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Don't let fun-wreckers block terrain park. Please sign: http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/terrainpark

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SamSandmire
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Ryan Neptune of Planet is GIVING the community of Eagle, Idaho a $1 million urban terrain park. But county commissioners are trying to block it, saying it doesn't fit their vision. (I think they were thinking baseball fields). Please sign ASAP in support of the terrain park. Thanks! http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/terrainpark
Sep 27 2013 10:48AM
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SamSandmire
Posts: 289 - Karma: 4,536
Point-Counterpoint on terrain park proposed for Eagle, ID. For those old enough to remember Dan Akroyd & Jane Curtain on SNL, I am the "ignorant slut."
http://www.idahostatesman.com/2013/10/09/2805388/new-snow-park-in-eagle-is-a-win.html
Oct 9 2013 1:55PM
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SamSandmire
Posts: 289 - Karma: 4,536
http://www.kivitv.com/community/227401421.html

Looks like the county commissioners' ties to Bogus Basin are finally going to be made public. Bogus leaders need to realize that an urban terrain park will actually HELP them in the long run by creating more skiers/snowboarders who will get hooked on the sport & eventually make their way up the mountain. Vail realizes this & heavily supports the urban park in Denver. Bogus leaders who are opposed to this lack vision.
Nov 3 2013 12:35PM
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Juho.
Posts: 159 - Karma: 321
Me too.
Nov 3 2013 12:55PM
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Nate_tate
Posts: 35 - Karma: -4
Signed 3 times! if everyone who already signed it signed it a couple more times it add up way fast
Nov 4 2013 12:09AM
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Catbug
Posts: 463 - Karma: 1,027
Signed! Cmonn NS.
Nov 4 2013 12:42AM
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Aahlnas
Posts: 131 - Karma: 148
Signed from Sweden
Nov 4 2013 12:42AM
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SamSandmire
Posts: 289 - Karma: 4,536
Here's the story about Bogus Basin's link to the County Commissioners trying to block the terrain park. Political BS.
http://www.powdermag.com/stories/tom-warnick-1991-2014/
Nov 5 2013 9:12PM
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littlelyonsman
Posts: 181 - Karma: 365
Signed... it it doesnt work, we should just session the new baseball fields when it snows
Nov 5 2013 9:35PM
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fortyvalve
Posts: 1442 - Karma: 1,570
Signed from Connecticut/Rhode Island. So many towns have multiple baseball fields overgrown and unused around here, I love baseball but this would be so much better
Nov 5 2013 10:11PM
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casey_cope
Posts: 675 - Karma: 3,398
Signed
Nov 5 2013 10:32PM
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Janky
Posts: 1323 - Karma: -100
like many signed. hope for the best.
Nov 5 2013 10:40PM
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BMillerrr
Posts: 191 - Karma: 300
Signed. America's new pastime here we come!
Nov 5 2013 11:39PM
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mski
Posts: 4791 - Karma: 3,803
Fuck....Team...Sprawtz
Nov 6 2013 4:05PM
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SamSandmire
Posts: 289 - Karma: 4,536
Editor of Idaho Business review GETS it. Wish county commissioners did: http://idahobusinessreview.com/2013/11/07/eagle-park-would-serve-as-skier-incubator/
Nov 7 2013 6:01PM
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SamSandmire
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If you live near Boise, slap on your goggles & show support for an urban snow park at this public meeting Dec. 18 - 6pm. Time for the fun-wreckers to hear from young riders. You'd all be skiing right now if it weren't for the Ada county Commissioners. https://www.facebook.com/events/1417781451790125/
Nov 29 2013 1:27PM
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ggfski42
Posts: 651 - Karma: 700
Signed, hope it pans out.
Nov 29 2013 4:13PM
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treebeard
Posts: 3590 - Karma: 1,065
its 50 degrees in the valley all week. get real
Nov 29 2013 4:15PM
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ChuckTesta
Posts: 960 - Karma: 258
signed, fuck baseball to hell
Nov 29 2013 4:23PM
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louie.mirags
Posts: 6015 - Karma: 5,028
Signed. Great thread
Nov 29 2013 4:27PM
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T-Holt
Posts: 5020 - Karma: 639
Signed
Nov 29 2013 6:56PM
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HeathR
Posts: 4357 - Karma: 1,379
signed
Nov 29 2013 9:21PM
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The.Doctor
Posts: 194 - Karma: 832
Signed from Canada. There should totally be more 'Urban Parks'. Totally a rad idea.


Ski > Baseball
Nov 30 2013 12:37AM
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djdiggidydave
Posts: 1216 - Karma: 554
Signed. Fuck baseball!
Nov 30 2013 12:49AM
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bighomieflock
Posts: 2040 - Karma: 2,445
signed
Nov 30 2013 1:34AM
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HUnterreiter
Posts: 32 - Karma: 3,756
Signed because for skiing only one ball is not enough..
Nov 30 2013 2:09AM
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Algebra
Posts: 5215 - Karma: 1,677
I signed as.... John travolta
Nov 30 2013 8:02AM
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iH8pow
Posts: 1730 - Karma: 7,232
i'd sign anything for sam
Nov 30 2013 8:56AM
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One.2
Posts: 674 - Karma: 3,310
signed, always helping the bros on ns
Nov 30 2013 11:14AM
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SamSandmire
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Conditions have actually been perfect for snow making in the valley. Temps have been below freezing several days and almost every night, which is all they need. Inversions like the one Boise is currently experiencing would have allowed snow makers to lay down a very thick base that would have taken forever to melt. Once Gateway Park is up and running, I believe their snow will last longer than mid-April when Bogus Basin closes. (See Hawk Island in Lansing, Michigan). And yes, we all would have been skiing, snowboarding & tubing all Thanksgiving break if the county commissioners had allowed Ryan Neptune (Planet) to build this terrain park. That's from the source.
Nov 30 2013 11:40AM
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SamSandmire
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Wanted to let you know how the urban terrain park issue went down. Ada County Commissioners continued to put up roadblocks so the park could not be built this season at Ada-Eagle Sports Complex. The snow community packed the Ada County Courthouse, dressed in ski & bike gear and testified that the snow park would be a good thing. Only NIMBYs fought it. Finally, Ada County commissioners agreed to sell the footprint of the terrain park + land the City of Eagle had improved (with bathrooms, parking lots, water tank, skate park, electricity, etc.) to Eagle. So that snow park will be built next season. Meanwhile, Ryan Neptune got tired of the BS & negotiated with Eagle Island State Park to build a small snow park there. He made enough snow in 3 days & kids have been shredding ever since. Weekly rail jams & lots of tubing, skiing and snowboarding has taken place every day since. It's small but awesome. They continually change up the features to make it fun. Thank you, Ryan Neptune & Gateway Parks for not giving up amid political BS. And thanks to everyone who signed the petition.
Feb 20 2014 3:53PM
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Morriski_
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Skiing > Baseball, signed!
Feb 20 2014 4:06PM
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yangumane
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signed
Feb 20 2014 4:10PM
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louie.mirags
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Read the post directly above yours.
Feb 20 2014 4:25PM
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ThatCOprep
Posts: 476 - Karma: 552
Signed. That sounds so cool and fuck baseball
Feb 20 2014 4:27PM
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flurry*
Posts: 287 - Karma: 1,192
signed!!
Feb 20 2014 5:24PM
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SamSandmire
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Stoked that Ryan Neptune & Gateway Parks were persistent enough to cut thru the political BS and will FINALLY be able to build an urban terrain park in Eagle, Idaho, just outside of Boise. Thanks to all who signed the petition, attended the (countless) public meetings & wrote letters to the editor. The City of Eagle bought the land, so Ada County will no longer be able to interfere. It's gonna be sick!
Here's the short article:
http://www.idahostatesman.com/2014/04/11/3129586/eagle-completes-purchase-of-parkland.html?sp=%2F99%2F101%2F102%2F
Apr 11 2014 5:36PM
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rtl32
Posts: 679 - Karma: 1,160
Signed
Apr 11 2014 7:36PM
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TomDavies
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signed
Apr 11 2014 9:22PM
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Mingg
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Don't live anywhere close to Idaho but still think they should build it! There's enough damn baseball diamonds in America
Apr 11 2014 9:36PM
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SamSandmire
Posts: 289 - Karma: 4,536
Eagle, Idaho will have 2 urban snow parks (terrain parks) this coming season, 1 at Eagle Island State Park focused on beginners & tubers and 1 for all levels (with small and larger features, mini-pipe, etc.). The pilot project at Eagle Island went so well, the state signed a 10-year agreement with Ryan Neptune of Gateway Parks. And the city of Eagle bought the land from Ada County at the Ada-Eagle Sports Complex so the commissioners can no longer block or control that area at all. Neptune says, if weather conditions are normal this fall, he can begin making snow in October and be open by Thanksgiving. So…good news…a year later. Thanks to all who signed the petition to support urban terrain parks. "Ride where you reside."
Apr 25 2014 11:51AM
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filipoio
Posts: 293 - Karma: 1,569
Signed it, even though i live in Norway :P
Apr 25 2014 12:07PM
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amoney
Posts: 331 - Karma: 151
SamSandmireEagle, Idaho will have 2 urban snow parks (terrain parks) this coming season, 1 at Eagle Island State Park focused on beginners & tubers and 1 for all levels (with small and larger features, mini-pipe, etc.). The pilot project at Eagle Island went so well, the state signed a 10-year agreement with Ryan Neptune of Gateway Parks. And the city of Eagle bought the land from Ada County at the Ada-Eagle Sports Complex so the commissioners can no longer block or control that area at all. Neptune says, if weather conditions are normal this fall, he can begin making snow in October and be open by Thanksgiving. So…good news…a year later. Thanks to all who signed the petition to support urban terrain parks. "Ride where you reside."


yupp ill try and make it out there sometime
Apr 25 2014 12:25PM
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alexissefb
Posts: 89 - Karma: 106
Signed. Fuck baseball
Apr 25 2014 3:50PM
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tdollo
Posts: 3743 - Karma: 17,946
i signed it
Apr 25 2014 4:29PM
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whoa-dere
Posts: 10596 - Karma: 7,100
buck faseball, signed
Apr 25 2014 4:33PM
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j.var
Posts: 591 - Karma: 215
signed it, hope you get all the signatures you need and FUCK BASEBALL
Apr 25 2014 10:09PM
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shiftyparty
Posts: 284 - Karma: 291
yep signed
Apr 26 2014 8:37AM
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SamSandmire
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Gateway Parks is making tons of snow & will open Sat. Nov. 22 at Eagle Sports Complex. The city of Eagle, Idaho had to buy the land from the Ada County. The county delayed this for a year, but it's all good now. Thanks to all who signed the petition last year. Gateway is adding a halfpipe, too. It will be a mini-pipe (13') at first.
Nov 18 2014 12:44AM
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Espen519
Posts: 552 - Karma: 969
SIGNED
Nov 18 2014 1:06AM
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SamSandmire
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Story on the urban terrain park opening THIS Sat. near Boise. No need to sign the petition anymore. You won!

http://www.ktvb.com/story/news/local/2014/11/17/eagle-terrain-park-to-open-saturday/19196459/
Nov 18 2014 1:05PM
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