Those were the ‘Tahoe prices’ once I moved out to the peninsula (I’m sure they’ve only gone up since then)! I was so shocked and outraged as a 20-something that I refused to pay - out of pure principle, of course … and not being willing to drive a few hours for the lifts. I now admit to being spoilt
Hey Patrick, it's great to hear from you. I do remember those days! Alta and Brighton were my main 'go tos' as they were around 30 minutes from home. This will date me, but...(drum roll)...only $27-29 dollars for a full day of snowboarding!
...before moving to Norcal long, long ago where the closest thing I have to a 'mountain' is the San Mateo hills. I used to do day hikes of Mount Timpanogos by Provo and Mount Olympus along the Wasatch Front closer the U of U where I grew up ... and the Y. If you have the time, both of those are grea
EDIT: I can't seem to figure out how PM works - if you can PM me I would appreciate it. And thanks for the intro to Julien - I can't wait to see his creation. 10,000 years in a mechanical watch boggles my mind.
There is a difference between a properly executed rattrapante and one that is less refined. And chronographs in general are one of the most complex of complications even if they are ubiquitous. I would say the same difference exists when one considers perpetuals - some are far more finely executed a