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No one seems passionate about skiiing anymore.

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Schoess
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I have been skiing for 16 years and I can honestly say that my life is devoted to skiing. There's nothing in the world I'd rather do than go ski all day everyday. The friends that once shared this passion with me seem to enjoy the bar more now, or a number of other things. It honestly makes me feel kinda shitty because I feel like I'm the only one left that wants to put it all on the line around here. (Minneapolis, MN). I know a lot of people really like skiing and do it often, but they seem to lack a true passion for it; often choosing many other activities over it. Seems like everyone hits about the age of 24 and decides they're "too old" to be passionate about it. I guess I don't really have a huge point other than I fucking love everything about skiing and I'll probably end up hitting the streets solo this year for the most part.
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3mania
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SterlingArcherSeriously?

I'm hoping you're not talking about Steamboat...

Unfortunately, I am. But don't worry I'm holding this shit down.
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APunx176
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DominatorJacquesYour still young! Hey, you hit the rail!


You filmed that? Haha I love your videos!
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DominatorJacques
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APunx176You filmed that? Haha I love your videos!


If you are referring to the video with Mr. Doug Bishop, no that's not me.

Whoever shoots for the "On The Road with Mr. Bishop" sure does a great job though!

I do the silly no music talkies mostly. All from Mt. Bachelor because I can't afford to travel!

I did the jumping video that is above on this thread. Be good!
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DominatorJacques
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JustGoWithItYour stoke is contagious!


Thanks. It's hard not to get stoked for me. When I see it, I just can't help myself!
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APunx176
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DominatorJacquesIf you are referring to the video with Mr. Doug Bishop, no that's not me.

Whoever shoots for the "On The Road with Mr. Bishop" sure does a great job though!

I do the silly no music talkies mostly. All from Mt. Bachelor because I can't afford to travel!

I did the jumping video that is above on this thread. Be good!



Yeah I was referring to your video :p
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theabortionator
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That's life honestly.

There are a lot of things you do when you're younger that you eventually stop.

I used to be pretty good at soccer, but haven't played in years. All kinds of things like that. People change, interest change, time constraints etc.

Also there's the difference between skiing as a hobby and a passion.

You just have to keep shredding and you'll find other people to ride with. There are plenty of people passionate about skiing. Hell some people in their 50's still getting wild acting like a 20 year old ski bum on the slopes. You can't really expect everyone to stay the same for ever.

Don't worry about your friends, or let them not skiing as much influence you. If you want to go to the hill, go, even if you're alone. You will meet new people. That's all part of the cycle
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Zimmy
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KendozersBrotherIve been self funded on skiing since 6th grade. Saying there's nothing new to try is the stupidest thing ive ever heard lol. Im sorry but it is. And the rest have always existed regardless of age honestly.


There's truth in what you say...

But if you ski the same mountain yearly, you can crave change. Also, once you stop significantly improving as a skier OR start getting injuries (which is very easy to do) you have to start suppressing your ski instincts because your body just isn't up to it. Also, talk to hardcore locals and they'll tell you they only go out when there's pow.

Harder to be poor if you were once rich.
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PeppermillReno
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BonzaloYou know what, I feel you, but there is so much stuff everywhere else to explore, to try, to adventure, that for me staying devoted 100% to a single activity is just too much.
Also, being passionate about something when you are a kid is so much easier that when you are a grown man.


Dunno about this I have found adulthood is far easier than high school to have some me time and do cool stuff. Just try to not spend over 30% of your take home pay on housing so you can spend your hard earned cash on fun stuff you are passionate about.


Granted I really appreciate going to a good high school so im not complaining about how hard it was I got a month trip to Russia out of studying that as my language and when I wasn't good enough to play varsity hockey waking up at 5am switched to skiing at night which was awesome and started every race and got good and I got into the college I always wanted to go to but fuck life was hard back then at a super competitive highschool. None of the stuck up girls wanted to hook up with me I didn't have enough high school status....I only got C's and B's despite being a smart guy with near perfect math SAT's....I couldn't make it past JV in any of the team sports.....Waking up before 7am was rreally tough...I had a bunch of jobs.... Was a lot busier than I am now and I run a business independently and have to travel all over the country on my own dime for it and its still way easier than high school or getting good grades in general was.
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PeppermillReno
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Just enjoy doing your laps yourself and look at chill people to ski with as bonuses that way you'll never be too bummed to ride to the hill alone cause the next day you probably have a buddy who wants to come.


A lot of people are reliant on others for their skiing and that is a big problem EVERYONE these days lives a complicated and complex life and they can't revolve it around skiing with you.
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littleman34
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fuck dude everyone I know that skis is crazy passionate its all anyone talks about anymore. don't get me wrong I like talking about skiing
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Zimmy
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PeppermillRenoA lot of people are reliant on others for their skiing and that is a big problem EVERYONE these days lives a complicated and complex life and they can't revolve it around skiing with you.


Is there an AirBNB for meetup/hookups? I mean skiing could just be one activity but there must be many people who want to timetable themselves into other peoples lives for free/money.
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404404
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KendozersBrotherI have been skiing for 16 years and I can honestly say that my life is devoted to skiing. There's nothing in the world I'd rather do than go ski all day everyday. The friends that once shared this passion with me seem to enjoy the bar more now, or a number of other things. It honestly makes me feel kinda shitty because I feel like I'm the only one left that wants to put it all on the line around here. (Minneapolis, MN). I know a lot of people really like skiing and do it often, but they seem to lack a true passion for it; often choosing many other activities over it. Seems like everyone hits about the age of 24 and decides they're "too old" to be passionate about it. I guess I don't really have a huge point other than I fucking love everything about skiing and I'll probably end up hitting the streets solo this year for the most part.


Come join us for Tell A Friend Tour this year in MN. Troll is already confirmed and I'm sure we will hit up Afton, Hyland, Elm, and Wild again this year.

You can ski with someone who is nearly 30! Fuck me...
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KravtZ
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Im the most passionate skier I know. I fucking love it. Thnk about it 24/7. Growing up all I wanted to do was ski every day of my life. Then life hit. Family tragedys, life priorities change.

Brings me to where I am today. I still LOVE skiing and ski as much as I can (all vacation days from work) and weekends. BUT my priorities and life has changed. I am so focused on my career right now and making money that it has infringed on my skiing and thats fine with me. Becuase I know in the long term, when I own a second ski house and can take vacations whenever I want out west, it will be worth it in the long run.
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Schoess
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ParryWithAnACome join us for Tell A Friend Tour this year in MN. Troll is already confirmed and I'm sure we will hit up Afton, Hyland, Elm, and Wild again this year.

You can ski with someone who is nearly 30! Fuck me...


I was there last year and I'll sure as hell be there again this year lol. Here's when yall stopped by in like October lol. #firstsnow
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casual
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Your problem is Minnesota. Not knocking MN, some rippers and homies from there (paging asianallen and drew.) but it ain't exactly ski country USA. And yeah, maybe at 24 a lot of people start moving away from hurling themselves at metal features and going upside down on 50 ft park jumps, but fuck it. Lot of forms of entertainment, career opps, etc. to contend with precious ski time in MN....

Move to wyoming, montana, colorado, utah, california, oregon/washington, BC, AK, VT, and I promise you that every 24 year old you meet will be down to hike, skin, and shred. None of them will have a future/goals, and none of them will ever have anything better to do besides get gnar, and it's awesome.
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willysworld
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EbolaSkiing for 10 years or unlimited pussy and money..... If I had to choose one between the two and not get the other I would pick skiing...that's how much I love to ski.....

True pimps.. go ski then get pussy.. pimp on young jedi
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Drail
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KendozersBrother(Minneapolis, MN)..


As much as everyone would like to argue, you gotta move. If you are passionate about skiing and want to continue to be around others that are passionate about skiing you NEED to move 'out west'. Doesn't really matter where you go, as long as you are in a ski town in Western North America (or the Alps, or Gulmarg, India).

If you remain in the mid west and expect to keep a group of die hard skiers (your own age) around to shred and be friends with - you will end up very lonely and/or hanging out - with children. Just move to the mountains, makes things a lot easier.
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CabbyArrant
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schjfSkiing is my only passion and i wish i could do it everyday but i live far from any snow or ski hills so i only ski about 2 weeks a year.. :(


Story of my life bro. My local mountain is 2 hours away from my home. And my parents don't ski.
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fries
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CabbyArrantStory of my life bro. My local mountain is 2 hours away from my home. And my parents don't ski.


Dang, that sucks. Glad to know im not the only one struggling to get on snow while everyone else enjoys their priveledges of living in mountain towns
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Deepskier
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SO true i got in a big argument because he said he wont due ski team his jr year he is a fresh man because he wants to do AP classes and has to go to a good out of state collage and i told him fuck you ill be doing ski team and ap classes yeah its a lotta work but i love skiing that much im a frwshman and left my family so i could be on ski team and go to a good school tons of kids just dont feel like shreding as much anymore sry for typos typing one handed here
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Deepskier
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EbolaSkiing for 10 years or unlimited pussy and money..... If I had to choose one between the two and not get the other I would pick skiing...that's how much I love to ski.....


this needs to be in a contrat/voe when you join ns
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