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Blower and (then) Bluebird
January 5th, 2010 | By:  Greg | 4 Comments


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I just got back from an extended yurt trip somewhere in Utah (sorry, but I was sworn to secrecy... I swear!), and am back on the update parade. Over at the yurt it snowed almost non-stop with just the occasional break in the clouds to reveal the full-to-near-full moon, as ... ...Read more


My Apologies–I Digress
December 30th, 2009 | By:  Greg | 5 Comments


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Sorry to take your attention away from the main event, but the Wasatch delivered today. We couldn't get into anything too serious due to rapid snowfall rates and near zero visibility, but a little across-the-road-backcountry near Alta turned into face shot central. We headed up from the car just as ... ...Read more


Vermont Roadside Attractions
December 22nd, 2009 | By:  Greg | 1 Comment


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Why go to Little Cottonwood when the roadside attractions are pretty sweet right here in Vermont? Well... maybe there are a few reasons... like the more reliable snow and all. I'll be headed out that-a-way for a few weeks. Will update on the progress here on FIS. Meanwhile, Sam and Allen ... ...Read more


Little Help?
December 17th, 2009 | By:  Greg | 3 Comments


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Greg just entered the Teton Gravity Research photo contest. Click on the picture below, and VOTE (a 10 is the highest): If we win, two of us will go on a Heli Skiing trip to Alaska! Sam will get his entry up in a minute. You can vote for both, and as ... ...Read more


VTah Part 3 in progress
December 11th, 2009 | By:  Greg | 8 Comments


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The FIS headed to Mad River Glen, UT... I mean VT to learn first hand about the deep connection between this nook in the Green Mountains, and that basin at the head of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Lake effect snow that our weather team has been following diligently for the past ... ...Read more

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