None More Blacker (Resession Special)

In honor of the official start of the 2010 season with the opening of Loveland in CO, Boloney Moguls' epic inaugural snow drama, None More Blacker, is now free for the masses.  With over 37 minutes of shredding streaming over at Vimeo, watch at your own leisure as many times as you'd like.  See who can watch it the most!  What better way to usher in the start of the 2010 season than by watching an awful ski flick with the loudest of metal?

Now some will say this is just a clever way to head off all the "professional" ski flicks that will be coming out in the following weeks, like Meathead Films' Wild Stallions, Burton's B, or TGR's re:session.  But I assure you, after watching the "quality" and "skill" presented below, you'll agree that we are only helping the big guys.



If you enjoyed this, donations are always appreciated to continue the Boloney Moguls cause.  If you really loved it, hard copies are available including a special bonus Official Sound Track.

Stay tuned for details on the next snow drama, Boloney Moguls X:  Exceptionally Stylish.

I'm Feeling Heavenly (Tahoe Time)

While it is only October 6th, mid season trip plans are already in place.  Where to you say?  Tahoe of course!  More specifically South Lake Tahoe, at Heavenly.  Perhaps you'll remember some of the other epic Boloney adventures out West.  Take, Breckenrage, Snowbird, or Jackson Hole for starters. 

First off this year, just think of this, we're staying in Nevada, in a casino.  The casino is walking distance to the gondola.  Oh yea, there's also an indoor pool grotto.  I can't see how any of this could possibly be a bad thing.

Tahoe of course straddles the California/Nevada border.  When we board, we will literally be crossing the state line back and forth.  The town itself is divided right down the middle (or third actually).

How about some data points?  There are 6 24 hour casinos (we're staying in one of them) - making for 7,051 slots and 411 card tables.

Fun fact: Lake Tahoe is the North American Continent's largest Alpine lake and is 22 miles long, 12 miles wide, and covers a surface area of 191.6 square miles, and has 72 miles of shoreline.  And the lake is 6,226.95 feet above sea level and the natural rim is 6,223 feet above sea level - I'm having a very hard time wrapping my head around that one.  It is also second only in size and age to Oregon's crater lake (formed by a meteor impact).

This is a neat one: Although the summer's heat can warm the upper 12 feet to a comfortable 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Lake Tahoe never freezes over in the winter; this is due to the constant 39 degrees Fahrenheit, maintained at depths below 700 feet, largely because of the constant movement and volume of water.

(I've stolen most of this from the Heavenly website)

Some facts on the mountain itself:  A vertical of 3,500, a summit over 10,000 feet, 4,800 acres of ripable terrain.  They also claim to average between 350 and 400 inches a year.  I like the sounds of that.

And the pictures all around were taken yesterday when Heavenly received its first blast of the season.  2-3 at lake level, 4-8 mid mountain to summit.  They aren't even planning on opening for something like 60 days, and the snow is already coming.  Maybe it will be an epic season all over the country.

All we know is that Boloney Moguls will hit it up the first week in March this year and much shredding, gambling, and debauchery will be done.

For some final inspiration, check out a powder video from last season.

Snow Update (I love Jackson)

Jackson Hole is a magical place.  It already looks to be the middle of winter there too.  MUST GO BACK.  That is all.

Snow Snow Snow (WWS)

Wide World of Shred finally comes back to the start: snow. Utah comes through big time with this early season storm. There are now already videos up of what looks like a hell of a lot more than a light "dusting." Plenty shredable snow and rail jam occurs in these hooligans' videos.



Alright after watching the new show on SpikeTV, Surviving Disaster, this video is that much more amazing. Last night's episode was on surviving, after one of your buddies receives a severe ski injury. Of course, then bears and avalanches chase them. This video here is real and insane. Watch through for the whole thing, it is well worth it.

We've Got Snow! (Out West Looking Good)

I might have jumped the gun yesterday. It looks like the snow winner is going to of course be, Snowbird!!! According to their pic of the day, things are shaping up to be great. While I don't know if this is the first snowfall of the season, it is certainly the first I've caught wind of. They say the location of this is in Cottonwood Canyon. Giddyup. It's only a 34 hour Subaru ride from D.C. to Utah. Who is in for a few weeks living in a car out West?

Is there a better sight than a snow filled canyon road? While it makes for gnarly driving, it opens up all sorts of possibilities. Soon, we'll be talking about the season's plans, layering, gortex, new gear, new slopes, runs, video, and pictures for the 2010 shred season. Boloney Moguls: coming to a slope near you.

UPDATE: Jackson Hole's FB page confirms the storm is rolling in up there too. Tetons and the Wasatch being hit on the same day. Will there be some accumulation at the higher altitudes? We've got to hope.

SNOW (The Gods Smile on Jackson)

Weather reports are proving that Ullr the snow god is preparing to unleash his load all over the Grand Tetons. Winter is coming.

I refer you to the weather report here

Winter is nearly here.

Ragnarly (Enduro Racing and Boozing at its Best)

After over 30 hours of running and minimal sleep, Team Beer Run crushed the Ragnar Relay of 200 miles. I had a great team and many beers were consumed. For a full run down on the day and a quarter Ragnasty event, check out the live blog we were updating the entire relay.
www.beerrun-dc.blogspot.com

Big thanks to my whole team. Everyone stepped up when they needed to and made this thing happen. B double E double R U N. On to the next. There is a Ragnar in Utah - Logan to Park City...

Also note that the medal is a bottle opener. Who woulda thought that all these runners would also be so in love with booze. I must say, I had an Octoberfest after running nearly 23 miles over 30 hours. It was the best single beer I've ever had in my entire life. Everyone should taste something that good. If you want the ultimate taste, you've got to be willing to pay the ultimate price...