I'm surprised Louisville fans give a **** about anyone associated with the university being Kentucky Sportsman of the Year. Last time I checked, most of those dipshits like to pretend Louisville is its own state.
Who gives a tenth of a **** about Kentucky Sportsman of the Year?
@B.B.d.K. go to Breck. Easiest to get to, big town and stuff to do for non skiers.
(0. Deadwood Rewatch)Tuesday Randoms:
-Kobe: Noted fanboy, one of my favorite athletes of all time, to the chagrin of many around here through the years. The guy rubbed a lot of people wrong along the way, especially early -- but damn, if he didn't accomplish most everything he said he would & more. One of the greatest competitors ever, and no doubt the closest thing there has ever been to MJ, or will be in our lifetimes imo.
While hard to watch, it's really cool to see the reverence and respect from essentially everyone. The guy was truly brilliant, and seemed well on his way to bigger and better things in the next chapter of his life. I don't get caught up in celebrity deaths, but this one is just different. Still doesn't seem real. RIP Mamba. :weary:
-The more I think about it, the more pissed I get that Whitney left. While I do think this year it's likely addition by subtraction, I hate seeing guys like him leave. Just imagine if IQ & Nick had done the same? I wish him well, but truly believe he made a poor choice, especially considering the timing.
-Hit the Sportsbook Saturday with a large group. First big UK game out there, and it was an awesome atmopshere. Reminded me of watching games at Varsity Blue in college, only with live betting.
^ the Derby City Classic billiards tourney was going on. Was aware they hosted that, but had no idea how big of a deal it was. People from all over the country, all carrying their little cue cases over their shoulders like Bow & Arrows. The entire place was basically a Pool Expo - pretty cool.
-Bored with anything Netflix/Prime has to offer, so finally bit the plug on HBO for a bit. So far, I've knocked out:
-Succession
-The Jinx
-The Night Of (halfway through)
Guess True Detective S1 will be next. Was S2 really THAT bad?
Imagine I'll wait for sports off season to hit some of the longer classics. I've seen The Wire & Sopranos, and the first 2 seasons of Deadwood 15+ years ago I'd guess...so could also watch that again like new. Open to recs, prefer crime/family drama/suspense.
-I'm all for organic food, try to buy as much as possible when available, especially meats & veggies. But I've made an executive decision that it's only JIF peanut butter for me from here on out - Life is too short for that other ********. 1-2 tsp every week or two w/ some saltines is about all I indulge. Bring on the palm oil and 2 grams of added sugar. :fire: Extra crunchy ftw
-Amazing how hard it is for UK to move up in the polls/metrics this season, but I guess we deserve it. Even if we'd just not lost to Evansville but still had the others we'd be in pretty damn good shape. :uzi:
-If you were a complete mountain newbie, and could only visit one Colorado ski town for a long weekend, which would it be? Friendly slopes, convenient lodging, walkable entertainment, etc.
1-2 tsp every week or two w/ some saltines is about all I indulge.
Where the beer flows like wine, I hear.
-Vale or Breckinridge.
Local Perspective:
* Breckenridge: Used to be our go-to mountain, but pretty much hate it now. Usually windy on the mountain (nickname Breckenwind), especially on Peak 6, the T-Bar and Imperial. Huge mountain, but mostly wide and short, so you'll spend half your life waiting in lift lines. Town is Breck is dope though and accessing the mountain from the gondola lot is easy.
* Vail: Easily the best mountain on the I-70 corridor. If you can ski ungroomed blacks, the back bowls are where to want to be. Not very crowded on the back bowls, but can get packed on the front slopes. Vail as a town is kind of overrated, especially given the expense
* Beaver Creek: Solid mountain with a lot of variety, especially the Birds of Prey runs. The village is really bougie though, definitely the high-end spot of the Vail resorts, but pretty awesome. Can also usually find a place to rent between Vail and Beaver to hit both mountains.
* Steamboat: Worship :raised_hands:. Gets the most powder in Colorado. Only about a 3hr drive from DIA (i.e., about an hour longer than getting to Vail). Solid mountain and awesome town with good restaurants. Will definitely get a "locals" vibe there, which isn't as touristy as the other I-70 mountains.
* Winterpark and Copper: Neither are on the Epic (Vail) Pass, so tend to be a little less crowded. Winterpark is a hidden gem, and the Mary Jane bowl is pretty epic.
[laughing] at someone thinking Tubby would have landed Lebron.
B.B.dexter.rutecKi.What are some other good places for ungroomed Black diamond or extreme tree skiing for a beginner? [eyeroll]
Nice flex tho. :clap:
Dude. Just fly into Denver first class on United, take a private Cessna into Ouray, book a helicopter ride to the top of Imogene Pass and hit the back country slopes. There’s a few off the grid hunting lodges you can rent that come with their own staff, and you can either snowshoe into Silverton or hitch a snowmobile ride with a local. They have a brewery there that’s open seasonally, on weekends from 2-4pm. Great hunting in case you get hungry and want to try elk or moose for dinner, too.
Enjoy your romantic getaway!