Rippin Skiers

Colorado weather has provided us with snow in the high country of the Rocky Mountains. That is correct folks, there is snow in Colorado today in the high elevations.  On our way to breakfast this morning, we saw Mount Evan’s with snow and this is the first time since a few months ago we have seen snow in the Rocky Mountains.  We are just two months away from the start of the Colorado Ski Season. The real question is who will open first, Arapahoe Basin or Loveland? If you decide to come and ski, don’t forget about Last minute flight deals at Expedia.com.

Will the Google Android phone software allow for the polyphonic music ringtone?  Will you be able to listen to a MP3 song on your mobile phone?  Or will Android provide a new alternative to your music ringtone on your mobile phone by t-moblie, at&t, verizon, and other carriers?  What will Rippin Skiers be listening to this winter?

T-Mobile will launch the Google Phone featuring Google Android software on September 17th, 2008.  The Economic Times just reported this article and quoted Wired Magazine on the partnership and launch.  I’ve been reading about Android and I believe this will be a very effective tool for skiers and snowboarders, actually all winter enthusiasts.  One of the features that was discussed in the July edition of Wired Magazine explained the GPS capabilities of Andriod.  If I am connected to my instant messenger, and all in my ski group are connected, we would be able to determine location via GPS on our new T-Mobile Google Phone supporting Google Android software.  The article says the phone will be $150.  It is obvious that Google is clearly intersted in making this product more available to the public than the Apple iPhone.

If we can find each other, this may be an alternative to beacons.  Think about it - you have your beacon, and your phone.  The GPS on the Android Software would help us located those whom are trapped.  In addition, how many times have you lost the group that you are with?  Rather than panic setting in, you’d just simply use your phone to locate your group.  Not a bad idea to get this cell phone!

Michael Phelps is an honorary Rippin Skier. He is a not only winning gold medals in the 2008 Summer Olympics, but he’s breaking world records.  If you are not watching the Olympics, you are simply missing out on watching an amazing athlete.  Michael Phelps is a phenom.  He is outperforming all competitors.   Based on his success and impressive display of athletics, Michael Phelps gets our nomination for honorary Rippin Skier.   You can go to YouTube.com and view his races.  Here, you will see that Michael Phelps is in amazing shape.

How to plan a ski trip and get ski deals.  First, find the state and mountain you want to visit.  Second, visit Rippin Skiers Travel site to book your flight. Third, book a car rental.  Fourth, schedule your hotel.  Fifth, rent ski equipment and buy your lift tickets.  Sixth, locate restaurants and other activities.

Rippin Skiers has officially launched our travel site.  We will provide options for you to help you get to your ski destination.  Some of our advertisers include air travel, car rental, house swap, hotels and more.  We hope you find the site useful and effective.

Lollapalooza is being streamed live on AT&T Blue Room.  This is the final day of the festival.  Today’s lineup includes Kid Sister, The Whigs, Office, Chromeo, G Love &The Special Sauce, Blue Traveler, John Butler Trio, Flogging Molly, Love and Rockets and National.  The quality, clarity, and sound is once again top notch.  AT&T Blue Room provides the highest in streaming technology for concerts and festivals.

If you are wondering why RippinSkiers.com is writing about Lollapalooza, well, this is what we do when there is no snow!   If you you want to download ringtones limited to Lollapalooza and the bands shown on the AT&T Blue Room, then click here now.  You should be able to find what you are looking for.   Have a great weekend.

Faty-pus makes fat skis. In 2008 Faty-pus manufactured a ski 140 cm under foot. The ski is called A Lotta Powder Ski. Faty-pus is located in Breckenridge, Colorado and they are on the cutting edge of Fat Ski manufacturing. If you are interested in purchasing, you can buy direct from the web site. You can also demo Faty-pus skis at many states including Colorado, Alaska, California, Montana, Nevada, Vermont, and Washington. During the remainder of this year, RippinSkiers.com will be featuring various fat ski manufacturers.

Lollapalooza will be live on AT&T blue room in 9 days. The quality of sound and picture was stellar during the Denver Mile High Music Festival this past weekend. You may be wondering, why are Rippin Skiers writing about all this music. Answer, we need something to do when the mountain is closed. The AT&T blue room is the best streaming video and sound we have ever seen. This is a great solution when you can’t make it to the show. More informaiton to come soon about Lollapalooza on the AT&T blue room.

Today is day 2 for the Mile High Music Festival in Denver Colorado and the weather is going to be HOT! You can watch the Mile High Music Festival at the AT&T blue room. DenverChannel.com is predicting 100 degrees today and sunny. Sunscreen is a must as well as lots of water. Keep hydrated during the day with water rather than beer or alcohol and you will make the Dave Matthew’s Band concert starting at 8pm through 11:15 pm this evening, Sunday July 20th, 2008.Click HERE to see the lineup or schedule for today’s Mile High Music Festival. Popular artists featured today are The Dave Matthew’s Band, The Black Crowes with Luther Dickinson from the North Mississippi Allstars, John Mayer, and the New Mastersounds. Below is the entire lineup for today. Have a great day and we hope you enjoy the festival. This is definitely a solution for all of the Rippin Skiers who have no snow to ski on!

MILE HIGH MUSIC FESTIVAL LINEUP - DAY 2 SUNDAY JULY 20 2008:

• Dave Matthews Band
• John Mayer
• The Black Crowes
• Rodrigo y Gabriela
• Flogging Molly
• Colbie Caillat
• OneRepublic
• The Roots
• Leftover Salmon
• Martin Sexton
• Pinback
• Flobots
• Ingrid Michaelson
• Grace Potter & The Nocturnals
• Brett Dennen
• Rose Hill Drive
• Tea Leaf Green
• The New Mastersounds
• Ferras
• The Whigs
• Alberta Cross
• Serena Ryder
• The Photo Atlas
• Samantha Farrell

by RippinSkiers.com

This morning the gates will open for Denver’s first Mile High Festival. We hope all our Rippin Skiers have a great time at the fest. Before you go, don’t forget to print out the Mile High schedule. You don’t want to get out there and have to hunt for one and wonder when your favorite artists are playing. The Mile High Festival website even has a friendly downloadable PDF. There are still tickets available if you haven’t gotten yours yet.

For all of you who can’t make it to the festival this weekend, check out the AT&T Blue Room broadcast.

Check out these links to see what Denver’s local media is saying about the Mile Music Festival.

The Denver Post

Rocky Mountain News

Daily Camera

9 News

CBS 4 Denver

Fox 31 My Fox Colorado

Make sure you bring a hat and sunscreen and that you drink plenty of water. It is going to be a beautiful and hot Colorado day.

Enjoy!

BM

The music festival we have been waiting for starts tomorrow. For all our Rippin Skiers who can’t make it to the Mile High city for a serious get down, you can watch some of the festival on AT&T Blue Room. We have watched several festivals at the Blue Room and have been very impressed with the quality. Check the schedule and see when your favorite bands are playing.

Have a great weekend!

BM