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    Publicar en un idioma diferente

    El título lo dice todo. Continuar la discusión, pero no está permitido Inglés. Voy a empezar si fuera poco en español
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    Pro Skiers' Political Affiliation/Preference

    Was perusing a few political threads in NSG and got me to thinking, "which way to pro skiers (or just those in the spotlight) lean on the political spectrum?" We all know who's liberal and who's conservative among members, but it never really seems to come out among the pros (probably for good...
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    Dragon NFX vs Shred Stupefy

    Looking to pick up some new goggles for the upcoming season and have narrowed the rather voluminous search field down to Dragon NFX and Shred Stupefy. Since I don't have any experience with either Dragon or Shred, I don't have any information on the idiosyncrasies of either company, or the fit...
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    Obama address on ISIS (Daesh) and domestic related policy

    In his evening address, the president outlined and reaffirmed his pre established plan regarding ISIS, of indirect military action (bombing, special ops), with an emphasis on avoiding direct military engagement (major operations of boots on the ground). He also introduced his American led...
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    Faction 2.0 vs Nordica Soul Rider vs Icelantic Da'nollies

    So after 2.5 seasons of beating the shit out of one pair of skis, its finally time for me to buy new ones. After doing research on new park skis, I narrowed it down to 3 pairs, the 2.0s, soul rider, and Da'nollie but can't decide between them. Which of these skis is the most: versatile, soft...
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    Weather Experiences Thread

    Here in Maine we get some fucked up weather,( i.e. Hurricanes). What are your most weird, scary, zany, etc, weather experiences? I'll start it off: I was once in the middle of a huge ass thunderstorm when a huge microburst sent lake water up into a big spiral. We later found fish on the lawn...
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    Saddleback Maine just announced that it won't reopen if it doesn't receive $3 Million in financing

    Saddleback Maine just announced that it won't reopen if it doesn't receive $3 Million in financing!! I'm sure most NSers don't know this mountain, but it is one of the most beautiful mountains on the East Coast. You never have to wait in line for anything, you always have the mountain to...
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    Brown University Summer Program

    Any fellow NSers currently at Brown right now for the Summer program? If so, a gathering needs to be arranged.
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    50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War

    So it's been 50 years since Vietnam threatened to tear apart the U.S. It's been 50 years since Americans suffered in possibly the most psychologically dark place the U.S has ever fought a war. I'm sure a good number of people on NS including myself know veterans of that war, i.e Chopper...
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    Places to find a few turns

    Anyone know if any mountains in the NE area have even the smallest patches of snow left? Looking to get in 1 or 2 turns.
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    Sugarloaf closing weekend

    Supposed to be 75 degrees on Sunday and sunny. Who's going to be there?
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    Saddleback Maine Appreciation Thread

    Not many people have heard of it, but Saddleback has some of the best skiing in the east. There are almost never any lift lines ( or people on the mountain) and I have been skiing deep pow almost all year. They also have a sick park with really creative setups and there's always a really awesome...
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    Soft skis

    So I'm getting new park skis and I really want to ski a super soft ski. What is the softest park/crossover ski on the market?
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    Official Snack Thread

    Post your favorite snacks, snack times, locations, etc.
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    Keegan Kilbride for B&E Invitational

    Whether your from the 207 or not, make sure you vote for him to go to the B&E Invitational he definitely deserves it.
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