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RideBLUNT
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Hello fellow freeskiers, i'm currently writing a book called 'Ridge' and it will be done soon. It's about freeskiing, and i need a location, the choices are Baker, Whistler, or Jackson? Which should it be?? Thanks, i'll put u in the book if u would like, if u help me some on research of the places. THANKS A LOT!!!



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Nov 6 2002 9:55PM
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caylorswift
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i think you should do baker.. and my name is Sam Caylor and i live in pullman washington.. i cant wait to see my name in the book
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Nov 6 2002 9:57PM
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Flowsion
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They all have great backcountry, so it's really a hard decision. Whistler would probably be the easiest to research on the internet due to its large popularity (not saying the other places aren't popular). Mt. Baker does have their world famous Mt Baker Road Gap which would make for an interesting section in a book. Are you planning on only writing about only one of these places? They all are very worthy of being written about, and they all have their own pros and cons. It really depends exactly what you want to include in your writing. Good Luck!!


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Nov 6 2002 10:01PM
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stephen_beast
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i would say baker, it seems like a place where an adventure would take place


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Nov 6 2002 10:19PM
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ghudk2
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I would pick Whistler. For one everyone knows where it is, and it's such an epic place. So many well know skiiers come out of whislter. Plus it has everything.
Nov 6 2002 10:26PM
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Phrosty
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whistler is over played. do jackson.

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Nov 6 2002 10:55PM
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Almost
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Do Jackson, the whistler scene is too corporatized.. awsome place but you want somethin rugged and core for a novel
Nov 6 2002 11:35PM
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bakerlocal
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baker but i quess im a lil' biased
Nov 6 2002 11:39PM
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c_gp
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there better be exlposions in it
Nov 6 2002 11:52PM
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JATS101
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whistler is a great place because people know about it, but dont do whistler for one reason, its not what freeskiing is about, whistler is becoming the alberta rockies during the 80s' its becoming aspen, its becoming a million starbucks, cigar bars, and a posh way of life, it missrepresents the sport in my mind and is becoming one of those places where people in suits ski down at the end of the day, talk about there million dollar houses and there beach houses in main. My two cents

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Nov 7 2002 12:14AM
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alpentalik
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if i was a millionaire i wouldnt want a beach house in maine, id get one in minnessota.


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Nov 7 2002 12:30AM
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RideBLUNT
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Thanks a ton. I'll use everything u've given me, and maybe sequels with other places. I'm thinking of doing Jackson or Baker first. The book is called Ridge, and i need an area of age for the characters, i'm thinking either 15-16 or 20-22 what should it be??



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Nov 11 2002 10:39AM
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RRhighrider
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20-22 to really show freeskiers yuou have to talk about the partying
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Nov 11 2002 1:09PM
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MadTrixter
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i'm saying both 15-16, and 20-22. show how it's not just one age group. like have the 20-22 year olds with lil brothers. even throw a girl in somewhere.

also my name is mike cordaro, you could put my name in the beginning. something like 'this book is dedicated to the incredibly handsom mike cordaro'


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Nov 11 2002 1:30PM
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Saloman
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i think you should write about a 20-22 year old, but also play up the aspect that he has no shame helpin out younger kids, cause that is what freeskiing is all about, progreesin the sport.




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Nov 11 2002 2:58PM
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Saloman
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oh yah, also my name is dave shluger out of CT




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Nov 11 2002 2:59PM
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CTripper
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powder ridge in connecticut has by far some of the best backcountry youve ever skid.

how long, pagewise, will this book be?
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Nov 11 2002 3:01PM
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switch_skodeo
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do you have a publisher lined up yet or just writing and hoping? but yeah, 15-16 or whatever, definitely not young adult since it's kinda cliche but your novel i guess.
you got a general idea for plot or themes?
Nov 11 2002 11:49PM
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skieveryday
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Hmm,

I'm thinking that it's rather odd that you say this book will be done soon. You don't know what your location will be nor the ages of your characters. And how long before this book is complete? Most established novelists take months and sometimes years to finish a novel. Unless your 'book' is going to be a 35 page childrens chapter book we've got to wait awhile before we see 'Ridge' on the New York Times best seller's list.

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Nov 12 2002 12:52AM
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RideBLUNT
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yeah, when i mean soon, i mean a year. I'm working constantly and i like the concept of a 20-22 year-old protagonist (main guy) with his peeps and little bro age 15-16. and course a girl, can't forget the babes. i'm planning on the paperback being like 200-350 pages, with sequels coming, even if i don't make but a penny. Hope u guys like it, if ur interested in helping, or reading every chapter as i write it, email me at boardomguitar@hotmail.com

And thanks again for the help on 'Ridge'!!!



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Nov 12 2002 12:58AM
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RideBLUNT
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I'm writing it now!



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Nov 12 2002 1:17AM
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CTripper
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how old are you
-Chris

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Nov 12 2002 4:20PM
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switch_skodeo
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yeah at first i thought u were like in your 20's but now i'm getting suspicious
Nov 13 2002 12:25AM
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skiermcoz
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go to em all and write a big book.
Nov 13 2002 3:48AM
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RideBLUNT
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suspicious?? of what? btw, i was serious, if anyone wants to read as i write, just email me @ boadomguitar@hotmail.com



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Nov 14 2002 6:54PM
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FreshCoast
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yes Alpentalik a beach house on lake superior would be quite nice...Anyway, I would pick either Baker or Jackson Hole. All my reasons have already been covered in previous post!
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Nov 14 2002 6:58PM
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RideBLUNT
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It's gonna be an awesome book, it's gonna be the best freeskier story ever :)



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Nov 14 2002 9:32PM
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Baker
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How many have there been. Go for jackson, i live thier so i am also biased. It is an awesome place



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Nov 15 2002 12:48AM
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chrismo
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jackson has one of the sickest backcountries anywhere. also, the skiers and the scene in jackson is unreal. pros and locals just rip together. the cliffs and kickers in the backcountry, oh i'm getting anxious just thinking about it.
Nov 15 2002 12:12PM
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RideBLUNT
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sounds good, the first story will be located in Jackson, while the 2nd and 3rd r still undecided. it's a sweet ass story!



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Nov 16 2002 4:46PM
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CTripper
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how old are you
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Nov 16 2002 4:56PM
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*Neil
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I dont understand how u can make a hole book on freeskiing and yet u cant figure out what age there characters shopuld be, or where it will take place.


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Nov 16 2002 6:46PM
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switch_skodeo
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I think you should rip off Harry Potter but instead of Hogswarth he can go to a ski academy.
and the ski industry will make millions and u can sit back and laugh
Nov 16 2002 10:04PM
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Itsbackfliptime
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stop posting messages and start writing
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Nov 17 2002 12:04AM
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RideBLUNT
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I AM WRITING. When writing a book the longest and hardest part is setting the layout. I'm already writing. So stop bitching. Thank You. The book will be finished prob. around march time, then i'll send it to the publisher. But if anyone wants a copy i'll send it over, just email to BoardomGuitar@hotmail.com Thanks.



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Nov 17 2002 12:05PM
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Saloman
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i am no expert in the field of writing and or business, but i had a funny feeling that to make money at this you had to actually SELL THE BOOK. how exactly do u plan on doing this if you are giving the book away to anyone who emails you?

actually, i already know the answer, so dont bother responding, unless your answer is different from the one i am thnking, which you wouldnt know, so lets just assume they are the same, and so you wont respond... unless you want to.




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Nov 18 2002 3:39PM
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RideBLUNT
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Oh i Want to... what was ur idea?



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Nov 18 2002 11:55PM
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RideBLUNT
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yeah yeah, this is shaping out to be a good book!!



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Dec 3 2002 7:21PM
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RideBLUNT
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should i make a site for the book where u can look at sections and stuff and send ur opinions and stuff??



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Dec 5 2002 12:17AM
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skimad432
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how old are you?
Dec 5 2002 12:24AM
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Flowsion
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Theres a powder ridge in minnesota! Plake was there once, and nobody knew him except my friend, so he skied with plake the whole time. Yeeahh... Anyways, my name is Max Neraasen (its not a typo, thats how my last name is spelled), so don't be shy to put me in


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Dec 5 2002 9:27AM
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Skier711
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go with the east, Dry Hill Ski Area, its in ny and we have a full 300ft vertical
Dec 5 2002 10:45AM
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lineskier10
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ya write a part about the guy goin to Connecticut and seeing me and Dave there, my name is Scott Smally and itd be sweet if you put me in the book, say he was goin to visit his parents who lived in CT and he went to Powder Ridge and was really sick or somethin, thatd be real sick
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Dec 5 2002 11:12AM
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Lanemeyers
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So this is the thread where all the retards have been hanging out?

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Dec 5 2002 11:36AM
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MadTrixter
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why else would i be here lane?


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Dec 5 2002 7:24PM
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skia123
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that sounds like it will be good
Dec 5 2002 8:58PM
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tan
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whistler it is

Dec 5 2002 10:50PM
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RideBLUNT
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i think this book is gonna kick so much ass, an for idiots like lane, they can get the comic version.



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Dec 9 2002 6:52PM
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RideBLUNT
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Ridge - coming to a store near you

(hopefully)



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Dec 10 2002 12:56AM
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MadTrixter
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done yet?


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Dec 10 2002 1:40PM
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RideBLUNT
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Who wants the first segment of 'Ridge'?? It's currently called 'The Start' unless u can think of a better name.
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