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A Tough Question

Light at the end of the tunnel

I generally don't think of myself as rich, but living in the U.S.A. and being able to ski every winter likely places me in the global "1%". So, I am able to regularly enjoy a winter sport that few people have ever experienced. I am fortunate and I know it.

This is why I continue to vote for environmental protections and renewable energy and act to reduce my carbon footprint. While the actions of one skier alone are not enough, together the actions of all winter sport enthusiasts can be.

N.Y.Times - Why Can’t Rich People Save Winter?

Ski Stoke Sans Snow


Ski stoke without a speck of snow. Strangely appropriate for this season.

A Lifetime of Skiing

So, you think you've seen change in the skiing world? Talk to Joe Lahout.

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Joe Lahout Sr. on Vimeo

Lahout's Ski Shop

The (Snow) Gods Must Be Crazy!

The Gods Must Be Crazy

I've joked around about Ullr and 'the snow gods' more times than I can count. I don't take it seriously, nor do my skiing friends. So, it's no surprise to see a snow sports writer use 'snow gods' in an article. But, I didn't expect a Powder Magazine article about increasing weather volatility and snow droughts to make absolutely no mention of climate change. I was particularly surprised because the article references a '2012 study by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the non-profit organization Protect Our Winters'. That study just happens to be titled Climate Impacts on the Winter Tourism Economy in the United States.

2 Much Fun


I love skiing, but this fatbike thing is becoming more and more tempting.

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2 Fat 2 Furious: A Fat Bike Freeride Film from Rocky Mountain Bicycles

The Blue Bus Is Callin' Us

Blue Bus - RTD Mountain Trail

For many years 'mass transit' to our local ski area consisted of thumbing a ride at the 'Hitching Post' at the bottom of the road up the mountain. While effective (if hard to schedule) for one or two people, it didn't work for groups heading up. For the past few months there has been another option called 'The Blue Bus'. Early reports were dubious, but ridership has been building and the Mountain Trail Blue Bus looks like a success.

Even The Strongest Blizzards Begin With A Single Snowflake.

WHAT: FADE TO WINTER by Matchstick Productions
WHEN: Thursday, November 5, 6:30 & 8:00pm
WHERE: Jean Cocteau Cinema, 418 Montezuma, Santa Fe, NM
TICKETS: $10 at the door
WHY: to benefit the Adaptive Sports Program

Turns for Another Season

After a mixed ski season I am more than ready to be mountain biking. I won't pretend that I ride this well but, I can dream.

My Annual Tradition

TSV - Party on Kachina Peak

I have a simple, but satisfying, tradition of skiing on my birthday with a good friend. Whether on steep terrain or mellow, with great snow or not, I do my best to make turns celebrating another successful lap around the sun. On this particular day the terrain was great and the snow was too (we found a few rocks regardless). Here are some shots from my birthday ski at Taos Ski Valley.

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Taos Ski Valley

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