Snowboarding is an activity that is very popular with people who do not feel that regular skiing is lethal enough.

Skiers view snowboarders as a menace; snowboarders view skiers as Elmer Fudd.

The problem with winter sports is that -- follow me closely here -- they generally take place in winter.

Crested Butte is for spectators; Chamonix is for participants.

Ultimately, I wanted to own a big truck, exercise my second Amendment rights, listen to hardcore music, and let my congressman know how poorly he represents me. None of this could occur in France.

I'm not really good at skiing or snowboarding, or swimming, per se.