Author Archives: Matt Goyer

Matt’s Guide to Hakuba

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Matt Goyer

Getting there We took the train from Sapporo to New Chitose airport, then flew Fuji Dreams (booked through JAL) to Matsomoto, took a bus from there to the Matsomoto train station, and from there a train to Hakuba and from … Continue reading →

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Matt’s Guide to Skiing in Niseko

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Matt Goyer

When to go January is the snowiest month by far. But beware that it is “busy” over Chinese New Year. We inadvertently booked over Chinese New Year and Australia Day. However, we didn’t find it very busy (at least relative … Continue reading →

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Air Combat – Flying Fighter Planes in LA

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Matt Goyer

For Ming’s bachelor party we went down to LA and flew planes at Air Combat out in Fullerton. Here’s a taste of what it was like: Your browser does not support the video tag. What a blast! Total time in … Continue reading →

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My Whistler Recommendations

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Matt Goyer

Stuff to do: In the winter, ski (obviously). I also recommend backcountry skiing with Coast Mountain Guides. In the summer, mountain bike (obviously) or take the gondola and go hiking. Spa day at the Scandinave Breakfast: Crepe Montagne: best breakfast … Continue reading →

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Leaving Redfin, On To The Next Adventure

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Matt Goyer

After seven years at Redfin it is time for me to find my next adventure. Here’s my going away email with a few photos I dug up today to reminisce. Redfin! We first met at a summer picnic seven years ago. … Continue reading →

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How to Recover Your Stolen Bike

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Matt Goyer

Having recovered not one, but two stolen bikes I often get asked, how do I recover my stolen bike?? Find where you wrote down your serial number. If you didn’t write it down try looking at your receipt or call … Continue reading →

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Climbing the Tooth in the Alpental Valley

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Matt Goyer

Another multi-pitch trad climb done! This Sunday we climbed The Tooth, a 400′ 4 pitch 5.4 climb in the Alpental Valley (summit is at 5,604 feet). Not particularly difficult it is often someones first multi-pitch trad or trad lead. Since … Continue reading →

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Maui Honeymoon

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Matt Goyer

Just got back from eight great days on Maui! The best decision we made was bumping up our flight from Monday to Saturday. I don’t know what we were thinking flying out on Monday. Foolish :). Since we’ve been to … Continue reading →

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Points North Heli Alaska – aka ManCamp

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Matt Goyer

This post is like two years late. Oh well… Here it is! Most of it was written before one of our guides, Kip Garre tragically passed away this spring. Kip, thanks for showing us Alaska. Before reading this go check … Continue reading →

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Gold Hills Ski Cabin Adventure

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Matt Goyer

Emails like this get my attention and an auto-reply of yes. Hey, if you are interested, a buddy of mine has the Gold Hill Ski Cabin reserved this weekend. A friend and I are going to drive down to Crystal … Continue reading →

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