Cheetah Factory Racing Snowboard Rack InstallInstalling a CFR Snowboard Rack on a 2007 Yamaha Phazer Mountain Lite snowmobile requires a couple of slight modifications to the sled and also to the rack hardware. Below is a series of pictures and brief description of what AKD and I did to get the rack installed. CFR Racks are bomber and I’m really happy with the product, check them out at http://cheetahfactoryracing.com

Disclaimer: This requires you to drill into certain areas on your brand new sled. Double and triple check everything, you don’t need to follow these directions 100% - They are meant to serve as a guide as to what we did to get things working. Your install should be pretty close. weknowsnow.com

This method doesn’t need an air rivet gun for installation.

Step 1: Read, Understand CFR directions and assemble rack

Step 2: Remove red stock Phazer reflectors from tunnel

Step 3: Remove Phazer rear tunnel box

Step 4: Install snowboard in CFR Rack, place between tail binding or position which ever way works best.

Step 5: Place the metal J hook just behind the first rivet on the tunnel just under the Phazer rear tunnel box. (which you removed earlier)

Step 6: Mark metal J hook upper hole locations with Sharpie.

Step 7: Place CFR U bracket over recently removed reflector area. Mine mounted under the reflector holes almost flush with the tunnel support.

Step 8: Mark locations of lower CFR U bracket.

Step 9: Drill Holes for upper metal J hook. Secure with hex key bolts and nylon nuts. Washers on both sides. Optional: Drill a new 3rd hole in the center of the J bracket for added stability. As the two holes closest to the J in the J bracket are not used on the Phazer install.Additional Hardware Required:

(3) Hex Key Bolts - #10-24 x 3/4″
(6) Washers - #10
(3) Nylon Nuts - #10-24 LOCK NUT COARSE

Step 10: Drill Holes for lower CFR U bracket. Secure with CFR hardware.

Step 11: Install Phazer rear tunnel box
Step 12: Go snowmoshredding ASAP and checkout CFR!

I’ve been a Colorado Super Pass holder for the last five years and it’s clearly time to buy if you haven’t already. Access to five great mountains, tons of powder and amazing backcountry access gates. Last year was an amazing year with some of the deepest snow totals on record. Last weekend we saw huge snow in most mountain locations! Just a few reason why I renew my pass every year: Late/early season riding at Arapahoe Basin, Vail Bowls, Blue Sky Basin, Beaver Creek Trees, Night riding at Keystone, A51 Park, the vibe at the beach! Don’t miss out, as prices go up every year soon. Think about it, you pay for a lift ticket 5-6 times and you have your pass paid for. Super Pass Online

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photo: vail resorts

VAIL, BRECKENRIDGE AND BEAVER CREEK SKI RESORTS REPORT NEARLY TWO FEET OF SNOW IN LAST 48 HOURS; KEYSTONE RECEIVES MORE THAN 15 INCHES

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. – Sept. 22, 2006 – Another powerful winter storm moved into Colorado’s high country last night and continued to pound Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone ski resorts with significant snowfall. In the last 48 hours, Vail Mountain, Breckenridge Ski Resort and Beaver Creek Resort have received more than two feet of snow and Keystone Resort has received 15 inches of snow.

Colorado’s Rocky Mountains including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone, are under a winter storm warning until 6 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. The forecast calls for snow to continue today with heavy snow this evening and one to two feet of snow is predicted to fall by Saturday morning. While the Colorado Rockies typically receive snow as early as late August, most autumn storms leave a dusting on only the higher peaks. This storm has packed a punch, with nearly two of snow covering Breckenridge’s 150 acres of new high-alpine terrain, SnowWhite, Beaver Creek’s new Stone Creek Chutes and Keystone’s new Independence Bowl, as well as Vail’s legendary Back Bowls.

The 2007 Farmer’s Almanac is predicting this winter to be snowier than normal for the Colorado Rockies. Snow falling at higher elevations signals that the start of ski season is getting closer. Snowmaking is set to begin in mid-October for Breckenridge and Keystone with Vail and Beaver Creek firing up their snowmaking guns on Nov. 1. This early snowfall has resort officials excited for opening day on Nov. 10 for Breckenridge and Keystone, Nov. 17 for Vail, and Nov. 22 for Beaver Creek.

Learn something from the locals and visit the resorts during early season to take advantage of great skiing conditions, no crowds and attractive packages. With Ski Free, Stay Free offers starting as low as $245 per person for four nights of lodging and four days of skiing, skiers and snowboarders be among the first to ski for the 2006-2007 season. Ski Free, Stay Free is valid from Nov. 11–Dec. 17, 2006. Price not valid at all resorts; restrictions apply. For more information, go to www.snow.com.

About Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts, Inc. is the leading mountain resort operator in the United States. The Company’s subsidiaries operate the mountain resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado, Heavenly in California and Nevada, and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. The Company’s subsidiary, RockResorts, a luxury resort hotel company, manages casually elegant properties across the United States. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning, development and construction subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.com and consumer website is www.snow.com.

Pictures from Berthoud Pass - Saturday September 23rd, 2006

pics: dave j.

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What better way to end the summer with 18" of pow, cold smoke, and a dawn patrol! It’s piling up in certain areas and there’s more on the way. Grassy slopes and early season pow mix pretty well. Surprisingly, we didn’t hit too much this morning. Goodbye summer, welcome Fall (or should I say winter)

September what??:

Ahhh, almost forgot what it feels like:

And almost forgot what it tastes like:

jonpierre:

Enjoying the final day of summer Colorado style:

Aspens caught by surprise:

More pow: