March 2012
1 post
8 tags
Gay Marine Sgt. Brandon Morgan on a Welcome-Home... →
Thanks to the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” we’ve had active-duty military personnel signing up for SKI BUMS trips for the first time this year — without the fear that doing so could cost them their job. We’re thrilled to welcome our armed services on SKI BUMS trips!
This photo of a marine’s heartwarming homecoming has gone viral, and the...
7 tags
Bode Miller to Miss Remainder of Ski Season -... →
Sadly, America’s resident ski-guy-hottie will be sidelined for the rest of the season. :(
Read more at the New York Times >
February 2012
37 posts
7 tags
Will there be a test for altitude sickness? | SKI... →
From SKI Magazine:
“Ever get a raging case of altitude sickness? Even a minor dose can ruin a ski vacation with headaches, nausea and generally feeling lousy all over. It’s no fun. Severe cases, of course, can be life threatening. Figure you need to be in better shape to keep altitude sickness out of your ski life? That might not be the case. The latest research being done at the...
10 tags
7 tags
The 50 Coolest Snowboard Graphics Of All Time |... →
Snowboards have evolved through different materials — wood, polycarbonate, fiberglass — but with a larger canvas for artistic expression, they’ve always had a leg up on skis as the place to show off some style. Complex Magazine compiled their 50 coolest snowboard graphics of all time, and we’re loving what they’ve chosen!
Have a look at the slide show >
5 tags
8 tags
Utah Senate Approves a Resolution to Connect... →
SKI Magazine reports:
“Looks like we know which side Utah’s legislative entity falls on in the connect-‘em-or-not debate. On Tuesday, the Senate passed a resolution calling for a connection between seven of the state’s ski resorts, citing environmental and tourism benefits should such a link be built. The vocal opposition didn’t waste time piping up, citing...
5 tags
Who Made That Artificial Snow? - NYTimes.com →
From the New York Times:
“Unlike the snowflakes that kindergartners cut from construction paper, artificial snow doesn’t have lacy dendrites. As a result, individual flakes pack together more tightly — better for racing, worse for powder-skiers. One acre of snow, one foot deep, can cost up to $2,000, and it depletes water resources and devours energy. But it has also become the...
7 tags
Buzz-worthy: The first ski-through Starbucks! →
From HLNtv:
“Dozing off on the chairlift?
Need a little more pep so you don’t stall out mid-mogul?
Well, dear ski enthusiast, you might want to point your tips toward the world’s very first ski-through Starbucks.
That’s right: Your Joe to go while still on the snow. You never have to leave your skis to get all the buzz you please.
The coffee joint is located 8,000...
11 tags
Idaho Mountain Express: Pride shines on Bald... →
The BUMS made quite a splash during our visit to Sun Valley, Idaho — the region’s newspaper just ran a two-page spread on the the BUMS and our history. Just how gay-friendly is Sun Valley? Read the reactions to our trip here!
Check out the article >
4 tags
5 tags
6 tags
7 tags
Salomon Freeski TV - Josh Dueck Sit Ski Backflip →
Back in 2004, a flip on skis gone tragically wrong broke Josh Dueck’s back and left him as a T11 - full paraplegic. For the past 8 years one of his dreams has been to do a flip on snow again. On February 3, 2012, Josh became the first person to perform a backflip on snow in a Sit Ski.
SKI BUMS has a lot of friends who have overcome serious adversity — this clip is an inspiring...
5 tags
5 tags
5 tags
5 tags
8 tags
Jacob Sutton’s L.E.D. Surfer - NOWNESS →
We guarantee you’ve never seen a snowboarding video like this. Can you imagine wearing an outfit covered with tiny LED lights, then hitting a massive powder slope in the pitch black night?
You’ve gotta see it >
6 tags
4 tags
5 tags
4 tags
4 tags
4 tags
4 tags
Meet the BUMS: Alex and David
Advanced / expert skiers | Los Angeles, CA
We’re often asked, “do you have any couples who met through SKI BUMS?” The answer is yes! David and Alex are one of those happy couples, and for Valentine’s Day, we thought it might be fun to tell their story.
Tell us about when you first learned to ski.
David: I first skied when I was seven years old at Mammoth Mountain in...
4 tags
4 tags
U.S. Skiers Get Preview of 2014 Olympic Course -... →
“Really long, tons of vertical, all sorts of cool terrain, jumps and features,” Travis Ganong said in a telephone interview.
Other racers complained that the course had too many turns at the top, which diminishes speed.
“Downhill should be straight and fast,” Ligety said. “But the hill’s for real. It’s not easy. That’s the cool thing about it.”
Read at the New York Times >
2 tags
World's 25 Best Ski Towns - National Geographic →
From the world-wise folks at National Geographic:
“Just what makes a classic ski town? It starts, naturally, with skiing and snowboarding so good they attract people like youth-bestowing fountains. Then add an inviting mountain burg steeped in ski heritage, amenities, and culture. These are the 25 best. For insider tips, we asked local luminaries where to stay, play, and party,...
8 tags
Ninth Circuit Prop 8 Ruling on Tuesday -- A Guide... →
It’s easy for anyone to get confused over the circuitous path that Proposition 8 has taken through the courts over the last three years. With Tuesday’s important ruling on its way, here’s a great overview of the background of the case.
Read it at Metro Weekly >
5 tags
5 tags
3 tags
4 tags
5 tags
5 tags
January 2012
55 posts
1 tag
3 tags
4 tags
WatchTelluride Storm Drops Over 2 Feet of Pow in 2 Days — Awesome helmet cam video from UnofficialNetworks.com
5 tags
6 tags
Skiing the Spanish Pyrenees - NYTimes.com →
Baqueira/Beret is the largest ski area in Spain and it is indeed big. Some 4,700 acres — around 1,000 acres larger than Big Sky, Mont. — sprawl over six peaks and ridges that are served by 33 lifts. The place isn’t just wide, it’s also tall, with a vertical drop to match Vail, Colo. When all the terrain is open, there are weeks of exploration to be done here. No wonder Spain’s royal family...
4 tags
2 tags
2 tags
5 tags
2 tags
