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Demo Ski Update
Hey everyone, we thought we'd give you a quick update on our demo skis. We just got in quite a few! They are lightly used with awesome lightweight bindings. They're all listed up on our website right now.
Here is a list of some interesting skis we have now:
K2 AMP Rictor & Aftershock
Rossignol S3, S3 Women, and S7
Fischer Big Stix, Watea, Hybrid, Motive, and KOAs from 2013 (yes, they're from the future)
RMU aka Rocky Mountain Underground Skis
Atomic Nomad Crimson Ti (featured in all the "best of" guides)
K2 SuperStitious (the 2012 updated Lotta Luv)
Dynastar Exclusive Legend Idylls & Edens
Dynastar Legend Sultan 85 & 94s
Not to be Outdone…
I didn't want to be outdone by Cian. He posted a pretty rockin' photo of himself at Arapahoe Basin on April 1. Kudos for the mullet and mustache commitment and for wearing jorts in public. Here is my Gaper Day outfit. I got an awesome sunburn that day to prove it. My friend and I went to Breckenridge for the day.
I'm on the left. See the US Ski Team tee? Yes it's vintage too.
hot dogging gets you some funny looks
Here are some other gapers we saw:
this guy mounted ski bindings to a snowboard. he told me he broke off the toe piece because he was "hot dogging so hard"
Beach Party! Arapahoe Basin 2012
Looking good guy
Well folks,
Its that time of year again. Time to swap out your powder boards for the vintage Fischer RC4 SL's, break out the neon colored onesies and grab your favorite beer coozy. Its Beach season! Every spring Arapahoe Basin becomes notorious for being one of the top destinations in Colorado for Gapers, bladers and ragers. When all of the other resorts, aside from maybe Loveland, have powered down their lifts and shut their gates for the summer, A Basin keeps charging providing thousands of party people with the best venue to darty (day-party) your ass off at...and perhaps get a few turns in well into the summer.
Get to the lot early, Get that beer nice and cool
I brought my party crew to the Beach for a day full of shenanigans that started well before the crack of dawn. Two of us had to make the ultimate sacrifice of waking up at 4:45am to reserve a spot in line at the parking lot gate to snag some beach front property. You can always call and reserve a spot ahead of time for $125 through A Basin's website but where's the fun in that?
Two Thumbs Way Up
After watching a beautiful sunrise we decided to head up to the lodge for an amazingly delicious (and surprisingly affordable) Huevos Rancheros Breakfast.
Mmmm Huevos
Now it's time to let the festivities begin. The mountain has sprung to life, the lifts are running and the parking lot is quickly filling up. We pitch our tent and set up the grill. Slowly but surely the friends arrive each wearing a more ridiculous gaper outfit than the last. The cooler has somehow managed to fill itself with PBR, beef and brats. There's nothing left to do but make some turns, hang with good friends, meet new friends and have an absolute blast.
CopperMan Adventure Race
What did you do on Saturday? I competed in the CopperMan Adventure Race 3K at Copper Mountain. It is pretty epic when you get the opportunity to do a snow obstacle course in 80s gear. Saturday morning I woke up, did some stretches, and headed over to Copper with my friend Laura.
We prepared for months and months for this epic race*. Every day at 3am for 2 months preceding the race, we ran at least 5K in Denver**.
*There was no training for this.
**You are so gullible. I would never wake up at 3am to run.
The race began with a run up the mountain. It was a lot harder than it looks. Imagine running up a groomed slope with treaded out sneakers. Yup, that was what I was doing. There were a few people with what I can best describe as ice cleats but most were unprepared for the ascent. May I remind you that the base elevation of Copper Mountain is 9,712 ft.
Following the ascent, we had to slide down, essentially, terrain park jump landings. This photo gives you a good idea of what it looked like-- unless you've slid down a snow hill in thin pants and no sled, you won't know what it felt like. Suffice it to say, it didn't feel great.
After the slide, there were some sticks we had to run through. We were supposed to dodge the sticks. After that there were barrels to crawl through, a haystack wall to climb over, a beach ball filled net-room to walk through, a leap of faith, a maze, and finally the hot chocolate pool. Along the way, people were cheering for me "Go Frankie Go!" or they would start singing the wonderful 80s hit by Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
Laura was such a champ for jumping in. Little kids were throwing marshmallows, people were cheering and taking photos, madness!
The pool was super cold as you can see from her face. I didn't want to get all chocolate-y. Overall it was a great day. I'll definitely compete in the CopperMan next year!
Moab Trip Anyone?
It has become a tradition for inhabitants of Colorado and Utah to take a yearly pilgrimage to Moab. It's a beautiful area of the country. It is home of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. It is also home of some of the gnarliest summer action sports' playgrounds. It's one of the best places to go mountain biking, hiking, 4x4ing, rock climbing, running, and the list goes on and on. You feel like you've been transported to Mars. There is little cell phone service, everything is red, and the locals may seem a little strange. Here is a video that might get you in the mood to have a wild adventure this summer while you wait for ski season to begin again.
How to Store Your Skis this Summer
Now we know that the season isn't done for everyone. Here in Colorado, we'll still be skiing Arapahoe Basin, Loveland, and whatever is [safely] hike-able. But, for the unlucky ones, we thought we would put out some handy tips for summer storage. There are three things you need to keep in mind when storing your skis:
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Tuning
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Gathering
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Placement
The first thing you want to think about is tuning. A good thing to do before you put your skis away for the summer is to get them tuned. Ask your local shop to sharpen the edges, fill in any deep scratches or core shots, and put on a layer of wax. I say layer because for the summer, especially if you're in a dry, desert-like climate, you don't want your bases to dehydrate. Make sure to cover the edges in wax too (prevents rust). You don't want to have to rewax your boards in November. If you put on a thicker layer now, you'll protect your bases all summer. When it comes time to ski, scrape off the extra wax and you'll be good to go. Or, you can let the wax come off in the snow if you don't feel up to scraping the wax. Also ask your shop to reduce the tension on the bindings (DIN). This can help elongate the life of the bindings.
photo credit: funclimbsaroundtheworld.com
The next thing you'll want to do is gather all your ski equipment. There is nothing worse than showing up for your first day of the season without gloves, 1 boot, or a helmet. Take the time now, when things are fresh in your mind, to gather up all your ski gear and put it in one bin or box or whathaveyou. Do the same for all your family members too. Split up the containers based on who uses the gear. This will save you time and energy the next time you go skiing.
Hint from the pros: always rebuckle your ski boots! Make sure all buckles are done up and fasten the power strap. The plastic that makes up the boot can warp over the summer if it isn't properly stored. Take care of your boots so they last.
Not a great way to store your equipment in the summer. photo credit: dartmouth.org/clubs/
Finally, think about the placement of your gear. Make sure all your gear is dry before you start storing it. There is nothing worse than moldy boots. Gear should be placed in a dry place. We recommend storing your skis, poles, and other gear in your ski bag. That should keep moisture out. If you don't have a ski bag, another luggage bag would work, plastic container, or plastic bag. A dry place will prevent rust from forming on your skis and poles and mold from your ski clothes. Good places for storage are a garage, storage unit, attic, or basement.
And there you have it folks- an easy guide to storing your ski equipment! Do you have other ideas? Comment below
Tatum Monod lands a Double Backflip
Watch as Orage rider Tatum Monod lands a double backflip in the backcountry in Retallack, B.C. She lands it on the 4th try and then celebrates in true ski culture fashion. Watch the video to see what I mean.
The Icelantic Gypsy in Action
Watch as Icelantic Pro Skier Josh Stack takes on the backcountry in Whistler, BC with the 2012 Icelantic Gypsy. After a setback on day one, Josh makes day two well worth his while.
Weekend Funny: Gaper Day Celebrations
MOUNTAIN DEW & CIGARETTES from Mikey van Beuren on Vimeo.
We at Powder7 hope your weekend is half as epic as this video depicts. It is April Fools Day or as us mountain folk like to call Gaper Day. It is a day to embrace ski culture of yore. So get out your neon onesie and blades (80s sunglasses) and maybe don a mullet and enjoy the weekend!
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