Thursday, January 31, 2008

Obesity's True Cause

So it was refreshing to see that the Germans do not beat around the bush on the true cause of obesity for the majority of people, laziness. Per this news story they have found the link, less movement and activity + the same amount or more food = fat people.

And another depressing fact, I also found that the US has by far the highest % of the population with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or greater, which is the definition of obese. We come in at 34% and the next closest major country is Mexico at 26% and even cold as hell Russia is only 17%. Slightly depressing and the reason I ate salad for lunch today.

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Casey and I catching our breath at Loveland Basin.

So it turns out that Loveland Basin, is a great ski area on the Continental Divide and only a little over an hour from Denver is EXCELLENT! First off they have a 4 hour pass which is perfect for a Sunday morning when you have a flight out at ~4pm, and it is only $40. And secondly the terrain is great. With groomed runs, big wide open bowls, and plenty of tree runs. I highly recommend spending a morning or afternoon there when in the Denver area. And I high reco getting over to lift "8" the best trails we found all day and never a line.

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Check out Casey going into the back bowls at Copper

Casey shredding it up.

These are the signs as you enter 'Zuma bowl at A-basin

This was a pic from yesterday. Also I finally found out what it is like to board in a whiteout, in short not fun b/c you have no idea where you are going.