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You've seen it in movies: A girl walks through an isolated parking garage. Suddenly, an evil-looking guy jumps out from behind an SUV. Girl jabs bad guy in the eyes with her keys — or maybe she kicks him in a certain sensitive place. Either way, while he's squirming, she leaps into her car and speeds to safety.
That's the movies. Here's the real-life action replay: When the girl goes to jab or kick the guy, he knows what's coming and grabs her arm (or leg), pulling her off balance. Enraged by her attempt to fight back, he flips her onto the ground. Now she's in a bad place to defend herself — and she can't run away.
Many people think of self-defense as a karate kick to the groin or jab in the eyes of an attacker. But self-defense actually means doing everything possible to avoid fighting someone who threatens or attacks you. Self-defense is all about using your smarts — not your fists.
People (guys as well as girls) who are threatened and fight back "in self-defense" actually risk making a situation worse. The attacker, who is already edgy and pumped up on adrenaline — and who knows what else — may become even more angry and violent. The best way to handle any attack or threat of attack is to try to get away. This way, you're least likely to be injured.
One way to avoid a potential attack before it happens is to trust your instincts. Your intuition, combined with your common sense, can help get you out of trouble. For example, if you're running alone on the school track and you suddenly feel like you're being watched, that could be your intuition telling you something. Your common sense would then tell you that it's a good idea to get back to where there are more people around.
Attackers aren't always strangers who jump out of dark alleys. Sadly, teens can be attacked by people they know. That's where another important self-defense skill comes into play. This skill is something self-defense experts and negotiators call de-escalation.
De-escalating a situation means speaking or acting in a way that can prevent things from getting worse. The classic example of de-escalation is giving a robber your money rather than trying to fight or run. But de-escalation can work in other ways, too. For example, if someone harasses you when there's no one else around, you can de-escalate things by agreeing with him or her. You don't have to actually believe the taunts, of course, you're just using words to get you out of a tight spot. Then you can redirect the bully's focus ("Oops, I just heard the bell for third period"), and calmly walk away from the situation.
Something as simple as not losing your temper can de-escalate a situation. Learn how to manage your own anger effectively so that you can talk or walk away without using your fists or weapons.
Although de-escalation won't always work, it can only help matters if you remain calm and don't give the would-be attacker any extra ammunition. Whether it's a stranger or someone you thought you could trust, saying and doing things that don't threaten your attacker can give you some control.
Another part of self-defense is doing things that can help you stay safe. Here are some tips from the National Crime Prevention Council and other experts:
The best way — in fact the only way — to prepare yourself to fight off an attacker is to take a self-defense class. We'd love to give you all the right moves in an article, but some things you just have to learn in person.
A good self-defense class can teach you how to size up a situation and decide what you should do. Self-defense classes can also teach special techniques for breaking an attacker's grasp and other things you can do to get away. For example, attackers usually anticipate how their victim might react — that kick to the groin or jab to the eyes, for instance. A good self-defense class can teach you ways to surprise your attacker and catch him or her off guard.
One of the best things people take away from self-defense classes is self-confidence. The last thing you want to be thinking about during an attack is, "Can I really pull this self-defense tactic off?" It's much easier to take action in an emergency if you've already had a few dry runs.
A self-defense class should give you a chance to practice your moves. If you take a class with a friend, you can continue practicing on each other to keep the moves fresh in your mind long after the class is over.
Check out your local YMCA, community hospital, or community center for classes. If they don't have them, they may be able to tell you who does. Your PE teacher or school counselor may also be a great resource.
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Date Reviewed: 14-05-2013


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The prices shown are per room per night for the numbers of persons and dates selected, unless otherwise indicated. Additional guests will be required to pay an extra per person per night rate of $44 (only possible in some rooms)
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Please note there is a $20 charge to accommodate a pet in the room, and any damage caused by a pet or otherwise will be charged to the credit card that was used to secure the booking.
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At the time of booking, details of a valid Visa or MasterCard (including CCV code) are required to secure the booking and also to act as security for tab payments and to cover incidental items and damage above and beyond fair wear and tear. Cash is not an acceptable form of bond and a valid credit card will need to be presented on arrival.
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In the event of a situation whereby The Commercial Boutique Hotel cannot provide accommodation as previously confirmed, for whatever reason, we will undertake to relocate guests into an alternative room of equal or better grading at no expense to the guest. Should there not be a room of equal or better grading in the vicinity of the original booking, it may be required to provide guests with a room of a lesser grading. If this is the case, any reduction in costs will be refunded to the guest.
The alternatives offered are at the Commercial Boutique Hotel's discretion. Should the guest wish to choose a room of a standard other than offered under this condition, then the guest will be required to pay any difference. Should no room be available, the Commercial Boutique Hotel will refund the rate of the room paid by the guest.
Whilst the utmost care is taken to ensure that the description of facilities and services of the Commercial Boutique Hotel is accurate, these are continually being changed, upgraded and on occasion taken out of service. If any feature/facility is essential for the guest in choosing a particular room, it is advisable that the guest checks with the Commercial Boutique Hotel at the time of booking that that facility is available. The Commercial Boutique Hotel Pty Ltd cannot be held liable for omissions or errors whether temporary or permanent of a room's facilities and services.
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Check-in time is 2pm and check-out time is 10am.
There will be no refund for early check out. A late check out fee may apply if the property is not vacated prior to the checkout time.
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The Commercial Boutique Hotel is a renovated 1941 Art Deco building. While all care has been taken to ensure the building complies with modern building requirements, you accept that as a retrofitted building, it is not possible to bring every element up to modern standards. We especially recommend you take care climbing and descending staircases and recommend that you do not consume alcohol to excess in your accommodation suite, in case an emergency evacuation is required. Every attempt has been made to soundproof our rooms, with rich carpet and double glazed windows. However, as an original structure, not every sound can be eliminated. Commercial Boutique Hotel Pty Ltd both for itself and on the behalf of its employees or agents does not accept any responsibility for any act, omission, default or neglect of themselves, their employees or agents for injury, damage, or loss to persons or goods whatsoever or however the same may be caused. While all reasonable care is taken, by utilising any services provided by The Commercial Boutique Hotel, you agree that:
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Please note that all travel documents, observance of laws and regulations of various Governments are your responsibility.
The Commercial Boutique hotel is a non-smoking establishment. Smoking in any part of the building is strictly prohibited. Any fire alarm as a result of your failure to observe this rule, resulting in any call out by the Fire Brigade, shall be your responsibility, including any charges/fines associated with the call out.
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Payment will be required at time of check-in and can be made with cash, Visa or MasterCard.
Credit Card details are taken at time of booking but no debit is made.
Card payments may be made without surcharge by selection of a Cheque or Savings account on the EFTPOS unit.
All Visa and MasterCard Credit payments will incur a 1.5% surcharge. This charge is to simply recoup the merchant charges we incur in using the facility. At the time of writing this (January 2016) the average amount the Commercial Boutique Hotel is charged for Visa or MasterCard payments is 1.7%.
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Please understand that we are a small hotel with only 8 rooms. As such late cancellations can have a significant impact on our business.
To secure a confirmed booking, credit card details are required as security for the accommodation charges (including CCV). This secures the room for the period of your intended stay and guarantees your room upon arrival. If you wish to stay beyond the period of your original booking we request that you advise us as soon as you are aware so that we may extend both the booking and your occupancy of your original room.
In the event of a cancellation prior to 2pm 7 days before your arrival date no fee will be charged.
In the event of confirmed cancellation within 7 days of your arrival date we will endeavour to relet the room, and if successful you will be charged a 10% rebooking fee that we are charged by the booking agencies on reletting. If we do not relet the room then you will be charged a fee equivalent to the accommodation charges for the period of the booking.
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In the event of a cancellation no later than 2pm 2 days prior to your check-in date, no fee will be charged.
In the event of a cancellation later than 2pm 2 days prior to your check-in date, we will endeavour to relet the room. If we are successful then you will be charged a 10% rebooking fee. If we do not relet the room then you will be charged a fee equivalent to the accommodation charges for the first 2 nights of the booking.
In the event of a failure to show on the booked date you will be charged a fee equivalent to the accommodation charges for the period of the booking.
We recommend you take out travel insurance to cover cancellation charges incurred if unforeseen circumstances force you to alter your booking after the allowed free cancellation period.
Please consider uncontrollable circumstances such as road closures (due to floods, bush fires, vehicle accidents), family crisis (health or personal), work demands.
We suggest that the policy include, but not limited to, the following coverage – loss of payment through cancellation, loss or damage to personal baggage, loss of money and medical expenses.
Please understand that we are a small hotel with only 8 rooms. As such late cancellations can have a significant impact on our business.
While we always regret the necessity to impose charges upon guests who do not use the accommodation, we have found it necessary to make these charges in the circumstances set out above in the hope that it will encourage guests to assist us in advising of any travel changes at an early time to allow us to relet the room with minimal loss.
Our cancellation policy has also been necessary to allow us to maintain our policy of not over booking in the hotel in busy periods, as is the case of the major hotels to cover the "no shows", as we prefer to be able to guarantee our confirmed guests their room on the day.
We also continually set out room rates at base levels without building in a provisional cost of "no-show" guests.


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Marseille (Latin: Massilia) [23] is the second most populated city of France (and third urban area) the biggest mediterranean port and the economic center of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Marseille has a complex history. It was founded by the Phoceans (from the Greek city of Phocea) in 600 B.C. and is one of the oldest cities in Europe. The town is a far cry from the Cézanne paintings and Provençal clichés of sleepy villages, "pétanque" players and Marcel Pagnol novels. With around one million inhabitants, Marseille is the second largest city in France in terms of population and the largest in terms of area. Its population is a real melting pot of different cultures. It is also said that there are more Comorian people in Marseille than in Comoros! Indeed, the people of Marseille have varying ethnic backgrounds, with a lot of Italians and Spanish having immigrated to the area after the second world war.
For people not afraid to discover a real place with real people, Marseille is the place. From colourful markets (like Noailles market) that will make you feel like you are in Africa, to the Calanques (a natural area of big cliffs falling into the sea - Calanque means fjord), from the Panier area (the oldest place of the town and historically the place where newcomers installed) to the Vieux-Port (old harbor) and the Corniche (a road along the sea) Marseille has definitely a lot to offer.
Forget the Canebière, forget the "savon de Marseille" (Marseille soap), forget the clichés, and just have a ride from l'Estaque to Les Goudes. You will not forget it.
Get in
By plane
Marseille-Provence International Airport (IATA: MRS) [24] is located about 30 km from Marseille. Buses, taxis and now train connect in less than 30 minutes. Shuttle services from other European cities have made more places available from Marseille. [25]
By train
The main train station is Marseille St. Charles. It is well-linked to the rest of the city, as the two subway lines and many buses stop there. It is a short walk away from the Canebière and the Old Port. Beware that the station is located on a small hill : if you decide to go the station by foot, you will have to climb a series of steps that could prove very unappealing, especially if you carry heavy pieces of luggage.
Marseille has TGV lines to Paris (3 hours) and Lyon (1 hour 45), Nice (2 hours) and to Brussels (5 hours).
From Barcelona, there is a connection to Cerbère, from which there are regular trains to Marseille; also a night train.
By bus
Eurolines [26] has many connections all over Europe. From Marseille there are at least direct connections to Barcelona, Prague and Tangier. The bus station is next to the main train station, the St. Charles Station at Rue Honnorat. You get access through Platform N in the train station. There is also a temporary office at Platform N.
There is also an Eurolines office on the 3 Allée Léon Gambetta; If you walk down the big stairs on the southside of the station, follow the road until you come to a squarelike intersection. The office is on your left hand.
By car
Marseille is very well connected to most French cities through numerous highways. As always in France those highways are expensive but practical, comfortable and fast. Marseille is around 8 hours from Paris by car, 2 hours from Nice, 1h30 from Montpellier, 4 hours from Toulouse and 3 hours from Lyon. However, be aware that driving in the city centre is a nightmare - park your car somewhere safe and stick to public transport when ever you can.
By boat
Marseille has a big harbour. There are direct ferry routes from Marseille to Ajaccio, Bastia, Porto Torres, Porto Vecchio and Propriano. There are several piers at the harbour, so it is advisable to check well in advance from which pier you are departing.
Get around
By bus, tramway, subway
Marseille is served by a transit system, the Régie des Transports de Marseille (RTM) comprising 2 subway lines, 2 tram lines and 74 bus lines. If you have any mobility problems, are in a wheel chair or have a child in a push chair, you should be aware that almost every métro station has steps in it somewhere and some will have several flights of stairs - stick to the trams and buses which are a better option.
The tickets for bus/métro can be bought in the cafes, at the subway stations, or on the bus; it is advised to buy a multi journey ticket (carte libertés) at 6.30€ (5 voyages) or 12.60€ (10 voyages), which are not sold in the buses. The number of transfers is unlimited (including the return journeys) within the one-hour limit between the first boarding and last transfer on all the network (you must validate with each entry to the bus). Be careful! The subway closes at 10.30p.m. except Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings (until 12:30 a.m). The tram system operates until 12:30 a.m. 7 days a week. Most bus routes do not operate after 9:00 p.m. or so, although a limited network of night buses (Fluobus) operates with infrequent service (only about every 45-60 minutes or so) until about 12:30 a.m. or so. Using a taxi is recommended if you need to travel after 9:00 p.m.
The Pilote website [27], includes all the bus, tram and metro schedules but is easier to read than the RTM sites. Moreover, this site repeats the schedules of the majority of transport in common runs of the agglomeration (tram, bus interurban, trains regional) and makes it possible to search for journeys in Marseille and the nearby communes.
Airport transfers are available for 8.50€ each way to/from Gare St Charles. Tickets may be bought at the cabin between Hall 1 and Hall 3/4 of the main terminal and at a separate kiosk in the new Gare Routière, after Voie N in the Gare St Charles. The bus runs every 20 minutes on 10, 30, and 50 minutes past the hour. The ride is about 30 minutes. The bus says Navette Aeroport Gare St Charles on it. From Gare St Charles, the metro can get you to most hotels.
Metro tickets allow unlimited transfers onto bus or tram within 1 hour of initial use for the base 1.50€ fare but does not include re-entry (1 hour limit) to the metro. A daily ticket (carte journée) costs 5.00€.
By boat
A Ferry Boat crosses the Old Harbour (Vieux Port). It is a tourist attraction in itself known as the shortest commercial boat ride in Europe.
By car
Avoid taking your car if you possibly can. Marseille, at least the centre, has narrow streets, one-way streets, random lane changes and so on which can drive both locals and non-locals crazy. The local drivers have a well deserved reputation for fearlessness - particularly if they are on two wheels. In addition, Marseille has some of the lowest parking fines in France - parking fines are rarely enforced and consequently you will find cars parked (and sometimes double parked) everywhere.
Due to the new tunnel that is being built to try to alleviate some of Marseille's traffic problems, satellite navigational systems such as the Tom Tom are likely to be out of date and dangerous if followed. For instance, following a Tom Tom in the centre of Marseille could take you across newly installed pedestrian areas or Tram lines. The one-way system has also completely changed.
By taxi
Be careful of rogue taxi drivers. While there aren't many, there are a few and a €20 ride can quickly become a €40 ride. If you think you've been cheated get the taxi driver's number (located in the rear of the car, often on the window) and go to the Tourist's Office at 4, La Canebière (near Le Vieux Port) and speak to a representative, they can and will get your money back if you've been ripped off. They will also get the taxi driver in significant trouble.
By Bicycle
Marseille has the excellent le vélo [28] cycle hire scheme in place as well as plenty of cycle paths, this makes it possible to get round the city quickly and very reasonably but be warned that the velo stations lock at midnight so if you don't return your bicycle before then you will need to pay for an extra day. It costs 1 euro for a week's subscription. Each time you hire a bike, the first 30 minutes are free, then each hour costs 1 euro. Note that there is a 150 euros deposit which will be charged if you don't return the bike properly.
Outside of town
Cultural Events
As European Capital of Culture 2013, Marseille is planning great cultural changes and events for the coming years. However, this does mean that many of the museums and galleries are currently closed for refurbishment (in 2012). So far, the main cultural events are:
Night Life
There are many small bars in Marseille and especially in View-Port. These are good places to meet up with friends after work or class to have a couple drinks. Drink prices are relatively cheap, between 3 euros to 7 euros a drink, and service is good.
This three room cave like club, is a great place to go if you like to listen to different types of music. One room or cave, plays hip hop, rap, and reggae, another room plays techno and dub step, and the last room plays classic rock. The drink prices range from 5 euros for a mixed drink or well beer to 10 euros for more quality alcohol.
Le Cosy Bar is a club aimed at the younger demographic. This is a multi-roomed club, plays top music in techno, dub step, hip hop, and reggae til 6:00am. Le Cosy Bar is know for their extravagant theme nights such as Moscow Beach, where everyone's attire is mixed between winter wear and beach clothes, and Soiree Pyjamas, where everyone dressing in pajamas. The drink prices are between 5 euros and 10 euros, like most of the other night clubs in the area.
Le Bazar is situated near one of Marseille's beautiful beaches. Inside, there is a large dance floor with smaller sections with couches and tables. The floor of the club overlooks the bottom dance floor and is a place usually go to be in a quitter surrounding. The DJs play top techno, dub step, hip hop, and reggae. Drink prices here are a bit cheaper than most clubs (4 euros to 8 euros).
Le Mystik is a chic club located near avenue de luminy. The attire is upscale and the club attendees are mainly in the age group of 23 to 27. Le Mystik's DJ plays the top hits in techno, dub step, hip hop, and r&b until 4:30am. The drinks prices range from 8 euros to 12 euros for a single drink.
Le Flamingo is another one of Marseilles upscale clubs. Its pink lights give this three bar club a calm and soothing feel. The DJs here play the top techno and dub step hits. Prices for drinks range from 8 euros to 12 euros.
Marseille is home to many universities and has a reputation for great education. The universities have a wide array of focuses from art to business.
Religious Centers
Unsurprisingly, Marseille's cuisine is focused on fish and seafood. Its two flag-bearing specialities being the famous fish broth "bouillabaisse" and "aïoli", a garlic sauce served with vegetables and dried cod.
La Bouillabaisse de Marseille
La bouillabaisse is an excellent fish-based soup served with la rouille (a garlic-saffron sauce) and bread similar to crostini. La bouillabaisse cannot be enjoyed at any budgetary level. If you are invited to the home of someone making bouillabaisse, then you are in the clear. Never eat cheap bouillabaisse at a resto unless it's not called bouillabaisse; only eat it out if you have to reserve in advance. Bouillabaisse is a meal...first the soup, then the fish.
There are lots of Kebab restaurants along the Canebière. Many cheap, authentic couscous eateries are to be found around the Cours Belsunce, where the local Maghrebic immigrants have their lunch.
Many affordable restaurants with sunny terraces are to be found on Cours Julien, a pedestrian-only street near the Canebière and the "Plaine"
Le Vieux Port has WiFi access, available from many of the bars and restaurants, and in some places in the street (although there are not many places to sit). The ESSID to use is "Marseille sans fil" and the network is not encrypted. When you first connect, your browser will take you to a web page about the service in French: simply click on "Cliquez ici" ("Click here") on that page to use the network freely.
Note WiFi is pronounced wee-fee or wiffy in French - even by English speakers. Asking for Why-Fye will usually be greeted by a blank look.
Stay safe
Note that there are many reports of muggings and pickpockets so avoid carrying valuables and always watch your surroundings, like in most cities. You will want to stay away from Gare St Charles and the upper part of La canebière at night. Most of the northern neighbourhoods, known as "quartiers nords", are sensitive areas and should be avoided by tourists.
The area around Boulevard Michelet thrives with prostitutes and should be avoided on soccer nights, as you can meet potentially angry and drunk Olympique de Marseille hooligans.
When driving a car, make sure the doors are locked. There have been occurrences of motorcyclists opening the doors of cars while the driver is sitting in it, and quickly snatching the bags and valuables from the seats.
Overall the city is fairly safe, as is Paris, so there is no need for paranoia !
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The humor begins with the fact that this character is going to be uneducated about sex. You see, that will lead to awkwardness and if there is anything funnier than sex, it is awkward sex. So we know, simply because he says he'll need instructions, that he will have some hilarious troubles.
And then he can't even do that right! He gets the video wrong, and so he had even more awkward sex! I haven't laughed this hard since middle school when a teacher farted.
My goodness. How much lamer can you get than this comic? It's like a machine was told to look at all the previous xkcd comics and figure out how to make new ones, and it spit out "SEX PLUS VIDEO GAME. COMBINE THEM. THINK OF ONE IN TERMS OF THE OTHER." Does it matter that there couldn't even be a speedrun of sex? That it doesn't make sense as an idea?
I guess there will always be adults who are still amused by this sort of thing. Look: I have no problem with jokes about sex and stuff. It's just like reference-based humor: There's nothing wrong with making jokes that reference other works, and there's nothing wrong with making jokes about sex. The problem is when there is no real joke, and instead you are supposed to laugh merely because sex was brought up at all, and ha ha we are all still nervous about that.
That's really all this joke is: there's sort of a pun thing about video games and speed runs but it makes so little sense that i think we can all agree that the only reason anyone laughs at it is because: sex. and that is just lazy, when you get down to it.
as long as we're talking about speed runs, this comic always made me really happy.


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Having worked in Waterville Valley for 32 years (the majority of those years as Tom Corcoran's assistant), and as a parent of a Dartmouth student ('13), I'm anxiously waiting to see the new documentary film, "Passion for Snow." Paul Feely, of the New Hampshire Union Leader, writes about it, below.
Given its location in the snowy hills near the Vermont border, it's no surprise that Dartmouth College and its students are closely associated with skiing. That bond is celebrated onscreen in the new documentary film, "Passion for Snow."
Based on the 2010 book "Passion for Skiing" by Dartmouth College graduate Stephen Waterhouse, class of 1965, the film covers 100-plus years of skiing history at the college, from the first Dartmouth Winter Carnival through present day.
"The film covers an amazing story that has unfolded over the past hundred years," said Waterhouse, who served as executive producer of the film version of his book. "You'll see not only many champion skiers in action, but also people like Dr. Seuss, the late Surgeon General Dr. C. Everett Koop and Robert Frost, who were influenced in their careers after spending winters in Hanover."
The 62-minute film features segments and comments from Dartmouth alumni who helped transform the sport of skiing into the $25 billion industry it is today. The filmmakers find a connection to Dartmouth in almost every aspect of the snow sports industry – from the design and manufacture of skiing gear and apparel, to the development of slope side techniques, resort development, medical innovations – even the equipment used in snowmaking and grooming operations at ski hills around the globe.
>> Video: Trailer 'Passion for Snow'
"Through the film, you will feel the passion of generations of Dartmouth skiers, nationally and internationally," Waterhouse said. "The many first-hand accounts and newly discovered vintage footage make a fast-paced hour that puts you on the slopes with many of the greatest legends in winter sports."
The film premiered in February in the Loew Auditorium at the Black Family Visual Arts Center on the Dartmouth campus, coinciding with the 103rd Dartmouth Winter Carnival. The film opens with footage of "The Grinch," created by Dartmouth grad Theodor Geisel – also known as Dr. Seuss – sledding downhill towards Whoville.
Other highlights include a segment on the late Dr. Koop's crash off a Dartmouth ski jump causing temporary paralysis; U.S. Ski Hall of Fame member Tom Corcoran discussing founding Waterville Valley; and Olympic gold medalist Hannah Kearney discussing her win in the World Cup while enrolled there.
Suzanne Young, Class of 1977, works in Dartmouth's Alumni Office and attended the film's premiere.
"I loved it," Young said. "My father, two brothers, and a son all went to Dartmouth as well, so we have Green running through our family's veins, and there was a lot in there I never knew about. I was a member of the ski team, and seeing some classmates in it really brought back some memories. It's so well done."
The documentary, which took two years to produce, approaches Dartmouth's connection to skiing from several angles. The film covers Dartmouth skiers' roles in World War II as part of the 10th Mountain Division, the development of commercial ski resorts and the arrival of skiing as a focus of popular filmmaking said Waterhouse, who partnered on the script with producer Lisa Densmore, Class of 1983.
The film also features Dartmouth's role in the development of adapted skiing technology for disabled athletes, including a segment on the late Paralympian Diana Golden, Class of 1984, who lost her right leg at age 12. She joined the Dartmouth ski team in spite of her disability, and eventually went on to win 10 gold medals over eight years of racing in the World Disabled Ski Championships, culminating in her induction into the U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame.
"There's no question in my mind – it all started in Hanover," says Percy Rideout, Class of 1940, during the film's conclusion. Rideout was a former captain of the Dartmouth ski team, and a captain in the 10th Mountain Division who fought in the Battle of Riva Ridge in the Italian Alps in 1945. Rideout was interviewed three years ago for the film; he died Jan. 25.
Diane Boyer, Class of 1978 and chairman of SnowSports Industries America, is also featured in "Passion for Snow."
"Skiing is an intrinsically Dartmouth tradition," Boyer says. "Where most people would be whining on a cold, snowy, blustery day, a lot of Dartmouth folks are reveling in the fact that they're in this climate."
A majority of the film footage and many of the stills used in the project were provided by the Rauner Special Collections Library at Dartmouth. Ski legends Chick Igaya, Class of 1957, and Ralph Miller, Class of 1955, also contributed.
"We worked with staff at Rauner, and sources of old ski film outside Dartmouth, to pull out some nuggets that have not been seen, or rarely seen, before," Waterhouse said. "We have the first ever collegiate downhill races in 1930 that led to the first ever U.S. National Downhill Championship on Dartmouth's mountain in 1933. Igaya persuaded the Japanese Ski Association to allow use of the only known film footage of his 1956 Olympic Silver Medal slalom run in Cortina, Italy. Miller located some old footage of his amazing ski run in 1955 when he became the first man to ski over 100 m.p.h. in Portillo, Chile. It's all here."
Longtime filmmaker Buck Henry, class of 1952, lent his vocal chords to narrate the film – while openly stating he is no fan of the sport.
"Buck hates snow and he doesn't ski," Waterhouse said. "But he agreed to it, and he did a brilliant job."
Beyond the film's upcoming premiere in Hanover, Waterhouse hopes to submit his film to festivals.
"The festivals we expect will be interested in this film focus on sports, primarily winter sports," Waterhouse said.
In addition to Waterhouse, the production team involved on the project includes producer Densmore and associate producer Rick Moulton, a Hanover native and an expert on vintage film.
There are no further showings scheduled in New Hampshire for "Passion for Snow." It will be screened April 11 at the Village Cinema in Vail, Colo.