Podcast #71 – Happy Thankskiing!

High Falutin Ski Bums

The Bums are back and it’s Thanksgiving! That means ski season is starting and so is the holiday shopping season. We’ve got some ideas for the skier (or survival enthusiast) in your life.

Aprés Today

• Mario: Jai Alai IPA, Cigar City Brewing, FL

  IPA with hints of citrus, 7.5% ABV

  Bold hop flavor and aroma from six different hop varietals is front and center in this flavorful American IPA

• Brian: Short Dark and Handsome, Other Half Brewing, NY

  American Stout, 7.4% ABV

  Stout, very stouty, hints of coffee.

• James: Seagrams Ginger Ale

Frank's Bean of the Week

Lemon Pie | Leafly.com

Lemon Pie from Leafs by Snoop is a sativa-dominant hybrid that will bring about relaxation and creativity. It carries hints of citrus, spice, and diesel flavor in dense, orange-haired buds. Testing over 22% in THC, this powerful strain will have you out and about doing your favorite indoor or outdoor activities.

Follow Ups

• Chappelle on SNL
• UFC 205

Ski News

• Yeah Baby! At least 20 Ski Resorts Will Be Open By This Weekend | Snowbrains.com

  We finally got some snow, so it’s time to break out your sticks and hit the moutains!

  • Killington, VT
  • Mammoth Mountain, CA
  • Boreal, CA
  • Mt. Rose, NV
  • Timerline Lodge, OR
  • Copper Mountain, CO
  • Arapahoe Basin, CO
  • Breckenridge, CO
  • Keystone, CO
  • Loveland, CO
  • Purgatory, CO
  • Eldora, CO
  • Arizona Snowbowl, AZ
  • Sipapu, NM
  • Wild Mountain, MN
  • Cataloochee, NC
  • Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Sunshine Village, Canada
  • Lake Louise, Canada
  • Nakiska, Canada
  • Stowe, VT
  • Mt. Snow, VT
  • Sunday River, ME
  • Sugarbush, VT
  • Crested Butte, CO
  • Okemo, VT

• Killington World Cup finally Looking Good | Snowbrains.com

• Watch Ski Movies | Vudu.com

• Ski hockey, sort of a thing! | freeslier.com

Main Topic : Thanksskiing!

• Need a wine for Thanksgiving or a gift? Why not this Penfold Grange | robbreport.com

  Penfolds produces just a handful of 6-liter (or Imperial) bottles of Grange each year, none of which have been offered for sale. This circumstance, however, is about to change. Not only will five examples of this prized format be released, but each will be paired with an arresting 6-liter decanter of Saint-Louis crystal to create what the house calls the Penfolds Aevum Imperial Service Ritual, which attendees at the Parisian gala were among the first to experience.

  This privilege was considerable, as each ritual set is priced at approximately $140,000.

• When in Tampa, let's go to a ski shop of course | Bill Jackson's Shopr For Adventure

  Very cool place in Tampa with a large ski and snowboard area. Huge outdoor store with classes and tons of outdoor gear as well.

  Indoor ski ramp where they run lessons and I imagine demos. What a surprise in Tampa.

• Battle Box, Gear Boxes

  Battlebox (Mail-In Care Package of Camping and Survival Gear) Different themed boxes, called missions, every month. Previous boxes still available online. Boxes available in different “tiers” which increase in price, but come with additional gear.

  Notable Boxes:

  Mission 2 (April 2015)- Hiking Accident

  Mission 9 (November 2015)- Stock Up

  Mission 10 (December 2015)- Winter Vehicle Prep

  Mission 16 (June 2016)- Land Navigation

  Mission 20 (October 2016)- Shelter Building & Tinder Collection

  Mission 21 (November 2016)- Camping Comfort & Convenience

• Ortovox Pordoi

• Flylow Shreggings

• Ortovox Rock N Wool Overall

Under the Ropes

From the Ganjola

• Texas legislators file bills aimed at decriminalizing marijuana | texastribune.org

• Vermont Lawmakers Will Push To Legalize Pot, Against Gov.-Elect Scott’s Urging | vpr.net

• What’s in a Name? Why it’s Important to Call Cannabis "Cannabis" | homegrown.com

• Marijuana now legal in eight more US States while vendors get more bitcoin options | bravenewcoin.com

• John Young Breaks Barriers in Triathlon | ironman.com

• This new weather satellite isn’t just good for the U.S. - it's good for the world | washingtonpost.com

• The Norwegian Secret To Enjoying A Long Winter | fastcompany.com

• Here’s how your phone will become a master key to your everyday life | engadget.com