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I think most of us have been guilty, at some point, of having too much steeze relative to our skills. We're giggling at the GSA, because he really does take it to the next level; but we're also laughing at ourselves.
Besides, searching for the GSA at Whistler was super fun. Fingers crossed for Jackson next weekend.
I don't see this thread as derogatory, although I can see why some may take it that way. At the end of the day the guy is stoked on skiing and goes all over the continent chasing snow. That you have to respect. Does he look ridiculous with all of that gear while skiing in a resort, not to mention the cameras? Sure, but so what? It's all in good fun.
seriously, it's a whole new aspect to skiing. every day i go out, i'm gonna keep my eye out for the GSA. If i see him, then it becomes a clandestine monitoring operation.
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Originally Posted by cumicon
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Originally Posted by fids11
This thread is win.
Ok, my life is complete.
Only got to page 29. This really makes me wish I had more time to spend surfing the internet.
No, I'm pretty sure I'm laughing at him... The spectacle and the manhunt. Although I am fairly certain this will bite my karmic ass soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neurodoc
okbye
EDIT: I freely admit that I suck so my pleasure at this thread is not some kind of deluded notion of my grandeur. I just hide my suck better. Perhaps there is nobility in wearing your suck on your sleeve?
This is the ultimate lesson and gospel the GSA is preaching to his followers:Quote:
Originally Posted by RaccoonFace
OWN YOUR SUCK.
This thread is the very best and the very worst of TGR all in one. The creative humor and having someone like that popping up at ski areas across North America on cue was so over the top I doubt it will be repeated. At the same time the GSA has the resources to gear up to the max and travel at will all over the place which I admire. Hopefully his steeze is for himself and himself only. If that is true then he would laugh with us at this thread. People like that color the world we live in and make it fun wether it is intentional or not. Especially if they don't care what anyone thinks. In this world of political correctness it is nice to have a TGR type place where people can express themselves freely. At the same time doing it at someone else's expense and following them around is really toeing the line and is TGR at it's worst. Also it becomes counter productive as the more people pursue him the better the chance he will quit his steeze and it will be game up. Part of what makes this so fun is the mystery that he could show up anywhere.
I like how that mobius loop is bacon.
Yeah, I agree. Another part of what makes this fun is that it could be an elaborate, well executed troll.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ski to Be
Did someone say bacon?
Just when I thought this thread couldn't get any better....
It's part of the holly GSA sacrament...Quote:
Originally Posted by JayPowHound
This is my new catch phrase. Should I have that last beer? "Well, I'm training for Alaska." Fell over while putting on my skis. "I'm traing for Alaska". Wife asks why I left my dirty socks on the floor. "I'm training for Alaska". Do something stupid in front of the kids, or in front of anyone in society for that matter. "Well, I'm training for Alaska." Cop pulls you over for speeding. It really has endless posibilities and is funny to me and annoying to those around me. What more could I ask for.
Thank You GSA!!
^^ I like it. I think I'm training for Alaska also has good sticker/poster potential
You can also mix it up, someone else is annoying you in anyway or just hanging about to long, use it on them -- "Shouldn't you be training for Alaska"
According to Yahoo Telluride has gotten 100 FEET of snow since Jan 1. I fully expect the GSA to be swayed by articles like this so Tride mags better be on the lookout.
http://travel.yahoo.com/ideas/10-gre...ys.html?page=6
I would totally buy a "I'm training for Alaska" Sticker
We shall patiently wait for him at the gate for Mt. Rainier
Viva la GSA
Was skiing the slackcountry today with avi pack on back & fairly big camera pack on front. Buddy says, "hey carrying a lot of gear today Gary". I say "yeah, training for Alaska, the camera pack is filled with lead weights".Quote:
Originally Posted by Canada1
The holy spirit of the GSA has permeated my subconscious now. I feel monk-like (though I am still not worthy).
Hail GSA, he speaks the one truth and I heard this from him, the chosen one. "Trol"
Nay, fellow GSA disciples... I have spent too long lurking in the GSA's presence. He hath shown me that I must express my jongness by creating an account and posting in jonglike manners... so that I can truly learn his ways, and follow his path.
I too fear that another sighting is unlikely in the near future, for Alaska is as far as it is wide. In order to perhaps incite another appearance of The Great GSA, I offer this picture of my ex girlfriend as a sacrament of my faith.
In GSA we trust.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...9281730937.jpg
Nay, fellow GSA disciples... I have spent too long lurking in the GSA's presence. He hath shown me that I must express my jongness by creating an account and posting in jonglike manners... so that I can truly learn his ways, and follow his path.
I too fear that another sighting is unlikely in the near future, for Alaska is as far as it is wide. In order to perhaps incite another appearance of The Great GSA, I offer this picture of my ex girlfriend as a sacrament of my faith.
In GSA we trust.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...9281730937.jpg
The GSA is likely en route to this weekend's destination!!
Seriously? Did you miss the thread where Superstar Punani pretended he was a jet-setting millionaire to ensnare some heifer willing to trade her snatch for a place to live for her and her kid? This is like a 2 on the 1-10 TGR Richter Scale.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ski to Be
Also, in that Alta dooshfest thread, one of the main toolbag characters compared one of the other main toolbag characters to the homophobe faux cowboys who strung up Matthew Shepherd on a barbed wire fence. That sort of histrionic shit is TGR at its worst. This is Banya-style comedy.
"I'm training for Alaska"
I like it
i would have read the whole thread but ....
i'm training for alaska.
Time for another sticker.
Did I actually read all 37 pages? Yup.
You people piss me off. I'm sitting here, training for Alaska and you kids have to keep posting this - this stuff.
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The Panini one the girl was on Craigslist asking for the swap so she kind of had it coming.Quote:
Originally Posted by JoeStrummer
The Alta dooshfest thread I don't recall. I will have to brush up on that one.
"You got change fer $.05??"
Naw, trainin fer AK!
FKNAQuote:
Originally Posted by LivinCO
Sent from my IS11CA using TGR Forums
Laying in bed with my newborn son. Mother in law walks in to ask if I want her to take him so I can get some sleep. My reply: no. I'm training for Alaska.
How much you wanna bet this guy goes metal detecting on the beach during summers?
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd77/s-dub78/1.jpg
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Shouldn't you be training for Alaska?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ski to Be
What summer? For the GSA, there is always Chile, and NZ. One must, eventually, train for Antarctica.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alaskan Rover
Yes . Let me get back to my training.Quote:
Originally Posted by daviski
Stickers hell ! My last 5 posts are being inscribed in 23 ton granite tableau stones for your yard. Delivery will be by low boy pulled by mack semi trucks. Who's up for a set? Financing available WAC.Quote:
Originally Posted by TahoeJ
a amazon kindle series is also forthcoming for you urban apartment dwellers....
Many have said "he could show up anywhere." True, the GSA can go wherever he wants. But look at where he has been spotted: Snowbird, Beaver Creek, and Whistler. He is much more likely to show up at Jackson, Squaw, Telluride, Kicking Horse, or some place like this rather than Keystone, Deer Valley, Sun Valley, or some other place generally accepted as lame. He is training for Alaska, after all.
Now this post is a truly remarkable example of the mystical power of this thread. 1 Post since 2006 and the 2nd is made here. I've seen a few others like this one. The GSA is really bringing out maggots from the cobwebs. I believe!Quote:
Originally Posted by actionman
Had this exchange this morning.
Wife: Can you make the kids breakfast?
Me: Sorry, I'm training for Alaska.
A highly useful response for so many situations. Of course, those of you who are married with kids already know that this exchange was followed by me making the kids breakfast anyway. I fear the GSA will view me as weak as I allow such distractions to interrupt my training regimen.
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Originally Posted by TahoeJ
Were you wearing your harness?
pell grants are now available for those TRAINING FOR ALASKA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The double gopros are more important, so that GSA can unleash his rage on the unbeliever wife after reviewing the footage.Quote:
Originally Posted by splat
wow pure epic awesomeness
in GSA we trust
Caught myself today in the tram line today at snowbird with my foot cocked out, and toe in the air. Had to Smile, and was filled with a deep sense of inner calm, for I knew the GSA was looking down on me, and said a few Hail GoPros to myself. I then looked around filled with a new sense of awareness, and I noticed at least 5 others with the exact same stance.
There may not have been any sightings this weekend, but we are all looking out when we should be looking in, the GSA is in all of us. To deny your inner gaper is to deny your true self. The GSA's battery powered orange pants are the ying to the battered and duct taped old pants of the local hardcore shredder's yang. There is a duality that cannot be denied. The bro-brah is fallible, and the sooner you come to this realization you can then embark on the unattainable journey for GSA perfection.
Remember, Shred for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the Gnar.
"I'm training for Alaska"
Sticker me up Scotty. Maybe w GSA silouhette/ image next to it?