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The Best of “The Big” 2012

Posted on May 14, 2012 by northernrockiesview

Ski Season 2011-2012 is in the books–digitally speaking–and it was a banner year here on “The Big Mountain” north of Whitefish, Montana.  This was especially true if you are a local ski tuner/repair guy.  And it was also true for … Continue reading →

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The Vert Top 10 of 2012

Posted on April 13, 2012 by northernrockiesview

Here is the Vert Top 10 for the 2011-2012 ski season at Whitefish Mountain Resort.. Congratulations to Tony Cooper, your King of the Big Mountain in 2012! Continue reading →

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The Top 75 Vert Seasons

Posted on April 13, 2012 by northernrockiesview

Here are the Top 75 Vert Seasons skied at Whitefish Mountain Resort between 2003-2012. From Chappy’s record 5.3 million feet on down, see how the Big Mountain “Big Boys” (and Girls) get it done–year in, year out. Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Ladies of Big Mountain – 2012

Posted on April 12, 2012 by northernrockiesview

All hail Katherine (Kay) Yobst, the Ladies Vert Champion of 2012. Kay earned a hearty congratulations, surging down the stretch to beat Jeanne Reichstadt by a narrow margin. Congrats to the Ladies Top 10! Continue reading →

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Black Keys – En Fuego con El Camino

Posted on March 31, 2012 by northernrockiesview

Music Reviews 2012 – The Black Keys – El Camino The Black Keys have done it again. In less than a year, they’ve gone from first time Saturday Night Live (SNL) guests….to returning veterans …..warmly enjoyed and relished by the SNL … Continue reading →

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Big Mountain Overview

Posted on January 31, 2012 by northernrockiesview

The Big Mountain Overview – This is the Skiing the Big Mountain Series by JDPF – This article illustrates the major areas of the Big Mountain, using annotated, hand-held photography. Continue reading →

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Daughtry Delivers Again~!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by northernrockiesview

Music Reviews 2011 – Daughtry – Break the Spell Much to the chagrin of the coastal elites, American Idol Alum Chris Daughtry and his bandmates, collectively known as Daughtry, have delivered another album.  Break the Spell, Chris’s 3rd post-Idol record … Continue reading →

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3 Doors Down – No Kryptonite Here

Posted on November 28, 2011 by northernrockiesview

Music Reviews 2011 – 3 Doors Down – Time Of My Life Mississippi’s own modern rockers–3 Doors Down–released their fifth studio album, Time of My Life, on July 19, 2011.  For the band’s faithful, it doesn’t disappoint.  This album rocks … Continue reading →

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Kid Rock – Voice of a Generation?

Posted on November 17, 2011 by northernrockiesview

Music Reviews 2011 – Kid Rid – Born Free Kid Rock’s tenth album, Born Free, released November 16th, 2010, is his best yet.  And that’s saying something, given the success of 2007’s Rock N Roll Jesus–Kid Rock’s first #1 album. … Continue reading →

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The Views of Big Mountain

Posted on November 8, 2011 by northernrockiesview

Here are the Views of Big Mountain, part of my Skiing the Big Mountain Series. These photos capture the beauty and splendor encountered in the day-to-day life of a full-time “ski-bum.” Check ’em out. Continue reading →

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