Labels: Alpine Meadows, Errol Kerr, FIS ski cross, Jamaica Ski Team, Porters Tahoe

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 Tim from PA
Now thats how you train! Get some Errol

# : November 3, 2009 9:48 AM

 

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"Dynasty" is already hitting the theaters. Check out where "Dynasty" will show in the Tahoe area. Look for the Jamaica Ski Team colors on the slopes of Alpine Meadows. It's in the first segment on Tahoe. - Errol

Watch the trailer here.





The Lake Tahoe segment in Dynasty includes local, world-class athletes pushing the limits of gravity and the sport while defining in their own words the beauty and cultural elements that comprise the Lake Tahoe experience that lure them back season after season. The astounding athlete roster ranges from former and aspiring Olympians to World Cup champions including Jonny Moseley, Daron Rahlves, Jamie Burge, Errol Kerr and JT Holmes, who were filmed at locations ranging from the Ski Lake Tahoe resorts and surrounding backcountry to the shores of Lake Tahoe itself.



"The prominent presence of seven Ski Lake Tahoe resorts in Warren Miller's Dynasty marries our iconic snowsports destination with a true ski industry icon - Warren Miller films," said John Wagnon, President of Ski Lake Tahoe. "There is no organization better qualified to visually capture Lake Tahoe's legendary terrain, amazing snow depth and world-class ski experience than the film crews at Warren Miller."



The action in the Lake Tahoe segment runs the gamut from massive cliff drops, back flips, scenic turns above the lake, chest-high powder runs following a textbook Tahoe winter storm to the perfectly-pitched steeps and lake views that make Tahoe legendary. The segment includes Olympic-related storylines, including Jamaican Ski Team member Errol Kerr who is training in Lake Tahoe for the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics. Additionally, the 2009-10 winter season marks the 50th Anniversary of Lake Tahoe hosting the 1960 Winter Olympics.



Lake Tahoe's exposure in Dynasty will help build excitement among skiers and snowboarders for the upcoming season with predictions of an El Niño scenario in the long range weather forecast for Lake Tahoe and plenty of new enthusiast-focused amenities and activities at the Ski Lake Tahoe resorts. The El Niño predictions are on point, with the Lake Tahoe area already being blanketed by two storms that have delivered nearly two feet of early season snowfall. In addition, the Ski Lake Tahoe resorts are putting the finishing touches on new lifts, enhanced terrain parks, backcountry programs, and unique clinics and camps that include opportunities to ski with Dynasty film stars. Please visit www.skilaketahoe.com for more information.

Labels: Alpine Meadows, boreal lake tahoe superpipe, Daron Rahlves, Dynasty, Errol Kerr, Jamaica Ski Team, Jonny Moseley, Ski Lake Tahoe, Warren Miller

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Kyra Williams writes from Vancouver, BC that she is a big fan of the Jamaica Ski Team. She just purchased her speed suit. This is the first siting of a speed suit since Spyder sent them out to the stores this month.

Kyra skis for the Sunpeaks Alpine Club in Kamloops BC which is near Vancouver.


Special thanks to Kyra's dad for the photos. We hope to see Kyra and her family at the Vancouver Olympics in February 2010.

Labels: Alpine Meadows, Errol Kerr, Jamaica, Jamaica Ski Team, jamaicans.com, olympics, Spyder, Vancouver

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A few days ago, the San Francisco-based, all girls, Led Zeppelin tribute band named "Zepparella" made their usual summer swing through Tahoe and played at the awesome, cozy outdoor stage at the River Ranch Lodge at the base of Alpine Meadows road. If you haven't seen them before, not only do they rock for a chick band, but the lead singer Anna Kristina does a decent Robert Plant. If you ever see that they're playing in a town near you, I'd recommend checking them out.

To get a taste of Zepparella, click on the live video clips below.....

Zepparella "Bring It On Home" at the River Ranch, Alpine Meadows, CA - 6-25-09 from Chappy on Vimeo.

Zepparella "Whole Lotta Love" at the River Ranch, Alpine Meadows, CA - 6-25-09 from Chappy on Vimeo.

Labels: Alpine Meadows, Lake Tahoe, Led Zeppelin Tribute Band, River Ranch Lodge, Zepparella

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Mid March Madness from Nick Baron on Vimeo.

Here is a short edit of a sunny park day at Alpine. There are some cool GoPro angles I tried mounting it to my ski but it only stayed on for a short period.

Labels: Alpine Meadows, Block Hotel and Porters Sports - Snowboard Contest, Full Tilt boots, GoPro Camera, Line Skis, Nick Baron

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 Zak.Shelhamer
ohh sick! that turned out dope!! sick stunts too!

# : April 15, 2009 5:23 PM

 

 DiggaFletch
crazy when its on your ski how it looks like the one ski doesn't move and the rest of you is in motion. pretty cool.

# : April 15, 2009 8:45 PM

 

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Obviously spring is here, and the skiing has been pretty good. There's been great turns to be had at Alpine Meadows and Squaw, but the backcountry is where its at. With the sun getting higher in the sky everyday the options for sun softened snow are really opening up. Between trips down to the east side I've been having fun skiing all over in the Tahoe BC. It was looking like the south side of Jakes was about to melt out for the season so my friend Oscar and I cruised out there for a couple laps yesterday. It is smooth, but going fast, so if you're stoked to get out for some spring backcountry, its a "the sooner the better" situation. Here's a shot from yesterday's mission, I know that any in-shape fifty year old could ski this, but I had fun anyway. Check out the crazy wind affect on the bay...

Labels: Alpine Meadows, Jeremy Benson, Lake Tahoe Backcountry, Squaw Valley

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Here is a short edit of my day on Friday. Me and my buddies built a couple jumps behind my house last week. I went back friday afternoon to find Line Skier Peter K slayin it with a buddy and he reshaped the cheese wedge for us. Anyways this is a little edit of snowboarders and skiers coming together for a common cause "Fun". The boarder with me is Joey Bauer also representing NY.

March Madness from Nick Baron on Vimeo.

Labels: Alpine Meadows, Crushed Linen, Line Skis, rome snowboards

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Jamaica's Errol Kerr to compete in Ski Cross World Championships in Japan

Jamaican skier Errol Kerr, recipient of the Prime Minister's Youth Award, has arrived in Inawashiro, Japan to compete in the Ski Cross World Championships. Official training begins Feb 28th. Qualifications and finals are on Monday, March 2. For more information, please click on the following: World Championships - Inawashiro, Japan

Hotel Listel Inawashiro--

Here's an early report from Homey (Eric Holmer, Errol's coach and technician) on the course in Japan:


"We freeskied and checked out the course today. There aren't many turns, but there are a lot of straight sections that should make for some great passing if the conditions hold out. It's always hard to predict, but this should be a good course for Errol. I know he feels really good about his chances after just seeing it from outside the fence."

Two week break from ski cross world cup (Feb 7-23th)

Kerr took a two week break from the Ski Cross World Cup circuit to focus on some competitions and appearances near home:

North America Cup On February 10th, Errol competed in the North America Cup Super G in Mammoth, California, finishing 12th. He finished ahead of some US Ski Team members, and it was a great result for a racer who has been focusing on ski cross all season.

Sugar Bowl Banzai - On qualification day, Kerr was being filmed at Alpine Meadows in the early morning, and barely made it to Sugar Bowl to inspect the course and decide on his line. The race is six-man wide, big mountain skicross. Amazingly, Errol finished 2nd in the qualifying run, right behind US Ski Team's famous Daron Rahlves. The following day, Kerr "lost his shoes" (came out of his bindings) and did not finish the race.

For photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/catherinekerr1/SugarBowlBanzai?feat=directlink

Errol with Alpine Meadows Ski Team youth - On Saturday, Feb 21st, Errol spent the day leading the Alpine Meadows ski team youth through gullies and jumps. Children reported that they were having the time of their lives following Errol around the mountain. Alpine Meadows is the home training mountain for the Jamaica Ski Team.
For photos, please click on this link: Errol and the Alpine Ski Team

Photos and video of Errol powder skiing at Alpine and Homewood
No ski season is complete without glorious days of skiing in the powder. The Tahoe area was slammed with snow for one week straight, and Errol didn't hesistate to take the opportunity to go out skiing with the film crew at Alpine Meadows in waste deep powder. Click on this link to view some photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/catherinekerr1/PowderDaysAtAlpineFeb14182009?feat=directlink

Please go to errolkerr.com for up-to-date information.

Labels: Alpine Meadows, Errol Kerr, Jamaica Ski Team, Sugar Bowl

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Benson got yet more trail map covers. This is just getting ridiculous. Congrats. I have nothing more to say.

Labels: Alpine Meadows, Jeremy Benson, Northstar, trail map cover whore

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 Eric Asistin
Benson is the King of all Tahoe media...Howard Stern of Tahoe!

# : February 25, 2009 10:12 AM

 

 Gaines
I HOPE THIS GUY IS GETTING PAID!!!

# : February 25, 2009 3:23 PM

 

 Anonymous
i was just down in reno, and you should see how many former trail map models that are out of work. i think they are the guys holding the signs that say circut city is 50-90% off.. no joke benson has taken over the male model trail map racket...

# : February 25, 2009 4:57 PM

 

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Labels: Alpine Meadows, Errol Kerr, freestyle, Jamaica Ski Team, Lake Placid, ski cross, skiercross, world cup

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Going green is the thing right now....We should always try to find a way to lessen our global impact when we can. Here's a little Web article from Tansworld Snowboarding and a shot featuring PortersTahoe.com Team Rider Brandon Cocard at Alpine Meadows. Brandon is currently on the road where he going to be competing in the 2nd stop of the Dew Tour in Vermont! Go Brandon! In the photo here of Brandon...he looks like the kinda guy who would smash his beer cans on his forehead and then throw them away in the Lake. Granted, after his epic volleybal game, he slammed those beers and let "IceMan" dispose of them properly.

Labels: Alpine Meadows, Brandon Cocard, Recycle, Transworld Snowboarding

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Jeremy Benson is hard at work getting us some great POV Video...experience another ride with Jeremy in a zone just outside of Alpine Meadows.

Labels: Alpine Meadows, Backcountry Tahoe, Jeremy Benson, New snow

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 Anonymous
Watch that sluff Benson!!

Another great Vid!

# : January 5, 2009 11:22 AM

 

 Gaines
Is this video created in slow motion or does Jeremy just ski really slowly? Or what?

# : January 5, 2009 11:46 AM

 

 Eric Asistin
In Benson's defense Gaines...I believe this was about 5 or 6 inches of fresh on boiler plate if I'm not mistaken....give the guy a break would ya. Angry warehouse rat!

# : January 5, 2009 7:17 PM

 

 Porters Tahoe
to whom ever wrote this: If you actually have the skills to back up the comment then lets see it? We will set up a meeting between you and Benson and film the day and post the event for all to see. If you have the balls to post it then have the balls to show it.

LAME, this guy is a pro skier????---wow, keep pushing it guy!.........what a clown, any in shape fifty year old could ski half the lines this guy goes after.......you are a ski model if that, don't want to hate too much here, but if ya can't do ANY tricks and you can't stick big airs off cliff's should you really be a "pro" freeskier????? Shave the soul patch and get on with your life BRO! and don't think I'm just goin off the nonsense pov vids posted on here-----anyone who lives around here knows what up with this weak cat---nuff said!!

# : January 10, 2009 8:51 PM

 

 Anonymous
hey Anonymous... how gay are you that you can't even put your name in here and had to bash a guy when the snow was 6 inches on rock hard... Take up the challenge you puss

# : January 10, 2009 8:56 PM

 

 Rob the Bob
I hope it actually happens and this "Anonymous" guy gets his ass kicked.

# : January 10, 2009 8:57 PM

 

 SquawKid
So has the Lame ass "Anonymous" who left that comment come forward yet? Sounds like a guy who likes to talk big but only knows how to Pizza / French Fry to me.

# : January 12, 2009 10:23 AM

 

 jeremy
Awww, I'm so touched that anyone cares. Clearly I didn't realize that this short clip of video would be under such scrutiny, nor was it my submission for the radness award. My intention for this short video clip was to show that snow conditions in the area were still alright, and that I'd had a fun time skiing in the backcountry with my friends. Next time I'll be sure to throw at least one double grab, and maybe a 100 foot lawn dart, just to up the progression.
Also, as it turns out, I am a glorified ski model. I know that. I've also done a limited amount of actual male modelling, but I prefer the ski modelling because they don't make me wear make-up. Don't be an internet weenie, if you've got a problem with me and how I ski, and apparently you know who I am, grab a few runs with me. I'd happily take a few runs with anyone, I'm really a pretty nice guy...

# : March 15, 2009 6:55 AM

 

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With about a maximum of six inches reported in and around the Tahoe area resorts I wasn't holding on to much hope for an awesome day....   Then I got to Alpine and took a few runs with the boys.  Sure the wind was whipping at the top of summit and the ridge top hikes were a little rough on exposed facial skin, but as long as you kept to the places that were smooth before this last storm there were some great turns to be had.  I had tons of fun hitting small airs and skiing around on my Elan Pogo Holmes.  I was breaking in a brand new pair of Dalbello Krypton Pro's, so my feet were a little tender, but watching my buddy Charlie stomp switch landings and three's off natural features made me forget all about it...  Here's a clip from Estelle Bowl at Alpine today.  

Labels: Alpine Meadows, Dalbello skiboots, Elan Skis, Jeremy Benson

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This vid is me skiing a little line on the Buttress at Alpine Meadows, yesterday was about as good as it gets.  The color is a little off in this clip, but I'm getting my new Viosport POV.1 all figured out.  It is dope, I'm glad that someone finally simplified, and dare I say perfected, the helmet cam.  

Labels: Alpine Meadows, Elan Skis, Jeremy Benson

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 Anonymous
Looking good there JB...got the wheels on for sure

# : December 27, 2008 6:08 PM

 

 Matty
Om nom nom nom. Looks tasty.

# : December 29, 2008 5:42 AM

 

 David LaPlante
Rad. I wondered who schralped that line. I think I was like 2 minutes behind you. What an amazing day! I got firsts down the thin sister and left of pumpkins tho! Great video!

# : December 29, 2008 11:11 AM

 

 Gaines
Dear Jeremy,

During the first half of the video, when you are standing up there looking around, what were you thinking about? "Buttress...mmmmm, butt. BUTT. Buttocks. I love BUTT." That is my guess.

# : December 29, 2008 11:28 AM

 

 Anonymous
check out a gopro camera with the chest mount. You will be psyched.

# : January 10, 2009 9:07 AM

 

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This is what it looked like in the backcountry today, seriously!

When I was fixing a flat tire on my mountain bike last friday I had no idea the dumping that we were in for.  The weather looked promising at the time, but at no point did it mention that we'd have 4 feet of new snow in three days.  The fresh 40+ inch layer of superlight fluff has turned my dreams into a reality and I've gotten face shots for the past three days.  It looks like Alpine Meadows will be open top to bottom starting Friday, and people who skied at Squaw today said that it was "pretty freaking good".  I've been taking full advantage of the hiking opportunities and getting fresh lines down pretty much whatever I want thanks to my Marker Dukes, while trying not to get too deep into the snow.  We did get plastered,  but its pretty much all the snow we've got, so pay attention and be careful out there.  There are snow snakes aplenty out there right now, so stay light on your feet and keep your tips up.  Significant settling has occurred over the past several days, so the bottom has become more difficult to find, but not that difficult.  Looks like there is more on the way, so get ready to shred pow until you can't even stand up.  For information on avalanche conditions check out www.sierraavalanchecenter.org.  Have fun, and see you out there.

Labels: Alpine Meadows, Avalanche, backcountry skiing, Elan Skis, Jeremy Benson, Ski, Squaw Valley

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Alpine Meadows opened today, Friday December 12th.  We now have five ski areas partially open in the Lake Tahoe Basin, making for tons of snow sliding fun for the whole family.  The snowmaking crew has been working hard and managed to put a few sweet ribbons of snow down.  Kangaroo and Meadow were open, and it was off the hook.  Seems like we've got a little snow on the way, so get out and start making some turns, hopefully the season'll be in full swing before we know it.  For more information go to www.skialpine.com.

Labels: Alpine Meadows, Jeremy Benson, Lake Tahoe, Weather

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Labels: Alpine Meadows, Errol Kerr, ski cross, skiercross

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Monday night we finally got some snow worth getting excited about. On my way home from work at around 6:00pm it was really coming down. I had a little trouble getting up Alpine Meadows road but the two-wheel drive white pearl always seems to amaze me.

Needless to say everyone in my household was pumped that it was snowing too. Beers were cracked, and bowls were packed we wasted no time and began celebrating immediately. We started it out by having what I like to call a “super session” Two guitars, an acoustic bass, mandolin, keyboard, harmonica, alto sax, bongos, and an array of common household items used to make cultural percussion sounds. There were only four of us so I had to step it up by playing numerous instruments at a mediocre level. My buddy Pieper killed it on the mandolin, my roommate Double D played rhythm guitar and random percussion, and my roommate Hubey laid down a tasty bass groove. (There is a link below to listen to it if you have the time check it out.)

The super session lasted almost 12min but we stopped due to the bright lightening strikes coming from outside. We all decided to throw on our snow gear and hit the neighborhood hill for a little late night sledding. We armed ourselves with a couple of saucers, a skate deck, and a boogie board/reverse camber POW sled. Oh yeah and my buddy made his own port wine from California’s finest vines so we each held on to some of that. There was not a huge amount of cover on the sledding hill so we had to be somewhat cautious. We were charging through weeds and things since there was only like 6 inches at this point. There were a few rag dolls some spilt port and a lot of laughs. Nobody was injured but everyone was soar and the only thing lost in the fiasco was a pair of 2 year old anon goggles.

Its crazy the way snow can make everyone so happy so quickly. Those 6 to 8 inches inspired my friends and I to rage on a Monday night like college freshman, jam out like a bunch of burning man hippies, and sled around like kids on a snow day all in a matter of a hours. Lets hope these good times keep coming but meanwhile lets just enjoy the snow and be happy that we don’t live on the east coast, because this would be the storm for the winter.

PS. Here is a sneak peak of my traveling circus theme song. This is the full version unedited.

super_jam.mp3

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Errol Kerr took a hike up to the top of Lakeview to scope out the pre season conditions on Alpine Meadows. Though the first good winter storms are on the horizon in late October, the early season conditions are still a little off. We start making snow in a few weeks, and expect some natural accumulation this weekend. Stay tuned for the latest ski conditions by signing up for email or text alerts @ http://www.skialpine.com/connect

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Labels: Alpine Meadows, Errol Kerr, Jamaica Ski Team, Raul Guisado, Skicross

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 Porters Tahoe
Way to go Errol, keep up the great work!!

# : October 10, 2008 11:58 AM

 

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Alpine Meadows is now the official training ground of the Jamaica Ski Team. It's going to be an exciting year. We are just getting all amped up.

Labels: Alpine Meadows, Errol Kerr, Jamaica Ski Team

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Errol Kerr is my hero!

# : October 3, 2008 9:01 AM

 

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Porters Snowboard Team Member Brandon Cocard Teaches how to throw a Backside Rodeo at Alpine Meadows Ski area.

Thanks to Brandon's Sponsors: Capita, Union Bindings, Ashbury, Deeluxe and Airblaster & Porters.

Labels: airblaster, Alpine Meadows, Ashbury, Brandon Cocard, Capita, deeluxe boots, Snowboard, Union Bindings, Winter

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This past Saturday I finally had my chance to ride a good old favorite, the Scott Peak Loop Ride. I used to ride this loop quite often when I lived on the westshore but now that I have relocated to Truckee it makes it a bit tougher to get over there as often as I would like to. The ride starts our at 64 acres park in Tahoe City, taking the bike trail south towards Sunnyside. Turn right at Rubicon deli and start heading towards Granlibaken. At the Granlibaken Sign turn right, sorry but I only remember landmarks and I am not so good with street names. Ride the street till it dead ends into a fire road with a closed gate. This starts the long uphill ride to Paige Meadows and unless you have done this ride before you climb for a longtime. Note: the climb to Paige has completely chaged since the forest service came in and cleaned up the forest. The climb starts out as a double wide fire road and turns into a single track. There are a couple of places to turn off but keep going straight and uphill. I wish I had the timing down but I could guess at about 45 minutes from TC to Paige. Once your in Paige you kinda free to explore, their are soo many trails to choose from its really riders delight. The goal is to get to the fire road that is on the backside of Paige meadows or in other words if you get to a place that seems like its going to take you down a rocky fire road down to ward creek turn around and head back and turn to your left. Ride up the single track and take the first left you see. The trail seems kinda funky and super rocky, you will know your on the right trail when you have to dismount to walk across a few man made bridges and once you've crossed youwill end up on another fire road. You should see signs and evidence of logging equipment and thats how you know your in the right place. Head up the fire road till you get to a T in the road, at this point you can choose to go right and go back to Tahoe City or go left and go to Scott Peak.

If Scott is your destination head left and enjoy a nice fire road that climbs and descends alot. The final turn will be a left that you will not miss, it goes UP. Take this fire road all the way to the top, and it starts out with an easy climb that keeps going up and as you get closer to the top it gets more technical and steeper. But once you arrive at the top you will enjoy amazing views with very limited blockage of your views. The best part of this ride... you get to go back down and its a fun, fast float of a downhill ride. There are so many options to get back home that I just go back to Paige and aim towards Flinstones which dumps you out near Tahoe City Lumber. I wish I could detail the ride better but all in all its a tough ride, bring lots of water and your climbing legs. The ride can be around 17-20 miles with a good elevation gain that tops out at Lakeveiw chair in Alpine Meadows. Don't be afraind to ask direction when your on the trail because you can easily get lost with the vast trail system.

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Yeah, its been a while since we could say this dirty four letter word round these parts but SNOW has finally made its way back. The weekend gave us some hope that we could actually eak a winter out of this season. But I really can't say this season has sucked. There were some great chalky snow days, and it really threw the hammer down on those who had the skill versus those who did not. Which made it more gooder for those who knew where to find the goods. Also the metal has been quite nice as well. Most of the area mountains have recognized the need for better parks and this dry spell has really shown who has and who has not focused on that need.

Nothstar... what can you say but fun. Squaw, compared to years past I would say they deserve an honorable mention for the updated park features. Alpine, the word is that they are doing some really good work over in the meadow. Homewood, poor little homewood, I last rode there christmas day and I honestly can say it was one of my best days this season, but on the park side of things well, can't do much when there isn't much snow. But I love that little mountain anyway. Sugarbowl, our own team rider Devin "the dude" price works over there and word is that JP is building a great park this year. Boreal... well the whole hill is a park so how can you go wrong.

Now that snow is here its time to venture away from the parks till the spring time.

- web guy

Labels: Alpine Meadows, Boreal Ski Area, Northstar at tahoe, Sqauw Valley, Sugarbowl Ski Area

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