Sandy hit the tri-state hard.

 I am so sorry to those who have lost their loved ones and homes.

Elevated Locals will resume next Monday.

WRITING ON THE WALL- HALLOWEEN II

LIC- Queens

photo- Amy Klein

Michael Samuel DeNicola

Bushwick- BK

photo- D

Chelsea- NYC

 

ufo   Redhook- BK

matt siren  skullphone  Chelsea- NYC

 

yok   sheryo    Bushwick-BK  photo- The Giant

IMPORTANT THINGS PEOPLE SPEND MONEY ON

Worth every cent. Taken by my bro in Idaho.

Probably equally as important.  photo  The Ramz @ Comic Con

This is a must in case your steaz factor gets low- pretty sure it's only sold in CO.  photo Blankat

You gotta let 'em know...... photo Miss Jane

WEST RIDE STORIES- VAIL AND BEAVER CREEK

The story begins in Vail, where I forgot to film or take many pictures- at least I didn't forget my boots (ahem Blankat). And by forget I really mean- Vail is massive and my intentions were elsewhere.

As you can see in this pic. with El Squat and Blankat.

Alas, we only got to deal with the front side. The back bowls were closed because elks were apparently having babies every five feet.

We managed. I guess. 

THE BEAV.

The next story begins with five girls cruising around trying to wait for the snow to go off. I took advantage of that time by showing off my back sliding and dirt riding.

Then, as it tends to happen- it was just the right amount of slushiness..... play time.

My sisters like to engage in this game that is a little too close to ski ballet for me- they hold onto each other's poles and spin down the hill as fast as they can, until one pukes. 

This time it was el squato.

Meanwhile Genna

and Carrie 

tried to escape and not catch the Toft girl "Crazy".

They did not succeed.

Beaver related posts

http://elevatedlocals.blogspot.com/2012/05/and-now-for-something-completely-gaping.html

Vail related posts

http://elevatedlocals.blogspot.com/2012/05/and-now-for-something-completely-gaping_09.html

Both

http://elevatedlocals.blogspot.com/2012/03/skiing-sisters.html 

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY GAPING- NOT GETTING IT

Gapers are known for doing things that just don't make sense.

Like buying this ski outfit. 

Like having a dog when you obviously can't take care of yourself. Although wearing a rent shirt when you don't pay rent is kinda funny- funny like, you want to be punched in the face by people who do pay rent.

Or like going to fashion week dressed up like a hotdog boy from the future.

Just a few examples of Gapers not getting it.......

WRITING ON THE WALL- GET WIERD

Saw Primus last week and thought this post should just be about 

getting weird....

cio   Williamsburg- BK

miyok  cant remember

overunder   SOHO- NYC

monstrinho   LIC- Queens

photo- The Rician

Williamsburg- BK

n'da  Bushwick- BK  photo- The Giant

chrisrwk   Redbull Curates- BK

good fa you   LIC- Queens

werds    photo- D

TRY YOUR LUCK?! CONTESTS SOMEONE ELSE WILL WIN VIII

Sun Valley   photo- The Giant

Eddie Bauer

Epic Sun Valley Giveaway

Win Eddie Bauer gear and a trip to Sun Valley.

http://www.facebook.com/EddieBauer?sk=app_289496677821463

Powder Magazine

Pick the correct trick and win O'Neill gear.

http://www.powdermag.com/stories/pick-the-trick-contest/#

Squaw

Win a Tahoe Super Pass, just tweet about how much you love Squaw.

http://www.squaw.com/steep-deep-tweet

Ski the East

Got jokes?

Post a good one and you can win Jay tickets.
I happen to love this one:
 What's the hardest part about snowboarding? Telling your parents your gay.

http://www.skitheeast.net/photos/view/711880505/lift-ticket-dawg

Freeskier

Win $1,000 of lift tickets from Liftopia.

http://freeskier.com/stories/win-1000-worth-of-lift-tickets-from-liftopia
Win a Liquid Image EGO Sports Cam.
http://freeskier.com/stories/enter-to-win-a-new-liquid-image-ego-sports-cam

Ski.com
Win a trip to Aspen to test out new skis.
http://www.facebook.com/SkiVacations/app_452850651403189
Win a trip to Whister.
http://www.facebook.com/SkiVacations/app_467988559902680

TGR   Julbo  Glen Plake
Win a chance to ski with Glen Plake at Chamonix. Write a essay, add a pic. or video about your radness.
http://www.tetongravity.com/contests/julbo-usa-chamonix-challenge/

Snowboard Magazine
No one else should enter this contest, so Zims can win and complete his life dream: to swim with cans of monster while drinking monster.
http://snowboardmag.com/stories/gear/win-a-monster-energy-prize-pack-including-a-years-supply-of-monster

Zims

THINGS THAT ARE GHETTO, OR RATCHET- WHICH IS A WORD I LEARNED WHILE FIXING THE SINK- BUT NO ONE USES IT THAT WAY ANYMORE

While spending too much time on Instaham instead of making something of myself,

 I saw a Juicy J post from Burritos and Snow, who encouraged everyone to check the #ghetto feed.

It was an excellent idea; which brought me to these:

 Such a green idea! Used bottle life jacket.

 New MacBook Pro with add ons!

 This wasn't in the ghetto feed, but I follow breakthings (of course). I think this car is nothing but class.

But then, I am constantly waking up to people sending me pictures of me in trash piles......

HOW MUCH?! SAIVING FOR NEXT SEASON VI

waiting for the tram- Jackson   photo- The Giant

CALIFORNIA

Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows
Deals before 11/5/12. I don't know what the price is after 11/5/12, the website just says that prices are only guaranteed until 11/5/12.
Tahoe Super Pass Gold is $749. That's about 11 days until you break even with a $69 ticket.
http://www.tahoesuperpass.com/?WT.mc_id=3RD0039

Snow Summit and Big Bear
Deals before 11/18/12.
Season pass is $659- saving $140 (pass is $799 after 11/18/12). That's about 12 times before you break even with at $59 ticket. There are also Midweek, Night, and Midweek and Sundays passes with the best deals purchased before 11/18/12.
http://www.snowsummit.com/ski/rates/season-passes/


CANADA

Whistler
Deals before 11/15/12.
It's $98 a day and night if you book 4 nights and 3 days after 11/15/12 the price goes up to $147 a day and night.
It's $96 a day and night if you book 5 nights and 4 days after 11/15/12 the price goes up to $151 a day and night.
There are 13 other deals like this all good before 11/15.

http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/plan-your-trip/deals-and-packages/ebo/index.aspx?crmcontact=4659446&crmldg=CRM_WB_LDG_01_E5_121001_Dynamic
plus it's $500 to fly from NYC
http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/plan-your-trip/getting-here/air-travel.aspx?crmcontact=4659446&crmldg=CRM_WB_LDG_01_E5_121001_Dynamic

COLORADO

Aspen

Deals before 11/9/12.

Season pass is $1,879 saving $80 (pass is $1,959 after 11/9/12). That's 18 days before you break even at $107 a ticket.

Premiere college passes, Flex passes, and Double flex passes also have best deals if purchased before 11/9/12.

http://www.aspensnowmass.com/~/link.aspx?_id=98F19408648C46B685912DCA7E20B747&_z=z

Breckenridge
Book three days and three nights and the fourth night and day is $1. This deal is for early or late season.
http://www.breckenridge.com/Plan-a-Trip/Vacation-Deals-and-Packages/Offer-Details.aspx?ProductID=BRECK_2012_RFTS_BFAB_VP&ExplorerFilters=Holiday%20Specials%7C%7CLift%20and%20Lodging%7C%7CLodging%20Only%7C%7CEarly%20Season%7C%7C?cmpid=SOC00482

MAINE

Sunday River
If you are in college and good at selling things- why not sell college season passes to Sunday River. Then you get a pass for free.
http://www.sundayriver.com/ticketspasses/CollegeRep.html

NEW YORK

Hunter

Deal until 11/18/12.

Big Lift Card- gives you 50% off midweek and 25% off weekends and holidays. If you purchase the $49 BLC before 11/18/12 it comes with a lift ticket and if you purchase the $89 BLC before 11/18/12 it comes with two lift tickets.

Also if you make three of your friends buy a BLC  then hunter will give you a lift ticket.

http://www.huntermtn.com/huntermtn/tickets-passes/big-lift-card.aspx

Belleayre
Deals until 11/30/12.
Season pass is $742- saving $50 ($792 after 11/30/12).  That's about 12 times before you break even.
There are also college student passes and midweek passes with the best deals purchased before 11/30/12.
http://www.belleayre.com/winter/skiport.htm

VERMONT

Smugglers Notch
Deals before 10/31/12.
Season pass is $559- saving $60 ($619 after 10/31/12). There are also badges, college passes, or programs with the best deals purchased before 10/31/12.
http://www.smuggs.com/pages/winter/skiride/pass-store/index.php


WYOMING

Jackson Hole
Deals until 10/31/12
If you book your Jackson trip before 10/31/12 Jackson Hole Central Reservations will give you up to $250 in Air Credit.
http://www.jacksonholewy.com/250-air-credit-on-your-jackson-hole-ski-package/
 

 Jackson view-   photo The Giant

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY GAPING- MARY'S DOPPELGAPER

In the spirit of Halloween I repost Doppelgaper Mary.

A truly terrifying creature.

Something very frighting has been happening on hills across the earth. Doppelgapers have been appearing everywhere. Now a doppelgånger (a paranormal double of a living person, typically representing evil or misfortune) is terrifying enough- but a doppelgaper can ruin your life. People see this Gaper, gaping about the hill and they believe it is you. Your reputation is ruined and basically people start trying to kill you. No one is willing to acknowledge that this is becoming a serious problem so I have taken it upon myself to document this atrocity.

In this upcoming very serious video I have captured my little sister Mary's Doppelgaper. This Doppelgaper seems to be a jumpsuit pseudo shredder. You know, the kind that pushes every turn? Reminds me of "stupid sexy Flanders" from the Simpsons. (youtube.com/watch?v=CL4iVQyp9L4)

WRITING ON THE WALL- THINGS THAT MOVE VII

 sk  almost famous  NYC  photo- Chinaman

 sv   Portland   photo- Good Luck

dceve  smart crew   NYC   photo- D

false hert atak   photo- The Rician

dr sex   SOHO- NYC

 

dceve  smart crew   NYC   photo- J

roda   acet   photo- The Rician

curve   Greenpoint- BK

sevor ideal   almost famous  Chinatown- NYC