A Tough Question

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Light at the end of the tunnel

I generally don't think of myself as rich, but living in the U.S.A. and being able to ski every winter likely places me in the global "1%". So, I am able to regularly enjoy a winter sport that few people have ever experienced. I am fortunate and I know it.

This is why I continue to vote for environmental protections and renewable energy and act to reduce my carbon footprint. While the actions of one skier alone are not enough, together the actions of all winter sport enthusiasts can be.

N.Y.Times - Why Can’t Rich People Save Winter?

Abandoned

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Abandoned a film by The Road West Traveled

Sometimes, old and abandoned ski areas can have a second life.

The Passing of a Legend

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Warren Miller

For many, many years the unofficial kick-off to each ski season has been watching a ski movie at a local theater. For nine years I worked as a promoter, bringing a new ski movie to a local theater trying to fire up some excitement each fall. That tradition began with Warren Miller, the inventor of the action ski movie and perhaps the creator of the action sports movie genre. For bringing years of snowy fun and amazement all I can say is ...

Thanks, Warren.

“If you don’t do it this year, you’ll be one year older when you do.”
- Warren Miller

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Ski Stoke Sans Snow

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Ski stoke without a speck of snow. Strangely appropriate for this season.

A Lifetime of Skiing

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So, you think you've seen change in the skiing world? Talk to Joe Lahout.

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Joe Lahout Sr. on Vimeo

Lahout's Ski Shop

The (Snow) Gods Must Be Crazy!

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The Gods Must Be Crazy

I've joked around about Ullr and 'the snow gods' more times than I can count. I don't take it seriously, nor do my skiing friends. So, it's no surprise to see a snow sports writer use 'snow gods' in an article. But, I didn't expect a Powder Magazine article about increasing weather volatility and snow droughts to make absolutely no mention of climate change. I was particularly surprised because the article references a '2012 study by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the non-profit organization Protect Our Winters'. That study just happens to be titled Climate Impacts on the Winter Tourism Economy in the United States.

2 Much Fun

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I love skiing, but this fatbike thing is becoming more and more tempting.

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2 Fat 2 Furious: A Fat Bike Freeride Film from Rocky Mountain Bicycles

Telemark (it's not just a county in Norway!)

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Telemark skier in blue & yellow

What: Tony Forrest Telemark Workshop (a.k.a. Festival)
When: Jan. 30 & 31, 10am – 3pm
Where: Ski Santa Fe | 505-992-5084
Cost: $200 (2 days lift & lessons), $125 (2 days lessons only), $65 (1 day lesson only)

28 years and still going strong, the Tony Forrest Workshop (a.k.a. Festival) is THE telemark event of the season in New Mexico. Come join the fun whether you've been a Nord for years or you're new to it all. Learn the tele turn or refine your carefully crafted technique. This Tele Festival is fun for the whole freeheel family!

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The Blue Bus Is Callin' Us

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Blue Bus - RTD Mountain Trail

For many years 'mass transit' to our local ski area consisted of thumbing a ride at the 'Hitching Post' at the bottom of the road up the mountain. While effective (if hard to schedule) for one or two people, it didn't work for groups heading up. For the past few months there has been another option called 'The Blue Bus'. Early reports were dubious, but ridership has been building and the Mountain Trail Blue Bus looks like a success.

Even The Strongest Blizzards Begin With A Single Snowflake.

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WHAT: FADE TO WINTER by Matchstick Productions
WHEN: Thursday, November 5, 6:30 & 8:00pm
WHERE: Jean Cocteau Cinema, 418 Montezuma, Santa Fe, NM
TICKETS: $10 at the door
WHY: to benefit the Adaptive Sports Program

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