Issue 224 - The One With The Horse Raised by Goats

January 11, 2021

Jan 11

Be kind to me, it’s my first try at this.

We had some awesome avalanche training this weekend with Playwest! Chris is an amazing guy and a great teacher. MTN Impact highly recommends doing your AST 1 with them.

Avalanche training pic — Chris showing off his extra-long pole

- Greg

PS: Remember this is the short “social media” ish version from Mon - Thurs and then the wam-bam exciting version comes on Friday.

Friday’s Poll Results:

What was your top New Year’s Resolution for 2021?

⛷ Play more - 29%
🥦 Eat healthier - 8%
♻️ Waste less - 25%
🍔 Get fatter - 4% <—- Really 😂 😢
💸 Do better - 13%
👎 No resolutions - 21%

A new poll coming on Friday…send in your ideas (just reply to the email).

Good Links 🔗

Good Pics: Check out the pop of purple in the foreground of #5. The cyclone forming over the mountains in #2 is very cool…not photoshopped, hopefully. (3 min Read)

MTN Impact @MTNimpact

Outdoor Photographer's Top 10 Instagram Posts Of 2020. I think number 5 is my fav. bit.ly/3hWXmJa #Instagram #photography #outdoors #playmore

Coffee Break Video: We are Jeep people, but this Bronco video is so well done, I may have to switch (not really 😉 ) (1 min watch) 🐐 🐐 🐐 🐴

Waste Less: You can rent this eco and MTN bike-friendly cabin now on Airbnb. Availability in April for $331 per night (2 min read)

MTN Impact @MTNimpact

The Wattage Cottage has one-foot-thick walls, a massive solar array, and 5,000 pounds of batteries to store energy and power the home. Inside the 'Wattage Cottage': An #EcoCabin Adjacent to World-Class MTB Trails | GearJunkie bit.ly/2JWz3yc #sustainability #wasteless

How To: Backcountry Snowboarding…apparently with your dog ⇩ Though probably not with our french bulldog…she is too ‘big-boned’ for her short legs and wouldn’t make it through the deep snow (5 min read)

MTN Impact @MTNimpact

Backcountry Snowboarding 101: Expert Tips & Gear Review | GearJunkie #playmore bit.ly/3nujFa9