TR: Wow, Winter Break Rules!

Do you remember being in elementary school and getting almost overstoked for your Christmas vacation? I’m lucky enough to still be in elementary school, this time as the teacher, and I’ll be honest. The stoked feeling for winter vacation never goes away. It only gets stronger! I was feeling nostalgic, or maybe just procrastinating my responsibilities of homework tonight. Either way, I decided to put together a classic TR of my vacation adventures.

Let’s just say Ullr was generous and delivered a perfectly timed powder dump the first night of break. Dave and I felt like elementary school kids and decided to ski some deep powder.

I believe Ullr supports educators.
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Dude, why are you so happy?
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Then Dave, Mark and I checked out a different spot that received a ridiculous amount snow. It was actually too deep, or the fog had a negative effect on the top 6 inches of snow. No matter what, we were breaking trail both up and down, but still managed a few over-the-head deep turns.
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With a break in the storm action, and blue skies, Dave and I decided to show our skiing ladies how rad we are. We took them sled skiing on the pass.
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Large Marge loaded and ready to go with my daughter Kaikea and Dave’s wife Mel. If you ever see Marge ask us for change. Marge is easy to spot.
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Kaikea shredding
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Mel in her happy place.
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Me, just being a dad.
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Then after Dave’s sled had a sudden urge to stop moving forward, Marge finally decided she had had enough for the day. A mysterious electrical issue caused her engine to stop running. “Ladies, this never happens!” was all we could muster.
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A little head scratching, some time, and some luck, we were able to drive both machines out. “Phew!”


Ullr once again showing support for public education starts puking all over Eagle County. I suck at photography, but Kaikea and I raged all over Vail mountain. I managed one shot of her somewhere near chair 5.
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Bluebird again, so let’s go for a skin. Went out with my wife, daughter, and dog for a beautiful day. There is nothing better then skinning, skiing powder with my family. Truly the ultimate!
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Add then……….the grand finale. I swear, Ullr knew that school was about to start again and gave the most generous gift of all, total blower pow, the ultimate in exploding snow, the stuff we all dream about. Completely unbelievable!
Dave
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Mark Soot
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Aaron Carlson
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I just don’t get why this guy is smiling?
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Kya
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Somebody?
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Wow! That was an amazing winter break. We are stoked in Colorado to finally have our winter back. I would like to thank Ullr for…….well everything. I hope you enjoy the stoke!

NOTE: If it’s a sick photo, the credit goes to Dave Bourassa. Check out his Facebook page, if you need more visual stoke. Way too many incredible pictures to post.

Jesus. Sweet stoke. So jealous

holy hell, great TR!!!!!!!!

Solid work guys. Was going mad with jealousy as those photos started coming in. Glad to see a solid TR come out of it! Great stoke! Can't wait to ski again!

Yeah buddy!!!!

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This is awesome thanks for sharing

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Yeah buddy!!!!

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Been missing you homie!

Best stoke in ages! Great crew. Damn that looks fun!

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*Looks at thread*

*Looks outside at ice*

*Looks back at thread*

*Sobs*

Welp, that was awesome.

Excellent work.

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Ditto that.

Nice - looks like you all had a great time!

good stuff

Well that's about the best I've seen around these parts in awhile.
Must get outta the Eastern Block.....

wow....a TR. Great work KYA!

I finally just stuffed the urge to pack up the wife and two boys and move to colorado from North Carolina. Now you go and post this and that feeling is rearing its nagging head again. Nice stoke, awesome pics. You are way cooler then any elementary school teacher I ever had who did nothing but complain about winter and wish for retirement.

this is exactly wot this place needs more of !!!

STOKE !!!

Fuckin ridiculous. Nice to see stoke around here

fresh stoke!!!!!!!!

very nice. winter break is great at any age.

Teachers rule!!!!

Teachers get the goods during vacations. Nice work!

My envy is through the roof... Killer TR and thanks for sharing...

yeah boys! routt delivers.

That's the good stuff right there: some front page, old fashioned, classic CO pow skiing stoke for the masses, right on.

way to finish the porn off with some world class facials

Very nice. Super cool to see you taking your daughter sled skiing. Mine is only 7 months but I can't wait to get her on skis.

So good, thanks for that.

keeeee-yah!

Thanks ya'll. Glad the stoke-o-meter is getting pegged.

el hefe: there is nothing better then shredding with your kid. Just take it slow, and put in your time when they are young. So much satisfaction. Only negative, my daughter is already very selective about POW conditions!

this is probably the most shreducational TR on the entire site. Good work keeping the stoke going!

Jealous of the blower pow. Solid work.

Nice! Way to get after it.

I'm doing it wrong.

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el hefe: there is nothing better then shredding with your kid. Just take it slow, and put in your time when they are young. So much satisfaction. Only negative, my daughter is already very selective about POW conditions!

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So is her dad!

Can we contact your school board to ask for an emergency Christmas break? Ullr could sure send us some more.

Most excellent!

And from California: :the_finge:cussing:

Please come out to Tahoe and make one of these TRs.