Academy Snowboards Commuter Snowboard

The Commuter Snowboard from Academy will do anything to get to the hill. Academy makes this sweet deck for riders that make snowboarding a part of their daily commute. If you hit up the hill more than a few times a week you'll be into this deck. Designed as a freeride machine the Commuter also has the ability to stomp landings off of big jumps and pop up and onto park obstacles. Excellent carving characteristics and good floatation in deep snow add to the versatility of the Commuter. Academy weaves carbon-fiber in with the fiberglass to give this board its snappy flex and long life. Take a bus, train, or hitch a ride up to the mountains, to take a ride this rad board.

Bottom Line: Go for a ride before you go to work.

All I have to say is this has to be far the best board I have ridden. You can do anything on this board. Great for doing tricks on this board. If you have a chance ride this board you won't regret it. - Academy

Academy Snowboards Commuter Snowboard The Commuter Snowboard from Academy will do anything to get to the hill.

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Nixon The Rotolog Watch - Mens

Get In Style Now!
The Nixon Men's Rotolog Watch is the timepiece you never knew you wanted, but now you can't live without it. Get the only watch inlaid with real walnut, or choose from brightly colored enamel Rotologs if you're not the ‘wood is good' type. The Rotolog watch face spins past a small window to indicate the time. Nixon's latest offering is pure style; the band even has a seamless butterfly closure so the inlay or fill wraps all the way around your wrist. *Available for US shipment only.

Bottom Line: Have the sickest watch on the block with the Nixon Rotolog.

What you thought:

I love it! Coming from a watch enthusiast, for 200 bucks this is a great purchase! I own several expensive watches none however attract the attention I get while wearing this watch. It is a little heavy, but very comfortable. Its craftsmanship is excellent and it has a great clasp. - jabone74

I just personally like the urban organic feel to it. But if you're also looking for something that differentiates itself, this holds it down. Within the first two weeks, I've received a lot of compliments on this watch. - C Dub

This is a nice watch. I got the watch very fast and I wouldn't mind ordering from Snow Extreme again. - Mosdef312

Nixon The Rotolog Leather Watch - Men's Nixon's Rotolog Leather Watch is the timepiece you never knew you wanted but can't live without.

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eZine

I'm not sure if you all no about this eZine or website.
Powder Magazine Online

It has heaps and heaps of that powdery content which we all love.

For some reason I am unable to upload images to the blog today so hopefully that will be fixed in the next few hours so tomorrows post will be filled with pics.

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Sorry

Monday, there was something major wrong with blogger! It wouldn't let me post at all hence no post. Then yesterday there was a public holiday for ANZAC day so I never got into the office.

I'll post something more interesting later on today.

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Skiing in Greece

Discover Greek skiing while it's still a secret
For updates on current conditions, check the Greek Snow Report link following this article.

Greece is full of secrets, and one of the best is the selection of pristine mountains covered with winter snows. Neglected by many skiers addicted to better-known resorts in Switzerland, France, and Italy, Greece offers low prices and a good variety of slopes and ski centers. Relatively few foreigners ski Greece, and even avid skiers in other nations may be unaware of the Greek alternative. I once mentioned Greece as a possible destination to a British skier who looked at me as if I had just suggested that the permafrost on Mars was just right for cross-country skiing this year.

But this may be changing. As ski resorts in the Balkans begin to draw more visitors, friendly Greece, already loved as a summertime getaway, is starting to attract more EU visitors and a scattering of Americans in search of inexpensive, unusual skiing. It may not stay a secret for long.

Skiing in Greece is a bargain compared to most other places, with lift passes costing only a few dollars a day. Recent prices at Mt. Parnassos, the best-developed resort run by the EOT, include a 7-day pass for about $90. Other prices are similarly reasonable.

The archaeological site of Delphi is near the Mt. Parnassus ski area, and enjoys a second season providing apres ski in a village that takes on even more of a storybook quality when dusted with snow. Nearby Arachova also offers lodgings, shops, and a healthy hand-made sweater industry.

Just three hours away from Athens, Mt. Parnassus is easily accessible and generally offers skiing from December to March. A dozen lifts and a big spectrum of slopes make this the skiing hotspot in Greece.

Here are some links to the information you need to start planning a Hellenic skiing holiday.

SKI CENTERS OF GREECE

Greek Snow Report
Constantly updated, detailed summary of snow conditions throughout Greece, including snowcam photos, written descriptions, and notes on unusual conditions. Check this first; be sure you wait for the bottom portion of the page to load. Excellent.

Macedonia Region Ski Slopes
A look at the numerous resorts in Macedonia.

Snow Cams
Check out Mount Parnassus and a couple of other snowy sites.

Velouchi Ski Area
An introduction to this ski resort.

Hotel Alexandra
Ski-friendly hotel near the slopes of Karpenissi.

Skiing Hotels
From United Hellas, a list of on-line hotels near popular skiing areas.

The Oreivatein (Mountaineering) Home Page
From Oreivatein, this site can be slow to load, but it's loaded with information gathered by those who love the mountains of Greece.

Ski and Mountain Gear Shops of Greece
From Oreivatein, a list of places to buy gear in Greece. Includes featured manufacturers at each.

Ski Bus
This page from Klaoudatos sports stores offers a link to the Athens-Parnassos and Athens-Karpenissi ski buses. The schedule is in Greek only; your hotel concierge can help so take the numbers with you to Greece.

Source: About.com

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