SkiingGolden.com JournalJournalhttp://www.skiinggolden.com/journal/2008-06-30T17:47:13ZSquarespaceThanks for tuning in!http://www.skiinggolden.com/journal/2008/5/18/thanks-for-tuning-in.htmlShralp2008-05-18T15:39:51Z2008-05-18T15:39:51Z Summertime dreamin.....Once again sending out a big thanks to everyone who checks into SkiingGolden.com throughout the sliding season! We are very pleased to continue receiving positive feedback from viewers both locally and abroad, and are stoked that we have had over 45,000 unique viewers login to the site since August 2007. None of this would be possible with out the continued support of our sponsors (listed below). A huge thanks goes out to Mike Rubenstein, Kyle Hale and Steve Crowe for keeping the updates rolling this season! Going into next season we are excited to continue improving upon the delivery of information, and are always looking for feed back from our viewers. Please feel free to drop us a line at info@skiinggolden.com. Until the fall flakes arrive again enjoy your summer!
Locally: Canadian Powder Adventures- Chuck Gorton Darkside- Robyn Nutt Chatter Creek- Isabelle Thibeault and Josh Milligan Vacations Made Easy Kicking Horse Log Cabins- Bill Mercer & Jeannette Pelletier Mt. 7 Lodges- Dave Best Mount 7 Guesthouse- Mel and Ruby Golden Snowmobile Rentals- Kim and Aaron Snowpeak Rentals- Mike Palumbo Deeplines.com- Josh Milligan Kicking Horse Mountain Resort- Mike and Mike ]]>IS SPRING COMING?http://www.skiinggolden.com/journal/2008/5/2/is-spring-coming.htmlRuby2008-05-02T13:38:39Z2008-05-02T13:38:39Z photo by James MartinIf you are playing in the Rockies remember that October rain crust that haunted for much of the season - that is broken down into some rotten snow at the base of the snowpack. In the Golden area, many of this winter's instabilities (old surface hoar/facet/crust layers)have probably worked themselves out, but there are large slab out there from this previous storm. The associated photo shows the depth that avalanches can still fail to. It is the time of year when little confidence should be given to cornices (standing on them or travelling below) on warm days. In the Rockies, spring time is generally the time of year to ski big lines. Remember that many of those long sought-after lines have small windows in which to be skied. Some years those windows don't exist at all on some lines. Another spring -time event is the climax avalanche - the whole snowpack avalanching. If things heat up enough and cause enough stress on any weakness at the base of the snowpack, then large, full depth avalanches may occur. Really think about how smooth the ground cover is and if there may be enough rotten snow at the base.
We hope you found the site informative this winter and we sincerely thank all those reading, watching, and contributing. One of our goals is to help folks make informed decisions and keep the riding safe. If we helped that happen in the least, then we are stoked. ]]>Avalanche Decision Making SurveyAvalanche Infohttp://www.skiinggolden.com/journal/2008/4/29/avalanche-decision-making-survey.htmlShralp2008-04-29T14:12:32Z2008-04-29T14:12:32ZThe study includes an online survey with questions about experience and background, typical skiing/riding partners, perceptions of avalanches and ski patrol and an interactive ‘pick a run’ exercise.]]>Seasons Showing at the LyricEventshttp://www.skiinggolden.com/journal/2008/4/23/seasons-showing-at-the-lyric.htmlShralp2008-04-23T13:38:21Z2008-04-23T13:38:21ZWhile it has been feeling more like winter than spring these days in Golden, the days of charging dirt trails again is not far off. Seasons, the much anticipated mountain biking movie by the Collective will be showing at The Lyric this coming Friday, April 25th. Tickets are available in advance at Darkside and the Lyric. The show starts at 9pm with a DJ to follow. Lots of Swag!]]>KHMR Dummy Downhill 2008http://www.skiinggolden.com/journal/2008/4/8/khmr-dummy-downhill-2008.htmlShralp2008-04-08T14:22:18Z2008-04-08T14:22:18Z
]]>Kicking Horse announces a bonus weekend of operations!Eventshttp://www.skiinggolden.com/journal/2008/4/1/kicking-horse-announces-a-bonus-weekend-of-operations.htmlShralp2008-04-01T15:58:39Z2008-04-01T15:58:39Z
March 31, 2008 - With plenty of snow left on the mountain to enjoy, we are extending the season with a bonus weekend of operations Friday April 11th, Saturday April 12th and Sunday April 13th.
Present you season*s pass from any resort and receive 50% off your KHMR day ticket, or with a donation* to the Golden Food Bank we will provide 50% off your day lift ticket.
Don*t miss your last chance for spring skiing and great apres at the Eagle*s Eye patio.
*minimum $5 donation. The Golden Food Bank is in need of canned tomatoes, meats and stews.
]]>Golden Film Festival Winnerhttp://www.skiinggolden.com/journal/2008/3/24/golden-film-festival-winner.htmlShralp2008-03-24T17:13:17Z2008-03-24T17:13:17Z
]]>Golden Film Festival TonightEventshttp://www.skiinggolden.com/journal/2008/3/20/golden-film-festival-tonight.htmlShralp2008-03-20T14:05:05Z2008-03-20T14:05:05ZCome on out to the Lyric tonight, Thursday, March 20th, to help support the first ever Golden Film Festival. Locally produced films will be judged based on artistic presentation, originality, and overall impression. The under 19 event gets going at 6:30pm and the over 19 event is set to go at 8:30pm.]]>March 12, 2008- The Dome Glacier, Rogers PassAvalanche InfoVideoshttp://www.skiinggolden.com/journal/2008/3/14/march-12-2008-the-dome-glacier-rogers-pass.htmlShralp2008-03-14T04:58:22Z2008-03-14T04:58:22Z
The study includes an online survey with questions about experience and background, typical skiing/riding partners, perceptions of avalanches and ski patrol and an interactive ‘pick a run’ exercise.]]>
While it has been feeling more like winter than spring these days in Golden, the days of charging dirt trails again is not far off. Seasons, the much anticipated mountain biking movie by the Collective will be showing at The Lyric this coming Friday, April 25th. Tickets are available in advance at Darkside and the Lyric. The show starts at 9pm with a DJ to follow. Lots of Swag!]]>
