Pat Donnelly

Dude: The quirky world of Alex Honnold http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504803_162-20114456-10391709.html http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504803_162-20114455-10391709.html?tag=strip

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Short clip http://www.vitalfilms.com/content_tiehack.html

Slide show on SkiCo's site has a two photos of the new Tiehack chair and Bob gets credit for one of shots! http://www.aspensnowmass.com/

Source link http://www.dominatorwax.com/faqs.html#WHATAREGRAPHITEWAXES? "WHAT ARE GRAPHITE WAXES? Despite the antistatic claims of some companies, only graphites address friction from static. Graphite waxes are created by adding graphite, a black powder with antistatic and lubricating properties, to hydrocarbon or fluorinated waxes. Typically, the ratio of graphite to wax is approximately 1 to 99. The grade of graphite is critical; the smallest possible particle size must be used so it does not interfere with the base structure. Most users apply graphite wax incorrectly; the best method is to rub it on the base and then iron it in (harder waxes must first be softened by touching to the iron). This ensures uniform coverage of the base by the graphite particles. Graphite products include the DOMINATOR Electroground series (FG 07, FG 77 and FG 88). Graphite Zoom, RaceZoom New Snow and ReNew Zoom Graphite. Graphite waxes work best on natural and man-made snows that are up to three days old."

2-Pack of Kingsford Charcoal Sale price: $7.97 Was: $15.98 Two 20 lb bags

http://www.firsttracksonline.com/2011/09/01/northeast-ski-resorts-recovering-from-irene/

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Published on August 11, 2011 @ 10:05 am By First Tracks!! Online Media Salt Lake City, UT - The four ski and snowboard resorts along Utah’s Wasatch Front are gearing up for the winter ahead with a number of planned upgrades and improvements. Alta Ski Area is greening up as part of a two-pronged base area upgrade. The resort is working with architects, an environmental consultant, and a contractor to plan phase one of a LEED Certified building that will include a new ticket office, ski shop, and various skier services. Alta is also working with its RFID ticketing system to add a smart phone application that will allow skiers to quickly reload their Alta Card for skiing instead of going to the ticket office. When the UTA's new TRAX airport line opens in 2013, arriving skiers will be able to hop aboard a train to Salt Lake City's downtown every 15 minutes. (photo: UTA) Brighton, considered a locals’ favorite in Big Cottonwood Canyon, is upgrading its snowmaking system to the tune of $500,000 this year and spending another $20,000 to add new features to its Terrain Park. That’s after last year’s investment in two new snow cats and a Zaugg Halpipe cutter. There’s also an emphasis on better ski rentals for 2011-12, so look for new high end equipment in the resort’s demo center this winter. Snowbird is famous for its steep terrain, but this year will have several new improvements in place for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders, one of which will be the implementation of the Flaik System through Snowbird Mountain School. The Flaik System is a GPS device that allows parents and kids to track exactly where they went, including how many vertical feet they mastered. The Aerie Restaurant will be also be remodeled. Once complete, The Cliff Lodge will have been completely remodeled, including meeting spaces. Solitude Mountain Resort recently unveiled free WiFi throughout all of Solitude Village. At a time when smart phones have become part of a skier’s daily life, and Facebook, foursquare and Twitter keep skiers connected to friends and family, it’s a terrific skier-friendly development. A number of developments are also taking place in Salt Lake City for those basing their ski vacations from the Valley. Downtown Salt Lake will be changed forever just in time for spring skiing this season with the March opening of City Creek Center, a $4 billion, 23-acre development in the heart of the city. Developed by Taubman Centers Inc, across from Temple Square, this world-class fashion and dining destination will tempt après ski strollers with more than 80 stores and restaurants, anchored by Macy’s and Nordstrom. Meandering through the central walkways and plazas is an artful 1,200-foot-long authentic re-creation of the south fork of City Creek, the iconic waterway that once coursed through the city. City Creek Center is not only sustainably designed but will open debt-free, a remarkable achievement in today’s economy. Inspiration and creativity are at the forefront of The Leonardo, a museum of science, technology, and art that opens in Salt Lake City this fall. Housed in the former Salt Lake City Library, The Leonardo will take a unique, interactive approach to engaging visitors. Inspired by namesake Leonardo da Vinci, The Leonardo’s mission is to inspire creativity and innovation in young people and adults. Visitors taking a break from the ski slopes surrounding Salt Lake City can expect exhibits, dialogs, hands-on workshops, performances, and major traveling exhibitions. When the new rail extension by Salt Lake’s TRAX public transportation system connects downtown with Salt Lake City International Airport in 2013, arriving skiers will be able to hop aboard a fast, 20-minute train ride to Salt Lake City’s downtown hotels every 15 minutes. Visiting sliders can then use the TRAX and ski bus service provided by the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) to access the slopes at Alta, Brighton, Snowbird and Solitude ski resorts for a truly car-free, city-based ski vacation. Also for the first time this winter, public transportation will stretch from Salt Lake City to Park City. Beginning Oct. 2 the long-awaited UTA bus service runing up Parley’s Canyon will bring Salt Lake City residents and visitors to the slopes of Canyons Resort, Park City Mountain Resort and Deer Valley and connect with Park City’s transit service. A one-way fare will cost $5.50. Plans call for 16 buses a day during the peak months of December to April, and 12 a day from May to November.

Published on August 11, 2011 @ 11:19 am By First Tracks!! Online Media North Woodstock, NH – Anywhere, Anytime Lift Ticket Packages from Ski New Hampshire, the statewide association representing 37 alpine and cross country resorts and more than 200 lodging and guest service properties in the state, are now on sale. These packages are ideal for those who ski or snowboard on weekends and holidays and for limited days each season, offering $10-$15 off the normal ticket price. The packages consist of fully-transferable lift tickets that are valid every day of the 2011-12 ski and snowboard season. They may be shared with friends, family and co-workers. Loon Mountain is among the New Hampshire ski resorts participating in SkiNH's Anywhere, Anytime lift ticket packages. (photo: Loon Mountain) Skiers and snowboarders can customize a mix of lift tickets to their favorite ski areas; tickets are broken down into six price categories of $20, $30, $43, $54, $56 and $66 per ticket. Packages begin at a minimum of six lift tickets, with no more than 50% of the tickets from one ski area except when purchasing six tickets, whereby the buyer may select four tickets to one area and two to another area. There’s an extra incentive for those who buy between now and October 11: Ski NH is offering one free lift ticket when purchasing twelve or more tickets. In addition, until that date there’s a volume discount of 10% off orders valued at more than $5,000. Ski areas included in the offer are Loon Mountain, Bretton Woods, Attitash, Wildcat Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Waterville Valley, Mount Sunapee, Gunstock Mountain Resort, Cranmore Mountain, Pats Peak, Crotched Mountain, Ragged Mountain, Black Mountain, King Pine Ski Area, Dartmouth Skiway, Granite Gorge, and McIntyre Ski Area. Limited quantities of Ski NH’s Anytime lift tickets are available. For details and order forms, visit www.SkiNH.com or call (800) 88-SKI-NH (800-887-5464).

Another extreme winter for many parts of the US US Long Range Winter Weather Forecast 2011-2012 The coldest winter in 30 years was recorded across many parts of the US during the 2010-2011 winter. Eastern parts of the US plunged to a record -50F with the Northeast of the US also seeing records broken. Temperatures was also largely below normal averages for New York, Chicago, New Orleans, and Minneapolis. Snowstorms shattered New York City in December 2010 and January 2011 to become the snowiest January ever recorded. So let’s turn to the US winter of 2011/2012. La Niña cools the equatorial seas of the Pacific and was one of the strongest on record during 2010/2011. Less warm air rises during La Niña conditions with a cooling influence on the atmosphere that has big implications on global climate and global weather patterns. The changes in global weather patterns come from air pressure changes in atmospheric cycles called the North Atlantic Oscillation (NOA) and Arctic Oscillation (AO). The latest National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) update suggests neutral conditions ahead, but a negative Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) may yet suggest otherwise. The PDO is a pattern of Pacific climate variance that recently switched to negative (cold) and will remain that way for the next two to three decades. It is likely that La Niña will return more frequently during this time period as a negative PDO results in stronger La Niña (cooling) and weaker El Niño (warming) episodes. Low solar activity is also a primary driver of atmospheric cycles that influence blocking activity patterns/ridges. Our weather models consider all of these factors and are currently showing a particularly harsh winter for many parts of the US during 2011-2012. Large parts of Central and North America will face below average temperatures with above average snowfall throughout this winter, with temperatures in many Eastern and Western parts also showing as below average with above average snowfall amounts. We expect the Pacific Northwest region to experience a very severe winter and the Cascades snowpack is likely to see increased levels due to the negative (cold) phase of PDO. Our weather models are also showing an increased likelihood for major snow events in Northeastern and Midwestern parts of the US throughout December 2011 and January 2012, that could see severe blizzard conditions hit New York City and Chicago. With low solar activity levels, the negative Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), and the general trend for a much colder winter after the onset of last year’s La Niña, this winter could prove to be a record breaker with extremely cold temperatures and exceptional levels of snow for many parts of the US. http://unofficialnetworks.com/winter-weather-forecast-20112012-extreme-winter-parts-31096/

Here's a sampling of some excellent Longboard Videos by Juan Rayos http://www.vimeo.com/26261256 "Frozen Wave" http://www.vimeo.com/24195442 "Carving the Mountains" http://www.vimeo.com/15378651 "Longboard Girls Crew"

Sounds suspicious at best. Search will reveal scams that sound similar. Found a few tips here http://www.ehow.com/how_2084018_spot-craigslist-scam.html and

Good one Bob & Thanks!! What's happening on the Tiehack side of the World?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZboxMsSz5Aw Read the text & view the follow-up video near the end of the page for clarifications http://www.snopes.com/photos/technology/3dprinter.asp

Size will fit 30 to 38" waist . . . . the velcro is nearly dead at the end as I am 38". Pleanty of life in the velcro for a slimmer rider in the 30 to 34" range OR stich some new velcro if you need the extra inches. I have since replaced and will sell for $10 to cover shipping costs. Shipped to lower 48. S O L D

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=600><TBODY><TR><TD height=158 vAlign=top width=500> </TD><TD id=advertisement vAlign=top rowSpan=3></TD></TR><TR><TD> Pass Along JL June 2011 A Very Guilty Labrador by Jill Swan "Someone... got into the kitty cat treats," narrates a male voice as the camera focuses on a ripped open plastic package lying on the carpet. Solemn music, like what you would hear when entering an Old West saloon, drifts in melancholy waves in the background. The investigation begins. The camera pans over to the first suspect, a golden retriever named Masey. "Let's see your face. Did you do this?" asks the voice. Masey is as cool and ambivalent as John Wayne in "True Grit" and even resembles him with the red bandana that's tied around her neck. Her face is a blank slate, though her eyes seem to reveal some annoyance at the interrogation. Then the camera is directed on a yellow Lab with a softly wagging tail. She is sitting by a wooden door. "Denver, did you do this?" the voice inquires. She bows her head and does her best to avoid making eye contact. Her ears are slightly tugged back and her posture hunched. The corners of her mouth pull back into a ple ading grin, begging for clemency. The voice of Mali Vujanic tells her to go to her kennel for a time out, and she slinks off into another room. "I wasn't supposed to be home," recalls Mali. "While I was there I thought that I needed to get a video of this." Then it was back to work. It wasn't until the evening when dinner was through and the kids were settling down that Mali reviewed the video again. Thinking it was pretty funny, he decided to upload it to his YouTube channel to show friends. In case you've been living under a rock the past few months, "Denver the Guilty Dog" is one of the most popular videos on the Internet. When this article went to press it had over 9.3 million views. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

3rd photo is of chicken wings cooked using the "indirect" method. Let em go with the cover on for 75 minutes and they turn out nice and crispy - no turning or peaking with consistent excellent results.

http://ask-a-butcher.newsvine.com/_news/2008/11/14/2111399-aging-beef-at-home When buying beef, I prefer to purchase from my local meat counter / butcher and select the individual cuts of "Certified Angus Beef". For great burgers, try grinding your own at home. I usually start with a CAB chuck roast. Select a well marbled cut and don't trim too lean as you need some fat for flavor and binding. I use either a Kitchen Aide grinder attachment or a dicing blade in a food processor. Safety questions surround commercial ground beef, think e-coli. Check out the shockumentary film "FOOD Inc", here's a trailer http://www.pbs.org/pov/foodinc/?gclid=CIeI0JX9lqkCFcW8KgodIhWnwQ the full film is scheduled to re-broadcast on PBS's "POV" on Aug 9, 2011. "Food Inc" is also available instantly on Netflix.

200 lbs of Kingsford + 45 lbs of propane . . . should be just enough to fuel the 5 Webers through the summer. I will post a photo of the patio soon. Added on a couple of cast iron grates for proper "searing" and heat retention; IMO mo betta!! http://www.amazon.com/Seasoned-Cooking-Surface-Modular-Grills/dp/B004BRNUIC Planning to use the pizza stone on one of the grills this weekend http://www.redskygrilling.com/ Wild salmon season is on! This is one of the recipes I use (Kingly Salmon) and I do not baste http://homecooking.about.com/od/fishrecipes/r/blfish15.htm

Whitefish Renovating Iconic Après-Ski Bar May 26, 2011 By First Tracks!! Online Media Whitefish, MT - The final stage of a two-phase structural improvement project will begin this summer at the Bierstube in Whitefish Mountain Resort’s upper village. The Bierstube has been a part of the mountain’s culture since the 1950s . The business has been located in its present building, owned by Whitefish Mountain Resort, since 1967. Après-ski at the Bierstube has been a Whitefish Mountain tradition since the 1950s. (photo: Whitefish Mountain Resort) “The Bierstube has played a significant role in shaping the mountain culture of this resort,” Whitefish Mountain Resort President Dan Graves said. “We feel strongly, as part of our commitment to preserve the ski area’s heritage, we want to extend its life for years to come.” Phase one was completed during the fall of 2010 before the start of the ski season after the discovery that the building was beginning to lean. Engineering analysis revealed the need to raise the building’s north east corner and pour new concrete. Phase two will focus on the south and west sides of the building where new concrete will be poured for footings and improvements to the building’s foundation. No changes will be made to the interior of the building which plans to open June 18 when Whitefish Mountain Resort summer operations begin. “The Bierstube means a lot of things to a lot of people, we have visitors who come back every year, some who come in after 10, 20 years and thank us for being here,” said Bierstube owner and operator Scott McIntosh. “We are excited that the future of the Bierstube is solidified. Whitefish Mountain Resort has been great to work with and their commitment to the Bierstube means a lot to us.” The Bierstube is an important Whitefish Mountain Resort landmark and essential stop on visitors’ itineraries. The “Stube,” as it is locally known, frequently hosts live music, and is home to the famous “Frabert, Clod of the Week” awards every Wednesday during the ski season. In the summer the Bierstube is open from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday.

Denver, CO - A company is crediting significant interest amongst North American consumers for its decision to build a prototype of a revolutionary new snow groomer for the ski resort industry. An artist's rendering of the EcoGroomer The EcoGroomer improves snow grooming productivity by attaching two additional snow processing units (SPU’s), or tiller bars, to a standard snow cat. The result is a 200% increase in the surface area covered by one snow cat with a single operator. Fuel efficiency for nightly snow grooming is projected to be improved by more than 30%, with the potential to save over 20 million gallons of diesel for U.S. ski resorts alone by 2020 and reduce operating costs. Two patents have been filed by the inventor Daniel Osborne to cover key components of the system, reserving both U.S. and international patent rights. Three companies have been selected to participate in the competitive bid process to build the first of its kind SPU. Prinoth of North America, Germany’s Pisten Bully and Zaugg of Switzerland will be provided with a scope of work and request for proposal to complete their bids by June 15 to build the prototype. The SPU will be connected to a standard snow cat for testing of fuel economy, general performance and snow surface quality in variable snow conditions. Testing will occur this summer on an accessible glacier in Canada or Europe depending upon the manufacturer chosen to build the prototype. Additional testing and engineering will occur in the first part of the 2011-12 winter season. Full production and delivery to major ski resorts in North America may take place as early as the 2012-13 ski season and throughout Europe a year later, according to the company http://www.firsttracksonline.com/2011/05/18/company-building-prototype-of-revolutionary-snow-groomer/

Taken from POC's site http://www.pocsports.com/poclab/index.asp The POC Lab is our scientific forum. It brings together experts who provide us with invaluable assistance in ensuring that we develop the most relevant, reliable and advanced protective products on the market today. The POC Lab enables a close and rewarding collaboration with some of the world’s foremost sports medicine experts, back specialists and brain scientists. As a complement to the POC Lab, we also seek help from materials technologists – and from people such as you who make avid use of our protective gear in practice, ranging from proficient X-game riders to the elite at the World Cup level. One of the major issues that concern the members of the POC lab is the rapid evo-lution of skiing. The speeds are increasing, drops and jumps are higher and playing around in parks, with jumps, banks, and grinders are available to most. Downhill racing, Skier X, or moguls are also disciplines where the limits are being tested. The whole scenario is actually a bit freightening. With this pace, we are likely to experience an increased number of serious accidents in the coming years. Therefore, it is important to underline that protection can’t guarantee your safety. What it can do is reduce the risk of being injured. The most vital ingredient to avoid injuries is you. Skill and good common sense are the assets that need to be prioritized. Members of the POC Lab are carefully selected for their unique expertise. Each member shares POC’s mission to save lives and reduce the severity of injuries resulting from accidents.

Anyone remember how the landscape change forever when COPPER installed the Super Bee six-pack? If this were happening at ALTA, I am sure management would run the chair at a reduced speed OR load every 2nd or 3rd chair to preserve the conditions for their riders.