To those who bring us the TR's

[shmerham]

Fuck. I can think of a lot worse ways to show off than to post up some pics of skiing which will probably rise someone's stoke level.

No one's 100% confident all the time. Some dick-waving for the peanut gallery is just fine if you ask me (unless you can't find other ways to work on your confidence). [/dr phil]

[gonzo]

Huzzah to the TR makers! Huzzah! Huzzah!

[Woodsy]

I also must say that I feel the increasing quality of the TR's coming out of all sections of the country and world is at least partly due to the synergy of mag interaction.

I skied with a bunch of the folks putting these TRs up starting alomost 6 years ago and the progression they have made in that time is mind boggling.

SKiing with, being inspired and pushed by other mags is huge.

I mean, Xover was never quite a gaper, but at least i used to be able to keep up with him.....

[Bodhi]

Commaraderie, excitement, pics, comedy, drama, success, failure, "I+1"...many have a wide range in each of them that just truly makes this board a must visit during any workday.

TRs that are always on my A list: bcr, trackhead, Iskibc, 666, bullet, xover...

I know my stuff isn't much (and definitely not the stoke extreme of many here), but when we get snow here in SoCal I try to add whatever I can with words an photos...so at least folks elsewhere can see we "do" have some sweet terrain here...

I agree with Bullet that if Nymph and Sandygal are lurking here, they need to start posting some of their photos...plus, on this site, we could ALWAYS use a few more lovely ladies who love to ride

peace,
D.

[Bodhi]

...I know some good skiers or boarders/photogs in the Mammoth area who lurk here and would love to see them post more pics *cough*SNOW Nymph*cough* Asandygal*Cough*....

^bump^

peace,
D.

[Skis4Fun]

Damn, this board is evolving. I am amazed at the quantity and quality of the TR's lately. Specifically, todays TR's are awesome. Who would have thought you could get as much stoke on a message board in one day as you can in a slew of magazines. To those who have brought the stoke lately, my glass is raised. And to those who consistently share their art and words with us, you deserve a medal. It's almost scary to think what the future TR's will bring.

TR's here serve as the greatest inspiration to me--more than movies or magazines because everyone on here is just like me and I'm just like them. Some of our regular TR authors are outta my own universe, like Trackhead or some of the big boosters...

...Maybe we'll have to start posting "A" pics anyway. It does seem like the right thing to do.

...It both humbles and motivates me to see the stuff that fellow mags post on here.

...it is sharing with distant friends.
Hopefully this type of post and encouragement will get them to share their awesome photos with the rest of us - even if they are not huckin' huge.

...they do fill me with stoke and keep me wanting more time on snow. The pictures, the words, the emotions that people are pouring out...amazing. ...and they continue to inspire me to find new places and ski new lines. Keep em coming, we're all waiting for them.

I agree about the standard of trip reports. I read them with envy.
The only little issue I have is that I'm often reluctant to post them myself as I am not a particularly GNAR...

Even if you're not the most gnar skier (and I know I'm not), just have a story to tell and/or some pretty pictures of someone who is a decent skier!

I've felt this way for some time now.
As for where we're going, I think we'll be making long videos that are just as good as the waiting game.
I want to ski longer lines without stopping, so I'm liking the idea of setting up cameras further back. Also, I want to see a ton of headcam footage and I'm hoping to get a camera strapped to Brett's head since he skis so steady.

I'm living vicariously through some of the folks here. I read almost all of them... Keep bringing them, ALL of them whether they are gnar Ohio hills or those blue groomers at Cham.

Agreed on the radness. For those who don't think theire TRs are up to standard...there is no standard. I get a lot of enjoyment from the TRs of the flatlanders making their western pilgrimage and such. Honestly, with some of the crap we see, this board has a ton of room for all the TRs regardless of GNAR points, photo skills, location etc. What's cool about this board is getting a peak into what really fires people up. That feeling you get from going to a new place, meeting new people and accomplishing your goalis what I live for. This is what you see in the TRs. Too many people in this world have no passsions. It is what makes this place different.

Agreed. It's not a competition. This isn't a magazine. I would love to see a Midwest TR from my home mountain(Pine Knob outside of Detroit), or any Midwest hill just to see what's going on. There's a lot of passion going on outside of the typical Alta, Euro, Kirkwood, AK, Jackson areas and it's cool to see the full spectrum of our sport. I'm reminded of the TR by someone from Scotland(?) where they were skiing on the green carpet. That rocked.

...The quality has really been raised lately too. Also agreed that the stoke isn’t based on radness…it based on the passion the poster has for getting out there (bc/resort/whatever) and doing what they love.

...Keep up the amazing work guys. We all know when we see TR in the title we're going to get some great stories and better shots.

...I enjoy reading TR's from everywhere- East Coast, West Coast, The Heartland, Euroland, Down Under, or someone's backyard. It's great to see so many fresh perspectives and people getting out there with a similar passion and enjoying "the stoke."
on a side note, Owens- perhaps a new icon to indicate "trip report" (I started following either Iskibc or 666's lead with the smiley face indicator) - that way when someone logs on who wants to just check trip reports can quickly scan through the messages posted.

These freakin TRs are keeping me alive...

Yes, much rather read a TR than a political thread. ...

Movies from Dwanis tend to rule as well.

...I've never viewed posting TRs as showing off. They're an expression of what people are doing and what they enjoy. Sure we get the "Look what I did" posts, but being justifiably proud of what you're doing and being willing to share your experiences with the board is a gift to the rest of us. I know it inspires me to get out and do more when I see how wonderful it is, and serves as a cautionary tale when things don't go as planned.

I'm constantly amazed by the quality of TRs/pics/vids/etc. posted on this board. It's the sole reason why I stick around this place. No other skiing/mountaineering board out there compares to the amount of stoke and talent coming from the maggots. I really like how each and every person brings something different to the table. Everyone has a different style, and they do it at a high level. Even the NSR TRs are fun to read. I love being able to slip into the minds and thoughts of everyone who posts up a TR. The energy and the passion flowing through these TRs is amazing. Nice work maggots and keep 'em coming. ...

This place has SERIOUSLY stepped up the quality this season. There is some absolute magazine quality shit nowadays from a number of people here. It seems like everyone who posted TR's last year has gotten a bigger, better camera. And they've stepped the skiing up too.
I hope to throw down some worthy shit some day.

...If you read a TR, looked at the photos, and liked what you saw - a simple reply, even if it's just a Thank You, lets the author know that you appreciate the time they took to compose the report, organize the pictures, and post the story. ...

I also must say that I feel the increasing quality of the TR's coming out of all sections of the country and world is at least partly due to the synergy of mag interaction. ....

Commaraderie, excitement, pics, comedy, drama, success, failure, "I+1"...many have a wide range in each of them that just truly makes this board a must visit during any workday. ....

Keep the stoke coming. Definitely agree with comments by str8line, The Reverend Floater, meatdrink9, ljm, Bullet, SkiingBear, Mrs Roo, Bad_Roo, SheRa, teledave, Foggy_Goggles, bcrider, Lloyd Christmas, Squirrel99, splat, Trackhead, Telenater, iskibc, Johnny Gnar, Woodsy, Bodhi. Not everyone can huck 50 footers, so post whatever photos/videos from wherever you are having fun regardless of the mountain size or geographic location or number of photos (even if it is only 1 or 2).

I would like to thank all of those who have taken the time and effort to create the quality TRs. The trip reports/snowsports photos & videos are the best thing about this forum. Truly inspirational! Dwanis post Nervous Star Chute Run http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=29847 last year was a classic example of this quality.

Until the TGR community decides it is worthy to recognize the efforts that the TRs/Snowsports Photos & Videos involve and create a separate Trip Reports/Snowsports Photos & Videos subforum, Squirrel99 has a good idea with the smiley face indicator.

[trouble]

Agreed. It's not a competition. This isn't a magazine. I would love to see a Midwest TR from my home mountain(Pine Knob outside of Detroit), or any Midwest hill just to see what's going on. There's a lot of passion going on outside of the typical Alta, Euro, Kirkwood, AK, Jackson areas and it's cool to see the full spectrum of our sport.

Definitely agree with this, when I saw that report from Mt. Ripley up in the keweenaw peninsula in early december, it was great to see whats happening back there. For how small a hill it is, I had a ton of really good snow days there over the years, and those guys got me stoked for that place again.

[bigtrubs]

.........Because I'm now addicted to making them

Seriously, in any case, it allows me to remember those awesome days we had during the winter, etc. It's like a journal....but I can share with it everyone.

I totally agree! I have only made two TRs but I find when I know I'm putting one together, I keep my eyes/ears peeled for funny or awesome things to happen so that I can include them, plus skiing in front of a camera of any sort, or people watching, for that matter makes me watch my form all that more carefully.

It is also a cool way to share your personality with other people in the ski world, a picture can say a thousand words, but a picture AND writeup can say even more!

Can't wait to see and make more in the coming weeks/months/years...

[Blurred]

Bump for Busted Hymen

-Great thread!-

[skifishbum]

ump 4
Straightline starting a good thread
I hearts Gordo & Brant

[skier666]

Bump from 2006....man, I've sure edited a ton of photos since then

[BigDaddy]

^And we thank you for that!


Fun to see a lot of the same names still active (from before I was even "born")

[baron]

here's a big whiskey stoke to all contributors.........and here's a shot of straightline from2011

[shera]

Jeez, now I'm inspired to write a TR. And I've got a memory card full of pics of a 700 inch season at Alta that I've been too lazy to sort.

[skifishbum]

Jeez, now I'm inspired to write a TR. And I've got a memory card full of pics of a 700 inch season at Alta that I've been too lazy to sort.

like I said in another thread Im bummed Im not in any of those pics and didnt hook up w/ you lone star the blurred one or any altoid mags on my few days over there. You returnin this season?
or one and done in wasangles?
i await your tr and a chance to sfbump it

broette

[shera]

like I said in another thread Im bummed Im not in any of those pics and didnt hook up w/ you lone star the blurred one or any altoid mags on my few days over there. You returnin this season?
or one and done in wasangles?
i await your tr and a chance to sfbump it

broette

I love Alta and would be super pleased to go back. So that's a definite maybe. But Jackson Hole is increasingly on my mind. Sidecountry is pretty much my favorite skiing and I've never even been out the gate there. Did a day on Teton Pass years ago and skied inbounds on a fat powder day, so I know it's very, very good.

So we'll see. That's a long way off and my priority right now getting sorted for Hawaii next summer. And I'm really looking forward to a great season back in Summit County.