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Arapahoe Basin Opening Day????

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norgeanders
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Does anybody know when arapahoe basin is going to open? I just wanna be on snow!
Oct 8 2012 2:48AM
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CrotchKiller
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yessir,

set up a few logs and a rail up on Buff Pass in Steamboat

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Oct 14 2012 9:20PM
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BirtDike
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what elevation is that, looks like u guys got more than i did.
Oct 14 2012 9:44PM
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CrotchKiller
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i honestly have no idea
Oct 14 2012 10:22PM
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cam-0]]
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hi jacob! are u going to opening day????
Oct 14 2012 11:44PM
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cam-0]]
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hi jacob! are u going to opening day????
Oct 14 2012 11:45PM
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PeterNorth
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its pretty low, steamboat is at 6,000 i bet this is at 7,500 ft
Oct 15 2012 12:10AM
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CrotchKiller
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come ski with me 8)
Oct 15 2012 1:33AM
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CrotchKiller
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whats up gangsta?

i will if its on a weekend
Oct 15 2012 1:36AM
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BNik
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Shit, i even drove up buff early Saturday
Oct 15 2012 2:08AM
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BirtDike
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dammmn you guys got snow at 7500? i live at 8200 and there was rain even 1000 feet above me.



Oct 15 2012 3:14AM
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norgeanders
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Im thinkin they will for sure open either thursday or friday
Oct 15 2012 12:35PM
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BirtDike
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ya its super warm and will be for a while still. hopefully. Al said theyre 90% there and there will be a a cold front wednesday and thursday, but its gunna be warm all next weekend too. idk whats going to happen honestly.
Oct 15 2012 12:52PM
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mehregan15
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it is wednesday indeed :)
Oct 15 2012 5:04PM
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RICK_ROSS
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fuckyeah.jpg

whos ready for the white stripe of death?
Oct 15 2012 5:10PM
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BlackCupid
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I bet you $1000 they open on Wednesday.
Oct 15 2012 5:29PM
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.nasty
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can't hit rails because full tilt hasn't shipped my boots and gotta use demo's because they're the only ski I have that will fit my massive old salomon boots. :[

oh well, means more party time.
Oct 15 2012 5:51PM
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Snowtorious_BIG
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If A-basin is not open by Friday I'm gunna shoot a god damn stop sign!
Oct 15 2012 6:06PM
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norgeanders
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make it 1000 dollars and a bunch of jiberish
Oct 15 2012 6:08PM
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thegouda
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http://arapahoebasin.blogspot.com/
Oct 15 2012 6:09PM
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Sklar
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but really, i'm jealous
Oct 15 2012 6:37PM
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DERS.
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fuck. i got an exam.
Oct 15 2012 6:56PM
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bleevus
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The website says Wednesday is the day. Stoked!
Oct 15 2012 7:07PM
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Bittner
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Will be there! so hyped
Oct 15 2012 7:08PM
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Piste.Off
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my pass is still in the mail...
Oct 15 2012 7:15PM
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.nasty
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there's usually a vail resorts rep at abay the first couple weeks, they can probably print you out a pass.
Oct 15 2012 7:16PM
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CrotchKiller
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this would be great. i have no idea how I'm gonna get mine if there is no rep there
Oct 15 2012 7:20PM
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.nasty
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yeah I forgot my pass opening day last year and did that, not sure if I had to pay for it or not... I believe the first one is free.
Oct 15 2012 7:23PM
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DERS.
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pretty sure you can still use the pass from last year if you had one
Oct 15 2012 7:24PM
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CrotchKiller
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i did not have one. oh well.i guess I'll figure it it when i get there
Oct 15 2012 7:30PM
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kvan
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Just go to Key and pick it up in the ticket office.
Oct 15 2012 7:31PM
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Bittner
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This.
Thats what i did they should be there tomorrow and wednesday as far as i know.
Oct 15 2012 8:00PM
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BirtDike
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Maybe dumb question but dont flame...i never skied in 40 degree sun? what the f do you wear? just like a couple Ts n a sweatshirt or light jacket?
Oct 15 2012 11:46PM
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BirtDike
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what you mean hiking. like hiking back up to the top of the park when your done? i dont know how to ski park haha and not trying to get in yalls way trying to learn.
Oct 15 2012 11:56PM
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BirtDike
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my line blends would work...i just need to get back to the basics the first day...soon enough. i havent skid in 8 years lol.
Oct 16 2012 12:09AM
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Bertrand
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It's what I'm doing. Going to see if I can still hit rails. Stoked for my second season.
Oct 16 2012 12:12AM
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DUKES
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i suck at park i guess since im a florida guy. but its a new year to progress. anyone wanna give me some pointers while we shred. much appreciated

Oct 16 2012 1:03AM
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doGelyst
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balls. 1. Can't get my pass till saturday 2. No skis 3. No boots.

Skate shoe snowboarding i guess... :D
Oct 16 2012 1:31AM
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ndye
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Pick me
Oct 16 2012 1:33AM
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Bittner
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Forsure. Look for the kid in the way too big Salomon Hoodie. Always down to lend a hand or whatever.
Oct 16 2012 1:59AM
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BirtDike
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im always down for bustin my ass. ill for sure show you guys the best ways to eat shiba while looking cool.
Oct 16 2012 2:25AM
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BirtDike
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im always down for bustin my ass. ill for sure show you guys the best ways to eat shiba while looking cool.
Oct 16 2012 2:25AM
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.nasty
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Skisafe hit me up of you wanna just cruise, I won't be in the park due to using demo skis that aren't mine haha.
Oct 16 2012 10:50AM
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CrotchKiller
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say what up to me. I'll be the only 6'6" kid skiing park
Oct 16 2012 11:57AM
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BirtDike
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lol im 6'3' 200 lbs haha. i sort of know what its like. ill throw a couple 360 wipeouts.
Oct 16 2012 1:03PM
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ndye
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Ill give you a yell so stoked
Oct 16 2012 1:10PM
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BirtDike
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thats all im gunna be doing. ill be the somewhat tall dude with dragon apx goggles and maroon w/ light blue aramada beanie...with line blends and Tom Wallisch hott doggers. i look like i ski park lol park gaperrr!
Oct 16 2012 1:11PM
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DERS.
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^dude plz tell me more!!!!
Oct 16 2012 1:23PM
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DERS.
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Also anyone know what features they gonna have?
Oct 16 2012 1:23PM
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BirtDike
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^about what... a basin opens tommorow

Oct 16 2012 1:28PM
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BirtDike
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some park stuff. dont know what.
Oct 16 2012 1:45PM
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