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Can someone identify a problem in the skiing community?

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Pudge
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Originally I went with NSG, yeah I am not sure why either. Apparently the only problem is a lack of GoPro penis mounts.

I am working on a project proposal for this semester long activity for my AP English class. My first two ideas got shot down ): so I turn to you NS! I thought my first two were pretty legit so please only non-GoPro penis mount responses.

Essentially our task is to save the world. We are to identify a need in a community and work on a plan to alleviate it, then convince our peers that our idea is worth pursuing. But the freedom comes from how we are allowed to define community. Some students are doing a school wide project and one tried to work with a group to reduce collisions between satellites?

So if you guys have any ideas that would be just superb, thanks NS
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pikupfulofsnow
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for now, just make it snow in the lower 48 heavily
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broto
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^^^^^
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CatDaddy
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The lack of go pro penis mounts
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Sklar
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no snow
traffic
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cobra_commander
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Honestly, I don't see the need for a go-pro penis mount. I think the chest mount (with 2 axis rotation) provides the best angles. If you really want that close up view of the pussy action, use a belt mount with the j-bar; that way the penis is not constantly taking up 40% of the field of view. I guess you might not have that problem with a small dick though.

I think jibberish is the biggest problem in skiing right now.
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JakeSalvador
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lol! funniest thing today by far.
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FerrisBueller
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Cannabis



....wait
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Pudge
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So far NSG has yielded better results
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DIX~
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There's also an issue with stabilization with the penis mount. I prefer the asshole mount. Take a bar with 2 90 degree curves so you have a c shaped pole. Insert one end securely into the anus, and have it wrap through your legs. This provides a stable, efficient mount without penis "blockage"

I think B & E is the biggest problem in skiing right now.
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FerrisBueller
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if your definition of problem is THE GREATEST FUCKING THING OF ALL TIME
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cobra_commander
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The problem with that, for most of these kids, is that their girlfriends probably use strap ons.
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masterhatin
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your talking crazy mister
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cobra_commander
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I also agree on this post.
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TACO-DOG.exe
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I think it's people with a bad outlook on skiing and the rest of life. I mean if you're skiing and having fun and they are doing the same then what's the problem?
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steezyjibber
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the cost of food at the mountain
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Lord*Justice
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U have the answer in your question my friend. The problem is Money really. We can all live on this planet in harmony (I'm talking energy resource wise) so we need a planetary form of H_uman competition. It is mans duty to defeat evil. Money works if the whole planet has the same money. How do you get people on that tip. Honestly it is almost impossible. What if though we created a seen, a movement, a group, or call it whatever, jus so long as the only goal it has as a co-creative force is to represent the individual(s). Basically we need to come together some fucking how and market america as the promis land using our sport as the proof of its existence. I no from experience in trying to compete for money it is a hopeless game with no end if money is what u want u will always want more. Now ur probably wondering how does skiing show proof of the promis land. Well do ever wonder why Jesus didn't come back. I figure, why would someone with a pure spirit wanna compete in a game that fucks the real players in the end every time. Ever wonder why pro athletes like in baseball get paid so much, don't get me wrong I love baseball and want to play for the Yankees at some point but its cus the attention they get. When a man becomes jealous of another mans attention he does something to get more for attention for himself. If he cant play baseball he doesn't stand a chance but if he owns the team he can get some hunnies up in the sky box and i'm guessing homeboy is all of a sudden satisfied. Now if that makes sense to you then it should become clear that Money does not control men it is simply our only tool for power in this world. My problem is that in my mind a fake piece of paper doesn't mean shit compared to my power on a pair of skis. I have just run my thinking into the ground or have I. Men just want to feel like men and women just want to feel like women. If as a skiing community we can unify and develop a higher-arch based on physical skills instead of manipulative marketing (a digital skill) it would be the first step in dis associating our culture with money. you no separation of church and state. Now I could go on like this forever but it would never end. So really the only answer is to feminize our cul-ture. C U Luv Ture. If we can show as a community that we recognize the true power of women and embrace our culture around it well then it is only a matter of time. But before you go off thinking you no the meaning of feminism just ask your self what do the girls Really want? Cus the boys just want the girls.
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Troy.
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Cost of food on the mountain.
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bibs_skibum
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kangbang
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ride-rider
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How about the skiing industry.  They rape the shit out of our poor wallets each year.  900 dollar ski passes are just about the norm.  For lunch you might as well have a 20 spot.  For your equipment every couple of years be looking to drop your whole wallet. 

Write on how the ski industry financially rapes the users, because we are addicted.
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stickerz
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Short kids wearing Saga below their knees

Rich kids thinking they're "gangster"

Papa_lanks

The weather

Trolls
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t_rob
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Ski passes are about business models and operating costs.


Food, well if you keep paying for it, they'll keep charging much that money.
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WesleySnipez
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Agreed.  Stickerz knows whats up.  But really, there are more important problems in the world than those in the skiing industry.  No surprise your first two ideas got shot down.  Look at this situation through the eyes of your professor.  And really, don't ever go to Newschoolers for academic advice.  As Stickerz points out, most people who post on this website are A. Under 18, B. Hoodrats who wear saga down to their knees, or C. Flat out stupid.  I rest my case and good luck to you good sir on your pursuit towards greatness.  -Snipez A.K.A. Mr. Really, A.K.A. Mr Alias.
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Drail
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our world doesn't need saving. the human race needs saving.

big difference there.
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Idahoskier420
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Well the biggest threat facing the skiing community is the negative potential impacts of global climate change.

but come on people, we are an extremely privileged group of people. Most of the world population is trying to find a way to get enough food and live to the age of 30. Problems?? how bout the selfish need to buy new over priced equipment.

I am definitely being hypocritical because I buy tons of new unnecessary gear, but that's my objective analysis.


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WesleySnipez
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Solid point, yet the human race is essentially doing everything in its power to destroy our definition of "the world".  OP, here's something to consider.  Why do humans, after thousands of years of evolution, live in a games based society?  Why do we, who claim ourselves to be the most specialized and intelligent living organisms in existence (to our knowledge) waste valuable resources on material items such as tall tee's etc.  Why do we care so much about football games, and skiing on sticks down mountains, rather then trying to explain why the fuck we live on a spinning ball in the middle of fucking space.
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Mama.
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You might be on to something.
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Drail
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seriously though... aside from us "wasting" resources and our shitty monetary system with inflation and what not - we care so much about sports, the arts, and CULTURE because that is what truly defines us. Besides that - we are putting a shit ton of mental energy towards trying to figure out this "universe" of ours.


Our biggest problem as a skiing community? From my perspective, I will say the struggle to keep ski areas profitable, and therefor - open and running. Seams like skier visits are down, condo's aren't selling like they used to, and the whole model we created in the 90's just isn't working. There's no getting around the cost of ski gear or seasons pass's - it's called inflation and you can't expect a company to sell skis for less than their worth. That is more of a economy problem than a ski industry problem on it's own. No, our problem is how to keep ski areas from closing, and if we're lucky - how can we keep expanding current and create new ski areas in the future while increasing skier visits.

Also - one last point: In British Columbia at least, April is proving to be the best month for skiing year after year. The problem with that, is the ski hills all shut down early April. This year is a prime example of things starting later, and going later into the spring. We (the ski resort industry) need to re-evaluate what a ski season is in North America - one of the main hurtles with that is trying to convince the general public that skiing is still sick up on the mountain in April and even though it's warm, sunny, and green in the valley, maybe it's not time to grab the golf clubs just yet.
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Idahoskier420
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Spring is the best time to ski in idaho as well in terms of snow.

With the current conditions this winter in most of the US I reckon there is some seriously re-evaluation going on
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LittleFoot
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agreed
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Janky
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too tall tees.
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Jibberino
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Introduction to Philosophy, first year of Uni?
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HalfandHalf
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crowds/lift lines
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Abu_Hajaar
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For some reason I just want to punch that kid in the face.
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Horsefacekillah
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derp check out my new mission 6's

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danderson.
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How is B&E providing anything but innovation? Those two gentleman work their ass' off for no charge, only your satisfaction.
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Drail
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So, realizing that this is a school thing, you'll need more than stuff on NS.

here is some info on people and places that are looking at ways to solve aforementioned problem.

1: Shames Mountain in Terrace, BC.
http://friendsofshames.ca/



one of the main "groups" involved with this new push for the model of what a ski resort should be is "Mountain Riders Alliance"
http://www.mountainridersalliance.com/

Another project they are involved with is "Manitoba Mountain" in Alaska
http://www.skimanitobamountain.com/

The "Intrawest" model is proving to not work, it's time we looked at different venues to keep things alive. If you want to do your project on anything skiing - this is what you want.
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steezywannabeezy
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I had to do the same thing in a college freshman class last year. One girl did a pretty good job addressing this problem she had where her suburban neighborhood basically outlawed long boarding. Do you know of some problems nearby with urban access? Another issue that comes up in extreme sports is helmet use. In some sports it's in (BMX, etc.) and some it's out (skateboarding, sport climbing etc). Freestyle goes back and forth with this (I know sometimes I don't wear mine in the park). You could write to some big name athletes who don't wear helmets and encourage others to do the same. There's also the energy drink sponsors and the drink water campaign to consider.
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ajaxon09
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I like his answer.

How much electricity do you think it cost to run one lift? Or for that matter, how much diesel fuel costs for the "back up motors"? Your season pass sale prices are a mirror image of how many people buy the passes each year. HIGH SEASON PASS > LOW DAILY TICKET. Why you ask? because you make more money with a guaranteed pass, regardless of snowfall or conditions.

I would say the biggest problem within the skiing industry is safety. Wither it be from park riding, lifts, back country, collisions, resort vehicles, wreckless skiiers, trees, that sort of stuff. People need to be safety aware instead of "i'm too cool to slow down with 20,000 people on the same run. 

You hear about it every year, from Colorado to California to New Hampshire, another person dies at a ski resort or the result of a human triggered avalanche. We should be educating people on these dangers instead of thinking that everyone automatically acknowledges them.

Sustainable energy for Mountain and Lodging operations would be a big improvement also. Using wind and or solar power to power lodges and building facilities would be keen.   
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