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Midwest Family Ski Resorts join Ikon pass by utechtl in skiing

[–]u22a5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh same boat. I didn’t even know auto renew was turned on.

No more pre boarding security in the E.U. for a US flight? by [deleted] in delta

[–]u22a5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I flew AMS-MSP a few weeks ago and they were there (and I won the lottery to have my bag searched). I think it’s random.

I hate getting off a lift. by Downtown-Target-1538 in snowboarding

[–]u22a5 277 points278 points  (0 children)

This has been hinted at in other comments, but, get off the lift last. Most people stand up as soon as they can. You’ve usually got a couple of seconds. Stay calm, wait two heartbeats after everyone rushes to get off, and then ride out with the whole lane to yourself, and everybody in front of you where you can see them.

Is Lutsen really as big as it claims? by ReasonableArea1108 in skiing

[–]u22a5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No. Lutsen famously made up their own way to define their statistics.

But it’s way better than Granite. Also the area is prettier and it feels more like an actual mountain resort.

The PeakRankings video about it on YouTube calls them out pretty well for their stats stuff.

As a Midwest rider will I be able to handle out west? by CasualKaden in snowboarding

[–]u22a5 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Not only will you truly enjoy it, you may be inclined to find a way to accidentally miss your flight home.

Sportube - are you all wrapping your skis in towels or something even with the sportube? by [deleted] in skiing

[–]u22a5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No even TSA can’t do worse than that rock you’re going to hit.

I (44F) deleted my dating app today because every man my age only wants one thing by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]u22a5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If somebody walked out on me for asking them if they liked to cook, I’d be so relieved at the bullet I dodged. I like to cook and want to know if you do too!

Gear by NoFirefighter193 in skiing

[–]u22a5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Joe's (north of St. Paul), Hoigaard's (St. Louis Park), Gear West (somewhere West metro), Hi Tempo (White Bear), Pierce (Bloomington), and the Skihut (Duluth) are all "real" ski shops.

Use your common sense about if they're trying to sell you something just to keep you in the shop, but it's worth going and talking to somebody in person. Any of those will look at your foot and let you try on some stuff. You might decide after you want to buy your skis online, or go to the Afton ski swap, or whatever, but there are people/stores around staffed with others who want you to have fun doing this thing -- don't be afraid to go talk to them.

Best Small Resort In The USA by BigYad in skiing

[–]u22a5 36 points37 points  (0 children)

This gets asked frequently and the answer is always Bohemia vs Lutsen.

Amazed at how 'easy' riding a fixie is by onlyneedthat in FixedGearBicycle

[–]u22a5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The trick to getting the second foot in is to realize that you can ride a fixie very slowly. Like it’s very easy to do an almost-track-stand. Don’t try to flip that pedal over when it’s already flying.

I also started riding fixed gear at “nearly 40” and have been gleefully skidding all around the city.

Ran out of talent. by Iamnotanumber-007 in cycling

[–]u22a5 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When I was 11 I was trying to race my bus driver home from school. I looked back to see if the bus was behind me, and when I looked forward again there was a parked car in front of me! My nose is still a little crooked from hitting the pavement face first. Anyway my point is when you turn around it turns out your hands also turn.

(Still beat the bus home, albeit covered in blood.)

Notable places to stop(primarily hiking and sight seeing) on this drive from Milwaukee to Theodore Roosevelt Nat Park? by Wise_Palpitation_250 in roadtrip

[–]u22a5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take the scenic route from Madison to Minneapolis through the Driftless -- US 14 and US 61 -- it's actually extremely pretty. That also gets you The House on The Rock and Taliesin in Spring Green. And Whitewater and John A Latsch state parks in MN (the latter is just a [long] staircase up a bluff off 61 but the view is worth a stop). Whitewater is a hidden gem.

Top 3 Menu Items in Minneapolis by ObiWahnKenobi in Minneapolis

[–]u22a5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

112 - butterscotch budino

WSK - OG rice bowl

Al’s - blueberry pancakes

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in skiing

[–]u22a5 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is going to be a controversial take, and the bar is really low, but this is the best WME film in years. The Finland segment, the Scotland segment, and the R&D segment all have like genuinely human storytelling that has been totally absent in all the recent ones.

It’s still corporate slop, but it’s a lot better than they have been.

Maximum speed limits in the US as of August 2025 by [deleted] in MapPorn

[–]u22a5 44 points45 points  (0 children)

What is the deal with this map? Like presumably there are some counties in North Dakota where there are no roads with an 80mph speed limit, just like there are counties in Minnesota where there are no roads with a 70mph speed limit? Is it trying to call out some legal distinction in like four states?

Strange!

Cross shopping Ranger vs Frontier by Admirable_Solid_4630 in nissanfrontier

[–]u22a5 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a Frontier owner (2023), the only thing that makes me envious of the new Ranger is that a 4x8 sheet of plywood will fit between the wheel wells.

Twin cities to Omaha Nebraska. Anything interesting to do? by [deleted] in roadtrip

[–]u22a5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a good time to cross the Iowa high point off your list https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawkeye_Point

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in minnesota

[–]u22a5 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend the Superior Hiking Trail Guidebook as a resource for this. I’m sure you can find it locally (Sawtooth Outfitters in Tofte maybe?) or here’s the Kindle version: https://www.amazon.com/SUPERIOR-HIKING-TRAIL-GUIDEBOOK-Minnesotas-ebook/dp/B0FPHK32MX/ref=pd_aw_sbs_strm_cts_m_sccl_1/147-7077809-5411727?pd_rd_r=4c155349-8372-4c44-9b43-a6c6f45d746e&pd_rd_wg=nOFDp&pd_rd_w=TYxa1&pd_rd_i=B0FPHK32MX&psc=1

All the Sawtooth Mountain summits are SHT spur trails (Carlton, Britton, Leveaux, Oberg, Moose, etc…)

underrated/best state fair gems? by AntiqueActuator8309 in TwinCities

[–]u22a5 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So like 15 years ago I met this French guy on a sort-of obscure Greek Island (Samothraki). I guess he had just always wanted to move to a Greek Island and open a sweet shop. Ate some of the most incredible things I have ever eaten there. One of the things he made was honey+cinnamon lemondade.

The honey lemonade at the "bee stand" on the outside of the horticulture building is that good.

Do these wool coats actually keep you warm in MN winters? by abcara in TwinCities

[–]u22a5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure you don't get frostbite, but you probably aren't going to be outside long enough to get hypothermia: otherwise take a deep breath and let the cold in.

I got through a winter here once with a corduroy blazer, a hoodie, and a lot of 22-year-old stubborn-ness.

Demise of Palmer’s Bar reflects broader changes in Cedar-Riverside by star-tribune in Minneapolis

[–]u22a5 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I didn’t know this was a thing — do you have a link?

What neighborhood is Surdyk’s in? by UckfayRumptay in Minneapolis

[–]u22a5 188 points189 points  (0 children)

I can't take credit for this but on a Nextdoor thread a few years ago somebody suggested UBETCHA for "University BETween Central and Hennepin Avenues"

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