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I knew it!!!! My memory is pretty good for an old lady! hahahahaha..... we did our annual NICE trip a few weeks ago. Was changed to January and the weather was awesome! check out the pics on the Idaho board.... I wanted to let you know that the Donek Axxess proved to be a bit to much of a board for me. I had fun riding in when the conditions were perfect, but other than that it was tough! Also wanted to let you know that it was passed on to a more than capable rider and it has already become his go to board! So, that big ole green Donek (ok, big to me, maybe not for everyone else!) is seeing a lot of on snow time this year!!!!!

Ok, there is kind of a picture of me! Doing what I do best.... Standing around and talking! Looks like we are at the top of the t-bar... Glad I went over there... That run was nice!

Are you the Chris who came out to Schweitzer a few years ago for the first NICE?

Looking good! If that is you on the motorcycle in the avatar, I'm sure you know about riding an edge! In the video you looked relaxed, happy, and in control! All good things! :D Your turn shape looks good and over time you'll find as your confidence grows you'll not only lay it over more, you'll also be able to vary your turn shape and deal with the rebound from the board. One thing I feel is common to most beginners is getting the stance aligned. Make sure you keep your knees, hips, and shoulders over your feet. Keep driving your back hip forward especially on the heel side. Drop into the turn my driving your front hip down to the snow on the heel side instead of making a move like sitting in a chair. Much easier to demonstrate than explain! See if you can hook up with any off the locals there... It will help a ton to ride with others! About me... I am a 41 year old single mom living in western Montana. My boyfriend, also a member on here, is from the Portland area and know Bryan well. I haven't met him in person yet, but he does sound like a great guy! In fact, my board of choice right now also came from his collection! Thanks again, Bryan! I first got on a snowboard in 1985. Started teaching skiing and later snowboarding in 1990 when I was in college and aside from two seasons off from teaching (baby related!), I have been teaching ever since.... Now, I mostly teach skiing and I'll be dragging my but out of bed here soon and heading out to the mountain! One for bit of advice... Have you ever thought about getting a helmet? Anyway, hope you get time for more days on the hill soon, looks like you are hooked!

Yikes! Who brought this thread back? Funny looking back on a post from so long ago... Can I change my vote in the poll? I'm up a category now! One thing that hasn't changed... Still not getting enough sleep! One thing that has... Only teaching one day a week in addition to my full time job.. Oh, and the job has changed too!

ok, Scott, I don't know you, but quick healing vibes... and I think it's important to quote your line from your signature! "Ride Fast, Take Chances, Whiners go to Day Care!" take chances..... sometimes you do what you have to do! try not to spend too much time in Day Care, ok?????

I have met a few bomber folks who actually collect gear with the intention of sharing with newbies.... I applaud your efforts! Was riding with one of those guys last week.... A conversation on the chair.... Me: where did she get the boots from? (Talking about a gal who works in the coffee shop in the lodge who got on an alpine setup for the first time the prior afternoon) Him: I have a bunch of stuff in my van to loan to anyone who wants to try.... Me: very cool... Wish I could do something like that, but I'm pretty broke... Him: yeah, someone asked me why I never get gear for myself... This year I finally did! :D Awesome.... New respect for those who put others before themselves..... I won't mention names.... I know that is not the reason you do what you do, but THANKS! Edit... And oh yeah, I know there were at least two others he got setup during the 4 days I was there!

I have Friday Feb 1st off work.... Thinking about it.... But I don't know about a 3 hour drive to get home Friday night..... Hmmmmmmm

Allee, see those skids in the picture of Dan? I bet that was me! I was pretty darn worn out by Thursday... But I sure did wow the boys on the beginner run! Hahahahahaha

At 41 years old with 20+ years of ski and snowboard instruction under my belt, I have gone back to teaching almost exclusively ski lessons. I am so fed up with AASI and there lack of interest in my generation. I have no desire to jib and bonk and slide rails. Yes, I can ride switch, but see no reason to do so. I remember back in the day when snowboarding was still under PSIA. A lot of the top instructors came from a skiing background and hard boots were the norm with many instructors. Why was AASI formed? Because too many snowboarders didn't like being forced into a mold to ride a certain way. Guess what? Exactly as AASI is doing now... If you don't ride this certain way, we don't want you in our group! Ugh... And today I had 4 1/2 hours of fun lesson with skiers! The kids were great! Keeps me young! (Ok, thank you for your time, I will get off my soapbox now! I will ride hard boots when I can and leave the soft boot setup in the locker room just in case...)

Yep! I was there! Great day.... Thanks all... Back to work tomorrow....

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We are here at HoJo's .... See ya in the AM!

Works for me!

Me...ME... ME well, uh.... a turkey in a jail cell? hmmm.... you guys getting some snow? PLEASE just pack it down for me...... can I just go without any powder days? I'm not whining or asking for too much, am I?

We are going to be at HoJo check in Sunday night and check out on Thursday (I have to work Friday so we'll be leaving at the end of the day on Thursday). Got the room from Priceline.com for $38 a night. Got a deal at Liftopia.com on 2 day lift tickets. "I just got Schweitzer Mountain 2 Day Lift Tickets for $106.00 (22% off) on Liftopia for Monday, January 14th. Join me?" http://www.liftopia.com/q/e1pl Any other ladies going to be riding? I have an extra pair of boots in mondo 24.5 and certainly an extra board if anyone needs gear to try!

I'm guessing the green Donnek Axxess is his now.... It's ok though, I know he'll let me borrow it if I want... Good thing I didn't sit near a window today at work... Even so this Friday seemed to take forever! I hope you all stayed nice and toasty warm!

How much?

There is an Oxygen 149 on the sale page

Did you see the Oxygen on the sale page? It's a 149 ... Had one for years and I loved it. At 145 lbs I was talked into longer boards... Sold it a few years ago, but it was a fun board!

Found this old thread.... Yep, this "new" ski area still remains on private property only with no lifts installed... I heard at one point they were taking people up in cats when the conditions were good, but haven't heard much else as far as new updates.... It's a killer driving by everyday and seeing the trails cut, but starting to accept the idea that this new ski area may never be a reality.

b0ardski made facebook status!!!! yippeee!!! does it work to link to facebook here? I guess we'll find out... http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151209654287684&set=a.340874572683.154022.120643147683&type=1&theater ugh... maybe one day I'll figure out how to get the picture here!

You'll get support on here... there are quite a few members in the Portland area.... (sorry, not me... I'm in Montana and ride in Idaho!) Where do we get gear? online.... ebay.... bomber... if you're lucky enough to get a custom board, you'll get info on that here... talk to www.oldsnowboards.com (that's his member name here too!) He's in that area and can certainly help you find gear. Won't you, Bryan? Where are you planning on riding? Look on here on the ride board for people.... it's a relatively small and tight knit community... I bet anyone would help you find what you need... Look on the wanted and for sale pages here too!