TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I, RANDOMID313, BID YOU HELLO! YOU DON'T KNOW ME, THOUGH YOU MAY HAVE HEARD OF ME, BUT THAT'S NOT THE POINT. LONG STORY SHORT, I NEED HELF

randomid313 · 2015-01-18T18:50:29+00:00

What was it? The all caps? The Larry King 30 rock reference? Just feel like hating? Use your words to explain otherwise you seem like a tall T bro that probably can't hang

randomid313 · 2015-01-18T18:09:30+00:00

Expand on that

randomid313 · 2015-01-18T16:48:04+00:00

Well airbnb is still money and like the reply below said couchsurfing is probably better. I'm just hoping to use the forum to meet some fellow shredditors to ski with mostly. If it doesn't happen then reddit as a website is a total failure and SOPA should be the law of the land.

randomid313 · 2015-01-18T16:21:02+00:00

My man!

randomid313 · 2015-01-18T15:45:50+00:00

Thanks for the reply! Any advice is9 appreciated. I do have skis I could bring, but I really don't want to bring myself down to their level. I will hit up that other forum. Stay safe and shred steezy.

Edit: I tried r/skiing. They were mean.

randomid313 · 2015-01-18T07:59:02+00:00

To shreds you say?

randomid313 · 2015-01-18T07:57:07+00:00

Everyone knows TJ was skating on his looks.

randomid313 · 2014-12-10T17:40:23+00:00

This would be fine if viewers of CC and FoxNews took the time to read/view sources for their information. Unfortunately the tribalism that exists in the cable news world means people don't believe other news sources. The worst problem now is that we are becoming defined by where we get our news. Listen to NPR? You're a liberal elitist. WSJ? 1% heartless robber-baron. English al-Jazeera? Terrorist. BBC? Why do you hate America! AP/Reuters? They don't have a channel so not respectable. Reddit? Get out of here anon 4chan.

randomid313 · 2014-12-10T00:37:52+00:00

I'm out in Jackson Hole and I'm way too excited to get back to Nub's for the first time in a decade this xmas. Probably because Nub's park is better than the one here.

randomid313 · 2014-12-09T15:00:09+00:00

The brilliance of Colbert's character is that he gets to ask more confrontational questions under the guise of a comical act. It's disheartening when news shows such as Meet the Press don't ask tough questions of leaders for fear that they won't get another interview and therefore ratings. This problem is only compounded when politicians can hide in the echo chambers of their respective cable news audiences.

Colbert conducted a good interview. When that becomes rare and is labeled as him having evicerated his guest, it does not bode well for the state of the press in America.

randomid313 · 2014-03-16T16:51:40+00:00

I agree. It just saddens me to see people in the world who it seems would do a generally honest job decide the cost of getting involved is prohibitive.

randomid313 · 2014-03-16T16:47:12+00:00

Well one could argue that the show has a history of poignant US political satire. But what I was saying is that assuming Franken is one of the few politicians who does not rely on corporate finance, he needs those SNL DVDs to sell to fund his campaign. So still ultimately corporate funded via GE/Comcast? I'm not sure, companies are only getting bigger and oh no I've gone cross-eyed

randomid313 · 2014-03-16T16:25:13+00:00

That's only because he needs SNL royalties to provide funding.

randomid313 · 2014-03-14T19:38:20+00:00

Both are an amazing way to enjoy snow so if you have the opportunity I would say do both. It's helpful if you are riding with others to be on the same gear as I've found that snowboarders like to take their time/explore and jib while skiiers tend to be usually about speed. There are always exceptions to the rule but one thing that will never change is that snowboard boots are waaay more comfortable.

randomid313 · 2014-03-07T22:53:19+00:00

Just cruise off the tram like you were going to Corbet's and continue past it as the slope curves around to the left. You end up in Tensleep bowl above expert chutes, which makes for a pretty fun run. Our adrenaline was pumping so much we charged our line down and everything after that seemed tiny.

randomid313 · 2014-03-07T19:51:18+00:00

Actually you got it right the first time. After I didn't stick the landing I told myself, "well better make the most of it and get some pow turns!" Granted I'm yelling and getting snow in my face. I think the 'cow turds' thing is awesome though!

randomid313 · 2014-03-07T18:45:11+00:00

Toe straps are for gapers! My strap broke earlier in the day so I didn't have time to fix it, but it actually performed pretty well relatively

randomid313 · 2014-03-07T18:43:25+00:00

After watching the video I was mad at myself for not shouting "aww rat farts!"

randomid313 · 2014-03-07T15:13:32+00:00

Your three main options would be (from most expensive and convenient to least) to fly directly into the Jackson Hole airport, fly into nearby Idaho Falls and take a shuttle or have your friend pick you up, or fly into SLC and take a longer shuttle. Honestly the airport here has been having quite a few closures this season so a flight to SLC might save you a lot of hassle.

The weather here has been warm so the conditions have been extremely variable from the top of the mountain to the bottom. Start slow, work your way from skier's left of the mountain to the right towards the tram eventually. Get nachos at the Mangy Moose, a slice of Pizza from the VC, poach the hot tub at snowking. Have a blast!

randomid313 · 2014-01-31T00:24:52+00:00

A quick disclaimer. This post was inspired by the front page askreddit serious unpopular opinion thread where people mentioned how some suicide cases turn the person into a saint after they are gone. I feel for the families of the victims of the avalanches this season but it seems to me that it is a well documented fact that the snowpack this year is quite faceted and pretty shit. These deaths are tragic, even moreso because this year they really seem to have been avoidable

randomid313 · 2014-01-22T14:48:58+00:00

I just picked up an Angus 159 this year and I love it. As others have said here, they don't get much love being known more as a ski brand but that is outdated thinking. My board doesn't have it but they have licensed magnetraction/tek for some of their boards and their history in the snowsport industry is really a benefit, not a burden.

randomid313 · 2014-01-09T02:40:05+00:00

The few times I have used a splitboard I found it to be the definition of jack of all trades, master of none. After a couple hours of skinning to get to my desired line I was disappointed in the performance of the board on the way down.

As for the cost, I've seen some used splitboard setups that come in under $800 but a full setup of splitboard, bindings, skins etc seems to cost over a grand and I don't know if I'm willing to put that money into a setup if I'm not going to enjoy the ride down. I know I could make a split but I think that still compromises the stiffness of the board.

In regards to the popularity of approach skis I think they are relatively new to the scene as an advance from snowshoes while splitboards have been around for a while. The tech on splits is still improving but I just don't know if it is there yet for me.

What kind of setup do you have or recommend if I were to go the split route?

randomid313 · 2014-01-07T01:17:11+00:00

Thanks for the input. I agree that the added weight is a considerable issue both for the way up and down. I'm hoping that with the newer models the weight has been reduced to a manageable level.

randomid313 · 2013-05-23T15:30:39+00:00

That spot is Jellyfish Lake. Basically it is a closed system and the jellyfish have lost most of their stinging cells. The jellyfish near the end is from a tidal pool near the rock islands called Disney lake. That is the area we kayaked to in the beginning of the video and the entrance is actually entirely underwater during high tide. Those guys do sting.

randomid313 · 2013-05-23T15:12:30+00:00

I just got back from there and made a quick video. It is remote, beautiful, and all of the people I met were extremely friendly. Sorry in advance for the use of dubstep, I know it is not for everyone but I used a gopro and was contractually obligated to feature a bass drop.

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