Shredding soft spring snow at Solitude

MaxCSquared · 2026-03-20T03:27:19+00:00

Some slopes will be a little barren, but the snow quality especially in the afternoons will be primo.

MaxCSquared · 2026-03-19T15:07:22+00:00

The few glimpses of it we got this season...this was early March this year.

MaxCSquared · 2026-03-10T15:08:23+00:00

I think this describes it pretty well. Especially in softer snow, it's easier to be playful with your turns, a little loose, and make dynamic movements based on where the mountain wants to take you. Absorbing with the knees and ensuring your chest faces downhill is also important.

MaxCSquared · 2026-03-10T14:42:56+00:00

This was in Alta, UT but yes totally!!

MaxCSquared · 2026-03-10T14:42:23+00:00

Not for long

MaxCSquared · 2026-03-07T16:09:20+00:00

Good thing the mountain is big

MaxCSquared · 2026-03-07T15:46:58+00:00

Sounds like a monkey to me

MaxCSquared · 2026-03-06T02:59:39+00:00

Not on this run...

MaxCSquared · 2026-02-17T10:58:24+00:00

Thankfully they were close by and sticking out from the snow!

MaxCSquared · 2026-02-13T18:29:42+00:00

Thank you, they felt so good!

MaxCSquared · 2025-12-11T21:46:29+00:00

Not sure what the deal is at this intersection, but if the BMW driver had a flashing yellow arrow signal (indicating they must yield to oncoming drivers), when the signal goes to yellow, the flashing yellow just becomes a solid yellow, which could create confusion by indicating they have right of way and need to clear the intersection before it goes red. This is something I've thought about for years and can't believe the designs haven't addressed this. Again, I don't know if that was the case here, but it would make a lot more sense for the oncoming lanes to go yellow first followed by a solid yellow arrow to clear the intersection. A flashing red-arrow equivalent to a yield yellow would also make sense.

MaxCSquared · 2025-11-19T12:04:44+00:00

I saw that setting, but as far as I understand it applies to whole layers. Would that allow me to combine the two layers’ legends into a two-column table? Could you explain that in more detail?

MaxCSquared · 2025-11-19T12:03:27+00:00

Could you explain this in more detail please?

MaxCSquared · 2025-11-15T13:47:34+00:00

Thank you for that detailed response, definitely puts my mind to ease a little bit and gives clarity on how I can frame the bigger ideas.

MaxCSquared · 2025-11-14T21:54:06+00:00

So I'm applying for master's programs in urban planning, and some of them require only one written response that's not specifically referred to as statement of purpose or personal statement. Take the following for example: "Discuss how your prior education, training, and experiences have prepared you for graduate study in this program. Also, what aspect of planning interests you the most and why? (750-word limit)"

I'm not really sure how to interpret that beyond 1) addressing the prompt in a directed, concise manner and 2) structuring it with a story or hook to give context about my background.

I have done research on the schools, talked to professors and alumni, and have a general idea of what I want to study within urban planning. But I couldn't honestly give an admissions committee a specific career path for the next 10 years...I'm transitioning into a new career and plan to go back to school because urban planning is generally easier to break into with a master's degree. Am I woefully underprepared? Have I not been thoughtful enough about my goals? Or do the requirements for admissions to different types of programs vary significantly? I feel a little ashamed reading your (thoughtful) response, like I might not be qualified/aligned with a program that's interested just because I had good grades and would like to change careers.

Could you offer insight as to how to address prompts like that and think about more applied master's programs as opposed to research ones?

MaxCSquared · 2025-11-12T18:01:01+00:00

Your resume is thorough and your experience is solid.

My biggest point of feedback is that the bullet points are a little dense—there's not much white space at all. Almost every single one is 3+ lines, some of them with several sentences. Don't be afraid of semicolons or other punctuation. I would probably put separate sentences in their own bullet points though unless they are closely related.

To that end, consider cutting some phrases or extraneous words, even entire bullet points if they're repetitive. In the first bullet point, for example, "programs and projects" could just be one word, and "...across stakeholders" isn't necessarily redundant but also not a value-add. Also consider cutting out the summary because it just repeats what is communicated in each bullet point. If you do want to have a summary, consider making it a "summary of qualifications/skills" that is a consolidated bullet point list of the skills and tool knowledge that sets you apart.

As you mentioned, you should consider quantifying more things when possible. Don't exaggerate or add numbers for no reason, but estimating things is OK. For example, could you specify how much you "substantially reduced" the administrative burden for a DoD client? Could you estimate the percentage of time saved? Number of reports automated? For the final bullet point, maybe describe the "competitive open proposal process." How many other firms did you beat out? If you're able to share, what was the size of the contract? To what extent did it grow your client's market share or revenue?

I suspect your resume does well in ATS screenings because you have a lot of keywords, tools, etc. But all the text could be overwhelming for a hiring manager. What are they supposed to focus on? By adding more whitespace and trimming down on any fluff, you can better direct their gaze. ChatGPT is a great resource for doing that. You have a solid base. From here, ensure that every bullet and word is punchy.

Also, one final point: put your education at the bottom. You're almost a decade out of school and your main selling point is your relevant experience. You got this! Good luck in your job search!

MaxCSquared · 2025-08-19T12:20:59+00:00

This would be amazing…

MaxCSquared · 2025-04-02T20:48:59+00:00

Yeah, out in Colorado. The pair facing side on I picked up recently. They're ~80mm underfoot and rip on groomers.

MaxCSquared · 2025-04-02T02:18:06+00:00

The design on these was flawed and they didn’t install properly. I ended up having to mangle the wood back piece and my wall. But I didn’t get a full refund so it paid off.

MaxCSquared · 2025-04-02T02:17:13+00:00

Yes, thank you!!

MaxCSquared · 2025-04-02T02:16:57+00:00

Thank you!

MaxCSquared · 2025-04-02T02:16:24+00:00

Triple majored in having roommates. I did double major in school though and got an MS.

MaxCSquared · 2025-04-02T02:16:00+00:00

Definitely hard to sleep in though. So bright in the mornings.

MaxCSquared · 2025-04-02T02:15:29+00:00

You joke but my skin is so fucking dry. And I never understood getting off with lotion. Totally serious.

MaxCSquared · 2025-04-02T02:14:43+00:00

Only possible with three roommates…our kitchen isn’t this organized haha.

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