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  1. 02-19-2007, 10:06 PM #1
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    Monarch Cat Skiing 2/19/07

    Had a great crew out on the cat today at Monarch. Not a blower day, more like a wind buff, Sierra day in the Colorado Rockies. 4"-5" of new with a bunch of wind. Our host was my friend Chad, who guides for Monarch Cat Tours and owns a liquor store, which means he is cooler than most people I know. The wind buff was super supportive and creamy in a lot of places and with all the snow we have received in the last week (30") it was a good day for the mini golf terrain back there...



    the fun truck



    Goal Post entrance to Bull Dog



    Dog Heaven...my favorite spot in the Monarch cat area.



    The Hydrant



    the potato drop...basically a bomb drop to flat



    Frank goes switch off a little drop. He stomped and rode out of it and then once he was maching on the hanging snow field below he finally smacked.

    fun day...I'm crushed.
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  2. 02-19-2007, 10:21 PM #2
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    Keep up the great stoke Harv. I'm digging your reports from an area we don't hear from very often.
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  3. 02-19-2007, 10:32 PM #3
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    Good to see all the stoke back on the first page!
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  4. 02-19-2007, 10:39 PM #4
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    How much is the cat skiing on top of a lift pass? I skied there years ago but no terrain like that.
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  5. 02-19-2007, 10:42 PM #5
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    How much is the cat skiing on top of a lift pass? I skied there years ago but no terrain like that.
    $2200 for the whole cat, fits 12, includes lunch and pass. Cheaper early season and late.
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  6. 02-19-2007, 10:44 PM #6
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    more mail being sent..loving this round of TR's
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  7. 02-19-2007, 10:50 PM #7
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    excellent TR, I've always wanted to do the Monarch Cat tour. Thanks for making me want to do even more.
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  8. 02-20-2007, 09:35 AM #8
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    SKied there on the 18th for the first time.

    Cool little place.

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  9. 02-20-2007, 09:39 AM #9
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    Nice hucks! I really want to hit their cat operation some day.

    How many runs did you get in?
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  10. 02-20-2007, 10:00 AM #10
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    Great Stoke coming from you Harv! Keep it up. Nice airs!
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  11. 02-20-2007, 10:26 AM #11
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    How many runs did you get in?
    Maybe because it was the third year in a row for this crew but we did not do the usual counting. My wife asked me as soon as I walked in the door and I really didn't know. I will say that most cat trips at Monarch I have been on we have got between 15-20 runs. I think 21 is my record.
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  12. 02-20-2007, 10:33 AM #12
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    Looks sweet over there...
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    looks great!
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  14. 02-20-2007, 12:01 PM #14
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    yeah, Harv! I've been wanting a Monarch cat TR since I got bumped off my trip when I was out there three years ago! Thanks for delivering, but now I'm really bummed seeing what I missed.
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    Who is the dude in the Orange coat?
    He looks like he's just sending everything!!
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    Wow D2 I read your profile and some of your posts and it seems like you have a attitude, Why so angry? and what is your obsession with the dav's?
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  17. 02-21-2007, 05:05 PM #17
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    Who is the dude in the Orange coat?
    He looks like he's just sending everything!!
    that dude is like a ghost. I almost can't believe he was there except I have the photos to prove it. no one knew him. he dropped in to every line first, never uttering a word and just sent with such style we were all just speechless. incredible. a legend is born.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Harv View Post
    that dude is like a ghost. I almost can't believe he was there except I have the photos to prove it. no one knew him. he dropped in to every line first, never uttering a word and just sent with such style we were all just speechless. incredible. a legend is born.
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    Were his helmet and skis on fire?
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  19. 02-21-2007, 05:36 PM #19
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    Were his helmet and skis on fire?
    when I picture him now, lit up by alpenglow, you could almost say yes
    (I am breathing super deep while I type this)
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    I'm jealous.
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