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2013-01-16T07:54:00.001-06:00

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Skier News: Milwaukee Ski Race Results

2013-01-16T07:49:00.001-06:00

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Milwaukee Ski Race Results

2013-01-16T07:47:00.001-06:00

Local results http://mmscsr.tripod.com/index.htm

Snow

2012-12-23T19:43:00.003-06:00

The storm arrived not on little cats feet but like a train. Points north and west of Milwaukee saw snow depths of more then 15 inches. Let the skiing begin.

2012-11-26T19:56:00.001-06:00

Resorts are opening or re opening locally...Sunburst was open Sunday;Wilmot is set to open Wednesday; Cascade Mountain Friday; Alpine Valley and Little Switzerland will open soon. Granite Peak opened Sunday and will open again for the weekend. Ski brule has been open. Marquette opens Friday.

Ski Swap Season

2012-09-28T22:23:00.000-05:00

Sunburst hosts a ski swap Sunday 11 to 3 and Little Switzerland back from hibernation will host a swap at the end of October.

Newly Disabled Learn Techniques From Paralympians « CBS Denver

2012-03-05T21:30:00.000-06:00

Newly Disabled Learn Techniques From Paralympians « CBS Denver

Greg Stump Classics

2012-02-27T20:50:00.000-06:00

We ordered the 4-Pack of ski classics from the U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame & Museum: The Blizzard of Aahh's, License to Thrill, Groove: Requiem in the Key of Ski and finally P-Tex Lies and Duct Tape.

If you have not watched these classics you may want to watch them.

Mild winter won't stop the Birkebeiner - TODAY'S TMJ4

2012-02-21T20:34:00.000-06:00

Mild winter won't stop the Birkebeiner - TODAY'S TMJ4

Skier tales

2012-02-21T20:09:00.000-06:00

Wow. What a weekend. Presidents Day. Traditionally a busy and profitable stretch for resorts.

We managed to teach three ski classes at Cascade Mountain as well as rip a few NASTAR runs without any lasting physical or emotional scars.

The next day was a different story. For some reason my snowboard was calling me. A voice from the basement whispered "take me out." Or was that my wife. Wait. Is she in the basement?

Actually it was visa versa. It took me out. The board did. Ouch. I prefer standing now. But I think I am getting the feel of it, again.

Sometimes it is good to try something new and feel like a beginner again. Not sure if this was one of those times. Arriving at the local Highlands of Olympia I received a hero's welcome, a place I toiled as an ski instructor some years ago.

But riding the Board made me feel like a novice.
Get out of your comfort zone. Try something new!
But be careful. Ouch!

Local Ski Race Results

2012-02-07T20:59:00.000-06:00

http://mmscsr.tripod.com/race12j.pdf

All Mountain Skis and Mid Fats

2012-01-26T18:50:00.000-06:00

Spent a few days at Jackson Hole. Skied the Rossignol Experience88 and loved it. As the storm continued the 2nd day in the Tetons and the powder increased switched the next day to the Dynastar Legend, which is 94 underfoot.

Both skis are fun.

When in Jackson see the crew at Teton Valley Sports.

They offer Black Diamond, Volkl, Faction, Dynastar, Rossignol, Salomon and Blizzard

From 76 to 110 underfoot. Rip it up.

Snow

2012-01-10T21:42:00.000-06:00

Snow is forecast to fall Thursday and be of the light fluffy variety. This is the first storm of the strange 2011-2012 warm winter. Get ready to rip.

Cascade Mountain Skiing

2011-12-18T09:18:00.000-06:00

Cascade Mountain had good conditions Saturday considering it rained hard and long midweek. We awoke Saturday and saw the first measureable snow of the season here. The North Wall, Badger Bowl, Manitou and Cindy Pop were open as well as many other trails. Crowds were lighter than a typical Saturday. Come on out and take some turns. There is a great new 3 consecutive day pass for $88.

Other area resorts re-opened Friday after their initial openings due to weather.

Ski Local

2011-12-13T21:11:00.000-06:00

Sources say Cascade, Devils Head, Tyrol Basin, Wilmot, Alpine Valley, Sunburst and many other local ski areas are open. Call or check their web sites before you pack the car with your boards.

Ski Update

2011-11-27T10:58:00.001-06:00

It seems like a slow start to winter here in the Midwest and out West. Waiting for the first big storm around here to kick start the season. Locally Granite Peak has a few runs open, Ski Brule is open and Tyrol Basin. Next week Cascade and Devils Head are expected to open. We would expect Alpine Valley, Sunburst, Wilmot and others to be open as well. Send us your reports.

Pro skier dead after Utah avalanche - - SI.com

2011-11-16T20:56:00.000-06:00

Pro skier dead after Utah avalanche - - SI.com

Tyrol Basin To Open

2011-11-16T20:42:00.001-06:00

Tyrol Basin is likely to be open this weekend. Check their web site for details.

tyrolbasin.com

Pro skier's death highlights avalanche danger – USATODAY.com

2011-11-16T20:20:00.000-06:00

Pro skier's death highlights avalanche danger – USATODAY.com

Ski Swap

2011-11-05T10:56:00.001-05:00

A ski swap is always a good time. Locally, Sunburst held one about a month ago, Cascade Mountain had one last week and today at Oconomowoc High School crowds came to buy.

Ski fever is building as the temps drop and visions of carving dance in our heads.

Aspen Skiing Co. mulls changes to ski school's inner workings | AspenTimes.com

2011-08-30T08:40:00.000-05:00

Aspen Skiing Co. mulls changes to ski school's inner workings | AspenTimes.com

Arapahoe Basin open

2011-04-19T21:21:00.000-05:00

Arapahoe Basin in Colorado is open and will be open for a while and likely remain open in June.

According to their web site 6 of 7 lifts are open and they received 4 inches yesterday.

Spring Skiing

2011-03-29T20:11:00.000-05:00

The Ski season is not over. Most Western Resorts are open and some are remaining open longer due to the recent snowfalls. Locally, you can ski Granite Peak and most spots in the UP.

Go Skiing!

2011-03-16T21:10:00.000-05:00

It may be 50 or 60 degrees but that doesn't mean you can't go skiing. Granite Peak in Wausau has 72 runs open. Cascade Mountain, near Portgage is open. Devils Head plans on re-opening Saturday as does Sunburst. Wilmot and Alpine Valley are closed for the season.

Travel to the UP and Indianhead, Powderhorn, Blackjack, Ski Brule, Mount Bohemia, Marquette Mountain and others should be open. Check their web sites or call first. There were all open Wednesday and plan on being open. If you can't jump on a plane or drive 16 hours west these are your options. Tyrol Basin, west of Madison will be open.