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Skiing on Ski Days 2007-12-20 00:10:00 Just a reminder to be skiing on your ski days. Week ski days are coming up. There are not many for those who have to work during the week, so take advantage and ski this upcoming week. If you can't everyone else will for you. I know it will be busy, but it's going to be so worth it!http://rippinskiers.comrippinskiers@earthlink.net Read more:Skiing
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Driving on Loveland Pass 2007-12-16 11:46:00 Yesterday's weather maps did not show snow for Arapahoe Basin. However, the temperature was COLD. My thermometer read -7 degrees on Loveland Pass. Due to the high winds, the past three weeks of snow, and sub zero temperatures, the road in many spots was snow and ice packed. This type of driving calls for speeds less than the posted limit. Yesterday I noticed multiple drivers passing on the Loveland Pass. When they passed me, I was extremely nervous, as in scared for my life! So am I being a bit dramatic - I don't think so. If you are on a straight-away, go for it safely, but if you are on one of the tight curves at the top of the pass, and you really can't see that far ahead in the snow packed conditions, DO NOT PASS. You are going to arrive at your destination a bit faster, sure. But, can you really deal with the consequences of what can happen if it all goes wrong? I was behind a very slow driver yesterday. Rather than passing, I tried to keep a safe distance so he would Read more:Driving
DeeperSnow.Com - Winter Information On Your HandHeld Device 2007-12-14 07:50:00 DeeperSnow.com is a very cool site. They provide Handheld friendly winter mountain recreation information. So basically, you get your snow reports sent to your cell phone. Sign up and try it out. It's a very cool site.http://rippinskiers.comrippinskiers@earthlink.net Read more:Device
Have you noticed? 2007-12-14 07:05:00 Have you noticed the massive dumpings in the Sangre De Cristo mountains. Wolf Creek ski area is posting 126 inches at their summit. Not too long ago, that summit base was zero inches!!!Have you noticed our new widget from NewWest.net? It provides us with more ski news. We hope this serves as a valuable tool for you!Have you noticed how much happier everyone seems to be with all of this snow!??? Have a great weekend of skiing!!!Watch the latest videos on RippinSkiers.com You Tube Video playerhttp://rippinskiers.com/rippinskiers@earthlink.net
Dave Mattew's Band Steffan Lessard in Killington 2007-12-11 19:41:00 It was announced last week that Dave Matthews Band bassist Stefan Lessard will play a benefit concert with Barenaked Ladies guitarist Ed Robertson and Guster guitarist Adam Gardner. The concert will take place at the Pickle Barrel in Killington, Vermont on January 9 th.The band will perform under the name Yukon Kornelius. Special guests slated to appear include drummer Eric Fawcett from N.E.R.D and Jason Biggs of American Pie fame. Proceeds from the event will benefit charitable organizations including the Vermont & New Hampshire Food Banks and Gardner's Reverb.Reverb works to educate and engage musicians and their fans to promote environmental sustainability. "We recently noticed a story on the news about how there is a severe shortage of food at the New Hampshire Food Bank" said Lessard. "The newscast showed images of empty shelves and indicated that it was the first time in history they had been forced to rely on emergency packs. We decided to try to do something to help since
It Feels Like Winter From Coast To Coast 2007-12-05 22:18:00 The Snow Gods have heard our prayers and snow has been falling from coast to coast. Colorado ski areas got a bunch of snow last weekend. Check out SKINET.com for their Dump of The Week slideshow.Tomorrow another storm should be moving through the state bringing lots of winter weather.Keep sending the Snow Gods love notes and winter wishes. They are listening!BMhttp://rippinskiers.comrippinskiers@earthlink.net Read more:Feels
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Grace Potter and the Nocturnals - Highline Ballroom November 30, 2007 - New York City, NY 2007-12-04 15:40:00 Grace Potter
and her band The Nocturnals rocked NYC's Highline Ballroom
last Friday. It was their first headlining show in over a month and it was obvious they were excited to be the main event. Much to the surprise of many shivering fans standing outside Friday was a sold out show. This lucky fan (after an unsuccessful attempt to sneak in the back door) was fortunate enough to be the proud purchaser of one of the last dozen or so tickets that was released. Whew! Thank god.Inside the crowd was jacked. Grace opened with "Sinking Man" then busted out "Here's to the Meantime" before letting her vocals soared through "Ah Mary." She was rockin' her Gibson Flying V guitar for a good portion of the night. Eventually she took her place behind her Hammond B3 organ to ride pulsating groove on "Treat Me Right." During this song the band lays in the pocket and Grace tells it how is. She's a great front woman. She's not afraid to be herself and can clearly hang with the guys. Although, to be h Read more:November
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POW POW 2007-12-03 19:06:00 Did anyone notice the large DUMP of POW POW that occurred this weekend in Colorado? I was fortunate enough to ski at Arapahoe Basin on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday was great, but Sunday was even better.Ski Boots are so important. A Rippin Skier whom I skied with on Sunday was sporting her new boots. Her comment, "It's' amazing how much new boots have helped me ski better." Just to understand, she totally rips in her old boots. Sunday, she was making amazing turns and gunning down the run. This proves how important it is to be in the correct boot. It doesn't matter what the brand is, just so long as it fits and performs to your ability. Also, a custom foot-bed will help you out.I look forward to my posting next week! I can't wait to get on my skis again on Saturday. I will only be skiing on Saturday because of prior plans to see the Denver Bronco's play against the Kansas City Chiefs. Until the next post, have a great day and we hope you enjoy our RippinSkiers.com You Tube Video
The Snow is Coming 2007-11-29 22:57:00 The weather is set to target southwest Colorado. Get out the rescue dogs. Put your Nintendo wii away. Stop watching YouTube.com. Turn on Pink Floyd or the Beatles if that's your choice of song lyrics. Walmart may run out of shovels. Craigslist will be swamped with people looking for extra Christmas money to go to Best Buy, Circuit City or play on eBay. Let's face it, Yahoo, Google, and Myspace will be slow in southwest Colorado. At the end of the day, photo sharing will be slammed. The NFL schedule won't even be thought of. Justin Timberlake, Led Zepplin, Pink, Bon Jovi, GreenDay, Eminem, Kelly Clarkson, Santana, Natalie Portman, Nirvana, Bob Marley, Fall Out Boy, Mariah Carey, Foo Fighters, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Carrie Underwood, Kanye West, Elton John, Maroon 5, Britney Spears, The Allman Brothers, AJ & The Bear, whatever your music may be, listen to it and ski! Because this weekend, they called for 30 inches of snow. That was exactly what I heard this morn
Colorado Ski Trips Are Being Postponed 2007-11-28 21:18:00 Breckenridge reports 9 inches of snow today. However, a rippin skier friend of ours, also known as Corn Muncher, postponed his trip to Colorado
due to the lack of snow. This weekend is the 36 hour weekend at Keystone. Last year, I remember being in waist deep pow pow in the outback. This year, I will not be in waist deep powder at Keystone during the 36 hour weekend. Actually, nobody will be in waist deep powder. Unless of course there is some miraculous BIG DUMP! I'm not complaining, so please do not take it that way. Just giving you the facts. I am being patient, as I am sure many of you are. Keep on praying to the snow gods and our wish of a monstrous season will arrive! If you have plans to ski this season and there's not enough snow, just be like Corn Muncher and postpone your trip as opposed to cancelling. Have a great day!Watch the latest videos on RippinSkiers.com You Tube Video playerhttp://rippinskiers.com/rippinskiers@earthlink.net
2007-11-26 13:04:00 Dave Matthews Band bassist Stefan Lessard said in an interview on Sirius Satellite Radio that while off the road he will be participating in an upcoming Warren Miller Entertainment Film. On November 20th while being interviewed by Sirius DJ Steph Scamardo. Lessard revealed that he and several other popular musicians would travel to a remote area to be filmed for a 2008 film release.Lessard, a snowboarder, will be joined by Barenaked Ladies singer and guitarist Ed Robertson as well as Guster guitarist Adam Gardner. Miller's ski films have always showcased a variety of music. This film will be the first to feature actual musicians rippin' it up.No word on the extent of Miller's actual involvement. In recent years he has taken a limited role in production of the films. It will still be interesting to see if these guys can cut it in deep powder or stick a landing off a steep cliff. Will Lessard's skills be "The Best of What's Around," or will he appear to be nothing more than "A Typic
Rippin Skiers You Tube Video 2007-11-21 15:32:00 We have added the RippinSkiers.com You Tube Videohttp://rippinskiers.com rippinskiers@earthlink.net
Snow in Colorado 2007-11-21 11:59:00 It snowed in the rocky mountains. Six inches at Breckenridge.See you at A-Basin on Friday!!! Happy Thanksgiving!http://rippinskiers.comrippinskiers@earthlink.net Read more:Colorado
Chain Laws Required 2007-11-14 09:05:00 Chain laws are required on the Loveland Pass and at the Eisenhower Tunnel. This is a great sign because it means it snowed! Keystone and Breckenridge are both reporting 1 new inch of snow.http://rippinskiers.comrippinskiers@earthlink.net Read more:Chain
Skiing in November 2007-11-11 17:06:00 Skiing in November
in Colorado is fun! Arapahoe Basin is the only mountain I have been to this year. I have arrived no later than 8:15am on each of my five ski days this year. This was my first Saturday and Sunday ski weekend for the 2007-2008 ski year.Yesterday, I skied from top to bottom at A-Basin from 8:30ish to 12:30ish. It was my first solo day, so I experienced the fast moving singles line. I listened to Robert Johnson and then a Phish concert. Driving home, I listened to a Grateful Dead show from Dick's Picks.I skied again this morning. Top to Bottom was fast!!! Always a warning to anyone planning on skiing at this time of year...CAUTION...new skiers and snowboarders, as in brand new are daring enough to ski during this time.I saw the Montezuma Bowl yesterday. It is so cool to see a new lift station to the left of the Lenawee lift at the top. You can walk on the cat walk to the top and look at the terrain. There is so much diversity in the land contour in the Mont Read more:Skiing
Steamboat Snowboard Blog 2007-11-05 21:01:00 RippinSkiers.com is proud to announce the newest edition of snowboard blogs who we link to. Steamboat Snowboard
Blog "...has a motley crew of shredders, powderhounds and pinheads, constantly scouting the best that Steamboat has to offer. Snowboard, kayak, mountain bike, or just looking for beauty and fun, we've got the info you need to make it happen."We hope you enjoy!!!Also, check out Steamboat Weather. You can access this from the Steamboat Snowboard Blog. Until the next post, have a great evening.http://rippinskiers.comrippinskiers@earthlink.net
SnoTrainer's Ski Exercises with SnowEast Magazine 2007-11-01 17:06:00 SnoTrainer's Ski Exercises
with SnowEast Magazine
is a blog about training for the snow season. Today's article is titled How to Build Strong and Stable Ski Legs! Last year, we wrote an article titled It's Time to Start Training for the Ski Season. We believe training is important. This year, I have not trained as much as I did last year, although this year I have not been as sore after the first two days. It may be because of the new boots. However, it's still nice to not be too sore!SnoTrainer's Ski Exercises with SnowEast Magazine is a new blog. I recommend checking it out. You may find they have a great tip for you!This weekend, I plan to get in ski day number 3. Maybe even day 4!!! Keystone and Copper are planned to open this weekend. It's already November.http://rippinskiers.comrippinskiers@earthlink.net
Fight Global Warming by Skiing in your Bathing Suit at Aspen 2007-10-31 18:05:00 Fight global warming. Check this out - skiing in Aspen
in your bathing suit to support the fight against Global
Warming! Colorado GREEN Action Network"Building Community Awareness of Environmental Issues that Impact Individual and Global Health"Keep Winter Cold National Polar Bear PlungeWhere: Aspen, ColoradoWhen: December 8, 2007Time: TBDWhat: Skiing
down the mountain in our bathing suits to raise awareness about global warmingAccommodations: Are going fast in Glenwood Springs as the Women's Downhill Gold Cup is the same weekendContact: greenactionnet@aol.com for more informationSchedule: Event- as described below with short press event following. More to be added.http://www.climateemergency.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=327&Itemid=181December 8 is International Climate Action Day, and the National Polar Bear Plunge will integrate U.S. climate efforts with actions around the world. M Read more:Bathing
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Two Ski Days Completed 2007-10-28 15:02:00 2 Ski days completed during the 2007-2008 ski season. RippinSkiers.com skied at A-Basin twice. We took five runs. Ramrod was great. The snow was very nice. I slipped a few times on an icy surface, but that is to be expected. If you have any desire to start skiing, get out there. Both experiences have been great.http://rippinskiers.comrippinskiers@earthlink.net
Ramrod is Open 2007-10-26 08:26:00 Ramrod is open at Arapahoe Basin. That makes a total of two runs. Also...High Divide is open in the terrain park. Check out the A-Basin web cam.RippinSkiers.comhttp://rippinskiers.comrippinskiers@earthlink.net
It's Snowing in Denver 2007-10-21 11:23:00 It's snowing in Denver
right now. It's the real deal folks! http://rippinskiers.comrippinskiers@earthlink.net Read more:Snowing
Ski Area #2 Opens In Colorado 2007-10-16 08:53:00 Good Morning Rippin' Skiers. Today is going to be a glorious day because Loveland is opening this morning. Yeehaw! Two ski areas open and more snow on the way. Its only October 16th and the promise of one terrific ski season is waving its towels like Rockies fans at last night's game.Have a great day!BMhttp://rippinskiers.comrippinskiers@earthlink.net Read more:Colorado
Arapahoe Basin is Open - First Saturday of 2007-2008 Ski Season 2007-10-14 08:15:00 Saturday October 13th 2007 was our first day of skiing for the 2007-2008 ski season. Arapahoe Basin
opened a few days prior. We arrived around 7:15am beating the traffic. I was not so concerned about the highway traffic as much as the ski traffic.Now...please understand...this is day 1 for us skiing on one narrow short run with a lot of people having the same idea. From past experience, I knew going into this the lift line would be about 45 minutes long and I mentally prepared to take 1 run definitely, and maybe if I got lucky with a lot of patience, I'd achieve a second run. Well, much to our surprise, we got in 5 runs. That's correct, I too was totally shocked - we skied 5 runs at Arapahoe Basin - WOOHOO!! The conditions were great. See...I grew up in Northeastern Pennsylvania. When you learn to ski there, you ski on many days of ice. The season is much shorter than it is in Colorado. Yesterday would have been considered a very good day of snow in Pennsylvania. As a matter of fact Read more:First
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The Office 2008-03-05 22:12:00 Quotes from The Office is a hysterical web site if you are into The Office. Way to represent Scranton, PA!@earthlink.net
19th Annual Enduro – April 16 at Arapahoe Basin 2008-03-05 15:40:00 This just came in on the Arapahoe Basin
newsletter:It’s back for the 19th year – the Enduro! Last year Ollie and Jamie racked up 71 runs on the Pali chair, they claimed bragging rights for the second time consecutively – Can anyone beat them? If you think you have what it takes to ride the Pali chair for 10 hours lapping the same 20 routes, you and your friend should register or at least try it out! Registration opens on March 12th for those who have competed in years past and April
1 for all new comers.The proceeds from this year’s Enduro will go to the Gruber Family. Well-known local Michael Gruber passed away this year doing what he and we love - skiing and leaves behind his wife and daughter.The cost is $125 for all teams who have previously participated or has one person who Read more:Annual
Snowing again in Colorado 2008-02-21 18:58:00 This morning, Channel 9 along with all other television news stations in Colorado
reported another snowfall in Colorado. They called for 6-12 inches in the southwestern mountains of Colorado. These are knows as the Sangre de Cristo's. I found it amusing that their tone, all of them, portrayed the snowfall as 6-12 being normal. I heard it it as though someone would say, hey...we're getting an inch or two. That was the tone. However, it's really 6-12 that may fall. There has been just so much snowfall this year that 6-12 is the new 1-2 inches. To me, this is hysterical and AWESOME. Keep on snowing!!! rippinskiers@earthlink.net Read more:Snowing
Denver Ski Traffic Report 2008-02-13 08:22:00 Denver Ski Traffic Report is now available on RippinSkiers.com. rippinskiers@earthlink.net Read more:Denver
Sölden Ski Area & Glacier 2008-02-13 07:51:00 Ski video of Sölden Ski Area & Glacier posted on RippinSkiersVideos.com. Sölden Ski Area is located in Austria. The video is hosted by You Tube. This looks like great fun! rippinskiers@earthlink.net
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