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Month: February 2013

Bentley Rolls Deep in Squaw Valley

February 25, 2013 / / 0 Comments

Skiing-blog founder Susan McCormick takes the new Bentley for a spin in Squaw Valley.

Ski mountaineer Chris Davenport accompanied Bentley CEO Christophe Georges and a few automotive writers as they showcased the new Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible in Squaw Valley last week. The car redefines luxury and performance and with a top speed of 202 miles per hour can boast being the fastest four seat convertible in the world. We had the opportunity to take one for a spin down Squaw Valley road and although we couldn’t really open it up, it wasn’t hard to tell it was capable of some major giddyup. At a retail price of $240,000 we were just glad to get it back unscathed.

Rob McCormick and Chris Davenport with the new Continental GT Speed Convertible.

Shifty winds

February 23, 2013 / / 0 Comments

It’s a pow day on February 23rd. Skier: Susan McCormick.


Between the gale force winds last night and the next round expected for tonight there was some fine powder to be skied today.

Squaw Valley has held up remarkably well despite no substantial snowfall since before the new year.

James Conley in the Truckee backcountry.

Sunscreens

February 20, 2013 / / 0 Comments

We haven’t seen much snow recently, so it has been a great time to do some “spring” skiing and try out some sunblock. Up at 8,000 feet, the UV intensity is about 40% greater than it is at sea-level. Add the reflection of the snow and a great sunblock becomes even more important. Coppertone and MDSolarSciences each sent us a spray-on product for body protection and a compact, stuff-it-in-your-jacket product for face protection. Both companies offer critical UVA/UVB protection and are designed to stay on while you sweat. Here’s the low-down:

CoppertoneCoppertone Clear Continuous Spray Sunscreen (spf 50)
– easy, spray-on application
– water resistant
– stays on while you sweat
– uva/uvb protection
– classic Coppertone scent (reminds you of the beach)

Coppertone Sunscreen Stick (spf 55)
– portable
– spot protection for ears, nose and face
– water resistant
– stays on while you sweat
– uva/uvb protection

MDSolarSciencesMDSolarSciences Mineral Screen Tinted Gel (spf 30+)
– silky smooth, non-greasy
– designed for sensitive skin
– tinted
– water-resistant
– stays on while you sweat
– uva/uvb protection
– fragrance-free
– naturally mineral derived

MDSolarSciences Quick Dry Body Spray (spf 40)
– easy, spray-on application
– water-resistant
– stays on while you sweat
– uva/uvb protection
– fragrance-free
– naturally mineral derived

MDSolarSciences Natural Mineral Sunscreen Stick (spf 40)
– compact
– spot protection for ears, nose and face
– water resistant
– stays on while you sweat
– uva/uvb protection
– contains zinc
– naturally mineral derived 

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