Few names are as hallowed among skiers and snowboarders as Warren Miller, the godfather of extreme skiing cinematography. Bay Area fans can watch his latest movie, Dynasty, on the big screen in high definition as part of an 82-city tour when it comes to San Francisco and Palo Alto later this week. I saw it at a high school auditorium in San Mateo last Sunday.

At age 81, Miller has retired from his wild ice and snow capades. But the movie’s director, Max Bervy, has interspersed new footage with grainy video shot by Miller during the past 60 years. The old shots lend character to the movie, while the new footage is spectacular with all of its visual effects.

Narrated by Olympic skier Jonny Moseley, Dynasty starts at Lake Tahoe–where the skiing is “crazy, good or crazy-good” as Moseley says–and then heads to British Columbia, Washington, Colorado, Norway, Alaska, Michigan (yes, Michigan!), Idaho and China for shots of extreme skiing on rugged terrain.

The 98-minute film also features a 9-year-old snowboarding phenom named Snow White (after another famous snowboarder with the last name “White”), adaptive athletes recklessly racing down the mountain in sit skis in skiercross at the X Games and Chinese villagers plunging down a hill on long skis roughly hewn from trees.

Showings will be at the Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., San Francisco on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. and the Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto on Friday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. In addition to the movie, there will be prize giveaways. Call (800) 523-7117 or visit Any Mountain to purchase tickets ($18 each, which includes a free lift ticket to Heavenly and $25 off a purchase of $100 or more at Any Mountain).

The quote from Mt. Horeb Wisconsin’s Tyrol Basin Ski and Snowboard Area’s facebook status: “Tyrol Basin would like to answer the question ‘When are you going to make snow?’ As soon as possible when it won’t melt in a day. We’re counting the days too!” As temperatures continue to loom around the low fifties and high-forties in mid-November, one cannot help but curse the possible phenomenon of global warming.  While some Midwest hills open a box and rail-filled run in late October and most hills fully open the weekend of Thanksgiving, virtually no hill has even begun the snowmaking process.  If this is a sign of things to come, us Midwesterners can anticipate a mild and muddy winter.  So, always looking to the positive… a lighter ‘fit will be necessary for at least the first couple weeks of the season, meaning SHOPPING TIME. CLOTHES!  This gear is lightweight, and will hide the mud that’s more likely to fly than flurries.

volcom.com (girls)

burton.com & airblaster (guys)

oakley.com (girls)

Of course, nothing weather-wise is ever guaranteed in the Midwest (seeing as there was no summer and it snowed in early October).  So keep all your winter gear at hand; cause though it’s eternally unpredictable, cold temperatures and snow will arrive at some point!

The cutest boot to wear at the ski lodge or the mall! Guaranteed to get the looks.  Totally Cool, Totally Warm!  Best Price $91.99. The BearPaw Kola at http://www.shoepeddlers.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=508&products_id=15613

A Message from Arson Rider Ian Paone (Whistler BC)!

So Swollen Members came to town on November 11th (lest we forget) Swollen Members rolled into town and played a show with Bliss n’ Esso, one of the biggest Aussie hip-hop duos. Oh man what a show it was. Here’s a picture of just the crowd in this tiny club

Since Whistler is full of Aussies, Bliss n’ Esso were a huge hit and they got the entire bar jumping. I’ve only heard 1 of their songs before but I was getting right into it as well. They also do a cover of a really good Citizen Cope song “A Bullet and a Target.

Then Swollen took the stage, I dragged my broke and tired ass out of bed after skiing to go see them(I drove up to Kadenwood in whis to sesh the mini jib park that was built up there, no photos though sorry!) and oh man they didn’t disappoint . My first ever concert was these guys back in 2001 in Victoria but this show was 100x better. I was 2nd row, center stage and had a prime view of the show. Here’s some photos

So yea that was my Wednesday night. I may be a reggae kid now but I will always listen to Swollen Members. They’re music has always been a huge part of my life and my skiing. I have so much respect for these guys. Madchild is going through so much shit right now and he’s still going strong

If you get the chance, go see a Swollen Members show. It will change your perspective on live shows forever. Keep shredding. Peace.

Ahora sí, reportaje publicado en SNB3: http://www.snb3.com/la-molina-inaugura-la-temporada-200910.html
Espero que os guste.

Un saludo,
Marc.

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Someone once said: “My friend is a pro”. I guess I can say that too. Half of the gang on the picture is proooo. It’s now official. These guys, with a few more people, will be the new Norwegian Pro Team. (National Team if you like). Consisting of people like PK Hunder, Pc Fosse, Alex Aurdal, Anders Backe, Andreas Håtveit and Fridjof Fredricsson to name a few, this is going to rock big time!

Watch out!

Nous vous proposons des programmes “spécial ski” afin de profiter totalement de vos sports d’hiver !
Demandez la juste exécution de ceux-ci à nos moniteurs !
Bon entraînement à tous.

Wow, letzte Woche kamen wir echt ins Staunen. Das erste mal sahen wir den Reitherkogel in Reith im Alpbachtal in der Nacht beleuchtet. Ab 22.12.09 startet die Nachtskilaufsaison in Reith und die Vorbereitungen laufen wie man sieht erfolgreich auf Hochtouren. Unsere braven Facebook-Fans haben auch gleich ein paar Schnappschüsse gemacht, welche wir Euch natürlich gleich präsentieren dürfen:

Ab 22. Dezember geht´s los – noch grüne Wiesen und bald schon schneebedeckte Hänge

Nachtskilauf am Reitherkogel in Reith im Alpbachtal

Nachtskilauf Reitherkogel in Reith im Alpbachtal

Nachtskilauf Reitherkogel in Reith im Alpbachtal

Warum sind die Pisten mit 2 unterschiedlichen Lichtern beleuchtet?
Antwort: “Die Flutlichtanlage wurde mit zwei unterschiedlichen Beleuchtungssystemen ausgestattet. Die Familienabfahrt wird mit speziellen Metalldampflampen beleuchtet. Das taghelle Licht dieser Anlage verbessert die Sichtverhältnisse wesentlich und eignet sich auch für Nacht-Skirennen. Auf dem Nordhang wurden aus Naturschutzgründen herkömmliche Natriumdampflampen verwendet.

Weitere Infos und Preise zum Nachtskilauf findest du unter
www.alpbacher-bergbahnen.at

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I just came across this amazing special in Aspen for active adults and foodies like you and me.  I love Aspen; it is by far my favorite mountain in Colorado as I too love to ski, taste unique cuisine, dress up for a gala event and be pampered by a spa treatment.

Have any of you stayed at A RockResort property? I’ve heard they are exquisite…take a look at this incredible offer for any of you ski bunny, food-buffs…The iconic Hotel Jerome, A RockResort, announces plans to commemorate its 120th anniversary in grand style this Thanksgiving during Aspen Mountain’s first ski weekend of the season. History buffs, skiers and foodies alike are invited to attend Hotel Jerome’s majestic gala with the “120th Anniversary Celebration” package.

Available Thanksgiving weekend, November 25 – November 29, 2009, the package includes:

• Four-night stay in a Junior Suite
• Two full-day ski lift tickets for two people
• Two tickets to Hotel Jerome’s 120th Anniversary grand soirée on Wednesday evening – Bring your 1889-themed costume, and your ballroom dancing shoes!
• Thanksgiving dinner for two on Thursday night
• A 50-minute massage per person at the Aspen Club & Spa
• Rate is $1,889 based on double occupancy, which represents a savings of 50 percent off of room rate. Four-night minimum stay required. Excludes resort fee, tax and gratuities. Subject to availability.

Hotel Jerome’s Wednesday night anniversary bash will transport guests back in time, by recreating the atmosphere and energy of the hotel’s original opening night celebration on November 25, 1889. Guests will be escorted to the hotel in grand style via a horse-drawn carriage, passing street entertainers, characters and perhaps a few donkeys along the way!

The evening affair at Hotel Jerome will include live entertainment, ballroom dancing, authentic cocktails such as Curaçao Punch, a live auction of luxury items, and a gourmet dinner. The feast will be a culinary retreat honoring classical French preparations with such dishes as oyster bisque with wild spinach paillettes au Parmesan; Colorado prime rib with sauce béarnaise and croquettes de pommes de Terre; and profiteroles with pistachio ice cream, Belgian chocolate sauce and vanilla whipped cream.

Wow! Anyone else dying to jump on a jet and head out to Aspen for this fabulous Thanksgiving soiree?

Don’t forget your last chance to enter my Genuine Health Gift Basket Giveaway; I wil be picking the winner tomorrow morning!

With Whistler opening this weekend and Lake Louise opening earlier this month, ski season is officially underway. Even our little local hill in Edmonton opened it’s doors , which surprised me considering there is no snow in sight.

I’ve been an avid skier since my early youth. After my second year of college my instructor and I went on a ski trip to Sunshine Village in Banff , Alberta. I instantly fell in love with the mountains and at the end of the week , i quit a great job up north and moved to Lake Louise where I worked , skied , climbed mountains and studied Photography. Quite a change from the oil patch and I sure surprised a lot of people, but I was young and looking for adventure. It was a truly amazing experience that lasted five years and left me with many fantastic stories to tell my son and maybe grandkids in the future

One thing to remember when playing in the mountains is SAFETY ! Every year the winter is littered with stories of people loosing their lives or disabling themselves in horrible accidents. Many of these are caused by people attempting things completely out of their skill level or without proper training.  As an ex adrenaline junkie I know from experience how easy it is to make mistakes, but keep in mind that mother nature can be very unforgiving at times and downright deadly. Skiing within proper boundaries is a rule for a good reason as well as having trails marked with different skill levels. Don’t get me wrong , I am not trying to be preachy in any way , just a little advice from experience. I’ve done a fair bit of backcountry skiing and hiking and the rule of thumb is “be prepared” just like the old boy scout saying There are great courses available which will give you the knowledge to travel into the abyss, it’s a matter of minimizing the risks with proper training just like the pros. With time and patience as well as a bit of style and grace , who knows, maybe you can make it into a Warren Miller film !

I’ve skied quite a number of places throughout British Columbia and Alberta , Canada and my top 3 without a doubt are :

Whistler/Blackcomb

Lake Louise

Mike Wiegele Heli skiing

The premier event this year is the Winter Olympics in Vancouver this year. I was blessed to be around for the Calgary Olympics in 1988 and even had the pleasure of having a bit of ski time with the Swiss team while they were training in Lake Louise. If you haven’t had a chance to go see a world class sporting event such as the Olympics I urge you to go , there is nothing else like it !

Vancouver 2010

For information on the Canadian Alpine Ski team check out their site : Alpine Ski Team and don’t forget to cheer them on this February !

One of the best websites for Canadian skiers of all ages is Ski and Snowboard Canada. There is tons of info as well as some fantastic deals for the kids, be sure to take a look

That’s all for tonight, take care , be safe and have a blast this winter !

Namaste ~ william

Summit County, Colorado Skiing and Snowboarding in Montezuma Bowl, Arapahoe Basin

“Just turn!” says boyfriend.

Tears well up in girlfriend’s eyes.

“Just turn … like this,” says boyfriend, who proceeds to demo the move.

Learn to conquer powder with hot lesson deals at Summit County's two Colorado Gems.

Anyone who skis or snowboards in Colorado has probably witnessed this scenario more than a few times. They’ve watched the scene explode into tears, yelling and possibly a call to ski patrol. Maybe they’ve even been part of it.

Whatever the case, ski and snowboard lessons are worth the investment. Several of the big boys offered unlimited lesson packages to early-bird buyers, but Summit County’s two Colorado Gems – Arapahoe Basin and Loveland Ski Area – have long cornered the market on unbeatable ski and snowboard lesson packages. The real reason it’s a deal? Prices include SEASON passes.

The Colorado Gems, a product/term created by Colorado Ski Country, U.S.A., refers to nine of the state’s smaller ski areas, which generally cater to families and lower budgets, thus creating the “Lift Line? What lift line?” mentality. This isn’t to say you can’t find big terrain at the Gems. Just ask the regulars at A-Basin.

Arapahoe Basin: Guaranteed to Succeed – For a mere $339 A-Basin offers a season pass, three half-day lessons and three full-day gear rentals. The kicker: anyone not skiing/riding blue terrain after the third session gets lessons until they tackle blues.

Loveland Ski Area: 3 Class Pass – When kids or beginner/intermediate adults complete three lesson packages (which includes rental equipment and a lift ticket) the bonus prize is a free or low-cost Loveland season pass. Totals average $255-$370 per person for the classes, rentals and season pass.

Skiing travel bargains are in big swing this year.  For instance, families flying American Airlines from December 1 to 17th into Colorado’s Eagle/Vail airport can receive one free child’s ticket for every adult fare purchased.

Vail, Park City, Steamboat, Breckenridge, Crested Butte and many more all have fantastic deals trying to gain your business.  Everything from free lift tickets to free nights are being offered for many family and couple’s packages.

Even Yellowstone National Park is offering packages at things like Old Faithful Snow Lodge and Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel.  Contact me at www.sunshintravelpro.com to talk about all of the details of your next trip!

Petit fait cocasse : dans le cadre du concours miss France 2010, les 8 prétendantes au titre devaient faire du ski nautique! Elles ont toutes réussies à se lever, mais certaines ont eu quelques contusions et ecchymoses!.

Source

1.500 Meter über NN, keine Menschen, keinen urbanen Lärm

igluartige Zelte in den Alpen

Whitepod - Urlaub in den Schweizer Alpen mal ganz Anders

Die perfekt wärmeisolierten Iglu-Zelte begeistern neben dem Raumgefühl auch mit einem Holzofen. Die Verpflegung für die Gäste ist mit dem in der Nähe gelegenen Chalet wunderbar “gesichert”. Niemand muss hier frieren oder hungern, sondern erlebt die Alpen in einem nie dagewesenen Flair. Spa Feeling kommt auch nicht zu kurz!

Alpen Feeling Pur!

Das Camp ist mit dem Responsible Tourism Award ausgezeichnet.

whitepod.com

Les envahisseurs font du ski :

ces êtres étranges venus d’une planète glacée.

Leur destination : la Terre.

Leur but : en faire leur univers à moins 15°.

David Vincent les a vus et revus et re-revus.

Pour lui, tout a commencé par une nuit froide et sombre, le long d’une route solitaire de montagne,

alors qu’il cherchait un raccourci que jamais il ne schtroumpfa.

Cela a commencé par une auberge abandonnée par des skieurs et par un homme devenu trop gras pour continuer sa route.

Cela a commencé par l’atterrissage d’un vaisseau venu d’une autre galaxie congelée.

Maintenant, David Vincent sait que les envahisseurs qui font du ski sont là,

qu’ils ont pris forme humaine et qu’il lui faut convaincre un monde incrédule

que le cauchemar a déjà commencé en snowboard…

Mein erster Testbericht:

Seit ein paar Tagen habe ich diesen Helm im Programm und muss sagen das ich hell auf begeistert bin. Hier haben die Jungs von Scott sich Mühe gegeben und einen klasse Helm entwickelt. Der erste Eindruck ist super, alles gut verarbeitet.  Die Ohrenschützer sind optional abnehmbar und je nach dem wie man es mag fährt man also mit oder ohne.

Ich empfehle diesen Helm auf jeden Fall weiter und wer sich das gute Stück mal anschauen will ist herzlich eingeladen in meinem Laden vorbei zu schauen.

Weitere Infos findet ihr auch unter: www.bergzentrale.de

Hier noch eine Fakten von der Seite von Scott:

Belüftung TPU Honigwabenventilation

Eigenschaften Rätschenverschlusssystem

Scott Fission Helm

Entfernbare Ohrenschütze
Biomex® safety design
4 aktive Belüftungen
6 Passive Belüftungen
3 Punkt Brillenbefestigung
Komfort-Kinnriemen
Demontierbares, waschbaresInnenfutter
Helmbeutel

und zwar nicht nur hier.

ich habe den nächsten Schritt gewagt. Twitter, Facebook und Webblog. Ich werde über diese neuen Medien versuchen meinen Kunden einen noch besseren Service zu bieten, euch die Neusten Produkte aus der Ski, Snowboard und Kletterszene zu zeigen und viele meiner neuen Produkte zu testen.

Ich freue mich über jeden Kommentar und Kritik und naütlich auch über einen Besuch in meinem Laden in Bochum.

Gruß,

die Bergzentrale

p.s. besucht doch auch meinen TWITTER Blog , mein FACEBOOK Profil und meine Homepage www.bergzentrale.de

Shane, I’ll never forget the day in ‘97 when I first met you at the top of the park chair, and watched you throw switch back 3’s etc… the early dawn of today’s standard both on the hill and in the air. This is my first winter back on snow in 3 years, and I dedicate this season’s progression to Shane, an amazing bloke who left us way too soon.

Through figuring out all this twitter and blog shit, I’ve re-realized how many rad cats there are out there doing the raddest things with their lives. POSTMODUM is my record of who I’ve met, who I meet, and those that I admire. And a bunch of pointless crap I’m sure.

Always on the lookout for an intriguing pair of mens trousers, I came across these beauties from Swedish demi-denim-gods Acne. These stretchy trousers (13% elasthane)  are based on vintage ski-pant design, and have adjustable under-foot elastic straps so you can create great balloon effects / carrot-cuts. The almost cuffed style makes them great tucked into boots and very practical for Scandinavian winters! I love them, and am definitely considering a pair for work..but please Acne, make me more colours!?

Stretch AW09 (at) Acne.

Red River Ski Vacations

Red River, New Mexico is home to one of the most
popular ski resorts in the United States, and has
been for many decades. The resort offers six chair
lifts and one surface lift, and the trails are equally
divided for beginners, intermediates, and experts.

Top elevation at Red River is 10354 feet, and the
vertical drop down the face of the mountain is 1601
feet. Unfortunately, it doesnt snow much, and about
85% of the powder is man made. There are 58 trails
scattered over 247 acres. Red River is called the ski
town of the Southwest.

The resort has three restaurants, all of which offer
fabulous fare. Lodging can be obtained in cabins,
chalets, inns, or private condominiums in the area,
and many lodging packages, as well as ski packages
are available through Red River Central Reservations.
Red River also offers snow pass rates which allow
children to ski for free, and teens to ski at reduced
rates. This is a great way to save money on your
family ski vacation.

Red River also has a ski school, and group lessons
and private lessons are available. Even if youve never
skied before, you will quickly be on the slopes after
your lessons. There are even lessons for
snowboarders, who are welcome on the Red River
slopes. You can also rent all of your ski and
snowboarding equipment for very reasonable rates.

The nightlife in Red River is also great. After a day
on the slopes, you can kick back and relax at the
lodge, or visit one of the taverns in the area. For the
younger crowd, there is a great game room located
right in the center of the town. One of the great things
about Red River is that everything is within walking
distance of the lodging areas, and shuttles are
provided for transportation to and from the slopes.

You can also enjoy taking scenic chairlift rides,
hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping,
snow-mobiling, and hunting. You can even take one
of the jeep tours to go see the abandoned gold mines
in the area. So, even if you dont ski, there is still
plenty of fun to be had at Red River Ski Resort.

Childcare is available while you spend your day on
the slopes. Your child will be well tended at the Lil
Buckaroos Child Care Facility, and the center
provides lunch for your child as well. At Red River,
everything has been thought of and taken care of to
ensure that your ski vacation is as enjoyable as
possible.

Ski Vacations Learning How To Ski

If your family wants to go skiing on your next
vacation, but you dont know how to ski, go ahead
and plan that ski vacation anyway! You can learn
how to ski, and you will have a great time doing it.
You dont even need to know the first thing about
skiing before you arrive at the resort all of the
knowledge you will need is there waiting for you,
and you can literally be skiing down a mountain
after an hour of instruction.

Learning to ski is really quite easy. Most resorts
have a ski school on the premises, and lessons are
reasonably priced. Group and private lessons are
usually available. It is a good idea, however, to
schedule an appointment before you arrive at the
resort. This will ensure that you can start learning
to ski the very first hour of your vacation.

Most ski instructors start by showing you how to
maneuver around with your equipment. When you
are wearing ski boots, you will be inclined slightly
forward there is a reason for thiswhen you are
skiing down a mountain, you will be inclined
forward! Walking in ski boots the first time is a bit
difficult but it works just fine if you learn to walk
with your knees slightly bent.

The first maneuver you will learn is called the plow,
or snow plow. This is a technique that is done by
literally using your skis as a snow plow. You make
the back of the skis slowing move outwards, away
from your body by applying pressure and this stops
you. You guide yourself on skies by bending your
knees and leaning in one direction or another,
depending on which way you want to go. All of these
techniques can be learned in one hour, even if you
have never been on a pair of skis in your life.

The beauty of skiing is that after you have learned
how to snow plow, and how to guide yourself on the
skis, you are ready to ski! Get on the lift, head up the
mountain, and give it a try. Control your speed by
snow plowing go slow at first. When you want to
pick up some speed, draw your skis back in to pick
up a little speed, then push them back out into the
plow position to control that speed.

As a beginner, you should stick to the trails that are
designed for beginners. At most resorts, these trails
are marked with a green emblem. Blue trails are for
intermediate skiers, and after one day of skiing the
beginner trails, you may be ready for those trails.
The black trails are for experts. These trails can be
dangerous for people who dont have the skill level
to handle them! Avoid black trails until you have
had a great deal of ski instruction and experience.
You will know when you are ready!
Ski Vacations What To Pack

If you will be traveling for a ski vacation, it is often
difficult to know what to pack. You may not even
have a problem knowing what to pack, but instead
have a problem figuring how to get everything that
you need from your home to your destination. Skis
do not easily fit into suitcases, and if you are flying,
this presents a huge problem.

Start by knowing what is available at your destination.
Is there a rental shop? How much are the rental fees
for skis, boots, and poles. If it is reasonable, and you
dont mind skiing with rented equipment, this is a
viable option and it makes packing and traveling
much easier.

If you dont care for rented equipment, there is
another option. Find out if there are any ski shops in
the area. There usually are. Get prices on skis, poles,
and boots, and then ask if they buy used equipment.
If they dont, ask if there is anyone near by that does
purchase used equipment. Call that place to get an
estimate on how much you could get for barely
used ski equipment. Figure the difference in the
money you will spend on the ski equipment, and the
money you will get for the used equipment when you
are finished with it. If it isnt much more than what it
would cost you to rent the equipment, go for it!

Ski suits, ski jackets, and sweaters can be very
bulky, and hard to pack. These items will take up a
lot of room in your suitcase, and leave less room for
other clothing and essentials. If you are trying to
pack for a two week ski vacation, it will be impossible
to fit everything you need into one suitcase.

There is a way to solve this. Call the lodge or resort
where you will be staying. Tell them that you need
to ship a package, for yourself, to them, and that
you need that package to be there when you arrive.
Ask them if they will hold it for you at the desk. In
most cases, they will. Next, get a box, put all of
your ski suits, your ski jacket, and any other
bulky items in the box, and ship it to yourself, in
care of the lodge or resort. Shipping can be
overnight, two day, or three day depending on
how far it must travel. Depending on how much
the box weighs, you will usually pay less than
fifty dollars to ship a package in the continental
United States.which is a lot less than you
would pay an airline for extra baggage!

La Plagne bénéficie de toutes les orientations, de toutes les altitudes et  a la réputation d’être une station plate et peu difficile mais c’est mal connaître son immense potentiel. C’est un des plus grands domaines skiables du Monde, un des plus beaux aussi pour la qualité de son “hors pistes” très sauvage. En effet elle possède l’un des domaines hors-pistes les plus intéressants des Alpes.

Du ski de hors pistes et des itinéraires prestigieux et variés  de la Face Nord du glacier de Bellcôte ou Friolin jusqu’aux forets d’arolles et de mélèzes de Montchavin et  Montalbert , en passant par le mont saint jacques , il y a toujours un endroit où la neige est encore vierge et poudreuse et je saurais la  trouver pour vous.

En initiation hors pistes ou Freeride engagé, en ski ou snowboard, sans négliser la sécurité ( équipement et formation ARVA pelle sonde) laissez moi vous guider dans les pentes poudreuses de la plagne….

L’apparition des TenEighty de Salomon a-t-il sauvé l’industrie du ski il y a plus de 1o ans?! Les jeunes étaient tentés davantage par les compagnies de snowboard qui leur offraient une vision plus exacte du style qu’ils avaient en tête! Salomon, lançant un ski innovateur, a-t-il réussi à garder en tête que le ski peut être aussi cool que le snowboard!? Je crois que oui…!

Kenco the Work and Play Outfitter

I usually make my pilgrimage to Kenco on the eve of the first snow storm like most people do, but I got a coupon from them in the mail the other day so I couldn’t resist stopping by last Friday. It wasn’t very busy yet, but they did have a good clearance sale on boots, and tempting clearance racks. The Mammut Down Coat I fell in love with wasn’t on sale ($229), but I was oh so tempted to splurge! I was good though. They only sell top quality brands (Ibex, North Face, Mammut, Patagonia). I know you get what you pay for, butI told myself I could think it over and the coat will probably still be there in time for the 1st snow storm.  Maybe by Black Friday it will be reduced. Kenco sells kayaks and boating gear too. The staff is very friendly and will help you find what you need. They also have an optical center where you can get your eyes tested and buy glasses and sunglasses. For more info visit them at http://www.atkenco.com 1000 Hurley Mountain Road (Right off route 28) , Kingston, NY  12401. (845) 340-0552.