Have you had a chance to check out the official 2010 Winter Olympics web site and the info about the US Snowboard Team? It has pretty robust content and beautiful photography. There is video too, but it’s annoying that the videos aren’t cross-posted on YouTube but rather live on Bing due to NBC’s partnership with MSN.
I like how they’ve integrated athlete Tweets and leveraged lots of video from past Olympic games.
Be sure to check out these features in the Snowboarding section of the site:
“Tweet Sheet” – a live feed of tweets from Olympic athletes who use Twitter
Snowboarding Basics – Background on the different snowboarding events, from halfpipe to Boardercross
“Model Olympians” – OK there are quite a few hotties in our chosen sport – check out these great photo shoots from stars such as Shaun White, Gretchen Bleiler, and Seth Wescott
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We cover all the basics to get you buttering including
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-spinning on the snow
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Moe’s BBQ is where the Vail locals go when they get off the hill! I think because it’s a little off the beaten path, unlike say Garfinkels which is right by where you walk into Lionshead Village from the slopes. You have to walk a few minutes and up a flight of stairs, but Moe’s is worth it!
Moe’s was started in Vail by some transplanted Alabamians who perfected their BBQ’ing techniques in college at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. They serve fantastic pulled pork, grilled ribs, smoked turkey, and fish, as well as generous portions of Southern-style side dishes such as mac & cheese, collard greens, baked beans, and cole slaw.
It’s a really casual place – you walk in and order at the cashier stand, then they call your name when the food is ready. They post the daily specials where you order – today they had a shrimp “Mo Boy” served with two sides of your choice.
Seating is fairly limited, just a few benches in the restaurant. The crowd is friendly though, and you could find a way to squeeze in or borrow a few chairs among the customers.
There’s an outdoor patio as well, which is enjoyable when it’s not too cold. Even this day, when it was pretty cold out and had started snowing slightly, there were quite a few people hanging out.
The best part about Moe’s was the prices – I got a medium sized order (1/2 pint) of their delicious mac & cheese, a small container of their baked beans, a slab of jalapeno cornbread fried up on the grill, and a can of Newcastle – all of this was only . The mac & cheese was so amazingly good – you could even see chunks of melted cheese among the pasta. So rich and filling!
It may not seem like a bargain to many but in this ritzy ski town Moe’s seemed a great value. Heck, a beer alone would probably cost in any other bar! My friends all drank tallboy PBRs and I think they were around apiece.
Check out Moe’s to avoid the throngs of tourists, gapers, and misbehaved children at slopeside, and instead enjoy a hearty BBQ meal with some delicious and filling sides and a cool local crowd.
Moe’s Bar-B-Que is located in Lionshead Village, at 675 W Lionshead Cir. Call for more details at (970) 479-7888. Check out their menu or visit their web site at moesoriginalbbq.com.
Some cool guys from my last day in Vail a few weeks ago…
First up is Damian – he was out and about on my last night in Vail. I always manage to meet fun people, including him! He caught my eye with his cool beanie & Burton sweatshirt. He is regular foot, and rides a 157 Burton x8, mostly in the parks. He has been riding 9 seasons. Cheers Damian, I hope your Super Bowl party was fun, thanks for the invite!
Then there’s Bill – we met him coming back from Blue Sky Basin on one of the chair lifts as we made our way back towards Lionshead. Anyone knows I am a sucker for a full beard on a guy… so naturally I struck up a convo. Bill was on skis and he said he has been skiing his “entire life…” He works in the Patagonia store in Lionshead Village, so stop by and say hello to him! It was nice meeting you Bill!
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Have you had a chance to check out the official 2010 Winter Olympics web site and the info about the US Snowboard Team? It has pretty robust content and beautiful photography. There is video too, but it’s annoying that the videos aren’t cross-posted on YouTube but rather live on Bing due to NBC’s partnership with MSN.
