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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

http://www.firsttracksonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4258 Hancock, MA - Jiminy Peak ski area in western Massachusetts is offering $10 lift tickets to season pass holder from other ski areas for the remainder of the 2007/2008 ski and snowboard season. Pass holders must present their valid 2007/2008 season pass at the Crane Lodge Ticket Window at the resort to purchase the $10 lift ticket. This offer is not valid in conjunction with any other discount or promotion, including Value Cards.

Sunshine or at least partly Sunny is in the forecast. Looks like two of us will be heading up early to Crystal. Pebu - If and when you do arrive, we will have the virgin chorduroy ripped!

Hunter, NY - This Sunday, March 30th is Hunter Mountain's Any Mountain Season Passholder Day, when season passholders from other ski resorts get a free day of skiing or riding at New York's Hunter Mountain. http://www.firsttracksonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4251

just might make it up for a day trip. if so, we wil be there no later than 8:35 a.m. went to nubs and highlands last weekend and rode some of the best snow with minimal on-hill traffic. my ruts were no more than 1" deep, nice and firm. how is the snow on buck?

Ken, My wife makes an easy "blender" Pesto (basil) sauce and then freezes for use on pasta or as the killer pizza sauce. We change up our toppings for Pesto pizza to include items such as: Sun dried tomatoes (put below cheese) Roasted garlic Shirmp Thinly sliced red onion (on top) Cooked bacon or real bacon bits Top off with fresh grated parmasean For red sauce we buy a big can from Costco - Dei Fratellia http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/40243/dei_fratelli_italian_style_pizza_sauce.html

It amazes me when I leave at or before noon of all the people just arriving. I usually have the main run pretty well trenched up after the first hour? On the weekends I am usually on the first chair up.

Yesterday I smoked an 8 lb brisket, 1 lb of Italian sausage and 1 lb of wild salmon. All done on a charcoal fired Weber Bullet. Good eats!!! Spices - http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/shophome.html Smoking / grilling - http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/index.html http://www.thesmokering.com/default.jsp http://www.bbqu.net/ Our favorite cooking magazine and series of cook books http://www.cooksillustrated.com/ BEER - http://www.dogfish.com/brewings/

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=8777613 Aaron - The Belly Up calendar said the show is SOLD OUT ($55 / ticket) 13 (TODAY)SOLD OUT! KSPN Presents Colbie Caillat w/ Trevor Hall 9:00 PM@ Belly Up Aspen (SOLD OUT)

www.larrycastruita.com - if using IE, click your F11 key for full screen viewing. Featured riders from Aspen 2008 SES Larry Castruita Bola Terry Acomb Kipp Larry "The Butcher" Ledingham Joel Parker Joey Cabell Terry Acomb - (also see Terry's sub-category pull-down)

Hey Milkman, Please burn for me onto one disc: a) Pure-Carve X-SESSION RAILING b) LOCKED IN Karen and I will be at the Milk beginning Feb 16. See ya!

Larry spent some time last night adding photos and improving the download speed. More photos will follow early in the week after shooting at Buttermilk Feb 10th. If viewing with IE, hit the F11 key to get a fuller screen. www.larrycastruita.com