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Karen
Trad climber
So Cal urban sprawl Hell
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Still angry at Zola Budd for tripping my hero Mary Decker:(
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TGT
Social climber
So Cal
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the Ukraine didn't need any help from Washington to destabilize.
That started when Stalin exterminated the kulaks and moved in ethnic Russians.
Putin is a bad guy, and really good at it!
Obama is a good guy, and really bad at it!
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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The last few Olympics I am just so struck by how amazing our young new adult generation is. I want each and every one of these kids to have the time of their life. To go home with something solid and incredible to draw on through their lives.
Have a blast kids..you are making the world a better place by just being what you are.. together.
I feel that way a bit when I stop by the SAR site in C4 also.
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Was driving and listening to talk radio all day hearing how messed up it would be, and have to admit I didn't think I would like it. But I find myself very fascinated by it. The area looks amazing with palm trees on the coast and 5000 meter+ peaks near by. I bet there is some awesome climbing to be had.
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John M
climber
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Good stuff Nita
I love the bobsledding photos
the helmets are a crack up.
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Karen
Trad climber
So Cal urban sprawl Hell
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Opening ceremony BORING !!!!
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Didn't watch it but the pics looked impressive.
Where did the anglo world come up with that lame word 'biathlon'?
In Norwegian it is called skishooting.
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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In Moundhouse gangland they call it drive-biathlon...
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Rudder
Trad climber
Costa Mesa, CA
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Opening ceremony BORING !!!!
The coverage didn't help.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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I really liked the opening ceremony. That young girl was fantastic, and the technology for the floor graphics was something never before accomplished. I can imagine it may be used in future theatre, dance and circus performances to really add another dimension.
I agree that the Lauren Polo sweaters were tacky.
It was surprising just how many athletes had cel phone cameras taking it all in, but I did notice that many of them were pretty much just holding he things up and were still very present for the awesome honor they were experiencing in being welcomed to the Games.
It would also be really nice if the mass media could get over the nit-picking and prejudice and focus on the spirit of the games.
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Shawn White is a pussy. Dropped out of slope style the day before because he knew he wouldn't win & wasted a spot someone else could have had. Luckily for the yanks that Sage kid is awesome, he had a really great run & stomped everything. He deserved the gold for sure. White will probably still win halfpipe tho even tho his ego deserves otherwise.
Really impressive seeing the level those slope style dudes are shredding at, wow!
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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That DH course is insanely impressive. The first jump into very steep right traverse then compression with a hard left?? WOW Super world class course. Seems well designed though such that likely crash areas have nice runouts. Hope no one gets hurt bad.
Rewards immense strenth to weight ratio. Helps even out the weight advantage of the really big guys. Gonna be some spectacular crashes.. even more DNFs
Bode looks the best, but even he is not rock solid through that traverse.
BTW in XC, speeds have gotten amazing on downhill portions. May see 50mph.
XC??? jeeze
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wilbeer
Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
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I agree climbski2,that actually looks like a hairy DH run,should be fun watching.
50mph nordic,that also should be fun to watch .
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tom Carter
Social climber
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Hey
Anyone have any good links to "Action video" I would appreciate it very much.
Having a hard time finding real footage to events.
How about that Bode!!!!!
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wilbeer
Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
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NBC owns the rights here,so you have to go elsewhere unless you want to pay.
If you do not:
http://gofirstrowus.eu
It takes a bit to navigate,but keep closing the junk and you will find it.
I could be arrested for this. HA.
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