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Checking out the CFS on the Weber River
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Beastie Boys Playlist At the Shop
Adam Yauch (1964-2012)
Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys Dies – NY Times
Adam Yauch, one of the founders of the seminal hip-hop groupthe Beastie Boys, has died of cancer at the age of 47, his mother, Frances Yauch, said in a phone conversation.
Mr. Yauch, who went by the moniker MCA, had been battling cancer since 2009, when a tumor was discovered in his salivary gland. He did not come to the Beastie Boys induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April and his treatments for the illness forced the group to delay the release of their last album “Hot Sauce Committee, Pt. 2.”
I was shocked to learn that Adam Yauch had died. The Beastie Boys introduced me, my friends, and millions of others to hip hop. I own every album, even the punk rock ones. Their cd’s still make up the first three pages of my now dusty cd binder.
Adam Yauch, aka MCA, was my favorite Beastie Boy. I’m not sure what it was. It probably started with the fact we share the same name (Adam Horowitz too). I remember hearing that he was the most laid back of the three, which I kind of saw in myself too. He also had the least annoying voice of the three. Plus, he played bass, which seemed bad ass when I was in middle school. The Free Tibet movement is cool, but I was a little young to appreciate his cause to the fullest extent.
I guess what I liked most about Adam Yauch was the fact that he was an awesome snowboarder. I didn’t snowboard much growing up. I skied. But in a time when skiers and snowboarders were so divided, Adam Yauch made me want to learn to board. I never really took to boarding too much, but I loved the fact that one of my heroes enjoyed the snow and the mountains as much as I did.
I had other heroes growing up, but I couldn’t imagine Ken Griffey Jr. or Shawn Kemp heli-skiing in Alaska. Adam Yauch did though. He was probably the first only childhood hero I could imagine hanging out with.
I don’t doubt that he lived more in his 47 years that most do in a lifetime, but it’s a shame he passed away so young.
Handdrag Three With Timefreeze
Using The Timefreeze App On My iPhone
This is one of the only skiing videos I had on my phone, but it’s a pretty good one. Byron and I skied some backcountry outside Brighton on one of the best pow days of the year. Timefreeze is pretty cool.
I Went Biking Today, But I Didn’t Do This…
Bike Day #3
Liz and I rode The Avenues. My third, and Liz’s first, ride of the year. Fun day.
“Bike Ride With @lizzardfish” by Fatbearfehr on Instagram
Bike Day #2
It snowed and the trails got a little muddy. I explored some of the unmarked trails I have been running lately. It was ok. I need to fix my front brake. It sucks riding without it.
I rode for awhile. It was cold, too cold for a cutoff and shorts. I tried my best to ride long enough to warm up, but I eventually cut my ride short and rode home.
Researching La Parva: Skiing – Helmet Cam of La Chiminea
I’m skiing this!
Researching La Parva: La Musica
This is the official La Parva Apres Sounds Mixtape:
Its like face shots for your ears. So listen to it, download it, and enjoy it for free courtesy of La Parva. Whether your sipping pisco sours on the terrace of La Marmita or getting freshies down La Chimenea this mix is sure to keep your ears warm during those cold winter months.
Authentic Chilean rappers Comun, Roberto Base, Grande Tymers, and Kanye Oeste tear it up in this mixtape. La autentica musica.
Researching La Parva, Chile: La Parva Ski Area Facts
La Parva ski resort quickly climbs to 3,630 meters (11,910 ft.) and in addition to outstanding groomed terrain for beginners, intermediates and experts, La Parva ski area has great access to off piste terrain including steep chutes like La Chiminea, McConkey’s (named after Shane McConkey), deep powder bowls, and cornices. It also provides a clear shot to nearby peaks and world-class backcountry lines like Cerro La Parva, El Plomo, and more.
The views of the Capital of Chile, Santiago on a clear day are amazing!
Ski Resort Location: Village La Parva above Farellones, Central Chile
Ski Resort Elevation: 2,670m (8,759ft) to 3,630m (11,909ft)
Ski Resort Vertical Drop: 960m (3,150ft)
Ski Resort Inbound Terrain:
20 Runs, 15% Beginner, 45% Intermediate, 30% Advanced, 10% Expert
Lifts: 14
Backcountry Access: Excellent
Heliski: yes
Ski La Parva Weather: 80% sunny days with snow storms dropping dry powder due to elevation and aspect.
Annual Snowfall: 300 inches (762 cms)
These Guys Make Everything So Exciting
My Favorites:
“I don’t know if I have enough food. Lot of stuff going wrong here on this hike. But anyway, go like Survivorman and just keep pushin’ on.” – Lyons, aka “Leather”
“This dude is wearing a fricking stocking cap. Looks like he went to the Goodwill. And he’s on no helmet, he’s got a stocking cap with a ball on it and he’s on telemark skis. Jesus, this guy’s fricking crazy!” – Lyons, aka “Leather”
Ski Utah Yeti Blog About Me… The Bagel Boy
I'm headed to Chile!
Bike Day #1
I got the bike out, changed a tube, and went for a ride. Then I figured out the front brake didn't work. Mountain biking is still so much fun.
Thanks again to my sister, Tiff, for giving me this bike as a present a few years ago. Still going strong. Best gift ever.
I Just Won The Trip Of A Lifetime!!!! Thanks Ski Utah and Ski LaParva! (LaParva Trip Day #1)
Holy Shit!
Three and a half weeks ago while compulsively scanning my Facebook news Feed, I noticed a link from the Ski Utah Yeti regarding some sort of “Endless Winter Sweepstakes.” A sucker for anything related to skiing, I clicked on the link and entered myself in a drawing for a jacket, some skis, and the grand prize, a trip to LaParva, Chile for a week of skiing in the middle of summer (winter there, because the hemisphere thing, or planets, or science or something).
I entered the contest, shared the link on my wall, and continued on checking Facebook, Twitter, Freeskier.com, EarlyUps.com, and other sites for the latest news and stuff. I probably wouldn’t have thought twice about the contest had Ski Utah not posted the contest on their website… which doubles as my browser’s homepage. I entered the contest every time I checked the snow report (read: everyday).
I did.
I knew the contest was ending and tried to enter one last time this afternoon. The contest had closed, but I saw a post saying a winner would be announced this afternoon. I “liked it” and joked to myself (which makes me sound like a crazy person) about updating my Facebook status saying I was holding my breath and not leaving my computer until I was notified that I had won. My buddy Matt (who works for Ski Utah and thus is completely ineligible) even commented that he was definitely going to win.
Good call, Matt
A few minutes later I checked my gmail and opened something titled “Endless Winter Sweepstakes: CONGRATULATIONS.” My advanced internal spam filter told me to disregard the subject line, and honestly, I’m surprised I even opened the email (thanks a lot Nigerean Princes and Viagra scientists). It wasn’t until I was halfway through the email when it dawned on me that I had actually won. I re-read the email looking for the following key phrases: “sorry”, “thanks for entering”, “second prize”, “second chance drawing”, “better luck next season”… nothing. I got instantly lightheaded as my brain figured out that I had one the grand prize. I knew it was good, but honestly, I hadn’t even read the fine print. Needless to say, I was pretty happy when I re-read the fine print:
One GRAND PRIZE (1) winner will receive 2 roundtrip airline tickets to/from any major international airport within the lower 48 United States to Santiago International Airport, 6 nights lodging at La Parva, Chile, lift tickets for two for 6 days, ski/snowboard rentals for two for 6 days, airport transfer (from Santiago to La Parva). Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): Eight thousand, five hundred dollars ($8,500). Grand Prize can only be redeemed for La Parva’s 2012 season which runs from June 1, 2012 – September 10th, 2012. Grand Prize cannot be redeemed for cash.
I called the contact person at Ski Utah and spent the next ten minutes struggling to find words to express my excitement. Holy shit! was used several times though.
After the call, I immediately hun up and called my girlfriend and asked if she had any interest in skiing in Chile this summer. I wish I would have thought of something clever. But I didn’t. As I write this, I’m still not convinced that she’s convinced I’m not messing with her.
Time to go update Twitter and Facebook.