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“HairBag’N” is the ancient word for Extreme/Backcountry Skiing

Team Billy — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:45:56 +0000

In the late 1960’s a group of dedicated “extreme” skiers coined the term “HairBag’N” for their backcountry forays/activity. These folks were a breed apart for several reasons. First, their equipment consisted of skis generally 215cm to 225cm in length, stiff leather boots and bindings ... Read More

Sunday October 1st, 2006 Jackson Hole’s Corbet’s: Good to the Last Drop

Team Billy — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:06:01 +0000

Corbet’s: Good to the Last Drop Teton County resident Tim Flanagan has announced his intent to be the last person to “drop” into Corbet’s Couloir via the existing tram at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The planned “last” drop will take place on Sunday October 1st, 2006 ... Read More

Climax Ski Hill, Leadville, Colorado, U.S.A., SCORE = 20/100 YEAR of VISIT 1950

Foghorn — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:36:14 +0000

Climax Ski Hill, Leadville, Colorado, U.S.A., SCORE = 20/100 YEAR of VISIT 1950 By: “Fog Horn” Flanagan Age: 80 Gender: Male Occupation: Retired Ski instructor P.S.I.A. # 14 Years Skiing: 62 Discipline: Alpine Ability: Expert Home Town: Milford, N.H. Home: Denver, Colorado Favorite Ski ... Read More

Berthoud Pass Ski Area, Colorado, U.S.A., SCORE = 70/100 YEAR of VISIT 1950

Foghorn — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:11:54 +0000

Berthoud Pass Ski Area, Colorado, U.S.A., SCORE = 70/100 YEAR of VISIT 1950 By: “Fog Horn” Flanagan Age: 80 Gender: Male Occupation: Retired Ski instructor P.S.I.A. # 14 Years Skiing: 62 Discipline: Alpine Ability: Expert Home Town: Milford, N.H. Home: Denver, Colorado Favorite Ski Hill: ... Read More

Tuckerman’s Ravine, Mount Washington, New Hampshire, U.S.A. SCORE = 99/100 YEAR of VISIT 1954-1956

Foghorn — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:55:46 +0000

Tuckerman’s Ravine, Mount Washington, New Hampshire, U.S.A. SCORE = 99/100 YEAR of VISIT 1954-1956 By: “Fog Horn” Flanagan Age: 80 Gender: Male Occupation: Retired Ski instructor P.S.I.A. # 14 Years Skiing: 62 Discipline: Alpine Ability: Expert Home Town: Milford, N.H. Home: Denver, ... Read More

Twin Tows Ski Hill, Milford, New Hampshire, U.S.A. SCORE = 35/100 YEAR of VISIT 1944

Foghorn — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:27:41 +0000

Twin Tows Ski Hill, Milford, New Hampshire, U.S.A. SCORE = 35/100 YEAR of VISIT 1944 By: “Fog Horn” Flanagan Age: 80 Gender: Male Occupation: Retired Ski instructor P.S.I.A. # 14 Years Skiing: 62 Discipline: Alpine Ability: Expert Home Town: Milford, N.H. Home: Denver, Colorado Favorite ... Read More

Idlewild Ski Area, Hideway Park, Colorado, U.S.A. SCORE = ____ YEAR of VISIT 1974/75

Team Billy — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:01:54 +0000

Idlewild Ski Area, Hideway Park, Colorado, U.S.A. SCORE = ____ YEAR of VISIT 1974/75 By: Team Billy Age: 50 Gender: Male Occupation: Ski Industry Consultant Years Skiing: 48 Discipline: Alpine Ability: Expert Home Town: Granby, Colorado Home: Jackson, Wyoming Favorite Ski Hill: Alta, ... Read More

Hidden Valley Ski Area, Estes Park, Colorado, U.S.A. SCORE = ______ Year of VISIT 1979/80

Team Billy — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:26:31 +0000

Hidden Valley Ski Area, Estes Park, Colorado, U.S.A. SCORE = ______ Year of VISIT 1979/80 By: Team Billy Age: 50 Gender: Male Occupation: Ski Industry Consultant Years Skiing: 48 Discipline: Alpine Ability: Expert Home Town: Granby, Colorado Home: Jackson, Wyoming Favorite Ski Hill: Alta, ... Read More