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    How did you discover SoSH?

    I'm going to guess it was Simmons. I know I'd been reading for a bit but my first definitive memory was refreshing the hell out of the ARod trade thread. Sorry servers. Towards the end of '05 I saw a bunch of new members posting and got a membership.
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    POLL: Skiers of SoSH Locations

    Usually pretty decent. Most of the fun stuff up high isn't really filled in but December tends to be one of the snowier months. Great snowpack this year - we were basically fully open the week after Thanksgiving.
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    POLL: Skiers of SoSH Locations

    Big Sky checking in.
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    Steep Couloirs and Flatspin 360s - Skiing and Boarding 22-23

    What don't you like about your XV? That's exactly the terrain I love to ride mine in but I'm on my Burton Flight Attendant more often these days because it's got more camber for steeper terrain. Personally I'm less focused on powder since that's a ton of fun with almost anything under your feet...
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    Steep Couloirs and Flatspin 360s - Skiing and Boarding 22-23

    Big Sky got almost 3' between Thursday and Saturday night before temps dropped to a high of -7 Sunday. So yeah, it's been deep.
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    Steep Couloirs and Flatspin 360s - Skiing and Boarding 22-23

    I snowboard although if we haven't gotten snow for a while I'll put on a pair of skis to mix it up some. I learned on skis so I'm pretty comfortable on them up to some of the black diamonds. I get a little jealous of how easy it can be to transition when you're skinning on skis but never enough...
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    Snorkeling the Gnar Pow: Skiing 2021-22 Thread

    The lift-accessed backcountry at Jackson Hole is phenomenal. And if you're there you can do the Glory bootpack at the top of the pass without a splitboard setup. One word of caution - I (and a lot of other people) tend to avoid the term side-country. It is still uncontrolled terrain and just...
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    The Nepo Shuffle -- The 2021 World Chess Championship

    The last WC match was a disrespectful slap of Nepo. It's not like Magnus is denying someone new the chance to beat him for the title. Seems unsaid that a different format might have also encouraged Magnus to defend but it's his title to do what he wants with imo.
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    Snorkeling the Gnar Pow: Skiing 2021-22 Thread

    Jeff covered everything pretty well but for another recommendation - I love my Osprey Kamber 32 (The current model is 30L but looks to be about the same). Some of the fun stuff on the resort here requires you to carry avy gear so I have it on every day I ride. Thin enough (for me at least) that...
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    Snorkeling the Gnar Pow: Skiing 2021-22 Thread

    For what it's worth: COVID's everywhere throughout town now so your biggest risk by then is probably going to be from other visitors. Been loving everyone chasing the snow in California, mountain's been relatively quiet and there's still enough snow to have fun.
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    Snorkeling the Gnar Pow: Skiing 2021-22 Thread

    Glad you found a spot, I know the area and mountain fairly well, happy to help if there's any other questions you have.
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    Skiing 19-20

    Looks like April 12 is Jackson's closing day. I'd consider staying in Teton Village if you're not going to be there too long or skiing is your priority. I'd rather drive or ride the bus (which works pretty well) into Jackson in the afternoon/evening without ski gear than deal with getting into...
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    Why Do I Continue to Read Peter King?

    I wasn't trying to turn this into Where's Tom?! I just got a kick out of the fact that what he (PK) wrote is roughly the equivalent of describing a view of central park, then saying "I won't name the city."
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    Why Do I Continue to Read Peter King?

    This line stood out to me because the Yellowstone Club is a fairly exclusive gated community with its own ski mountain. You've got to own or be with an owner to ski there. So either Brady's worried about Justin Timberlake and Matt Damon poaching his lines, or it was a joke that went right over...
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    Tony Dungy: We Stole Signals, Everyone Steals Signals

    This is also where we get Goodell expanding his power. He can't change the rules of the game in a memo and the rules (per Dr. Gonzo) clearly stated it only mattered if you used it during the game. The memo misquoted the rule. I don't think you'll find anyone who won't say that BB should have, at...
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