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Had a windy leftover side fluff day at Breck yesterday:

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It was a little crowded for MLK day at the bases, but you could avoid it. Spent most of the morning on Peak 9 and 10 hot lapping, then took one full lap of the whole place. Rode a little over 4 hrs and got 17k of vert.

Today was a guided cat tour at Keystone Adventure Tours. My second trip with these guys and best snow yet. We had 8 guests and two guides. did 12 runs and 13k of vert. Snow was fluffy and untracked.

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we have snow in the forecast for days. nothing deep but some fun should be had.
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Nice work jt3.. if your out there next week... holla
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Hey Bo! Hamme one dem beers!...
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WOW ! What an awesome looking trip.
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Love the GoPro shot!
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Awesome tr! Have fun!
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I want to be there
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Man that looks nice. i wish I was going out west this year
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Just a PSA for anyone traveling with boards and I assume, skis. I have a solid, padded travel bag for my boards. I pack them carefully and even place some bubble wrap on the tips. I travelled for years with surfboards and think I know how to pack them as carefully as possible.

I flew Delta home from Denver this past Monday. I had waxed my boards prior to leaving and left the wax on them (to scrape and buff when I got home). When I landed, I unzipped and glanced in and everything was there. I didn't see any reason to inspect closer.

Tonight I was scraping one and noticed a savage ding to the edge and core. Went and grabbed my powder board and its worse. I won't ride the pow board again. Its junk to the core and not repairable. It would appear the bag was dropped hard on its side against a cart or hard edge of something.

Called Delta, I have some status with them and never had an issue like this before. I was told to submit a claim, but should have had an agent inspect the damage prior to leaving. I submitted a claim and am being told initially they do not cover damage to "oversized luggage" or sporting goods. Im pushing on no prior claims and some long time status to see if that helps, but it looks like I'm F'd on replacement or reimbursement. BTW, both boards are new this season.

So, the PSA is DO NOT LEAVE the airport until you inspect your gear.......My bad.... ugh...
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Dude that really sucks.
I've never checked my skis before leaving the airport.
My bag is generally pack full of other clothes. It would be a major major hassle to have to do that but I guess I will start trying to do that.
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Jt -- good headsup.

I hope you get some satisfaction on this
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