugh. Also, I live in the middle of the argueably best Elk Hunting in the USA , St. Joe Wilderness area. Fla. way too flat.
Hey how far away are you from Brundage Mt. that place was an absolute blast... I hiked and skied Sgt. Ridge and it was wicked face shots (on tele gear). Love Idaho, but don't quite have the $$$ to start a ski shop, if you know someone that is going to open a place I will be there to help..... right now I am looking in Colorado; then Montana, then Utah, and Idaho is next.
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post #507 of 911
9/25/08 at 2:59pm
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Originally Posted by elkskier00 View Post
Hello everyone I am a newbie and have a serious addiction... Skiing and the skiing industry... I am a bootfitter from the great state of Pennsylvania, living in Florida. I know... I know I'm working on it as we speak... Anybody know of any bootfitters needed anywhere where it snows... Anyway happy to be here and talk about my problems with fellow skiing addicts...
Greg Hoffman is looking for help at Vail. Top of the lift, great outfit.

http://skibootfitting.com/helpwanted.html
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post #508 of 911
9/29/08 at 12:02pm
My first post - I just found this site the other day and it looked like fun so here I am. I have been skiing for over 30 years and have made Taos Ski Valley my home mountain for the last 5 of them as I bought a condo there. I have successfully infected my 8 year old daughter and 5 year old son with the ski fever as they have both been on ski's since they were 2. If you are ever in Taos or planning a trip there and have any questions, feel free to give me a shout. Thanks for listening and I look forward to enjoying this fine forum!
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post #509 of 911
9/29/08 at 12:35pm
Another Taos regular, welcome! Will be there many times this winter. Looking forward to share some turns this winter!

P.S. I envy your location
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post #510 of 911
9/29/08 at 5:54pm
Thanks Simonbda! Hopefully I will see you there this season
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