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Thanks for taking care of me carvedog. Maybe next time we'll get to ride together too! Hope you had a great time surfing liquid variety!

Thinking about a road trip for this weekend... Me and the two kids and our camper. Not sure if I'll ski or ride. Any suggestions on discounted tickets or where to camp? (It would be nice to get a shower at some point!)

Sorry guys. Doesn't look like there is a WTF in my future. A series of unfortunate events before Christmas left my money tight and not much more PTO from work. Enjoy! Bring some powder gear! I'm sure the snow is good. We've had over 125 inches of snow for the season so far!

There was little edging, that's for sure.... But I still had fun sliding around and hanging out with you guys!

West, I'll bring some new energy tomorrow, ok? You better not bail on me!

see ya'll tomorrow! I'll be prepared for anything cause that's just the way I am!

Miss you guys.

I'm still shooting for Wednesday. It will be nice to visit!

YES! I finally got someone at Northern Rocky Mountain Division who agreed to give this a chance. Now, it's up to me to make it work! Snowboard: Hard Boots & Alpine Boards Saturday or Sunday Learn to lay it over and rip some deep carves in the fresh Big Sky corduroy. Please bring your own equipment if you can, and maybe extras to share. We may have a few boards and bindings for peopel to use. If you don't have hard boots, rent/borrow some ski boots. I think we need 4 or 6 to make it happen. You can still get your credits even if you are registered in another division. Anyone interested? All the details on the website: http://www.psia-nrm.org/fallfest/fall_fest_2014_details.htm

I did also find out that if you are a PSIA/AASI member, you can use this toward general credit requirements in your division. We need to have at least 4 participants (I think) to have the group, but I'm hoping if there aren't enough, we might be able to make a multi-discipline event out of the alpine groomer one! Let me know if you want to go, I'd be happy to share some driving time. (I'm near Missoula so I'd think you'd be coming through here) http://www.psia-nrm.org/fallfest/fall_fest_2014_details.htm

Keenan, you are in instructor with AASI? I can try and check if it's ok for people from other divisions to attend. I'm going primarily for credits, but just super happy that they are willing to try this! I'm not sure at this point who is going to be leading the group. I think it would be fun to do a multi-discipline carving event!

Last night I got word from a member of the Snowboard Committee of PSIA/AASI (American Association of Snowboard Instructors) - Northern Rocky Mountain Division that they have agreed to offer Alpine Snowboarding as an elective at the annual Fall Festival. Fall Festival is an annual event held at Big Sky Resort the second weekend of December. It allows member to get credits needed to maintain certification status. I'm told there will be some boards available for participants and I will round up any extras I can take as well. The hard part will be boots. Hopefully people will be able to bring some softer ski boots or AT boots. Or maybe even rent some boots there? I know it's not ideal, but I used ski boots for years back in the early days. I just hope there will be some interest to justify a group and early season conditions can be iffy. But all that aside, I'm super excited to have this opportunity at Fall Festival and maybe the first time in a long time I am looking forward to attending!

the only thing I have left (broken bindings years ago) is a purple leash that my daughter has on her board!

I've gotten two pairs of boots from ebay.... years ago, I found a pair on Germany's site that was willing to ship to the sates. I don't think I spent more than $60 or so for them. Good luck!

When is the snow going to stop? Crazy weather week here in Missoula. Lost Trail Power Mountain reported 9 feet of snow in the last 3 weeks or so.... all I'm asking for is a firm base so I can get on an edge without sinking! I'd almost want to request my Pennsylvania powder again, but I think it was a pretty snowy winter there too!!!!! a 68 year old record was broken in Missoula for the most snow in a 24 hour period last Monday... then national news of the human triggered avalanche that slid into town taking out a house and burying an elderly couple and an 8 year old boy. I can only imagine the records being set if January wasn't so warm!

My daughter in the car on the way home yesterday. "Mom, I never thought you could have such cool dudes for friends. And I never say that about old people." Thanks cool dudes... And old people! Hahahahaa. It was a good visit with you all!

I think soft boots are more forgiving. Greater margin for error. Hardboots are so responsive which we all like for carving, but for a beginner, it might be too much. I do agree with the determination thing... so, if he REALLY wants to.... go for it! I've been an instructor for a long time and I have seen so many beginners struggle with the fine muscle control (ie, very jerky movements even in soft boots) which is so necessary in a hardboot setup.

Allee.... what days are you going to be riding? I wasn't really planning on going, but maybe I could swing it one day.... long drive though for one day! If I don't end up going, any locals might be able to do me a favor? Last year I loaned a board and I need to get it back at some point. Yes, Allee... the Hot Blast!

Look on the ride board for info on WTF.... I ride Snowbowl and Lost Trail, but unfortunately, not so much on my carving board anymore! This is a big state.... and not many of us, but you do seem some from time to time!

wow.... that's deep

dang... already made a reservation in Sandpoint.... but... if I were to cancel, would it be kid friendly??? pool somewhere to use? maybe we should just stay in town... let me know though. Also, the BBQ would be totally awesome!!!! We will be on the hill Thursday and Friday. Is there anything I can bring to contribute for lunch? If nothing else, a few $$$ at least??? Looking forward to the trip. Have only done two runs so far this season on the carving board. And lets say... well... didn't end so great!!! Maybe I can try to get on it at least for a few more runs before we head up.

Is there going to be an organized dinner on Friday night? If so, count me and two kiddos in.....

Is anyone coming from Whitefish? I had let a lady borrow a board there last year and now it needs to find it's way back to me! Please let me know.... Thanks!

any idea on shipping to zip 59870? my 12 year old daughter has now decided that she wants to be like Mom.... hmmmm......

Is it johnasmo?