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Scotty's Comments

Winter Olympic Speed Skier and founder of Snowco.
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Recent posts


Fogged Goggles - who said that?

Posted on Saturday April 23rd at 9:24 a.m.

Do you suffer from fogged goggles, or don't have any, I discuss goggles.

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What's New in TwentyTen

Posted on Thursday May 27th at 5:09 p.m.

Every summer New Zealand ski & board areas give something back, upgrading lifts, facilities and access roads.

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Coffin Boxes and Chains

Posted on Monday April 19th at 1:55 p.m.

Cheap ski passes have gone the way of the Moa and second hand ski swaps and snow shows are rapidly approaching. It's time to dust the gear off.

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So you thought that you knew a bit about the Winter Olympics.

Posted on Wednesday March 24th at 10:25 a.m.

With the debate continuing about what should be an Olympic sport and what shouldn't, the IOC still seems to be erring toward timed, and not judged sports.

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Kiwi Athletes on Steroids!

Posted on Thursday February 11th at 9:17 a.m.

What a month!! Our athletes are on steroids...er that is, they're smoking... that is to say they’re doing REALLY well.

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Keeping up with the Joneses

Posted on Monday December 28th at 9:39 a.m.

Even though there is no snow now in New Zealand there is plenty happening with more athletes than ever competing in numerous codes overseas and the Winter Olympics coming up in February!!

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The End is Nigh - 09 Closing Dates

Posted on Friday September 25th at 9:15 a.m.

Well, it is that time of year; the ski & board areas are praying that they can hold out for the school hols, daylight saving is upon us and most have written off the season for spring cleaning, gardening and the start of summer sports.

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Helmets are Containers of Thought - Think About it.

Posted on Monday August 31st at 11:55 a.m.

Do we need helmets for snow sports? You know, I am so glad that we can choose. I can choose how to best protect my kids but not how best to discipline them.

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Fat Cows Melting our Snow

Posted on Monday August 24th at 11:02 a.m.

What has palm kernel got to do with New Zealand snow sports you might ask?

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Big Mama Exposed

Posted on Wednesday August 19th at 7:15 p.m.

The avalanche season is upon us with huge temperature differentials, increased sun radiation and the odd cold front contributing to significant to high avalanche danger throughout the country.

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