I could have been a contender…
I had heard about this contest called the Powder Highway Ultimate Ski Bum Blow Your Mind Contest sponsored by Kootenay Rockies Tourism where the winner got a 3 Month Journey along the BC Powder Highway, including Free Lift Tickets at all of the Resorts, 16 days of Heli and Cat Skiing, Accommodation and Transportation. Unfortunately, by the time I found out the details, the entry deadline had already passed. The prize is one of my basic life goals – to ski and ride all of the BC resorts and cat and heli ops so I was quite saddened to find out I was too late to enter. However watching the contest video brought a big smile to my face as it was clearly made with folks like me in mind. So while I’m bummed I didn’t get a shot at it I do see that the winner was a worthy choice…
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When I was up in Alaska, everyone kept telling me that I would now be ruined for skiing anywhere else. But for me the exact opposite seems to be true because as with any true addiction, a good dose just makes... Springtime in the Rockies](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/vlcsnap-2011-04-27-16h54m41s167-1024x576.png)
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One thing there was no shortage of on my Haines heli trip was helmet cams. Every one seemed to be sporting one in every shape, size and manufacturer. Because of safety issues, there was no setting up for shots so unless you had a super ... Haines – the video](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/UK-Ripper-4-1024x576.png)
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For years I've been hearing epic tales of heliskiing in Alaska and seen numerous film segments of mind boggling terrain. I always assumed that terrain would be off limits to me as while I've spent a lot of time on a snowboard I'm cert... Alaska – the last frontier](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P1040119-1024x768.jpg)
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Got to admit I've been slacking lately on updating this blog. It's been a combination of less than epic conditions and spending time breaking in new gear. I finally broke down and bought a split board (Voile Mojo RX 66) after one too ma... Helmet Cam Fun – Berthoud Pass 3/23/11](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/vlcsnap-2011-03-25-17h38m39s98-1024x576.png)
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It's been a tough season for Wolf Creek. Their ski patrol director died in an avalanche back in November and seemingly in remorse the snow gods have been withholding their usual bounty from the area. Although I did not know him personal... Hail to the Wolf – President’s Day 2011](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P1010982-1024x768.jpg)
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After the first big snow of the season I saw a blog post about skiing at Berthoud by Joel Bettner that both warmed my heart and made me jealous. Since then I had seen several of his videos that were posted on everyone's favorite forecas... An East Vail powder tale – 1/20/11](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/joel-powder-1024x576.png)
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Your mom probably told you this but it's worth repeating - don't believe everything you hear. Take for instance, this last storm that's been making headlines for ski resorts around Colorado. While it's true that several feet of snow has... Long live the King – Monarch Mountain 12/21/10](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/vlcsnap-2010-12-22-21h22m07s225-1024x576.png)
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I knew the day had potential when I heard the sound of someone texting me at 5:40 in the morning. After looking at numerous snow reports calling for 3-6 the night before I had gone to bed thinking Tuesday would be a work day but kept th... Striking gold at Copper Mountain 12/7/10](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/IMG_0822-1024x764.jpg)
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Alright - I'll admit it - I've really been slacking on the blogging thing. After three years where the I didn't get out in November due to poor snow conditions, this year has been a very refreshing change of pace. Steamboat set a snowfa... A Snovember to Remember](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/P1010755-1024x768.jpg)
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As much as I enjoy summer and mountain biking in the beautiful Colorado Rockies, I'd be hard pressed to not trade it all for one good powder day - that's why they call it an addiction. So when I saw shots of knee deep snow from a late O... Back in the saddle again – Berthoud Pass 11/12/10](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/P1030149-1024x768.jpg)