Recent content by jimk

OCD :) Actually, with just a very few exceptions, I think most of my long time, avid ski buddies have their sh-t together with respect to logistics. Practice makes perfect.

Trump is for disruption. Thankfully he can't be re-elected. Only he knows what motivates him at this point. I reluctantly voted for him in 2024. I've voted against him in the past. Both parties put up flawed candidates. If you really want to piss me off, call me a MAGA. I dislike that...

I thought about going to the parade in DC today, but I wanted to bike there and they don't allow bikes very close to the festivities. I'm about 9 miles from the White House. I definitely didn't feel like riding Metro. I'm pro-military having worked in Defense all my career, but I've seen a...

The difference in elevation is only about 500' in 184 miles, so negligible either direction. Catching the train back from Cumberland, MD to DC worked better for my situation. I know the iron man well, he's a former college ski racer, current ski race coach, and a fairly hardcore cyclist. He's...

What are some of your most memorable ski or general travel lodgings? Tony C. stayed in a place recently in Namibia that looked pretty crazy/amazing! Although I've skied at about 100 different ski areas in North America and Europe, fancy lodging is not my specialty. I'm usually hunting for...

I'm a 10 mph bike rider, but enjoy it for fitness purposes in the off season: C&O Canal 2019 trip report.

OK this is a fantasy thread, but if you had a fairly hefty annual travel budget, say $100k, where would you go and what would your schedule look like? Now that I'm retired I'd have the time to really get out there, but do I have the energy for constantly living out of a suitcase and frequent...

Nice report! My oldest brother is a Vietnam War Vet and retired USMC officer (once a Marine, always a Marine). I went to his retirement ceremony at Camp Pendleton, CA in 1987 and then afterwards my wife, oldest daughter (age 2 at the time), and I drove to Sequoia/Kings Canyon Parks. It's almost...

I've skied quite a few areas in New England. In the state of Maine I've skied at Sugarloaf, Saddleback, Sunday River and Mt. Abram. I really liked Saddleback and Sugarloaf. Both are sort of rustic compared to places like Stowe or Stratton. And they are somewhat remote. Saddleback in...

Is that a mink collar on a 1960s jet airliner? :icon-lol: Didn't they make a movie a couple years ago called Slobs on a Plane?

I got 61 ski days this season. First day was Jan 5, 2025 at Canaan Valley, WV in good man-made conditions. Last day was on May 18, 2025 at Snowbird in 5 inches of new, wet snow. I lost the little paper calendar that had all the days and places marked on it. I'm still reorganizing from a...

Starting on 22 May 2025 until 5 June 2025 my wife and I drove about 3,575 miles. Our new car, a 2024 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid that we purchased in Oct 2024 ran well. Nothing like a new car for undertaking big roadtrips! We averaged about $150 per night for our motels. I felt that hotel prices are a...

Didn't realize anyone could buy an Epic pass from any region in the world. My single son instructs at Snowbird and says the same thing about late season freebies floating around. Many Snowbird employees without families may have extra free days to burn. Unfortunately, the family benefits only...

I wrapped up my ski season on 18 May 2025. Got dumped on, a true Snowbird farewell. Got 61 ski days this winter and really enjoyed the spring. I made a nice trip to Yellowstone NP over Memorial Day Weekend. See HERE for details and pics. I may go silent for a while on FTOL as I begin my...

I skied crappy little Mid-Atlantic ski areas for 50 years - and loved them:) The idea of skiing a handful of very nice larger ski areas for the rest of my golden years is appealing, especially if I can conveniently ski them for 3 or 4 hours, 3 or 4 days per week. Every ski day is a gift at this...