A couple years ago, I would have chosen snowboarding over my family. I was younger and needed the freedom to be away, make my own decisions and follow my own path. As I’ve grown older and experienced the freedom, it has pushed me closer to my family and was part of the reason I was [...]
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Shay Update: Opening Day + Family Weekend
November 10th, 2011Start the Season Right!
November 2nd, 2011For many of us, our local mountains haven’t opened and we haven’t quite leaped into the full blown winter season yet. But it’s coming and it’ll be before you know it. If you were like me this year, you probably stored your gear away without thinking twice about it. But it’s time to bring your [...]
Read More... | 14 CommentsMammoth Opening Day 11/11/10
November 11th, 2010The day has finally arrived! I love opening days, it’s when the die-hards come out to play after waiting so long and it’s a great way to start the season being around people stoked on snow as much as you are. Today was no different except that it was my first time being able to [...]
Read More... | 12 CommentsSteamboat Opening Day!
November 26th, 2008Finally my home mountain is open! It’s Scholarship Day for Steamboat, so season passes aren’t good till tomorrow but by purchasing a $20 lift ticket the money goes to Winter Sports Club.I caught a couple photos this morning but managed to take a ride break on my lunch to get out and enjoy the snow [...]
Read More... | 3 CommentsA-Basin & Loveland Opening Day 10/15/08
October 16th, 2008I wasn’t expecting to ride two mountains for opening day and when it came down to it, it was like well why not? I spent the morning at A-basin and the afternoon at Loveland…giving full equal share to both mountains on opening day. I did a brief write-up for Transworld Business with more pictures, some [...]
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