Skiing

At then end of the 80's, the 1980's not mine, I took a lesson offered by L.L. Bean himself at Lost Valley in Auburn, Maine. It was for Telemark skiing. I'd been a downhill skier and was looking for "adventure". I got in the telemark position, rolled my knee inward, made the turn and was hooked. I haven't looked back since. Although I must admit I am a little envious of the snowboarders. Well right up until they have to get off the lift. Three years ago I took the plunge and went high tech, with Scarpa plastic boots and release bindings. I got them down on Washington avenue in Portland at a Ski and Bike Shop. I paid a reasonable price and got some nice service, hence the plug. If you're a pinhead and you haven't taken the plunge I highly recommend it. It's a different world.

It's 1998 almost 1999, almost the mileneum. I've got a Burton Floater and Klicker bindings. Time marches on. It took a few days of pure misery, and I'm sure there are more than a few more in store. If you havn't tried Snowboarding don't wait (pick a soft day!). They say it's easier to learn that traditional downhill. It's not, it's just that you don't have a choice.

Sugarloaf USA Anyone else miss the number 5 T-bar floating them through the air?

Am I cute or what?

The interactive Trail Map prototype. This takes a real minute to load and some patience to use. At the bottom are check boxes for Trail types and Trail Conditions. Click the combination you want and it will show you the Trails.

The ISPY web cam test page.

The ISPY Java cam test page.

Tuckerman's Ravine Is there anyone left from the crowd that used to schuss this thing?

Resort Sports Network These people have their priorities straight.