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I used my earning from Saturday’s trip to Wendover to purchase a new toy for the upcoming current ski season.  An HD Camcorder and two 8gb SDHC cards for $320.  And I still have another $100 left over.

CNET Review: http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-camcorders/samsung-sc-hmx10/4505-6500_7-32306196.html?tag=mncol;lst

Better Review: http://paulstamatiou.com/2008/03/17/review-samsung-sc-hmx10c-hd-camcorder

Sample Video: http://vimeo.com/788555

Close-Up Video: http://vimeo.com/788548

Zoom Test: http://vimeo.com/779375

The review are not all favorable, but for the money and my current needs, it seems to be a good fit.  Most HD Camcorders record in AVCHD, a format requiring a Quad-Core processor.  The Samsung records video as an MPEG4 file.  While I lose some video quality, I can avoid purchasing a new laptop strictly for video editing purposes.  We’ll see if this holds true, but it sounded good enough to take a chance on the camcorder.  Plus, the SDHC memory storage should allow me to carry 8, 16, or 24gb with me on any ski day/trip.

So, these were my options:

1. Stick with my current set-up: a helmet cam, Charli’s digital camera, and Bill’s low-def camcorder = $0
2. Current set-up + a water/shock proof Olympus Stylus = $300
3. Current set-up + Canon HD Camcorder + new MacBook = $500 + $1,000 = $1,500
4. Current set-up + Samsung HD Camcorder = $320

Hopefully the Samsung works out.  If not, I bought it with house money.

Check out the SkiUtah.com Blog:

SNOWBIRD, UTAH – Continuing the tradition of offering the longest ski season in Utah, Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort will open Friday, Nov. 7. This year’s opening marks the second earliest start to a season in the resort’s 38-year history.

“This storm and the subsequent lake effect have provided a timely blanket of snow in Little Cottonwood Canyon,” said Snowbird President Bob Bonar. “Skiing early season powder is a great way to kick off the season.”

Snowbird will be offering the Aerial Tram and two lifts, Gadzoom and Mid-Gad, to skiers and riders beginning Friday at 9 a.m. Expected open terrain includes Regulator Johnson from the top of Hidden Peak, as well as Big Emma and Bassackwards. Additional lifts and terrain will open as conditions permit. The Snowbird Center and Creekside Lodge will be offering multiple food, merchandise and equipment rental options throughout the weekend.

More than 3 feet of snow has fallen in November, and cold temperatures have allowed snow guns to operate, adding to the already impressive early season snow totals. Last year, Snowbird received 611 inches of The Greatest Snow on Earth® and had a 183-day season with skiing and riding from Nov. 30 to June 22.

Snowbird is offering an early season ticket price of $62 and chair passes will be honored to access the Tram until additional terrain opens. Early season lodging packages are currently available starting at $99/night through much of December.

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Who: Fans of skiing
What: Premier of Such Is Life the latest Rage Productions ski films
When: Thursday, Sep. 18th @ 7pm
Where: East High School; 1300 E. 800 S., SLC, UT
Why: Rage Productions rocks!

Such Is Life is the latest film by Rage Productions. Stop by Park City Bread and Bagel to view last year’s film, Enjoy. Don’t forget to grab some breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Check out the trailer:

Music: MGMT - Time To Pretend

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Another ski movie premier this Friday, September 19th on Lower Main Street in Park City. Come check out Parkite (and fellow Park City Bread and Bagel fan) Tanner Hall’s newest film, The Massive. Red Bull Skiing’s latest also displays the skiing talents of Sean and Callum Pettit, Ian McIntosh, Neil and Ian Provo, Sammy Carlson, Sean Field, amoungst others. Check out the trailer below:

The show starts around 7pm. With an after party just up the street at Harry O’s. So grab a bagel, head to main street to help support some local skiers, and maybe grab some free gear.

Anyone looking for an awesome 6 bed, 3 bath home/rental property in Seattle’s U District?  Well, you found it.  Check out the pics of her place here, and below:

She put some work into the place and it looks incredible.  The house just listed today, so check out the house’s website at http://www.5026seventh.com/photos.html#.  You can also find the official listing on her realtor’s site here, or by clicking on any of the photos in this post.

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