Pat Donnelly

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One set of TD2 step-ins Receivers were lubed prior to use and are in decent shape, photos available. Purple e-rings Choice of cant discs, any two of the following 2 @ 0* 1 @ 3* 1 @ 6* Offer includes used Intec Heels with NEW cables installed. $240 shipped lower 48 <<< SOLD >>> pdwlc@yahoo.com

Search your Paypal account history for deposits? Check the board bags, Thule . . . overnight storage or the board check at Steamboat??

Aaron - Jim's sister-in-law delivered the news to us today, Here is the on-line obituary. http://www.legacy.com/TheDesertSun/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=119586741

ESPN Winter X Games 13 - Buttermilk - Jan. 22-25 Hey Mario - someone mentioned at one time (2006?) SkiCo used to offer a BOGO coupon in the Denver Entertainment Book. Do you know anyone in your area who might be able to confirm if this offer is in the 2009 edition?

Lovey & A-Basin are set to open . . . http://www.firsttracksonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5096

The Race to Open: Episode Two Take a tour of the Loveland and A-Basin snowmaking operations and see where the resorts stand in being the first to open. http://www.skinet.com/action/2008-10/race-open-episode-two

Published on Aspen Daily News Online (http://www.aspendailynews.com) Aspen visitor baggage fee: $380 Writer: Andrew Travers <!--paging_filter--> Air fares expected to increase 34 percent this winter The average vacationer flying to Aspen to ski this winter will pony up an extra $380 to transport his or her gear and clothes. United Airlines, Aspen’s largest commercial air carrier, has implemented and raised its fees for checking bags since last ski season ended. Passengers currently pay $15 for their first bag, $50 for their second and $125 for a third. (The second bag fee was originally $25, but the company doubled it on Sept. 15.) The fees are tacked on to fares each way on a round-trip ticket. “The implementation of these baggage fees is still new and evolving,” said David Perry, senior vice president of the Aspen Skiing Co. and chairman of the board of Stay Aspen Snowmass. “A lot of travelers will be surprised this winter if they’re not already aware. And skiers do have a lot of baggage.” The average Aspen winter visitor checks three bags, according to Bill Tomcich, president of central booking agency Stay Aspen Snowmass. That adds up to $380 per person if the visitor flies in on United, as most Aspen vacationers do. He noted this fact Tuesday in a phone address to the board of the Aspen Chamber Resort Association. When Tomcich quoted the $380 figure, it elicited audible gasps from some board members. The bag surcharge on United comes in addition to what Tomcich said he expects to be an overall fare increase of 34 percent this winter over last year. That hike comes despite the April addition of Frontier Airlines service to Aspen, which was expected to bring competitive pricing to the previously United-dominated airport. To ease the crunch on ski travelers, Tomcich said he is negotiating with Federal Express and other shipping companies in the hopes of offering alternative ways for visitors to transport their bags here affordably through his agency. “Complaints are not surfacing yet regarding the fees,” explained Perry. “But we’re trying to get out in front of it.” Presumably, the bag charges will be a boon to local ski equipment rental shops as travelers choose not to check their gear and rent it here instead. One ski or snowboard bag with a boot bag weighing less than 50 pounds can be substituted for one regular bag per passenger on United. However, any additional equipment bags carry a $125 fee. The vast majority of Aspen’s winter visitors — 85 percent according to the city’s most recent statistics — come here by plane, landing either at the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, the Eagle County Regional Airport or Denver International Airport. United began charging for bags in June and also for food and pillows in an effort to counteract volatile fuel prices and rising operating costs. They have said they aim to generate $700 million in additional annual revenue for the ailing company. The three other airlines operating out of Aspen will all charge for checking bags for the first time this winter. Frontier began charging for bags on June 10. Their rates are $15 for one bag, $25 for a second and third, and $50 for a fourth or more. Checking ski bags is $25 apiece. Delta still allows passengers to check one bag free of charge, including ski bags. A second bag is $50 and a third is $125.

http://www.reliableracing.com/ Congrats Sean! Racer "Adam Gibney appears courtesy of Sean Martin of seanmartinphoto.com"

Check out the SWAG offered in your area . . . http://www.skinet.com/warrenmiller/

Go for the SWAG! Children of Winter showing at Royal Oak Music Theatre 12/12/2008 6:30 & 9:30 PM 12/13/2008 6:00 & 9:00 PM http://www.skinet.com/warrenmiller/offers/index.php?this_venue=74

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Apr 10, 2008 - Whistler (BC), Canada - As many ski resorts ramp down and close for the season, Whistler Blackcomb kicks spring skiing into full gear. Skiing and riding on Whistler Mountain will take place until April 20. Spring skiing continues on Blackcomb Mountain from Monday, April 21 through Sunday, June 8. With a current snow base of 265cm (104 in.) and 3,000 to 2,500 acres remaining open for May and the first week of June, spring is shaping up to be a solid season at the popular B.C. ski and snowboard resort. http://www.firsttracksonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4358

http://www.chrisklug.com/news.php - Looks like he is riding Kessler. No Burton logo on the home page anymore.

Chris Klug isn't quitting any time soon <SCRIPT language=JavaScript>function createQString(s) { return escape(s);}var Heading = "Chris%20Klug%20isn%27t%20quitting%20any%20time%20soon";var tempTitle = createQString(Heading);var Title = "&t="+tempTitle;</SCRIPT>After winning a NorAm title, local has his sights set on his 18th competitive season <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=305 align=right border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width=5></TD><TD vAlign=top width=300><HR width=300 color=#003366 noShade SIZE=1><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 align=right border=0><TBODY><TR><TD align=middle bgColor=#eeeeee> Click to Enlarge Browse Aspen Times Photos </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Aspen snowboarder Chris Klug negotiates a gate en route to a second-place finish in Saturday's parallel giant slalom at the U.S. Nationals and NorAm Finals at Mount Hood Meadows in Oregon. (Courtesy Chris Klug) </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><HR width=300 color=#003366 noShade SIZE=1></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> Jon Maletz The Aspen Times Aspen, CO Colorado March 28, 2008 ASPEN — After more than six months spent living out of a suitcase in places like Austria, Japan and New Zealand, Aspen's Chris Klug was happy to be in familiar surroundings this past weekend. The 35-year-old snowboarder returned to Oregon, a place he and his family moved to from Vail in 1976, for the NorAm Finals and U.S. Nationals at Mount Hood Meadows. There, Klug added another chapter to a snowboarding career that began in the Pacific Northwest nearly 25 years ago. As 40 friends and family members watched, Klug capped his 17th competitive season with two podiums and captured the NorAm overall total - guaranteeing his spot on the World Cup circuit in 2008-2009. "It's always special to go back to Oregon," Klug said Wednesday. "That's where I got my start." Nearly three decades have elapsed, but Klug's memories of growing up in Bend linger still. He remembers first laying eyes on a snowboard at age 10. He still remembers the intrigue. "I went down to a local bike shop my friend owned in Bend and rented a new Burton board," He said. "I threw on some moon boots, got out there and went for it. ... I haven't looked back since." He still remembers days spent negotiating the slopes of Mount Bachelor on a Burton Backhill, a wooden board with a bungee strap for a binding, a leash attached at the nose he used to steer and boots secured with layers of duct tape. As equipment evolved, so did Klug. He and his friends used to load into the back of his family's wagon and drive all night to Mount Hood, Mount Ashland and other skis areas to compete in Northwest Series events. "It was a pretty special time in the history of snowboarding," Klug remembered. "We all thought we were part of something." That something blossomed into a decorated career replete with a well-publicized liver transplant and a bronze medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Over Easter weekend, Klug produced another high point. Saturday, under clear blue skies, he took second in the parallel giant slalom, narrowly missing out on a 10th national title. Climbing the podium was far from a sure thing, as Klug went head-to-head with accomplished riders Matthew Morison and Jasey Jay Anderson in the early rounds; Morison won the World Cup finals and Anderson took home a gold in a World Cup earlier this season in Korea. Still, Klug managed to advance to the final and a matchup with teammate Zachary Kay. Klug had a 1.34-second advantage after the first run and was riding strong in the second when, halfway down the course, he leaned too far into a heel turn and fell. "It was a classic spring race; the line was fast, but the side of the race line was slushy and soft," Klug said. "I was in position to win the race, but I made a stupid error, so that's a little frustrating." A similar gaffe cost Klug the chance to compete for gold in Sunday's parallel slalom. He led teammate Tyler Jewell by a comfortable margin after one run, but hit soft snow on the second run and couldn't maintain his balance. His consolation was a matchup with Justin Reiter to determine third and fourth. "I could've easily been disappointed after that loss in the previous round, but I bounced back strong," Klug said. "I was really focused and beat Justin, one of the fastest slalom riders there is. "It's always nice to be on the podium for sure, but I was very close to winning, so I'm a little disappointed I didn't." In many ways, Easter weekend epitomized Klug's entire season. While he did climb the podium five times, he never finished in the top three on the World Cup circuit despite reaching the finals on three occasions. "I was close many times. I was riding fast and would make a mistake here and there," he said. "For whatever reason, the [World Cup] podium always alluded me." He won't stop trying. Sure, after six months spent standing sideways on rutty courses and sitting on airplanes, Klug admits his body is a little out of whack. Still, he feels healthy, strong and, most important, determined. His 17th season was marred by inconsistency, but Klug said making equipment adjustments was part of the reason. He switched boots for the first time in 15 years and said he is still trying to tweak his gear. "It takes a while to dial those things in, but if you're going to makes changes, this was the year to do it," he said. "Next year is a world championship year, and the following year is an Olympic year." Klug is back in the valley to host this weekend's eighth annual Aspen Klug Snowboard Camp at Buttermilk. The event that attracts snowboarders from 10 to 65 years old as well as a world-class coaching staff that includes Travis McLain, Reiter, and Basalt boardercross Olympian Jason Smith, among others. After that, Klug said he's ready for shorts and warm weather and a few bike trips to Moab. Then, the pursuit begins for an 18th time. Ask him why he keeps coming back, and Klug doesn't hesitate. "I still love it," he said. "I got into 25 years ago, and I'm still hooked. Racing at this level is so much fun." jmaletz@aspentimes.com http://www.aspentimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080328/SPORTS/487514301&template=printart

Clebner - taking off from Clarkston shortly after 5:00 a.m and planning to ride from 9:00 to 1:00