Shortly after this spurt of activity, it struck him that it was not absolutely necessary to make a picture in order to extract cash from its backers, and took to touring seaside resorts, raising funds for the production of movies, and absconding with the cash before a frame was in the can.
"We thought we'd combine it with Georgia which also has some really exciting touring". Georgia's main resort of Gudauri makes up for its slow chairlifts and rustic accommodation with deep snow and acres of rideable terrain.
Getting to know Newport, Rhode Island, is -- how should I put this? -- just a bit different from touring around other famous resorts.
The Eagle Ski Club organises everything from resort-based ski touring and more strenuous multi-day hut-to-hut tours in the Alps and Rockies to full expeditions in the Arctic and remote mountain ranges such as the Ak-Shirak mountains of Kyrgyzstan.
I first experienced resort-based ski touring last season at Tremblant, above Montreal, and was immediately taken with it.
The band, which consists of Malcolm Gold of North Salem on bass, Chris Tedesco of Brooklyn on electric violin and Dean Sharp of Woodstock on percussion, is making a living touring clubs, colleges and ski resorts throughout the East, Midwest and Southwest.
These skis are designed mainly for touring trails, which many ski resorts provide along with downhill ski runs, and are good for exploring.
There's extensive off-piste, and the resort offers good ski touring.
Many resorts are now offering ski touring "itineraries" – marked trails where novices can have a go, while remaining within easy reach of the resort.
It was well past the summer touring season, but not yet Thanksgiving or ski resort time.
