Ski Resorts
Thredbo 2009: Or, Aussies Will Ride Anything
Let me begin by saying it’s not easy to operate a ski resort in Australia. The winters are short, the weather is unpredictable and the country is pretty isolated, which means resorts can’t rely much on worldwide travelers to visit. That said, I was still extremely excited to be heading to Thredbo, one of Australia’s most popular ski resorts, for some shredding on the tail end of a business trip. It was a steaming 30 celsius in Toronto, and my last day of riding had been in March with Josh. I was looking forward to getting in a few turns on the other side of the planet.
Thredbo Photo: Snow and Rainbows
I am at the Sydney airport, waiting to board my flight back to Toronto. I will file a full report, which I’ve already drafted, when I’m back. In the meantime, here’s a photo from my last day in Thredbo.
See you on the other side. And Happy Canada Day! It’s already July 1 where I am.
Thredbo: My Upcoming Snowboarding Trip
I’ve made it to Australia after one hell of a long flight that took me from Toronto to Sydney via Vancouver. The jet lag isn’t so bad thanks to an upgrade certificate I used (beds are better than seats!) and a nap I had this afternoon.
When I found out I would be heading this way [...]
Back, With A Snowboarding Trip on the Horizon.
Hello!
Okay, so it’s been a while. I could make up all the excuses in the world, but the fact of the matter is Josh and I ran out of steam as the winter ended. Not that we were posting tons in the first place, but I think we both ran out of things to talk [...]
Blue Mountain Opening Once Again
If you happen to live in Southern Ontario you still have an opportunity to check out Blue Mountain one last time before it shifts to green season: the resort will be open for riding and skiing once again this weekend. Details can be found at www.bluemountain.ca.
Cypress Mountain Taking Olympic Heat
Ouch. It looks like the World Cup ski and snowboarding events held at Vancouver’s Cypress Mountain over the past couple of weeks did not garner many rave reviews from fans or athletes. Cypress will host a variety of snowboard and ski events during the 2010 Olympic games.
Over at the Toronto Star, Olympic blogger Randy Starkman [...]
To the Extreme: Top 10 Extreme Runs
Hey, sorry for the radio silence. A busy personal schedule and hectic couple of weeks of work, mixed with some business travel, have conspired to keep me from the blog. But I’m back.
Let’s start with an article I came across this week on the top 10 most extreme runs worldwide. These are sanctioned runs you [...]
Sound Advice From Whistler Lifties
2pm, Garbanzo chair.
Nine Days to Whistler!
In nine days I’ll be on my way to Whistler for a six-day trip that is sure to involve copious amounts of beer and riding. I’ve been lucky enough to visit Whistler more times than I can remember, so I’ve actually lost track of how many visits I’ve made. I keep going back because I [...]
Heavenly: The Best Resort for Intermediates?
A recent article in USA Today suggests Lake Tahoe’s Heavenly resort is the best resort the author has even visited for the intermediate skier. Having never been to Heavenly I can’t really judge; in fact, my lack of ‘big mountain’ experience (save for repeated trips to Whistler, Tremblant and Jay Peak) means I can’t really [...]
