Congratulations Bull-Skiers

YOU are officially Time Magazine’s Man of the Year

 

(Yes you too ladies.)

 

The "Great Man" theory of history is usually attributed to the Scottish philosopher Thomas Carlyle, who wrote that "the history of the world is but the biography of great men." He believed that it is the few, the powerful and the famous who shape our collective destiny as a species. That theory took a serious beating this year.

 

Read more at Time

Bullski 06 - The Season in Pictures

Word.
It's about time we showcased some of the great photography from Bullski 2006. Following is a series of action shots from Kit Zane.

For the first few days weather was delightful, even if the snow conditions weren't. Despite this fact, Bullskiers tore it up as can be seen from this shot of Dr. Jazz Luvgap in full flight, and Nhobel J. Tzu breaking it down for y'all.

Friday saw the snow "puking down" providing the best conditions of the trip, and according to a few locals, some of the best conditions of the season. This allowed the Bullskiers to really strut their stuff in some forgiving terrain, as can be seen from Woody, Shredder and Crouching Tiger above.

Wednesday saw the bolder members of the crew out surveying the resort for wicked air and found it in the upper reaches of Pleasant Valley. Here we see Arbo and Wayne "Monkey Arms" Brown logging some serious hang-time.

Stay tuned for the next update...

NJT.

Shredder and Mikeski Un Sud 03

 

Dangerous?

 

Oh, and BTW...

...Mike has updated his profile for all y'all.

Bullski Drinks Thursday 17th August

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Tradition dictates that the Bullski crew should get together and enjoy a beverage or two in anticipation of the upcoming trip. This year the drinks night will take place this Thursday, 17th August at the VC bar at Norht Sydney on the corner of the Pacific Highway and Miller Street. Kick-off will be around 6.00 pm.

As usual, this invitation is open to all Bullski participants including those of Bullski past. lease spread the worrd to anyone that might be interested but not on this distribution list.

I look forward to seeing you all and talking up some snow.

Solid.

Mikeski (from Bullski now).

Countdown!

Only days to go until Bullski 2006 begins!

 

Happy Birthday Bull-ski Blogspot!

Hi all

The Bull-Ski blogspot is 1 year old today! Happy birthday to the site.

 

What are the chances of more contributions from you lot in the coming year?

 

Cheers

Flashback: Bull-ski 04

 

Sunrise at Falls Creek

The ghost of Bull-ski future

 

Doc's alter ego leaves his mark

 

Get Some!

Fillmore Snow (11),
originally uploaded by Thomas Hawk.

Festival of Mike - Jindabyne 2006

The Bullski Crew celebrated the festival of Mike at the snow this year. The gala event of the festival was dinner on Saturday night at the Rock 'n Pot Restaurant at the Jindy Inn. Joining Bullski for the first time was Snowboarder and trainier extraordinaire Nigel Surry and his mates Dan, Nikki and Al, all Jindy locals.

To those of you who were not lucky enough to attend the Festival of Mike, I'd like to draw your attention to the hot rocks in front of everyone on which they cooked their own meals. Awesome!

Pre-Bullski 2006 report by Shredder

Hi Craig

Please accept our humblest apologies. It was hard to get worked up about someone elses weekend away. Particularly when we were just a tiny bit self absorbed with the planning for our own weekend at the snow. I for one can now fully appreciate your enthusiasm and have vowed to spend more time getting fit before the next BULL-SKI 2006. 'Cause we were not prepared & you're right - it does hurt. A lot.

If it was necessary to rank the performances over the weekend:
Award for most number of unforced errors goes to Mike, who stacked it many times for no reason.

Award for most improved goes to Big Dog, that training camp in Austria earlier in the year paid dividends for this athlete.

Award for best looking snowboarder on the slopes goes to Kit Zane, who also gets the award for best demonstration of inappropriate swedish stretching on the ski tube.

The true stand out performance on the slopes undoubtably goes to the fairly inexperienced Bull-Ski participant Romi. Romi deserved the award for carving it up all day, both days. Despite coming home a bit bruised and battered, Romi claims to be ready for more in August.

Keep smiling
R

Photos brought to you by Sagem Mobile Phones - "They're not as shit as you think!"

First to to the snow (Bullski Now!)

It snowed a lot last weekend. And my goodness I was sore after the first day. Bullski now, no matter how much you prepare it's gonna hurt. In a good way.

It is a crisp, clear morning in Perisher Blue! Fine and mostly sunny weather has been forecast until Friday when we are expecting snowfalls. Temperatures were down to -10°C last night - just what our snowmakers like to see! They fired up 69 snowguns overnight across Perisher Valley, Blue Cow and Smiggin Holes.

More here

Perisher

IT DUMPED........ REALLY
Around 10.45 am Sunday 7th May, the snow began to settle on the Perisher Blue Slopes leaving a great cover, which on Monday (8th May) was 20 -30 cm plus deep in the car park alone, with drifts much deeper . Temperatures are well below zero overnight and for a good part of the day as well (check the weather stations). All this points to a winter fast approaching. The long range weather forecasters are predicting more good early snowfalls, so fingers crossed....

[from the perisherblue website]

Can you dig it?

Bull-Ski 2006

Here are the details in one place in case you need to check them.

 

When: Sunday 20th August until Friday 25th August 2006.

Resort Area: Perisher

Preferred Accommodation: The Manor, ph  02 6457 5291 and Jane will be happy to assist you with your booking.

Cost: $1363 each and a 60% deposit is payable within 7 days of booking

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ALSO: Doc Swiznox is leading a pre season trip to one of the Victorian resorts just days before the official season begins.  There will be snow but the coverage may not be that solid.  If anyone is interested you know how to get in touch.

 

 

8 rules of bull-ski

A couple of things you may need to know about Bull-Ski.

1. you do not not talk about Bull Ski
2. You DO NOT not talk about Bull-Ski
3. If someone stops, goes limp or taps out, Bull Ski is over
4. Only 2 guys to a cabin
5. Only one Bull-ski at a time fellas
6. No shirts and no shoes
7. Bull-Ski will go on as long as it has to
8. If this is your first bull-ski YOU HAVE TO SKI

 

Bullski 06 dance competition

I am sure we want to see more of this at future Bull-skis.

How many email addresses do you have?

Torino 2006

Torino 2006
Originally uploaded by turbodiesel.

Doctor Don wants to LUUUUUUUUGE!!!!

Bull-ski 05 DVD

Newsflash: Bullski 05 DVD - Played in Melbourne today!

 

Sponsored by the Commonwealth Games and HRH Liz 2.

 

Now that's tops.

Stoked?

Are you Happy yet?

 

 

Why is this fellow stoked?

 

Has he just paid his deposit for Bull-Ski 06? 

Click this link and find out.

 

Step right up and place your orders...

Kit Zane and Mikeski are looking to introduce a line of Bullski t-shirts. This is one of the proposed designs. Please call Mikeski with your expressions of interest.

 

to make a appointment to see the doc

Doc

Whats the go moving to melbourne. You just want to get further away from sunny Mackay. Hey I am coming down to Melbourne for a property investment seminar on the 4-6 of March. Where is the best motel to stay at. The seminar is at 501 Bourke Street. Is that anywhere near you.Hey the web site is awesome.

 

Dangerous Dave.

 

PS Bull ski is going to be awesome this year. I will have to show you some of my new tricks on chair lifts. Pauley Martin is just jealous that he cant do the atheletic stunts on the chair lifts.

Preview of DVD cover - "Bullrush!"

Well here it is ladies and gentlemen, the cover of the first ever Bullski DVD - "Bullrush!" If this don't rev your engine, I don't know what will.

To miss this premiere on the 28th you would have to be dead, or in jail, and if you're in jail, BREAK OUT!

Bullski DVD preview

The Bull-ski DVD Preview is now available at putfile
>click here<

A Bullski possibility?

The Un Zud option

Firstly, I LOVE BULLSKI! That's right - I Love it. Love It! And want to be a part of it. Bull-ski is one of my lovemarks. And I want to be a part of Bullski 06.

I don't want to CONFUSE the issue of when and where but thought I would add this piece of information to the discussion.

I am, as mentioned last week, seriously considering another foray into Un-Zud this year. Whether this is additional to or instated of Bullski06 I am not yet sure BUT check out the deal below courtesy of Ski New Zealand Online (which is probably less fun than both skiing on snow and surfing online.)

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Special Offer: 7 Day Ski-New Zealand Holiday: Total Price $NZ 4,321 for 4 people

• When?
  • August 06
• What do you get?
  • 6 Nights of accommodation at Cranbury Court, Queenstown
  • 7 day car hire - Subaru 2.0 litre 4WD wagon
  • 3 day super pass (and gear hire) - Coronet Peak and Remarkables
  • 2 Day pass (and gear hire) - Cardrona (remember the wind?)
• What about airfares?
  • Check Qantas
  • or Virgin (Mike can you get discounts?)
  • or Air Un-Zud
  • or Emirates

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Yours

Doc S.

$1363 - The Perisher Manor

People of Earth,

I know you have all been wondering what is happening with Bullski this year with it being February already and nothing yet organised. Well put your minds at ease.

Mikeski is happy to propose to you all now a Bullski trip to rate right up there with the best ever.

The Perisher Manor, located at the bottom of front valley right next to the pub. $1363 per person will secure you the following:

• 5 nights accommodation (Sunday to Thursday nights)
• 5 breakfasts
• 5 gourmet dinners
• 5.5 day lift pass

At the moment their availability is good for the weeks starting Sunday 13th August, Sunday 20th August and Sunday 27th August. Cars will be left at Bullock's Flat and then ski tube your gear up the hill. No over snow transport should be required if you can carry your gear from the
tube station to the pub.

I would like to have people beginning to put their deposits down by next week to ensure we all get catered for during the same week.

Please email me back ASAP with your preferred week:

• 13th Aug
• 20th Aug
• 27th Aug

Later nerds,
Mikeski now.

Bullski Dubai

In case you thought the presentation looked a little hokey and that maybe the desert ski slop was a hoax: It isn't. Snopes is an internet rumour confirmation site (i.e. did it or didn't it really happen.)

And here is Bullski 08
Claim: Photographs show an indoor skiing facility in the desert city of Dubai.
Status: True.

• Ski Dubai's website is here.
• And their snowcams are here.

The future of Bull Ski

Bull-skiers,

Welcome to 2006 from your friendly proctologist in Mexico.  I hope you are all well enough for your exams tomorrow.

 

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1. The Dot Com race for supremacy

You Decide - Bullski.com or Bullski Blogspot.  Choose between the feature rich Bull-ski website with news feeds, user polls and a fancy message board, and the relatively low tech blogger site with pics and posts.  Which will be the one to go forward as the BullSki website of the future? Voice your opinion on which one moves forward!  And register with your preference (or both) so you can start posting content - especially ideas about where we go in upcoming seasons.  Naturally I prefer content to form (Big Dog!) 

 

[You can post to Bullski Blogspot by either mailing to craigwbrown.serenitynow@blogger.com]

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2. Season 2006

Tomorrow is forecast to be 42 degrees here in Mexico city and that makes me realise just how close the snow season is this year.  With planning, feasibility, budget approval, spouse approval, etc accounted for there's only about six hours left to go!

 

I can tell you this:

• I am 50% on for Thredbo, Perisher or a Vic peak low-if weekender at the end of May, early June
• I am 70% on target for revisiting Queenstown (and National Car rentals) in August/Sept with my younger brother
• I am 30% and increasing probability going to Japan in January either 07 or 08 (the chance doubles each year I don't go to 120% by 2010)

I expect this discussion will be carried forward by the punters at the February Australia day meat roasting ceremony.

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Wrongtown plug - See our special Australia Day posts here and here

Now, while I am here, how many of you want to be on the wrongtown.net mail list?

 

Cheers bro!

Doc