The day after Christmas usually consists of snow and skiing. This year I traded snow for grass and skis for clubs.
The beer… remained equal.
VIDEO – Post Christmas Shotguns
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Coors Lab Joke of the Day
What’s the difference between Tiger Woods and Santa Claus?
Ho Ho Ho – Thanks Dave.
You Are All Welcome
Jury Duty.
Riley Poor – Transitions
On December 4th I was lucky enough to attend a special premiere of Riley Poor’s latest creation … Transitions down at Craig Hospital.
I was truly blown away by this film not only because it goes back to the era of skiing I thrived and grew up in … which brings amazing memories. But also because it is such a beautiful documentary about one of the greatest pipe throbs of all time, Simon Dumont.
Now – I just can’t wait for Riley’s next project and to possibly get deeper into the real meaning behind Transitions. After all, out of everyone I know (minus my dad) there isn’t anyone who has taken a larger transition in their lives in this past year other then Riley Poor. I still wear his sticker on the back of my phone and think daily about what a true inspiration he is has become … from day one.
Riley – congratulations on the engagement to your amazing Katrina. Jake and Sara – screw the black hole of 2009? Jeremy Sweeney – What would Joel be doing now? Hoodlum – keep up the good work. Maddy – Your adorable.
9 Holes of Skiing (Preview)
Opening Conestoga Golf Club in Mesquite
Today Tom Ericson and I opened a new course in Mesquite, Nevada.
Conestoga Golf Club, a Troon Golf course is nestled deep into the desert beauty of Mesquite, Nevada. Located inside the Del Web retirement community called Sun City Mesquite … one may think this golf course may play easier then most due to the -um demographics… but Conestoga is in no way a retirement caliber course.
The 7200+ yard course rates a 74.9 and slopes in at 147 from the backs … needless to say – it kicked my ass. Here are some photos for your enjoyment.
Live at SEEEEMA
I recently had the privilege of attending SEMA with my cousin Matt Ruchong. He runs a customs shop in Fortuna, CA and was our expert for the day… which both Roxs and I needed.
Matt’s wealth of knowledge in the auto industry supersedes my wealth of anything. If your in northern california – Look him up.
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Mesquite WLDC – Day 1
Mesquite, Nevada – Home of the the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championships and apparently also to my new girlfriend Roxann Deese. Below is a photo montage of what I am seeing and doing during this week of “jut hit the ball far” festivities.
Monday
Checked out some real estate.
Met the Duke who is a bible on golf in Mesquite, Nevada.
He built the Casablanca course back in 1995.
Hit the range at Casablanca.
Drank some CLLs (Coors Light Limes)
Enjoyed beautiful sunset.
Met friends Jason Frey (The Savage) and Jason Zuback (The Champion).
Warren Miller Statement (Oct 13th)
SEATTLE, WA. (October 13, 2009) – For so many of you who may not already know, I would like to clarify that I am not, nor have I been involved with Warren Miller Entertainment (WME) or their ski movies for quite some time now. When I sold the company to my son in 1988, I was excited about staying involved and helping carry the company forward. However, the company has twice since been sold, and it has been six years since I have had anything whatsoever to do with the films bearing my name.
The lawsuit that WME has filed against Josh Berman and Level 1 Productions is something that never should have happened. WME has no valid claim for Trademark Infringement, and that is why they are attempting to delay the action with Level 1 and go to arbitration with me. The judge will rule on the stay of action sometime this week. For Josh and Level 1, a stay of action only means that WME gets to put off their lawsuit, until the arbitration between them and me is finished. That is unacceptable as it leaves Josh and Level 1 hanging in the wind.
I stopped working with WME because our ideas on what the ski films should be weren’t on the same page, and they demonstrated that they didn’t want my involvement in making ski films any longer. WME’s statement that they “would like nothing better than to have Mr. Miller be a continuing part of WME,” but cannot because they are “a small company with limited resources and we are not in a position to meet the financial conditions Mr. Miller requires” is really absurd.
I have never made ski films solely for the money. I have always done what I do out of my love for skiing, passion for people, and the freedom that I find while on the mountain. I sat down and did an interview with Josh, a friend whose entire company, Level 1 Productions, generated less than $100,000 in revenue in 2008. While on the other hand, WME is the largest company of its kind in the world and is part of a multi-million dollar corporation, which is owned by a larger global conglomerate that posted more than a billion dollars in revenue in 2008.
I am really flattered by how much support so many people have shown not only to me, but also to Josh and Level 1 Productions. Thank you for reading this. Let’s all look forward to bluebird days and untracked powder snow!
-Warren Miller
CONTACT:
Warren Miller, The Warren Miller Company,
press@warrenmiller.net, (800) 973-4033.
Machine Gun Tours
Tyler’s 8 Day Bender – Day #1
cocktails and chlorine... like mimosas and models!
Tyler insists this is the beginning of an 8 day bender. I ask…
“Why 8 days?”
He tells me his travel and drinking plans over the next 8 days, which included the CU CSU game, Vegas, Golf, Private Jetting to Vail and a Wedding.
At this surprising point, I don’t have much to say… because a good bender should always include all of these items. So I ask…
Will you document this?
To which Tyler replies a definitive… hydle – yes. And so the 8 day bender was born. Good luck Tyler Bowron.
Day #1 – Ally’s Drunken Pool Party
Savaging
The Savage is Ready
Quick easy travel day. Nearly missed our 9:45pm flight because we were drinking at the bar … but Craig Warde and I made it and the Savage is ready.
Experience of a Lifetime
Mile High Shoot-out – Part 1
Yesterday was my first experience at a long drive competition. Thanks to some beautiful weather, some pretty cool people and a donated club by Jason Frey … I was even able to qualify.
