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Colorado : Originally posted by CO_champagne Originally...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:41:13 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/19/2013 at 5:41pm

Originally posted by CO_champagne

Originally posted by ctoma

Originally posted by Scorer099

Hope you enjoy limited terrain, a big crowd, and tracked snow!

Limited terrain, big crowds and tracked snow is better than not riding at all.

So true. While I'm happy to see the warm sun more, I'm sad to summerize my board for the season. I miss riding the little guys already! They shall be waxed and stored for some sad months.

Haha I agree as well! I don't mind sitting in traffic, crowds, and limited terrain at all. I just spend my time lapping the park all day chill'n. Worth it to me!

Colorado : Originally posted by ctoma Originally...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:56:51 +0000

Author: Oinker
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/19/2013 at 2:56pm

Originally posted by ctoma

Originally posted by Scorer099

Hope you enjoy limited terrain, a big crowd, and tracked snow!

Limited terrain, big crowds and tracked snow is better than not riding at all.

Hell Yes!!!! My girlfriend and i had plans to stay the weekend in Vail just to hangout, lounge around in the pool at the resort, have a few drinks & such. Now, Bonus!!! Vail re-opens! Can't wait to get in a few more turns.

Colorado : Originally posted by ctoma Originally...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:59:28 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/19/2013 at 1:59pm

Originally posted by ctoma

Originally posted by Scorer099

Hope you enjoy limited terrain, a big crowd, and tracked snow!

Limited terrain, big crowds and tracked snow is better than not riding at all.

So true. While I'm happy to see the warm sun more, I'm sad to summerize my board for the season. I miss riding the little guys already! They shall be waxed and stored for some sad months.

Colorado : Originally posted by Scorer099Hope...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:05 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/19/2013 at 12:00pm

Originally posted by Scorer099

Hope you enjoy limited terrain, a big crowd, and tracked snow!

Limited terrain, big crowds and tracked snow is better than not riding at all.

Colorado : Hope you enjoy limited terrain,...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:54:04 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/19/2013 at 11:54am

Hope you enjoy limited terrain, a big crowd, and tracked snow!

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(Looks...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:32:11 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/18/2013 at 10:32am

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

Looks like several resorts are extending their season.

Breck, Copper and Vail are all reopening for the weekend and Aspen Highlands will reopen for the last weekend in April after their initial close this weekend.

Hope everyone gets a chance!

YEAH!! That was such great news when they announced that. I mean...they've gotten TONS and TONS of snow on their closing week and closing day. I'm glad the locals nagged and got them to reopen for the weekend. I will definitely be at breck. Hopefully I'll see some of you fellas there!

Colorado : Looks like several resorts are...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:46:28 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/17/2013 at 8:46am

Looks like several resorts are extending their season.

Breck, Copper and Vail are all reopening for the weekend and Aspen Highlands will reopen for the last weekend in April after their initial close this weekend.

Hope everyone gets a chance!

Colorado : i don't know why i never...

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:08:52 +0000

Author: sopel10
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/12/2013 at 9:08pm

i don't know why i never brought it up:

what about loveland?

1 day a basin and 1 day loveland?

Colorado : yea i think i'll follow...

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:01:07 +0000

Author: sopel10
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/10/2013 at 11:01am

yea i think i'll follow the advice and stay at LQ.

$128 for two nights with tax. decided to drive all the way there monday night, might be a bit more tired but at least we will be all checked in the next day

now all we need is few inches of fresh snow next week

thx for all the input

Colorado : Plus I think all LQs have free...

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:02:49 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/10/2013 at 10:02am

Plus I think all LQs have free breakfast.

Colorado : I am telling you, for the extra...

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:20:12 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/10/2013 at 5:20am

I am telling you, for the extra $6 stay at La Quinta (just do a google search for coupons). It's a nicer hotel and you have Old Chicago on the main level. I have never seen a Luxury Inn that was anything close to Luxury. This one included and I have stayed in most hotels in Summit...but I am also picky when it comes to hotels. I stay in them more than I would like.

Colorado : that's pretty much how i...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:48:55 +0000

Author: sopel10
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/09/2013 at 6:48pm

that's pretty much how i feel

i usually travel with a bigger group during the season and we always get a house/condo for dirt cheap after you split the costs

this time it's only me and my brother, give me a bed and a working shower ;)

$50 a night plus tax:

Luxury Inn And Suites

Colorado : Sounds like he is spending Monday...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:26:42 +0000

Author: sideways99
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/09/2013 at 11:26am

Sounds like he is spending Monday night in Denver and Tuesday night in Silverthorne.

A quick search on kayak.com shows several hotels (none of which has a good rating) for $52 - $70 in the area, although I have never stayed at any of these joints. I guess as long as the room is clean nothing else matters.

http://www.kayak.com/hotels#/Silverthorne,CO-c8848/2013-04-16/2013-04-17

Colorado : Drrr, I missed when he said Monday...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:22:13 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/09/2013 at 11:22am

Drrr, I missed when he said Monday night.

Colorado : weekends do not equal weekdays....

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:20:26 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/09/2013 at 11:20am

weekends do not equal weekdays. He is coming on a weekday.

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(i...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:14:15 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/09/2013 at 11:14am

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

i just did a google search. the room by itself was only 69.99 regularly (before tax)

Weird. When I was looking for Saturday nights it was always $99 for the LQ and $89 for the Days Inn.

Colorado : i just did a google search. the...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:02:07 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/09/2013 at 11:02am

i just did a google search. the room by itself was only 69.99 regularly (before tax)

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)($65...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:53:03 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/09/2013 at 10:53am

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

$65 w/ tax using a coupon code at LQ silverthorne.

That's a great price. Where can I find the coupon?

Colorado : $65 w/ tax using a coupon code...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:48:49 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/09/2013 at 10:48am

$65 w/ tax using a coupon code at LQ silverthorne.

@Superorb - maybe 4-5" nothing special. Just cold and blowing.

@CT - I was just looking for a quick few park runs. Did that for a couple hours and went home. I think the season my be done for me. Give my body a few weeks to rest before starting wakeboarding and mtn biking for the summer.

Colorado : Originally posted by sopel10i'll...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:31:26 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/09/2013 at 10:31am

Originally posted by sopel10

i'll probably stay somewhere in denver when i fly in monday night and then 1 night in Silverthorne in some $50 motel

Good luck finding a $50 motel in Summit.

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(I...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:26:37 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/09/2013 at 10:26am

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

I made some weak attempts to try and get in touch with you on the 29th. I was going to hit up Keystone for a couple hours...went to copper instead.

Damn, I wish I had known, I would have tried to talk you into going to Keystone. Our friends were at Copper on 3/29 (and then Keystone on 3/31 and Vail on 4/2 - they wanted to try several resorts).

We had a great time at Keystone, my kids really liked hitting the small side trails through the trees off the main runs. Not knowing the terrain/layout I had some issues on a few deeper tree runs but managed to get through. My family really had a good time in the baby park - Freda's Incubator.

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(Went...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:21:06 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/09/2013 at 10:21am

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

Went from 70F yesterday to 15F right now. Just wish more of this snow would go to the mtns... just a pita here.

I live out by DIA and there's maybe an inch on the ground. Is it worse by you? Ideally I'd want highs in the low 50s for Denver and highs in the high 20's and tons of snow for the mountains all season long.

Colorado : I made some weak attempts to try...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:16:48 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/09/2013 at 10:16am

I made some weak attempts to try and get in touch with you on the 29th. I was going to hit up Keystone for a couple hours...went to copper instead.

Went from 70F yesterday to 15F right now. Just wish more of this snow would go to the mtns... just a pita here.

Colorado : I gotta stop reading the Colorado...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:11:38 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/09/2013 at 10:11am

I gotta stop reading the Colorado thread... we flew out of Denver last Wednesday and I'm missing being in CO real bad right now...

Colorado : thx for the replyi'll...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 05:45:56 +0000

Author: sopel10
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/09/2013 at 5:45am

thx for the reply

i'll probably stay somewhere in denver when i fly in monday night and then 1 night in Silverthorne in some $50 motel

hopefully it won't be to crowded on tue/wed

Colorado : Originally posted by sopel10 yea...

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:43:22 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/08/2013 at 2:43pm

Originally posted by sopel10

yea we will probably end up in a-basin, i do remember wp being flat at times

does it get a lot colder in a-basin since its so high up? taking jackets with us but i was just wondering. we will probably end up stying somewhere in keystone or Silverthorne area, haven't really booked anything but the flights as of today.

thx for all your input

I would expect it to be spring conditions! I don't think it's much different from Keystone or anything. It can get windy sometimes, so I'd check the forcast before I head up. Yeah staying near Keystone and Silverthorne will be a nice short drive to A-basin too!

After this weekend when Breck closes too, I'd expect the crowds to come to Abase.

Colorado : yea we will probably end up...

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:42:02 +0000

Author: sopel10
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/08/2013 at 1:42pm

yea we will probably end up in a-basin, i do remember wp being flat at times

thx for all your input

Colorado : It really depends. If there is...

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 07:37:39 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/08/2013 at 7:37am

It really depends. If there is great snow, it'll be the only place left for those with the vail resorts pass. If it's a typical day, could be you and another 100-200 people.

You have two pretty good choices. As long as basin keeps their bowls open it will be good riding. If you go to WP/MJ and the Cirque is open, there isn't much better riding in the state. You will have to drive to basin as there is no local lodging, but I am sure there will be some good deals in Keystone (only 7 miles away).

and as far as the WP/MJ goes, if you want good terrain you are on the MJ side, if you want a terrain park you go to the WP side. Dark Territory is their bigger terrain park and requires you watch a short video and pay an additional fee (only required once per year) and you get access. The rest of their terrain parks aren't really worth it.

Colorado : does a-basin get really crowded...

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:42:11 +0000

Author: sopel10
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/08/2013 at 6:42am

does a-basin get really crowded during the week? as i said, i'll be there tue/wed

i wasn't really excepecting big crowds mid week

Colorado : Originally posted by ctoma^...

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:19:06 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/08/2013 at 12:19am

Originally posted by ctoma

^ Was at Keystone from 3/30 - 4/3, had a great time except for a tree run between Spring Dipper and Bachelor that was a disaster... River Run is a fun village, my family had a fantastic time.

I was there that weekend too! Outback peak tree runs were full of powder, it was fantastic. I'm just bummed bc they are getting MORE snow this whole entire week and they already closed. booo

Colorado : ^ Was at Keystone from 3/30 -...

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:11:42 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/07/2013 at 6:11pm

^ Was at Keystone from 3/30 - 4/3, had a great time except for a tree run between Spring Dipper and Bachelor that was a disaster... River Run is a fun village, my family had a fantastic time.

Colorado : Bummer! Thats right, no more Keystone...

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 10:36:53 +0000

Author: Oinker
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/07/2013 at 10:36am

Bummer! Thats right, no more Keystone this year.... the season is running short on us.

Colorado : Originally posted by Oinker Originally...

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 10:11:08 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/07/2013 at 10:11am

Originally posted by Oinker

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

Originally posted by Oinker

Go To A-Basin!!! Even during peak season A-Basin is infinitely better than Winter Park. ...any bump here in Colorado is better than Winter Park. It is the flattest mountain in Colorado! Mary Jane (sister mountain to winter park) is good but over all you money & time are spent better at a real mountain in Colorado. Head To Summit County!!!

I really don't know how to respond to that without sounding like a jerk but wp/mj has a lot to offer and calling it less than a real mtn would suggest ignorance. Fact is abasin is a great mtn. But so is wp. If you plan to spend more than a day, abasin doesn't make the most sense. If the snow is great you'll have fun at either place. But to be honest I'd avoid abasin just due to the crowds you will likely see. Wp has had more snow and better conditions most of the season.

WP has the longest flattest runs & lengthy cat walks. What they consider a blue run is a glorified green at any other resort. I understand run grading is subjective to each individual resort but the WP side is not very fun for snowboarding. Granted a good time can be had anywhere but WP is not much fun to ride unless you stay on the Mary Jane side of the mountain. Ride Keystone For Some Real Fun!!!

Keystone closes TODAY..

And I agree with nfinite....A-basin is gonna be SUPER CROWDED bc all the other front range resorts are starting to close. That's when half of denver and all their moms and dads head to A basin...simply bc most of them have the epic local passes, etc.

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)( Originally...

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 10:00:41 +0000

Author: Oinker
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/07/2013 at 10:00am

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

Colorado : Originally posted by OinkerGo...

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 09:46:51 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/07/2013 at 9:46am

Colorado : Go To A-Basin!!! Even during peak...

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 08:38:15 +0000

Author: Oinker
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/07/2013 at 8:38am

Go To A-Basin!!! Even during peak season A-Basin is infinitely better than Winter Park. ...any bump here in Colorado is better than Winter Park. It is the flattest mountain in Colorado! Mary Jane (sister mountain to winter park) is good but over all you money & time are spent better at a real mountain in Colorado. Head To Summit County!!!

Colorado : tax accountant here...flying in...

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 06:44:46 +0000

Author: sopel10
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/07/2013 at 6:44am

tax accountant here...flying in monday night (apr 15th) after it's all done, staying two days.

quick question:

A-basin or winterpark?

how are the conditions right now?

thx in advance :)

Colorado : Originally posted by anna.chan18mehh...

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:40:22 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/29/2013 at 4:40pm

Originally posted by anna.chan18

mehh its always hella funny seeing asshole drivers get whats coming for them

I know! We were less than a mile from the exit to the resort too. He was just rushing...and ruined his morning.

Went up to Keystone today....kinda icy and slushy...but outback peak was pretty sweet! Sad that the closing date is approaching extremely quick.

Colorado : mehh its always hella funny seeing...

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:53:59 +0000

Author: anna.chan18
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/28/2013 at 10:53pm

mehh its always hella funny seeing asshole drivers get whats coming for them

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:56:23 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/28/2013 at 6:56pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by mluu003

Also, on i70 today after the twin tunnels, I was being tail gated by a corolla all the way down the steep part of the highway....and then he past me.... only for me to pass him up at the end of the hill since his car was in the ditch. geez drive safe everyone.

Sucks for him, but I'm glad he got what was coming to him for driving like a jackass.

Yeah, I said the same thing. Then I felt bad right away. He was tailing me, and then passed me up with some snow on the road.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003Also,...

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:45:00 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/27/2013 at 6:45pm

Sucks for him, but I'm glad he got what was coming to him for driving like a jackass.

Colorado : Season isn't over yet! Just...

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:33:25 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/27/2013 at 6:33pm

Season isn't over yet! Just spent the day at Breck adventuring up to Imperial and did some hiking to put down some extremely fresh tracks! The snow condition between the trees are still extremely awesome too. It was slightly warm at the base...but snow came in and out!

Also, on i70 today after the twin tunnels, I was being tail gated by a corolla all the way down the steep part of the highway....and then he past me.... only for me to pass him up at the end of the hill since his car was in the ditch. geez drive safe everyone.

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbWoke...

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:30:26 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/23/2013 at 12:30pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Woke up to 8" on the ground by me and only 3" at copper and 2" at Loveland. Have to run around town today, wish me luck!

Yeah there's a good amount of snow outside this morning! Goodluck man, be safe.

I woke up to this:

Colorado : Woke up to 8" on the ground...

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 08:38:58 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/23/2013 at 8:38am

Woke up to 8" on the ground by me and only 3" at copper and 2" at Loveland. Have to run around town today, wish me luck!

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 01:01:46 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/23/2013 at 1:01am

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by mluu003

Anyone in Denver going boarding tomorrow (Saturday)? I really want to go but my car won't be able to make it up if there's snow on the ground.....I want to catch a ride please!

We were planning on going, but then Kim got a job screening interview thing at 2pm so we're stuck. And I'll likely have to work Sunday so that may be out too :(

:( aww that's okay. Hopefully you guys will be able to make it up to the mtn sooner or later! I was looking at the $35 shuttle that runs from Denver to Keystone...so tempted.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003Anyone...

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:03:04 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/22/2013 at 8:03pm

We were planning on going, but then Kim got a job screening interview thing at 2pm so we're stuck. And I'll likely have to work Sunday so that may be out too :(

Colorado : Anyone in Denver going boarding...

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:22:22 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/22/2013 at 6:22pm

Anyone in Denver going boarding tomorrow (Saturday)? I really want to go but my car won't be able to make it up if there's snow on the ground.....I want to catch a ride please!

Colorado : Originally posted by OinkerThe...

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:30:59 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/18/2013 at 9:30pm

Originally posted by Oinker

The parking lots that you pay for at Keystone get you just about mountain side. You are basically at the base of River Run. All in all it’s not that long of a walk to & from the free parking so I don’t know the advantage of parking in the pay lots unless you have a ton of gear to unload and drag with you.

Yeah this is true, I've parked there once...but only because I drove and everyone else in the car split the cost of parking. But I get it, I always get super lazy to take the shuttle to north parking lot after a long day of shredding.

Colorado : The parking lots that you pay...

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:10:49 +0000

Author: Oinker
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/18/2013 at 7:10am

Colorado : Originally posted by anna.chan18 Originally...

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 23:21:12 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/17/2013 at 11:21pm

Originally posted by anna.chan18

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

Most cats are way more expensive. Or you could have made the 5 minute walk....

parking was like 25 bucks.. bahh

Oh you paid for the super expensive lot! Yeah there's a huge free lot...and a north satellite lot with a really quick shuttle! All free.

Colorado : Originally posted by anna.chan18 parking...

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:36:13 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/17/2013 at 11:36am

Originally posted by anna.chan18

parking was like 25 bucks.. bahh

At Keystone? They have a huge free lot, why didn't you park there?

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(Most...

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:06:26 +0000

Author: anna.chan18
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/16/2013 at 10:06pm

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

Most cats are way more expensive. Or you could have made the 5 minute walk....

parking was like 25 bucks.. bahh

Colorado : Most cats are way more expensive....

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 19:41:48 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/16/2013 at 7:41pm

Most cats are way more expensive. Or you could have made the 5 minute walk....

Colorado : Originally posted by gunda...

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 19:36:37 +0000

Author: Oinker
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/16/2013 at 7:36pm

Originally posted by gunda pickle

I went out to keystone for the 1st time this year.
Park was great but I didn't like that you had to pay extra to take the cat out to the bowls.

LOL! That is funny. When i was leaving the parking lot today, the parking lot dude jokingly told me parking is free but we charge you to leave. ...kinda the same theory with getting out of the bowls i guess.

Colorado : I went out to keystone for the...

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 19:33:09 +0000

Author: gunda pickle
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/16/2013 at 7:33pm

I went out to keystone for the 1st time this year.
Park was great but I didn't like that you had to pay extra to take the cat out to the bowls.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003Conditions...

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 17:10:01 +0000

Author: Oinker
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/16/2013 at 5:10pm

Originally posted by mluu003

Conditions are still awesome in the front range resorts....I don't know why people are already talking about Spring?!

Agreed!!! i had an awesome day at Keystone! Granted not peak season conditions but plenty of fun to be had!

Colorado : Conditions are still awesome in...

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 17:07:41 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/16/2013 at 5:07pm

Conditions are still awesome in the front range resorts....I don't know why people are already talking about Spring?!

Colorado : )(nfinit)(was it a wide variety...

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:59:48 +0000

Author: bdanross
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/25/2013 at 2:59pm

)(nfinit)(

was it a wide variety of terrain? did you find anything really challenging or cool? could you compare it to anything at vail? say you were there on a day where things didnt get tracked out?

Colorado : BF doesn't do 1 day trips....

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:34:35 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/25/2013 at 2:34pm

BF doesn't do 1 day trips. Either 3 or 4 and its the whole enchilada included. It's turly is an experience of a lifetime. Everything there is grade A!!! A 3 day trip with some side hits in Revelstoke would be fantastic. The actual cat-riding operation doesn't really matter, i just think finding something all inclusive while cat riding is def the way to go! Jut wait till i finish an edit and post a gallery! It will sell itself, lol

Colorado : could even just do a one day trip...

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:30:06 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/25/2013 at 2:30pm

could even just do a one day trip at retallak or bf and the rest at revelstoke? actually starting to seem doable.

Colorado : ya, 3 days in and out is a bit...

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:28:13 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/25/2013 at 2:28pm

ya, 3 days in and out is a bit rushed. we should def start looking into this and planning now though, stuff sells out pretty quick

Colorado : talked to Katie about it at lunch!...

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:12:22 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/25/2013 at 2:12pm

talked to Katie about it at lunch! maybe a couple day cat trip (retallak or baldface), drive up to revelstoke and ride there for a few days? take a 10 day trip...pricey, but fun.

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)( Originally...

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:53:57 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/25/2013 at 1:53pm

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

Originally posted by bdanross

have you done the cat skiing at monarch? i have been hearing good things. I was thinking it could be fun to get up there sometime this season. maybe take a weekend trip out to butte and monarch or wolfcreek.

that's why I was at Monarch, they have decent terrain and the snow was good. It's geared slightly toward skiers, but honestly that's most cat trips. You just have to plan ahead a little bit to avoid hiking much. Having a good group of skiers with you helps too!

We were lucky at Monarch they had a couple feet of snow in the last 36hrs before we rode, then sunny skies almost all day. Can't complain a bit, conditions were perfect, terrain was fun, and the guides were great. Compared to WC and CB Monarch is a short trip with little traffic. Just don't speed on 285.

and...I am heading back for another cat trip in a couple weeks. Hopefully they keep getting snow.

and...now you have to start planning for our cat trip to BC next year!

Colorado : Originally posted by bdanrosshave...

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:40:00 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/25/2013 at 1:40pm

Originally posted by bdanross

and...I am heading back for another cat trip in a couple weeks. Hopefully they keep getting snow.

Colorado : We killed some time in Frisco...

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:22:09 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/25/2013 at 12:22pm

We killed some time in Frisco and left just before 7pm and the drive was fine. I had to go slow due to my crappy tires but there wasn't any traffic jams. We always check Google maps for traffic before we leave now.

Colorado : ^yeah it was an easy drive for...

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:19:01 +0000

Author: bdanross
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/25/2013 at 12:19pm

^yeah it was an easy drive for me too. patience is always needed when coming back. got stuck behind a snowplow on the way up so it was around 35 mph for most of the drive.

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

I suppose it's the price we pay for snow! although it does make the trip to monarch not seem so bad when it only takes about 2.5-3 hrs and is twice as far, they just need more vertical there.

Colorado : Originally posted by bdanrossim...

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:13:57 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/25/2013 at 11:13am

Originally posted by bdanross

im headed up to vail tomorrow. im so pumped i wish i could have been up there the entire weekend. finally some snow in colorado! how are the roads super? i heard its supposed to be 5 inches tonight

We drove home Sunday night and the roads were fine. And I'm in an AWD car with bald, old all season hockey pucks.

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzHahaha....

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:26:23 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/25/2013 at 9:26am

Originally posted by killclimbz

Hahaha. You guys are learning why I never bought the Epic Pass when I did ride resorts. Your travel choices are seriously limited on that pass even though it has "more" resorts. Do you want to go through Summit County or Summit County?

There is a reason I avoid Summit on Sundays at all costs. The drive home is just ridiculous.

This makes so much sense now. I just moved here and it seems like the best choice for me. I don't sit on i70 traffic often...but when I do, it takes 4 hours haha.

I just love Keystone and Breck's park terrain park way too much. I'm thinking of getting the Copper/Winterpark/steamboat pass next year.

Colorado : Hahaha. You guys are learning...

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:16:06 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/25/2013 at 8:16am

Hahaha. You guys are learning why I never bought the Epic Pass when I did ride resorts. Your travel choices are seriously limited on that pass even though it has "more" resorts. Do you want to go through Summit County or Summit County?

There is a reason I avoid Summit on Sundays at all costs. The drive home is just ridiculous.

Colorado : I suppose it's the price...

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 05:44:39 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/25/2013 at 5:44am

I suppose it's the price we pay for snow! although it does make the trip to monarch not seem so bad when it only takes about 2.5-3 hrs and is twice as far, they just need more vertical there.

Colorado : Well, 3 hours to drive back to...

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 19:26:20 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/24/2013 at 7:26pm

Well, 3 hours to drive back to Denver from Silverthorne. It was just freekn fantastic...

Colorado : im headed up to vail tomorrow....

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 12:53:58 +0000

Author: bdanross
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/23/2013 at 12:53pm

im headed up to vail tomorrow. im so pumped i wish i could have been up there the entire weekend. finally some snow in colorado! how are the roads super? i heard its supposed to be 5 inches tonight

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003Cabin...

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:53:10 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/22/2013 at 6:53pm

Originally posted by mluu003

Cabin trip in the Silverthorne this weekend! Can't wait to go pow hunting! To all you guys coming up as well, be safe!

We're at Copper till Sunday, do you go to Copper?

It's DUMPING right now.

Colorado : Cabin trip in the Silverthorne...

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:25:35 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/22/2013 at 9:25am

Cabin trip in the Silverthorne this weekend! Can't wait to go pow hunting! To all you guys coming up as well, be safe!

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(hopefully...

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:45:07 +0000

Author: Oinker
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/18/2013 at 10:45am

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

hopefully february ends with some snow. The actual snowiest months are March and April, so the season has a lot of potential to resurrect itself. Will fill the lakes for some summer wakeboarding and hopefully keep the fires to a minimum so I am hopeful!

So true!!! We can not afford another summer with all of the fires as we had last year!!! I don't mean to be selfish & wish for more snow for our snowboard season alone. The entire state desperately needs a good snow season to avoid what we went through last summer. The fires were horrible along with hurting any of the sports / actives along the creeks, rivers and lakes. ....so, let it snow, Let It Snow, LET IT SNOW!!!

Colorado : hopefully february ends with some...

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:36:46 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/18/2013 at 10:36am

hopefully february ends with some snow. The actual snowiest months are March and April, so the season has a lot of potential to resurrect itself. Will fill the lakes for some summer wakeboarding and hopefully keep the fires to a minimum so I am hopeful!

Colorado : We're going to Copper Thur-Sun...

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:10:05 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/18/2013 at 10:10am

We're going to Copper Thur-Sun so hopefully we get a ton of snow. My brother can barely link turns so he'll be by himself while the wife and I hunt for pow.

Colorado : Holy cow, I moved here last year...

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:05:05 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/18/2013 at 10:05am

Holy cow, I moved here last year and people told me February is the snowy-est month in CO. They weren't kidding! So much snow in our forecast I'm so stoked!!!

I'm using this site: http://www.snowforecast.com/usa-forecasts/southwest-usa/colorado

I hope it's accurate.

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbHow...

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:43:54 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/17/2013 at 6:43pm

Originally posted by Superorb

How were the crowds/traffic?

The crowds were pretty crazy on Saturday at Breckenridge, damn president's day weekend! Went to Keystone today and it was pretty fun too, but it was a LOT icy-er than Breck. A great weekend spent snowboarding...my legs are about to explode.

Colorado : How were the crowds/traffic? ...

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 11:13:55 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/17/2013 at 11:13am

How were the crowds/traffic?

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003Went...

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 19:23:19 +0000

Author: Oinker
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/16/2013 at 7:23pm

Originally posted by mluu003

Went to Breck today and made it up to Imperial lift for the first time. It was absolutely amazing since they have been getting so much snow. Highest lift in North America? Conquered!! The bowls had amazing coverage and the tree runs were powder. Awesome day.

Nicely Done!!! Isn't that view amazing?!?!? It was an awesome day in Summit County! Rode Keystone today & it was a blast. Found all the runs that the tourists were not riding & picked up all the lifts / gondolas at the mid mountain point. Made lots-o laps & hadfun,, Fun, FUN!!!

Colorado : Went to Breck today and made it...

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:12:02 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/16/2013 at 6:12pm

Went to Breck today and made it up to Imperial lift for the first time. It was absolutely amazing since they have been getting so much snow. Highest lift in North America? Conquered!! The bowls had amazing coverage and the tree runs were powder. Awesome day.

Colorado : Originally posted by bdanrosstook...

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:38:32 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/11/2013 at 10:38am

Originally posted by bdanross

took 3 hours to get home. light rail to vail! needs to happen.

Try doing it in a 5sp, it SUCKS! We take back roads back, but they only allow us to avoid maybe half of I70. And they're more likely snow packed or just in worse shape than I70. I have old, old all seasons that don't do well in the snow so I end up going 30-35mph. Still beats stop and go for me.

Colorado : vail was really fun on sunday....

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:58:59 +0000

Author: bdanross
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/11/2013 at 9:58am

vail was really fun on sunday. there was some pretty deep powder in the right spots. took 3 hours to get home. light rail to vail! needs to happen.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003 Only...

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:52:51 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/11/2013 at 9:52am

Originally posted by mluu003

Only 2 inches? I was hoping Keystone got more. I guess I'm going to Breck this week. Stoked to give Imperial charlift a try.

Copper only got 2" Saturday night too when they were expecting 4"+. We still went, but the traffic jam coming home made it not worth it.

Colorado : Originally posted by bdanrosswell...

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:09:44 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/10/2013 at 10:09pm

Originally posted by bdanross

well i went to keystone today and it wasnt bad. like 2 inches total during the day. just enough to cover logs in the trees

Only 2 inches? I was hoping Keystone got more. I guess I'm going to Breck this week. Stoked to give Imperial charlift a try.

Colorado : well i went to keystone today...

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:54:46 +0000

Author: bdanross
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/09/2013 at 8:54pm

well i went to keystone today and it wasnt bad. like 2 inches total during the day. just enough to cover logs in the trees

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003I...

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 11:34:38 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/09/2013 at 11:34am

Originally posted by mluu003

I went there one once and they were giving out freshly made chocolate chip cookies!! Do they always do that?

Yup.

Colorado : Originally posted by sideways99^...

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 11:31:19 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/09/2013 at 11:31am

Originally posted by sideways99

^ Based on my experiences Beaver Creek always exaggerates the snow totals but I still love the place.

I went there one once and they were giving out freshly made chocolate chip cookies!! Do they always do that?

Colorado : ^ Based on my experiences Beaver...

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 08:11:43 +0000

Author: sideways99
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/09/2013 at 8:11am

^ Based on my experiences Beaver Creek always exaggerates the snow totals but I still love the place.

Colorado : Originally posted by bdanrossanother...

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 07:58:27 +0000

Author: Oinker
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/09/2013 at 7:58am

Originally posted by bdanross

another pow day in colorado! awesome 1 inch which probably means 1/2 inch.

LOL! The resorts would never stretch the true regarding snow totals.

Colorado : We should receive some for real...

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 07:39:40 +0000

Author: Oinker
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/09/2013 at 7:39am

We should receive some for real snow this weekend. That is if the weather guess-ers come close to what they are predicting. At this point any snow is good snow!!!

Colorado : another pow day in colorado! awesome...

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 07:29:17 +0000

Author: bdanross
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/09/2013 at 7:29am

another pow day in colorado! awesome 1 inch which probably means 1/2 inch.

Colorado : Originally posted by mommehKhaiv:...

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:47:18 +0000

Author: haiv143
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/08/2013 at 1:47pm

Originally posted by mommehK

haiv: eateries close to Wolf Creek...

http://www.pagosa.com/restaurants_az.php

Patrol at WC can help you out with backcountry terrain navigating if you're up to it...my bud went there today and did exactly that. Said it was so damn fun he didn't have time to take a camera out for pictures...just caught up in it & concentrating while they taught him how to read snow stability.

WC may be on the flatter side in comparison to a lot of places in CO, but they do have the highest natural snowfall average in the state...pretty worth it to me if you get the goods!

ALSO....if you're there on Sunday Feb 10th, it's "Locals Day" and lift tix are only $35 (versus $56) -- but you don't have to prove you're a local to get the price.

Just got back! It was pretty nice. I only got a chance to do the smaller bowl (had to hike back from the highway..pretty far!) but it was lots of fun. Barely anybody there and I got to pick my own lines. Aside from the bowl I did mostly Blues with lots of trees, lots of fun dodging trees. It was about 35-40 degrees both days so I was very pleased with the trip. except for the 12 hour drive...ugh, still feeling it!

Colorado : All, I am a little late in posting...

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:53:06 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/06/2013 at 10:53am

All, I am a little late in posting this but I think some of you are interested in attending this.

The Friends of Berthoud Pass on snow weekend is this Saturday and Sunday 9-10. It is a free class. If you've attended a Friends of Berthoud Pass avalanche awareness class, we are going to take what was taught in the class room out onto the snow. You only need to attend one day.

You can sign up here: 2013 On-Snow Registration « Friends of Berthoud Pass

It's a link to the sign up link but info is contained there you need to know. Like what time to be at the pass and ready to go.

For the basics. You'll need a way to travel over the snow. Snowshoes, splitboard, AT skis (ha) and a way to slide down. So a snowboard if you are not riding a split. A way to carry your gear and basic avalanche equipment. You have to have a working beacon, shovel, and probe. Don't forget water and food. We'll be hiking around the pass. Generally speaking the class runs about six hours. We'll go over safe travel techniques, looking at snow pits, and using your rescue gear.

PM me if you have any questions.

Hope to see some of you on the pass.

Colorado : If WC wasn't such a long...

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:43:55 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/05/2013 at 8:43am

If WC wasn't such a long drive I'd definitely go there. It's like driving to Snowshoe from Raleigh back on the east coast :)

Colorado : haiv: eateries close to Wolf Creek......

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:48:03 +0000

Author: mommehK
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/04/2013 at 10:48pm

haiv: eateries close to Wolf Creek...

http://www.pagosa.com/restaurants_az.php

Patrol at WC can help you out with backcountry terrain navigating if you're up to it...my bud went there today and did exactly that. Said it was so damn fun he didn't have time to take a camera out for pictures...just caught up in it & concentrating while they taught him how to read snow stability.

WC may be on the flatter side in comparison to a lot of places in CO, but they do have the highest natural snowfall average in the state...pretty worth it to me if you get the goods!

ALSO....if you're there on Sunday Feb 10th, it's "Locals Day" and lift tix are only $35 (versus $56) -- but you don't have to prove you're a local to get the price.

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(you...

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:26:51 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/04/2013 at 4:26pm

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

you have to make the 100 foot hike to the top to look over the back as well. One of the best views in summit. Although it's a steep hike, well worth it.

AWESOME! I will keep this in mind and do this, thanks for the tip!

Won't be able to board this weekend, but I'm stoked to try Imperial lift for the first time.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003Have...

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:35:08 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/04/2013 at 11:35am

Originally posted by mluu003

Have any of you guys been up to Imperial Lift at Breck yet? I didnt know it was suppose to be the "highest lift in north america"?

Yes. I took the T-Bar to the Alpine Alley run to get on the Imperial Express Chair, the T-Bar was slightly uncomfortable but worth it once I got to the top where the Imperial chair dumps you off.

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

you have to make the 100 foot hike to the top to look over the back as well. One of the best views in summit. Although it's a steep hike, well worth it.

Damn, wish I had known that back in April...

Colorado : you have to make the 100 foot...

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:06:33 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/04/2013 at 11:06am

you have to make the 100 foot hike to the top to look over the back as well. One of the best views in summit. Although it's a steep hike, well worth it.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003Have...

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:03:34 +0000

Author: Oinker
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/04/2013 at 11:03am

Originally posted by mluu003

Have any of you guys been up to Imperial Lift at Breck yet? I didnt know it was suppose to be the "highest lift in north america"?

Indeed it is the highest lift in North America! It's a pretty sweet ride up & an even sweeter ride making your way down the mountain!!! A most do lift ride & run if you are in Breckenridge.

Colorado : I posted some trip reports...

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:45:25 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/04/2013 at 10:45am

I posted some trip reports on another site. Also went to Copper yesterday but there wasn't much to talk about, just a regular day out.

Abasin 1/25/2013

Copper Mountain 1/27/2013

Colorado : Have any of you guys been up to...

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:03:40 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/03/2013 at 9:03pm

Have any of you guys been up to Imperial Lift at Breck yet? I didnt know it was suppose to be the "highest lift in north america"?

Colorado : Originally posted by Scorer099 Originally...

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:46:29 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/31/2013 at 2:46pm

Originally posted by Scorer099

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

hehe, you can call most of colorado pretty flat

Right, so lets talk about you and buying a house/condo somewhere... Aspen? JACKSON HOLE???

I already have free places to stay at both those places. I need a summit home, and a lot of spare cash.

I think it's time for you to move to the Roaring Fork Valley. Be a great excuse to go there more often.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003You're...

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:20:43 +0000

Author: haiv143
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/31/2013 at 2:20pm

Originally posted by mluu003

You're driving 13 hours to WC?!!? geez. crazy.

yeah... I really wouldn't but my bro and his wife got time share and they decided to go there. I stay for free so it's okay. But 13 hours...my buns are gonna hurt more than it will on the slope! LOL

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(hehe,...

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:24:53 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/31/2013 at 12:24pm

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

hehe, you can call most of colorado pretty flat

Right, so lets talk about you and buying a house/condo somewhere... Aspen? JACKSON HOLE???

Colorado : You're driving 13 hours to...

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:03:29 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/31/2013 at 11:03am

You're driving 13 hours to WC?!!? geez. crazy.

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbI...

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:30:28 +0000

Author: haiv143
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/31/2013 at 6:30am

Originally posted by Superorb

I didn't care much for Dillon Dam Brewery. Their beer was just Ok, same with the burger. The seafood soup is amazing though. We really liked Backcountry Brewery. Their beer and burgers were both great.

Hmm... Haven't tried Backcountry. I'll try it next time I'm in Colorado.

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

hehe, you can call most of colorado pretty flat =) but, with the snow Wolf Creek gets and like JR said, if you're willing to hike. You can have a great day.

With that said, I've never stopped to ride at wc, just driven by. So be sure to take my opinion for what it's worth...nothing.

But they do get a lot more snow than most of the state.

Going next week so I'm hoping for some serious pow. I don't mind hiking at all, love to explorer and find a gem or two. This is my first time to WC so this will either make or break my image of it plus the 13 hour drive.....

The nearest major airport is 5 hours away! (Denver airport)

Colorado : hehe, you can call most of colorado...

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:46:02 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/31/2013 at 5:46am

hehe, you can call most of colorado pretty flat =) but, with the snow Wolf Creek gets and like JR said, if you're willing to hike. You can have a great day.

With that said, I've never stopped to ride at wc, just driven by. So be sure to take my opinion for what it's worth...nothing.

But they do get a lot more snow than most of the state.

Colorado : Originally posted by haiv143 Originally...

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:03:05 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/30/2013 at 7:03pm

Originally posted by haiv143

Originally posted by mluu003

Originally posted by Scorer099

Originally posted by haiv143

Originally posted by mluu003

CO is really THAT awesome hah! Spent the day on the resort and in the town of Breckenridge today...such a nice little town! It's so touristy.

IKR? Really cool place to chill. Lots of people around with bars, restaurants and shops. But kind of a long drive from Frisco. Still worth the drive for us tourist.

Yeah, an 8 mile drive from Frisco to Breck is REALLLLLLY long...

I think maybe he means from Denver? Denver to Frisco is quite a distance..but Frisco to Breckenridge?

Hah, meant to say Denver and end the sentence stating that I stayed at Frisco that night after Breck. Anyone had Buffalo burgers at Dam's Brewery? good stuff.

EDIT: Who here have any experience with Wolf Creek? Going to be there next week and hoping for some awesome powder with my family and friends. Any place to hangout/dine while we're there?

Wolf Creek: Flat, Flat... Flat. With that said if they get snow it can be a super fun place as long as you go there expecting to hike out of stuff.

Colorado : backcountry has some killer beers....

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:29:29 +0000

Author: bdanross
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/30/2013 at 6:29pm

backcountry has some killer beers. i find them much better than dam brewery. breck brewery also has some really good food. check out the GOAT soup and whiskey if you want to go to a chill spot after a day at keystone. 3 buck drafts and they feature backcountry and dam brewery beers. cant beat the food prices and quality either

Colorado : I didn't care much for Dillon...

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:44:37 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/30/2013 at 5:44pm

I didn't care much for Dillon Dam Brewery. Their beer was just Ok, same with the burger. The seafood soup is amazing though. We really liked Backcountry Brewery. Their beer and burgers were both great.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003 Originally...

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:23:47 +0000

Author: haiv143
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/30/2013 at 5:23pm

Originally posted by mluu003

Originally posted by haiv143

Hah, meant to say Denver and end the sentence stating that I stayed at Frisco that night after Breck. Anyone had Buffalo burgers at Dam's Brewery? good stuff.

yeah man I've had Dillon's Dam Brewery plenty of times! Super legit beer and burgers. Perfect after a day of boarding at keystone.

I can't have more than a glass of bear while up in the high elevation. I'd either get wasted or puke my food--not to mention the throbbing headaches from elevation sickness. But their burgers are good, worth the money I'd say. I'm a small guy and I can finish a burger platter/meal in one go.

Colorado : Originally posted by haiv143Hah,...

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:45:45 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/30/2013 at 4:45pm

Originally posted by haiv143

Hah, meant to say Denver and end the sentence stating that I stayed at Frisco that night after Breck. Anyone had Buffalo burgers at Dam's Brewery? good stuff.

yeah man I've had Dillon's Dam Brewery plenty of times! Super legit beer and burgers. Perfect after a day of boarding at keystone.

Colorado : ah Colorado resorts...how I miss...

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:51:32 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/30/2013 at 2:51pm

ah Colorado resorts...how I miss you.

at this point I imagine I'm officially a tourist when visiting the high country. fail.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003 Originally...

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:36:06 +0000

Author: haiv143
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/30/2013 at 2:36pm

Originally posted by mluu003

Originally posted by Scorer099

Originally posted by haiv143

Originally posted by mluu003

CO is really THAT awesome hah! Spent the day on the resort and in the town of Breckenridge today...such a nice little town! It's so touristy.

IKR? Really cool place to chill. Lots of people around with bars, restaurants and shops. But kind of a long drive from Frisco. Still worth the drive for us tourist.

Yeah, an 8 mile drive from Frisco to Breck is REALLLLLLY long...

I think maybe he means from Denver? Denver to Frisco is quite a distance..but Frisco to Breckenridge?

Colorado : depends on the resort, but crowds...

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:59:09 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/30/2013 at 6:59am

depends on the resort, but crowds shouldn't be bad at all after the holiday. Maybe a few more than your normal week, but I doubt you'll be waiting in lines.

Colorado : quick question for you colorado...

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:21:09 +0000

Author: thenightmancometh
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/29/2013 at 8:21pm

quick question for you colorado locals.. I am hoping to fly in on presidents day (Monday, feb 18th) and go boarding the following three days. I know the crowds can be pretty bad that weekend, but do you think its still gonna be bad mid-week after the holiday weekend? I might be able to go the following week instead.. thanks!

Colorado : If you live in UT the resorts...

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:14:43 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/29/2013 at 4:14pm

If you live in UT the resorts are pricey I've heard. Season passes are all over a grand compared to CO passes.

Colorado : ^ Don't forget that John...

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:58:37 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/29/2013 at 11:58am

^ Don't forget that John Denver never wrote a song about Utah...

Harry: Huh! I expected the Rocky Mountains to be a little rockier than this.
Lloyd: I was thinking the same thing. That John Denver's full of shit, man.

Colorado : he stated "from frisco"...

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:20:47 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/29/2013 at 10:20am

he stated "from frisco" but, hey maybe he doesn't like to drive.

On CO vs UT prices, it depends on where you ride. The main advantage UT has is you don't have much of a drive to the mountains. As soon as you get your rental car, you can be at the resort in about 45minutes (or less). In CO, unless you fly directly to the mountains, which I don't recommend, you have a 2 hr drive from DIA to most Summit resorts.

Sometimes you can find discount flights to Montrose and drive to Telluride. Or fly in to Durango and ride Wolf Creek, Purgatory, or Silverton. All options. But it does get pricey pretty quick.

Colorado : Originally posted by Scorer099 Originally...

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:47:06 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/24/2013 at 10:47am

Originally posted by Scorer099

Originally posted by haiv143

Originally posted by mluu003

CO is really THAT awesome hah! Spent the day on the resort and in the town of Breckenridge today...such a nice little town! It's so touristy.

IKR? Really cool place to chill. Lots of people around with bars, restaurants and shops. But kind of a long drive from Frisco. Still worth the drive for us tourist.

Yeah, an 8 mile drive from Frisco to Breck is REALLLLLLY long...

I think maybe he means from Denver? Denver to Frisco is quite a distance..but Frisco to Breckenridge?

Colorado : Originally posted by haiv143 Originally...

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:00:47 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/24/2013 at 8:00am

Originally posted by haiv143

Originally posted by mluu003

CO is really THAT awesome hah! Spent the day on the resort and in the town of Breckenridge today...such a nice little town! It's so touristy.

IKR? Really cool place to chill. Lots of people around with bars, restaurants and shops. But kind of a long drive from Frisco. Still worth the drive for us tourist.

Yeah, an 8 mile drive from Frisco to Breck is REALLLLLLY long...

Colorado : how much more expensive are Colorado...

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:20:08 +0000

Author: cds4288
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/23/2013 at 8:20pm

how much more expensive are Colorado resorts compared to Utah resorts? I might go to Colorado next time to try it out if it is feasible.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003CO...

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:47:02 +0000

Author: haiv143
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/23/2013 at 7:47pm

Originally posted by mluu003

CO is really THAT awesome hah! Spent the day on the resort and in the town of Breckenridge today...such a nice little town! It's so touristy.

IKR? Really cool place to chill. Lots of people around with bars, restaurants and shops. But kind of a long drive from Frisco. Still worth the drive for us tourist.

Colorado : Originally posted by GOBANANAS well...

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 21:20:23 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/20/2013 at 9:20pm

Originally posted by GOBANANAS

well it looks like you can't snowboard/ski or smoke marijuana, it sounds like north dakota just sucks haha jk

CO is really THAT awesome hah! Spent the day on the resort and in the town of Breckenridge today...such a nice little town! It's so touristy.

Colorado : well it looks like you can't...

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:26:53 +0000

Author: GOBANANAS
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/18/2013 at 5:26pm

well it looks like you can't snowboard/ski or smoke marijuana, it sounds like north dakota just sucks haha jk

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(the...

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:12:37 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/18/2013 at 5:12pm

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

the positive note, for some, is that you live in CO. You could live in North Dakota where it's ridiculously cold, snows a lot, but nowhere really worth speaking to ride.

LOL what do people do for fun then?! That sounds terrible, all that snow and no resorts.

Colorado : the positive note, for some, is...

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:42:01 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/18/2013 at 3:42pm

the positive note, for some, is that you live in CO. You could live in North Dakota where it's ridiculously cold, snows a lot, but nowhere really worth speaking to ride.

Colorado : This season is a bad one. No doubt...

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:07:32 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/18/2013 at 3:07pm

This season is a bad one. No doubt about it. Unlike last year, it can still save itself to some degree. Give it two weeks and lets see what happens there. Last year February was actually a good month. Well the only good month of the season for ski areas. We got good snow in April, but most everything was closed by then for the resort crowds.

Colorado : Yeah this season is taking off...

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:22:58 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/18/2013 at 10:22am

Yeah this season is taking off a little slow...but still better than last season!! But it's only January!

Colorado : ...it's been another weak...

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:06:32 +0000

Author: Oinker
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/18/2013 at 8:06am

...it's been another weak season. The resorts have opened up runs that clearly shouldn't be open but just for the sake of sayiong they have X number of runs open they have opened runs with rocks & dirt exposed. Hope the snow starts falling for real & soon!!!

Colorado : What? We haven't had fresh...

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 07:47:44 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/18/2013 at 7:47am

What? We haven't had fresh snow in just over a week and the season sucks? Yeah, it was a late start. It does look like snow is probably going to return next week. Middle of the season dry spell. Hopefully it sticks around on the return through May...

Colorado : ^^^ Yeah, March is the snowiest...

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 07:39:26 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/18/2013 at 7:39am

^^^ Yeah, March is the snowiest month in Colorado. Let's hope the storm door opens up again soon. I've got some buddies that are on pre-planned trips to the Rockies. Sucks they won't get any of that champagne pow!

Colorado : don't sell out on CO, just...

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:13:05 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/18/2013 at 6:13am

don't sell out on CO, just yet. Last year was depressing. But this year is far from over. Typically March/April bring the most snow, last year was the exception that broke the back of the season. We haven't even hit Feb yet. It's really only the Summit resorts that have been completely neglected. Steamboat had 100" last month (not that I ride there).

Each area offers ups and downs. Cali and PNW get dumped on, but can rain the next day. You get great coverage, but you don't often get the nice happy fluff that we do here. The other benefit is that if it snows 2" here we usually keep it. Mammoth can get 5 feet and have it all melt in a week.

So to that extent, we all may prefer the West coast storms, but there are benefits here as well. For their to be great years, we have a few downers. One thing is for certain, snowmaking is a life saver.

Colorado : ha! thats me in nagano! Moved...

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:31:40 +0000

Author: inutil
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/17/2013 at 11:31pm

ha! thats me in nagano! Moved here 2008/09, awful season. Was pretty much done by mid march.

Back again this year and ive never seen a january so lacking in snow. I mean we've now popped above 3.2m in nozawa, but this time last year they were a good meter above it (though this seasons been about 4 weeks longer).

Might as well throw in the 2 weeks i spent in feb 2011 when we had almost a month of zero snow (the two weeks i was there, and 1 week either side of it). Actually, really, last year was amazing and a bit of an exception to things. :)

Colorado : Originally posted by haiv143Just...

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:10:23 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/17/2013 at 11:10pm

Originally posted by haiv143

Just came back from riding Copper Mt. last weekend. Everything was iced up from the negative degrees and the bowls were closed. what an unlucky year

We're actually slightly worse off right now than we were the same time last year. So since I moved to Denver 2 summers ago we've had the worst two years in history for snowfall :( Bummed big time.

Colorado : Just came back from riding Copper...

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:58:51 +0000

Author: haiv143
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/16/2013 at 8:58pm

Just came back from riding Copper Mt. last weekend. Everything was iced up from the negative degrees and the bowls were closed. what an unlucky year

Colorado : Just spend the whole day at Breck...

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:41:19 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/16/2013 at 8:41pm

Just spend the whole day at Breck hitting up the park and all the peaks. Riding the bowls and tree runs...Today was the first day I fully appreciated Breck!

I don't know why I never go there. Ah, new favorite resort!

Colorado : FOBP Free Avalanche Awareness...

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:12:37 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/08/2013 at 8:12am

FOBP Free Avalanche Awareness class is tomorrow night (Jan 9th) at the Wilderness Exchange in Denver. 7:30pm. With more snow on the way, this is a good time to learn a little about what we face out there.

Colorado : Or every day on Mozart.

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:26:41 +0000

Author: DWHIT
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/07/2013 at 5:26pm

Or every day on Mozart.

Colorado : Originally posted by DWHITPraying...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:37:29 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/07/2013 at 3:37pm

Originally posted by DWHIT

Praying for snow in Summit. Rode Keystone on Saturday and saw some the iciest conditions in a while.

The only time I've ever seen ice at Keystone is on River Run where I knocked my head pretty good.

Colorado : Praying for snow in Summit. Rode...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:25:24 +0000

Author: DWHIT
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/07/2013 at 3:25pm

Praying for snow in Summit. Rode Keystone on Saturday and saw some the iciest conditions in a while.

Colorado : I'm with you. As much as...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:59:22 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/07/2013 at 2:59pm

I'm with you. As much as possible, but i'll ride whatever falls.

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(if...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:52:34 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/07/2013 at 2:52pm

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

if you're hoping for that much snow, I suggest heading down south friday. I hope we get a storm like that in summit, but I would say you are much more likely to see those totals at Wolf Creek.

Agreed. Even still, 6" in Summit is fine by me. We need it.

Colorado : if you're hoping for that...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:34:32 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/07/2013 at 2:34pm

if you're hoping for that much snow, I suggest heading down south friday. I hope we get a storm like that in summit, but I would say you are much more likely to see those totals at Wolf Creek.

Colorado : Originally posted by sopel10 wow...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:16:17 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/07/2013 at 2:16pm

Originally posted by sopel10

wow it's been very very quiet here...

planning on flying in friday night - supposed to get 15 inches

renting a couch on airbnb for few bucks a night ;)

anybody going to be ridding? any resort pretty much

Wife and I are aiming for Copper on Saturday but it depends on her foot being good to go by then.

Colorado : wow it's been very very...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:31:13 +0000

Author: sopel10
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/07/2013 at 11:31am

wow it's been very very quiet here...

planning on flying in friday night - supposed to get 15 inches

renting a couch on airbnb for few bucks a night ;)

anybody going to be ridding? any resort pretty much

Colorado : going on a road trip with the...

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 08:29:38 +0000

Author: milutinho
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/24/2012 at 8:29am

going on a road trip with the lady tomorrow...will probably ride loveland, a-basin and then shoot up to steamboat for a few days...trying to stay out of summit county unless there is a huge dump since i will be there in February. any advice on these places?

Colorado : Originally posted by EjektedStop...

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:52:34 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/13/2012 at 9:52am

Originally posted by Ejekted

Stop Spamming the boards with your garbage. Every post of yours is about this crap.

They aren't going to come back and read what you said. Spammers are usually bots that post a ton of crap and then move on to the next forum to spam.

Colorado : Originally posted by jambbleit12There's...

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:42:04 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/13/2012 at 9:42am

Originally posted by jambbleit12

There's lot of Ski & Snowboard Vacation Packages in the United States, Canada & South America right now.

Early Season Snow Celebration: Save 25% when you book Now through December 12th!

Check here: http://www.toursdesport.com/-pl-2-special-COWP1-.htm

Stop Spamming the boards with your garbage. Every post of yours is about this crap.

Colorado : Yea Colorado Mountain Express...

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:40:56 +0000

Author: ABrad25
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/12/2012 at 10:40am

Yea Colorado Mountain Express is what my buddies and I use all the time. Its not bad at all

Colorado : you can take a bus to frisco (greyhound)...

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:43:21 +0000

Author: bdanross
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/12/2012 at 9:43am

you can take a bus to frisco (greyhound) and then take the summit stage for free. i think that is a pretty good option.

Colorado : with that amount of people, best...

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:24:47 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/12/2012 at 9:24am

with that amount of people, best option may be a large SUV. Otherwise Colorado Mountain Express (CME)

Colorado : Can anyone recommend the best/cheapest...

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:24:54 +0000

Author: Sintexo
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/12/2012 at 7:24am

Can anyone recommend the best/cheapest options for transportation from Denver airport to Breck? We've got a group of 8 people.

Thanks

Colorado : Free avalanche awareness class...

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 09:39:21 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/11/2012 at 9:39am

Free avalanche awareness class at the GoLite store in Boulder tonight. 8pm.

Colorado : Cool, I used to really like snowforcast...but...

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 20:48:31 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/08/2012 at 8:48pm

Cool, I used to really like snowforcast...but they recently changed up their layout and its driving me crazy.

How about an iPhone app? Which app do you guys use for snow forcast that's actually legit?

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003Which...

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:24:19 +0000

Author: RastaRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/07/2012 at 6:24pm

Originally posted by mluu003

Which website do you guys use for snow forcast?

I use http://www.snowforecast.com/resorts/4392-keystone-resort and I dont want to be falsely excited.

But if that's true, then I'm pretty stoked.

I use snowforecast too for the last few seasons, it's usually pretty good on forecasting snowfall. it's left me disappointed a few times, but you'll be hardpressed to find a forecast that doesnt haha

the layout, navigation and ads on opensnow really turn me off of that site

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003Which...

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:38:37 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/07/2012 at 5:38pm

Open Snow

Colorado : Which website do you guys use...

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:35:58 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/07/2012 at 5:35pm

Which website do you guys use for snow forcast?

I use http://www.snowforecast.com/resorts/4392-keystone-resort and I dont want to be falsely excited.

But if that's true, then I'm pretty stoked.

Colorado : Yea, snow is on the way according...

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:11:37 +0000

Author: RastaRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/07/2012 at 12:11am

Yea, snow is on the way according to forecasts, 13-22 inches between now and tuesday

Colorado : Finally some cold weather coming...

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:55:51 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/06/2012 at 11:55pm

Finally some cold weather coming in!! Hope it brings some snow!

Colorado : Boulder Class is tonight. Free...

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:14:55 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/03/2012 at 1:14pm

Boulder Class is tonight. Free as always.

Originally posted by killclimbz

I posted this up in the Knowledge base forum, but since this is a Colorado based thread...

The Free Avalanche Awareness class schedule for the 2012-13 season from Friends of Berthoud Pass has been announced. First class is this coming Tuesday. Here is the info.

Friends of Berthoud Pass 2012-13 avalanche classes

FOBP is pleased to continue our free series of avalanche awareness classes for the 2012-13 season. We will provide backcountry travelers with a classroom overview of avalanche awareness, avoidance, rescue and forecasting methods and skills.

Topics such as route selection, hazard minimization, best practices, preparedness and terrain analysis will be covered in a 2-hour classroom presentation.

The course is free and open to the public. Donations are kindly accepted. No RSVP is needed.

The class runs from 7:00pm until approximately 9:00pm.

Full-day on-snow sessions at Berthoud Pass will be conducted in February 2013. You must attend a classroom presentation in order to register for the on-snow.

MORE DATES ARE BEING ADDED, SO CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR UPDATES

Tuesday, October 30 - University of Denver, Sturm Hall 281 (Lindsey Auditorium), Denver
Thursday, November 15 - Bent Gate Mountaineering, Golden
Monday, December 3 - CU-Boulder, location HUMN 1B50, Boulder
Tuesday, December 11th - Go Lite Pearl Street Store, Boulder 8:00pm
Monday Dec 17 – Denver, Oriental Theater
Wednesday, December 19 - Bent Gate Mountaineering, Golden
Wednesday January 9 - Wilderness Exchange, Denver 7:30pm
Wednesday Jan 16 – Denver, Oriental Theater
Wednesday, January 23 - Bent Gate Mountaineering, Golden
Monday Jan 28 – Denver, Oriental Theater
Wednesday, January 30 - CU-Boulder, location tba, Boulder

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:37:43 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/30/2012 at 9:37pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by Ejekted

4 years ago was like that. It was super warm all winter in Denver, and we didn't get snow in the mtns until Dec, but then it just kept dumping through 4th of July!

Fingers crossed it's that way this year since I can't even get out till after Xmas.

That would be amazing! I'm just hoping a season that's better than last season. That is my only request.

Colorado : Originally posted by Ejekted 4...

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:49:47 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/30/2012 at 12:49pm

Originally posted by Ejekted

4 years ago was like that. It was super warm all winter in Denver, and we didn't get snow in the mtns until Dec, but then it just kept dumping through 4th of July!

Fingers crossed it's that way this year since I can't even get out till after Xmas.

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzSome...

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:30:13 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/30/2012 at 12:30pm

Originally posted by killclimbz

Some of the best seasons I have seen, are when it's unseasonably warm in Denver, yet it's nuking in the mountains just West. I've got plenty of days in January and February where I've gone riding and it's snowing like hell, to come back to nice temps and sunshine. So this nice Denver weather and good snow in the mountains does happen. Just not right now. It is getting time to start doing some powder hunting...

4 years ago was like that. It was super warm all winter in Denver, and we didn't get snow in the mtns until Dec, but then it just kept dumping through 4th of July!

Colorado : Some of the best seasons I have...

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:42:00 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/28/2012 at 2:42pm

Some of the best seasons I have seen, are when it's unseasonably warm in Denver, yet it's nuking in the mountains just West. I've got plenty of days in January and February where I've gone riding and it's snowing like hell, to come back to nice temps and sunshine. So this nice Denver weather and good snow in the mountains does happen. Just not right now. It is getting time to start doing some powder hunting...

Colorado : I'm busy with work till after...

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:18:27 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/28/2012 at 2:18pm

I'm busy with work till after Xmas so I can't go out anyways, but a lot of snow now would still benefit me in January when I can finally get out.

Colorado : fortunately, the season has just...

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:27:26 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/28/2012 at 1:27pm

fortunately, the season has just started. Despite the lack of snow, fire hazard, low reservoir depth it's pretty awesome.

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzThings...

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:24:29 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/28/2012 at 1:24pm

Originally posted by killclimbz

Things can change in a hurry, but they will have to do it soon. The snow in the forecast looks to be a little more than a wet fart. Frequent storms that drop drips and drabs is what we usually get. It adds up, but this only works when they are "frequent". Right now, it just doesn't look like that is going to happen which sucks.

heh you should know, here in Denver we are well well below average. .25" this month, avg is 7".

I guess I can bike to work later this year.

Colorado : Things can change in a hurry,...

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:19:56 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/28/2012 at 1:19pm

Things can change in a hurry, but they will have to do it soon. The snow in the forecast looks to be a little more than a wet fart. Frequent storms that drop drips and drabs is what we usually get. It adds up, but this only works when they are "frequent". Right now, it just doesn't look like that is going to happen which sucks.

Colorado : We are 40% BELOW the average snow...

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:55:54 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/28/2012 at 12:55pm

We are 40% BELOW the average snow pack for this time of year. That is terrible. We moved to CO last year and have had two shitty (so far) years in a row, all the time we've been in CO. Too bad we didn't move here a year earlier for the epicness of 2010/2011.

Colorado : Colorado Mountains Need A Ton...

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:19:06 +0000

Author: Oinker
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/28/2012 at 12:19pm

Colorado Mountains Need A Ton More Snow!!!! Way behind last years poor totals. We rode Beaver Creek over Thanksgiving, only 4 runs open but at least they were ride-able. Just got way too crowded with so few runs open. Let It Snow, Let It SNOW, LET IT SNOW!!!! ....please.

Colorado : Im a CO boarder and had a few...

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:13:31 +0000

Author: ABrad25
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/28/2012 at 12:13pm

Im a CO boarder and had a few buddies head up to copper this past weekend. They said it was bad but it wasnt great either. There needs to be more snow everywhere.

Colorado : i'll be in vail saturday...

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:04:18 +0000

Author: sopel10
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/28/2012 at 12:04pm

i'll be in vail saturday thru monday, thank god they are forecasting some snow for sunday night...

Colorado : Added a couple of dates to the...

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:01:52 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/16/2012 at 8:01am

Added a couple of dates to the Free Avalanche Awareness classes. One in December and one in January. Boulder/Denver classes.

Colorado : Just a reminder. There is Free...

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:24:54 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/13/2012 at 2:24pm

Just a reminder. There is Free basic avalanche awareness this Thursday November 15th at the Bentgate. 7pm. Don't forget the beer.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003Looks...

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:17:33 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/08/2012 at 7:17pm

Originally posted by mluu003

Looks like we're getting some snow this weekend...who's riding??

Maybe Sunday, it depends on if I can fix my wife's car tomorrow. I thought the transmission or center diff exploded but it turned out to be a crappy axle the cheap bastard put in before he sold the car to us. The thing fell apart in my hands and now half of it is stuck in the transmission. I picked up a pry bar today and I'll get medieval on it tomorrow. If we go it'll be Sunday at Copper.

Colorado : Looks like we're getting...

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:28:04 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/08/2012 at 5:28pm

Looks like we're getting some snow this weekend...who's riding??

Colorado : Ha! Those pics are from Cameron...

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:57:10 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/30/2012 at 4:57am

Ha! Those pics are from Cameron Pass on the South Diamond area. It is pretty good there. Probably as good as it got all of last season actually. Get your avy gear mluu and a good mode of winter (I recommend splitboards) travel, a tolerance for suffering and we can get you on some good stuff. Check out one of the FOBP classes I posted above. They contain knowledge you'll need to know out there and it'll probably help you decide if it's something you really want to get into or not. For free...

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbz Originally...

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:07:45 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/29/2012 at 11:07pm

Originally posted by killclimbz

Originally posted by Scorer099

Originally posted by killclimbz

A-Basin was probably better than what I found. You be the judge

At some point i want to get out there with you.

Just let me know.

When did you go? I went on Saturday...ugh crowds.

I want to go with you too! haha.

Colorado : ^^^ wow sounds like a cool...

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:35:39 +0000

Author: | | | bryman | | |
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/29/2012 at 3:35pm

^^^ wow sounds like a cool company!!! Where can I get more informations???

-b

Colorado : yeah, in my dreams. I'd have...

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:34:57 +0000

Author: snowboardslider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/29/2012 at 2:34pm

yeah, in my dreams. I'd have to rob a bank... nah, jk. I'm with a company called Melaleuca, they specialize in wellness products. my check last month was $487. all I did was share the company/products with 8 people, who signed up. anyway, that will be my bridge to Colorado, Vermont, Utah, Switzerland, and all the other cool places!

Colorado : Originally posted by Scorer099 Originally...

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:14:51 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/29/2012 at 2:14pm

Originally posted by Scorer099

Originally posted by killclimbz

A-Basin was probably better than what I found. You be the judge

At some point i want to get out there with you.

Just let me know.

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzA-Basin...

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:31:11 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/29/2012 at 1:31pm

Originally posted by killclimbz

A-Basin was probably better than what I found. You be the judge

At some point i want to get out there with you.

Colorado : Originally posted by MandiiellaUtah...

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:57:40 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/29/2012 at 12:57pm

Originally posted by Mandiiella

Utah is better

Yep it definitely is. Everyone go there please.

Colorado : Utah is better

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:56:59 +0000

Author: Mandiiella
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/29/2012 at 12:56pm

Utah is better

Colorado : After free lunch we get to free...

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:45:31 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/29/2012 at 11:45am

After free lunch we get to free ride, but I'm not sure if that includes regular trails or just the ski team area. I entered a drawing on their Facebook page. The first 200 people were picked a few days ago, so I guess one of them didn't RSVP and I was next down the list.

Wife and I only ride blue runs so hopefully we don't have to ride the double black ski course. We could probably do groomed blacks, but we haven't tried is since we moved out here. I'll be on a reverse crew too so I'm gonna get my ass handed to me.

Colorado : Originally posted by ctoma ^...

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:44:35 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/29/2012 at 11:44am

Originally posted by ctoma

^ killclimbz - I notice neither you nor Cody are wearing your poo-heads, what's up with that?

Ha! I forgot I had those. Maybe next time...

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbJust...

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:42:16 +0000

Author: Angry Midget Yo
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/29/2012 at 11:42am

Originally posted by Superorb

Just got notice that I won a day at the US Ski Team's training center with a private tour by an Olympian for this Wednesday at Copper Mountain! That's 2 days BEFORE the resort officially opens to the public.

Wow, nice! How?? So...do you get to ride that day?

Colorado : ^ Congrats, that's quite...

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:38:37 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/29/2012 at 11:38am

^ Congrats, that's quite a prize. How did you win it?

Colorado : Just got notice that I won a day...

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:36:09 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/29/2012 at 11:36am

Just got notice that I won a day at the US Ski Team's training center with a private tour by an Olympian for this Wednesday at Copper Mountain! That's 2 days BEFORE the resort officially opens to the public.

Colorado : ^ killclimbz - I notice neither...

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:31:07 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/29/2012 at 11:31am

^ killclimbz - I notice neither you nor Cody are wearing your poo-heads, what's up with that?

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzA-Basin...

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:29:00 +0000

Author: letourneau41
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/29/2012 at 11:29am

Originally posted by killclimbz

A-Basin was probably better than what I found. You be the judge.

And yes Cody was there too...

Wow, where did you hike to for these conditions. Looks like fun.

Colorado : A-Basin was probably better than...

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:25:10 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/29/2012 at 11:25am

A-Basin was probably better than what I found. You be the judge.

And yes Cody was there too...

Colorado : Just visited A-basin today! Snow...

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:21:12 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/27/2012 at 7:21pm

Just visited A-basin today! Snow quality was awesome..I was expecting spring conditions but it was legit! 1 lift running, 2 runs open...and tons and tons of people.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:25:54 +0000

Author: sopel10
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/26/2012 at 6:25pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by sopel10

[QUOTE=Superorb]we will probably stick with dec 1st and pray for snow

...and plan another trip for January

I'm not saying the snow will be terrible. It'll still be decent. March is our snowiest month and Feb is good as well.

i'm a tax accountant

last day to travel before april 15th is january 31

Colorado : Originally posted by sopel10 we...

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:54:13 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/26/2012 at 2:54pm

Originally posted by sopel10

[QUOTE=Superorb]we will probably stick with dec 1st and pray for snow

...and plan another trip for January

I'm not saying the snow will be terrible. It'll still be decent. March is our snowiest month and Feb is good as well.

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbThere's...

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:52:12 +0000

Author: sopel10
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/26/2012 at 2:52pm

Originally posted by Superorb

There's a current SW deal that is valid to Dec 20th in case you wanted to move it back a week or two.

problem with most of the deals on southwest is that they are not deals at all.....

for the past month it was $71 each way almost anyday chicago-denver and back. then they had that crazy deal for 40% off so it came out to be around $47 each way. now the deal is .....$108 each way.

either way, it adds about $120 per person. we will probably stick with dec 1st and pray for snow

...and plan another trip for January

Colorado : There's a current SW deal...

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:21:18 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/26/2012 at 2:21pm

There's a current SW deal that is valid to Dec 20th in case you wanted to move it back a week or two.

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzYou...

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:18:52 +0000

Author: sopel10
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/26/2012 at 2:18pm

Originally posted by killclimbz

You may get lucky. If you get a storm cycle that starts a week or two before you arrive, it can be really fun. You can't expect the resorts to be operating at much more than half of their terrain. Though if it's snowing enough, new runs will probably be opening on a regular basis. You might score some "directed skiing". That means ski patrol will open a run for a short period, meaning all powder. They then close it once enough traffic has gone through to compact the snow. It is an avalanche mitigation and base building technique basically. Do expect core shots if you get to do this. I wouldn't be riding brand new gear at this time.

well even half of the terrain is great for me.....i am still debating if i should move it 2 weeks forward. i have 5 more days to change my package - need to talk to the rest of the group. for now i'm hoping for the best

Colorado : You may get lucky. If you get...

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:54:07 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/26/2012 at 8:54am

You may get lucky. If you get a storm cycle that starts a week or two before you arrive, it can be really fun. You can't expect the resorts to be operating at much more than half of their terrain. Though if it's snowing enough, new runs will probably be opening on a regular basis. You might score some "directed skiing". That means ski patrol will open a run for a short period, meaning all powder. They then close it once enough traffic has gone through to compact the snow. It is an avalanche mitigation and base building technique basically. Do expect core shots if you get to do this. I wouldn't be riding brand new gear at this time.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:42:50 +0000

Author: sopel10
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2012 at 1:42pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by sopel10

i know flights will cost me about $100 extra a person since we paid $93 roundtrip when southwest had a sale....

thx for the input

$93 round trip per person? That's dirt cheap.

yea that's why we organized it for that weekend. last day for the sale in december was the 12th.

i actually have good amount of miles on southwest but this time used cash since it was so cheap - i have never paid less than $100 to fly roundtrip anywhere (plus bags fly free).

the whole trip is about $450 a person for 3 nights in a nice house in vail with everything - flight, rent, lift tickets (3day) and cars - so i guess we are not losing that much even if the conditions are not the greatest

Colorado : Originally posted by sopel10i...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:14:15 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2012 at 1:14pm

Originally posted by sopel10

i know flights will cost me about $100 extra a person since we paid $93 roundtrip when southwest had a sale....

thx for the input

$93 round trip per person? That's dirt cheap.

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzLater...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:09:42 +0000

Author: sopel10
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2012 at 1:09pm

Originally posted by killclimbz

Later is a better bet than earlier in general at this time of year.

yea for some reason i thought dec 1st would have been good already.

now i need to find out if it's worth it to change everything - i know flights will cost me about $100 extra a person since we paid $93 roundtrip when southwest had a sale....

thx for the input

Colorado : Later is a better bet than earlier...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:21:56 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2012 at 12:21pm

Later is a better bet than earlier in general at this time of year.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:18:59 +0000

Author: letourneau41
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2012 at 11:18am

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by sopel10

i'm wondering if i should move it to dec 15th - would 2 weeks make any difference? (i know it is all speculative though)

It could make all the difference in the world. We could get 12" Dec 1st and then get nothing till after Xmas. There's no way to predict the weather ;)

Superorb is right. The conditions in Colorado vary greatly every year. There's really no way to plan for great conditions. We've been getting some snow it the last couple of days so we should hopefully get a good base layer down to hold the snow that falls later.

Colorado : Originally posted by sopel10i'm...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:51:49 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2012 at 10:51am

Originally posted by sopel10

i'm wondering if i should move it to dec 15th - would 2 weeks make any difference? (i know it is all speculative though)

It could make all the difference in the world. We could get 12" Dec 1st and then get nothing till after Xmas. There's no way to predict the weather ;)

Colorado : i'm wondering if i should...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:47:59 +0000

Author: sopel10
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2012 at 10:47am

i'm wondering if i should move it to dec 15th - would 2 weeks make any difference? (i know it is all speculative though)

Colorado : Originally posted by sopel10that...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:47:17 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2012 at 10:47am

Originally posted by sopel10

that sucks although it's still going to be 100x better than what we have here in midwest.

Exactly. I moved to CO from NC and even last year's worst season ever it was still my best season ever. Stoked for a REAL season in Colorado this year!

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(Conditions...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:44:55 +0000

Author: sopel10
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2012 at 10:44am

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

Conditions on the 1st are typically manmade groomers. About 30-50% open terrain, some visible dirt areas, usually some
Amount of ice

Ive also had some decent powder days that early. For the most part not the greatest.

that sucks although it's still going to be 100x better than what we have here in midwest.

Colorado : Conditions on the 1st are typically...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:35:12 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2012 at 10:35am

Conditions on the 1st are typically manmade groomers. About 30-50% open terrain, some visible dirt areas, usually some
Amount of ice

Ive also had some decent powder days that early. For the most part not the greatest.

Colorado : Originally posted by sopel10 i...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:06:43 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2012 at 10:06am

Originally posted by sopel10

i see some snow falling today - need much much more!!! my vail trip is in 1 month and 5 days.

any predictions of the conditions for Dec 1st?

Dec 1st is a little early for CO. I'm going to Steamboat Dec 15th weekend but I live in Denver so it won't be a total loss if the snow stinks. Too early to tell right now though.

Colorado : i see some snow falling today...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:59:48 +0000

Author: sopel10
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2012 at 9:59am

i see some snow falling today - need much much more!!! my vail trip is in 1 month and 5 days.

any predictions of the conditions for Dec 1st?

Colorado : REI's basic avy class is...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:51:34 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2012 at 5:51am

REI's basic avy class is free. I don't think it covers as much as FOBP does. At least in the past it hasn't, but we've kind of set a standard in the metro area. I know several places were beefing up their offerings because of our course. Keep in mind that REI's course does not offer an on snow day. It's just classroom. FOBP's on snow is free, but you must attend one of the FOBP classes to be able to register for one of the two on snow days we offer.

Colorado : Originally posted by letourneau41I...

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:37:29 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/24/2012 at 3:37pm

Originally posted by letourneau41

I just found out that REI is also having an Avalanche class on 11/29 at 6:30 p.m. It's the REI by Park Meadows mall if anyone is interested.

is it free?

Colorado : Updated with some more confirmed...

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:07:13 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/23/2012 at 12:07pm

Updated with some more confirmed classroom dates.

Also, December 18th will be our fundraiser/Christmas Party at the Copper Kettle Brewery in Denver. It is a pints for purpose event. One dollar off of every beer sold will go to FOBP. Come on out and mingle with the crew.

Colorado : I just found out that REI is also...

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:46:59 +0000

Author: letourneau41
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/23/2012 at 11:46am

I just found out that REI is also having an Avalanche class on 11/29 at 6:30 p.m. It's the REI by Park Meadows mall if anyone is interested.

Colorado : Thanks! I've always wanted...

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:41:35 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/23/2012 at 11:41am

Thanks! I've always wanted to learn about avalanche safety. Back country is something I really want to get in to.

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzI...

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:22:50 +0000

Author: letourneau41
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/23/2012 at 8:22am

Originally posted by killclimbz

I posted this up in the Knowledge base forum, but since this is a Colorado based thread...The Free Avalanche Awareness class schedule for the 2012-13 season from Friends of Berthoud Pass has been announced. First class is this coming Tuesday. Here is the info.

Friends of Berthoud Pass 2012-13 avalanche classes

FOBP is pleased
to continue our free series of avalanche awareness classes for the
2012-13 season. We will provide backcountry travelers with a classroom
overview of avalanche awareness, avoidance, rescue and forecasting
methods and skills.

    Topics such as route selection, hazard minimization, best practices,
preparedness and terrain analysis will be covered in a 2-hour classroom
presentation.

    The course is free and open to the public. Donations are kindly accepted. No RSVP is needed.

    The class runs from 7:00pm until approximately 9:00pm.

    Full-day on-snow sessions at Berthoud Pass will be conducted in
February 2013. You must attend a classroom presentation in order to
register for the on-snow.

    MORE DATES ARE BEING ADDED, SO CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR UPDATES

    Tuesday, October 30 - University of Denver, Sturm Hall 281 (Lindsey Auditorium), Denver
    Thursday, November 15 - Bent Gate Mountaineering, Golden
    Monday, December 3 - CU-Boulder, location tba, Boulder
    Wednesday, December 18 - Bent Gate Mountaineering, Golden
    Wednesday, January 23 - Bent Gate Mountaineering, Golden
    Wednesday, January 30 - CU-Boulder, location tba, Boulder

Thanks for the post. I've been looking for a free Avy class in the Denver area. I was hoping REI would announce one but this is even better.

Colorado : I posted this up in the...

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:03:43 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/23/2012 at 8:03am

I posted this up in the Knowledge base forum, but since this is a Colorado based thread...

The Free Avalanche Awareness class schedule for the 2012-13 season from Friends of Berthoud Pass has been announced. First class is this coming Tuesday. Here is the info.

Colorado : i wish Australia had the Rockies...

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 23:49:56 +0000

Author: aussie-boarder
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/18/2012 at 11:49pm

i wish Australia had the Rockies

Colorado : Originally posted by truflowjust...

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:30:08 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/18/2012 at 9:30pm

Originally posted by truflow

just moved to colorado, ill be working at copper mt for the season!

Nice! Wife and I just got our Copper pass, we'll have to meetup some time.

Colorado : just moved to colorado, ill be...

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:21:36 +0000

Author: truflow
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/18/2012 at 9:21pm

just moved to colorado, ill be working at copper mt for the season!

Colorado : Originally posted by jamers99Hearing...

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 22:38:18 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/15/2012 at 10:38pm

Originally posted by jamers99

Hearing that Colorado is a waste of money makes me bleed from the ears. Try living in Nebraska. I WISH I had the opportunity to live in Colorado. All our snow last year was man made.

Living in CO isn't a waste of money...it's an awesome experience!

Since you're from Nebraska...if/when you make a trip out here....it will be more significant!

But be ready to pay up the ass for lift tickets...or season passes.

Colorado : Didn't say living in CO was...

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:04:30 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/15/2012 at 4:04pm

Didn't say living in CO was a waste of money. Just that pass. There are cheaper passes he could have purchased.

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzSlapahoe...

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:39:15 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/15/2012 at 3:39pm

Originally posted by killclimbz

Slapahoe Basin just announced on Facebook that they are opening this Wednesday the 17th. Let the shennanagins on the white ribbon of death begin!

hahah yeeHAW! Time to wait in line for 20 mins...and then ride the snow for 45 seconds!

...and then get pissed off and just hang out at the terrain park hiking up and down.

Colorado : Hearing that Colorado is a waste...

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:51:36 +0000

Author: jamers99
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/15/2012 at 2:51pm

Hearing that Colorado is a waste of money makes me bleed from the ears. Try living in Nebraska. I WISH I had the opportunity to live in Colorado. All our snow last year was man made.

Colorado : Slapahoe Basin just announced...

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:05:43 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/15/2012 at 2:05pm

Slapahoe Basin just announced on Facebook that they are opening this Wednesday the 17th. Let the shennanagins on the white ribbon of death begin!

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003Nice!...

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 10:54:59 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/13/2012 at 10:54am

Originally posted by mluu003

Nice! I decided to pick up the Epic Local pass again this year. I hope this season brings some good snow! Last season was my first season in CO and I wasn't TOO impressed.

Do you guys board anywhere else besides Copper?

We moved to CO last year too so our 1st season wasn't that great. We had Epic passes too and it was a waste of money. I've been to a few of the smaller areas but usually we stick to our passes.

Colorado : Nice! I decided to pick up the...

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 10:48:43 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/13/2012 at 10:48am

Nice! I decided to pick up the Epic Local pass again this year. I hope this season brings some good snow! Last season was my first season in CO and I wasn't TOO impressed.

Do you guys board anywhere else besides Copper?

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003 This...

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 19:35:16 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/12/2012 at 7:35pm

Originally posted by mluu003

This is what I like to hear! Great news!

Did y'all buy a season pass?

Yup, both of us got Copper passes.

Snow has started falling in the SW.

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbIBTW,...

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:14:48 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/12/2012 at 5:14pm

Originally posted by Superorb

I
BTW, expect 4"+ to fall on the ski resorts tonight.

This is what I like to hear! Great news!

Did y'all buy a season pass?

Colorado : If you're going to buy an...

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:30:42 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/12/2012 at 10:30am

If you're going to buy an Epic pass this year do it now. Prices are good through Sunday night and 12:01am Monday morning prices will go up.

BTW, expect 4"+ to fall on the ski resorts tonight.

Colorado : Stoked for A-basin to open up...

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:50:57 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/11/2012 at 10:50pm

Stoked for A-basin to open up a trail....can't wait to dust off them cobwebs!

Colorado : Good to see the guns are blowing....

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:14:12 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2012 at 3:14pm

Good to see the guns are blowing. The WROD should be ready to go in just a couple of weeks. As per usual.

Colorado : I'll post it here too ;)...

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:25:55 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2012 at 10:25am

I'll post it here too ;) Copper started blowing snow a few days ago too.

Colorado : Snowmaking has started!!10-4-12The...

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:17:24 +0000

Author: RastaRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2012 at 10:17am

Snowmaking has started!!

10-4-12

The Loveland Ski Area Snowmaking Crew fired up the snow guns at 2am this morning! The weather experts are calling for a cold front to come in. This coming week could be perfect conditions for snowmaking. We'll keep you updated!

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzThat's...

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:11:27 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/31/2012 at 9:11am

Originally posted by killclimbz

That's the tube train right? Still not so sure. Real estate prices are a big obstacle for most working stiffs that would try to use that. Plus, what can be developed in Summit is limited. Summit is surrounded by Forest Service and BLM land. Prices would only sky rocket if people started to do that. To your point, if things went that way I could see an increase there. I think geography would limit it though. Who knows though? Roaring Fork Valley is definitely struggling with their area and they don't have a major metropolitan area feeding their business.

I know the Roaring Fork has picked up a little recently. It's just very boom and bust on the western slope anyway. If it wasn't, I'd probably still be living over there. There just isn't anything outside the service industry. If there was a bullet train to Glenwood or Grand Junction, that would be awesome. But I have a feeling Aspen would balk at that because they like things the way they are...or so they say.

Colorado : No it wasn't that one, it...

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:54:23 +0000

Author: woodhomie1996
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/31/2012 at 8:54am

No it wasn't that one, it was one a few weeks before. Off the top of my head I cant remember the name.
I was supposed to attend SIA but other priorities came up.

Colorado : Originally posted by woodhomie1996I...

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:41:25 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/31/2012 at 8:41am

Originally posted by woodhomie1996

I spent a couple days in Denver last January for a trade show. It was my first time but hopefully now my last

SIA show?

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)( Originally...

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:28:33 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/31/2012 at 8:28am

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

Originally posted by killclimbz

I don't think Summit would have any more or less people living there with a rail service. I don't know why that would fundamentally change the equation that people could suddenly afford to move there in mass. Maybe an uptick in tourism and teenagers without their parents running wild up there.

I was speaking on the bullet train that has been proposed. Some 30Billion dollar project. It would allow access to Keystone from DIA in an hour and Vail in two hours. I think it's a pipe dream but if it only took an hour or so to get to Keystone from Denver, I would likely consider moving up there. I bet I am not the only one.

A typical Amtrak style train that takes 2-3 hours, no chance.

That's the tube train right? Still not so sure. Real estate prices are a big obstacle for most working stiffs that would try to use that. Plus, what can be developed in Summit is limited. Summit is surrounded by Forest Service and BLM land. Prices would only sky rocket if people started to do that. To your point, if things went that way I could see an increase there. I think geography would limit it though. Who knows though? Roaring Fork Valley is definitely struggling with their area and they don't have a major metropolitan area feeding their business.

Colorado : My friend is making moves to move...

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:07:15 +0000

Author: woodhomie1996
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/31/2012 at 6:07am

My friend is making moves to move to Summit County. Hopefully he does because then I will have a place to crash when I go out there.
I spent a couple days in Denver last January for a trade show. It was my first time but hopefully now my last

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzI...

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 05:53:37 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/31/2012 at 5:53am

A typical Amtrak style train that takes 2-3 hours, no chance.

Colorado : I don't think Summit would...

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:41:23 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/30/2012 at 12:41pm

I don't think Summit would have any more or less people living there with a rail service. I don't know why that would fundamentally change the equation that people could suddenly afford to move there in mass. Maybe an uptick in tourism and teenagers without their parents running wild up there.

Colorado : you have to admit, must be interesting...

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:22:08 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/30/2012 at 11:22am

you have to admit, must be interesting to have parents who buy a ski resort over driving to vail each weekend...

no doubt the I70 drive is awful. The idea of a high speed train is quite nice, but the reality may not be. Summit would then be home to many, many more people. The mountain getaway would be the new big city.

I like my mountains to have people few and far between. That's already tough in summit...

Colorado : I normally take the side roads...

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:04:31 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/30/2012 at 11:04am

I normally take the side roads to/from Summit that follow I70 and it's usually a nice drive. If I had better tires I'd take it exclusively. I guess I won't be able to do that this year if all traffic from I70 will be diverted around that small tunnel. Even two flex lanes would be a huge help if they did them right. The police pace car program is worthless.

Colorado : Echo will be gone in a few years....

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 08:27:56 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/30/2012 at 8:27am

Echo will be gone in a few years.

The 220" annual snowfall they report is low and I think it's padded quite a bit. I bet it's more like the mid 100's or less. It's just not a great place for a ski area in Colorado.

The I70 conundrum. It's been a problem since before the 90's started. If CDOT actually had of started something in the mid 90's, they would have been done with it. Instead we get money wasted on study after study. Tired of it. I am also all for a rail line of some sort. If they could make it work, that would be great. The road still needs to be expanded by at least a lane if not two.

The WP ski train was fun. Cost effective? Maybe not so much, but damn the bar car on the way home could be a riot. There was an attempt to revive it, but AmTrack required something like a $3 million insurance policy, that mind you no other train outfit has to carry that sunk the project. The ski train was always running bare bones and it just wouldn't work.

The tunnel just East of Idaho Springs is currently be extended to three lanes, in the east bound direction. I guess the resorts were bitching enough about people not making their flights home to get something done to ease congestion. Traffic is being re routed on the frontage road around the tunnel and back to I70. It's going to get worse before it gets better. I believe it's a two year project. After it is done though, there should be some decent improvement. The drive is still going to suck from Summit on Sunday evenings for this season Though maybe 10-15 minutes will get saved by not having that Tunnel be as much of a bottle neck. I think the three lane change will happen around a mile before the tunnel. Not 100% sure on that one. It's a start at least.

Colorado : Originally posted by SoCalRyderThere...

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:38:34 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/29/2012 at 4:38pm

Originally posted by SoCalRyder

There used to be that train that went from Denver to Winter Park. They just need to extend it east and high-speed it. On a larger scale they could connect all the resorts with a train, some with lifts and you could ride all of them if you wanted without driving your car and crawling along the freeway. Kind of like how Vegas Monorail gets you to most of the casinos/hotels.

Yup, the Ski Train. It closed down a few years ago before I moved here. I don't do WP anyways so it wasn't a big deal for me. Unfortunately, they'd have to bore a 3rd tunnel through the divide where the Eisenhower tunnel is and I don't see that happening anytime soon. They were talking about a 3rd bore for either two flex lanes or a train line. Hell, 2 flex lanes the length of I70 would be a godsend except for when the Texans cause accidents. Then the economy took a crap and everything was scrapped.

Colorado : I figured you were near a road....

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:02:45 +0000

Author: SoCalRyder
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/29/2012 at 3:02pm

I figured you were near a road. I was usually driving the times we went there so I never noticed a spot where I could see the resort on the east side. But then again I probably was focusing on the road.

I guess IS is pretty far but they can build lifts in stages. A lift or something else like a train from IS would save you from having to drive the whole thing. I hated that road. I just thought since you could see IS from Echo it would be nice if they could make it easier to get to. Especially if they consider expanding the resort.

There used to be that train that went from Denver to Winter Park. They just need to extend it east and high-speed it. On a larger scale they could connect all the resorts with a train, some with lifts and you could ride all of them if you wanted without driving your car and crawling along the freeway. Kind of like how Vegas Monorail gets you to most of the casinos/hotels.

Colorado : sixpoint - if you can swing snowmass...

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:45:53 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/29/2012 at 2:45pm

sixpoint - if you can swing snowmass it's the best of the resorts you listed. Has wide open runs and the crowds are significantly smaller. However, I wouldn't go there if you aren't staying close by. Not worth the commute.

Copper is my favorite in summit, but I also am not much in to the night life. Breck is by far the best for things to do outside of the resort. Great town. All of the mountains will have something that is your style, you can get around the River Run issue at keystone, but it also has the worst snow in summit.

My preferences of the 5 discussed:

1)Snowmass - big, great vertical drop, wide open runs, amazing park, small crowds, my perfect resort.

2)Copper - local favorite, laid back and a good assortment of terrain. Nothing too extreme

3)Breck - has the most people for a reason, something for everybody

4)Buttermilk - laid back, but amazing park after xgames

5)Steamboat - just don't like it

Colorado : Originally posted by SoCalRyderI...

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:32:42 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/29/2012 at 2:32pm

Originally posted by SoCalRyder

I agree. It's like the size of a bunny slope at a decent sized resort. BUT I'm hoping this group develops the whole mountain. Adds a lift from the top to Idaho Springs. Goes out of business and sells back to a solid group of boarders. Who then open it up to the public again.

BTW - where were you at when you took the pic?

If you look at the top middle you'll see the road I came in on from Mt Evans. I hiked a hundred feet or so off the road to get this pic.

Have you looked at Echo mtn in relation to Idaho Springs on a map? It's roughly 4 miles away straight south of Idaho Springs. That would be a LONG lift ride :) Now, what would be cool would be some kind of high speed train from Denver to Summit Co that would bypass the I70 shit show.

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbEcho...

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:27:28 +0000

Author: SoCalRyder
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/29/2012 at 2:27pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Echo is TINY and a PITA to get to if there's any weather compared to the other resorts, even the smallish ones. I took this pic of Echo a few weeks ago. This is all of it.

I agree. It's like the size of a bunny slope at a decent sized resort. BUT I'm hoping this group develops the whole mountain. Adds a lift from the top to Idaho Springs. Goes out of business and sells back to a solid group of boarders. Who then open it up to the public again.

BTW - where were you at when you took the pic?

Colorado : Thank You Anyone else with input...

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:01:43 +0000

Author: sixpoint
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/29/2012 at 2:01pm

Thank You Anyone else with input is greatly appreciated

Colorado : Originally posted by SoCalRyderNot...

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:57:33 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/29/2012 at 1:57pm

Originally posted by SoCalRyder

Not that most people will care but Echo Mt just got sold to some Ski group that will close it off to the public. See the notice on the front page of their website. Looks like they will be blowing out the gear they have left though.

It was fun while it lasted.

http://www.echomtnpark.com/

Echo is TINY and a PITA to get to if there's any weather compared to the other resorts, even the smallish ones. I took this pic of Echo a few weeks ago. This is all of it.

Colorado : Not that most people will care...

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:52:25 +0000

Author: SoCalRyder
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/29/2012 at 1:52pm

Not that most people will care but Echo Mt just got sold to some Ski group that will close it off to the public. See the notice on the front page of their website. Looks like they will be blowing out the gear they have left though.

It was fun while it lasted.

http://www.echomtnpark.com/

Colorado : Originally posted by sixpointmy...

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:20:34 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/29/2012 at 1:20pm

Originally posted by sixpoint

my brother has a RCI assn co-op on a 2 BR condo in a multi unit bldg. we have 2 choices, one near steamboat or one near breckenridge copper sounds like our speed

Steamboat is great, but it's normally expensive. There's a Denver ski/snowboard club that goes every year one weekend in the first half of December and it's super cheap due to the large group. We did that last season and paid like $70 for each person for 3 nights and 2 days lift tickets.

Have you looked at the trail maps for the resorts? Copper has tons of blue terrain. Keystone does too, but the only way to get down to the bottom is either River Run which is always icy, or you can take the narrow, twisty green run which is a PITA since it's pretty flat so turning is difficult for boarders. Of course, you could always take the midway lift back up or do the blue runs on the 3rd peak in the Outback area.

Breck is a really fun town even without the ski slopes, so don't rule out staying there. If you won't have transportation you could take the Summit County free bus anywhere in Summit, which I've done before. It goes to Copper, Keystone, Abasin, Breck, Vail, and all the stops in town. Pretty convenient if you have a place to stay somewhere in Summit County.

Colorado : my brother has a RCI assn co-op...

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:11:50 +0000

Author: sixpoint
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/29/2012 at 1:11pm

my brother has a RCI assn co-op on a 2 BR condo in a multi unit bldg. we have 2 choices, one near steamboat or one near breckenridge copper sounds like our speed

Colorado : From what I've heard Copper...

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:39:09 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/29/2012 at 12:39pm

From what I've heard Copper is great for blue runs. Last year my wife and I had an Epic pass and went mostly to Keystone and Breck once. This year we'll probably both be getting some Copper 4Packs since they're only $140 so $35 each visit. We got burned last year since we paid $520 for each of our passes and only got to the resorts 5 or 6 times all season so it was expensive per trip still.

Where are you guys staying?

Colorado : I've never ridden any of...

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:46:16 +0000

Author: RastaRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/29/2012 at 11:46am

I've never ridden any of those resorts so I can't really help you there. I'd imagine they all have a decent amount of intermediate terrain though. Hopefully someone else with more knowledge on those areas will chime in.

Colorado : thanks wewill have to push back...

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:37:38 +0000

Author: sixpoint
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/29/2012 at 11:37am

thanks we will have to push back the date

rasta or anyone, we are all intermediate level riders & thought abt keystone, snowmass, breck & buttermilk. could that be too heroic? or do you recommend some lesser known resorts?

Colorado : Nov. 24th is pretty early for...

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:18:21 +0000

Author: RastaRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/29/2012 at 11:18am

Nov. 24th is pretty early for sure, not much terrain will be open and it will most likely be man made, though theres always the shot of some fresh snow falling at that time. Most of the bigger resorts open around that time with only a few trails on man made snow.

Colorado : Planning a snowboarding trip to...

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:16:33 +0000

Author: sixpoint
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/29/2012 at 11:16am

Planning a snowboarding trip to Colorado on Nov 24th. Been to Tahoe & Utah but never CO. Any chance that is too early for decent snow?

Colorado : If any deals can be found it's...

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:36:18 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/20/2012 at 9:36am

If any deals can be found it's generally here: http://www.skicolorado.com/

Not much going on atm.

Colorado : Maybe the local Denver Grocery...

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:34:54 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/20/2012 at 9:34am

Maybe the local Denver Grocery stores and snow shops. Steamboat is notoriously hard to get discounted tickets for. The options for discounted tickets are buy their multi day packages, or none and nothing...

Colorado : any of you steamboat riders know...

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 07:31:02 +0000

Author: jason.huenefeld
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/19/2012 at 7:31am

any of you steamboat riders know of any where i can get cheaper lift tix for steamboat this season?? i'll be out there to ride for about 5-6 days trying to find some good deals to get the tix just a bit cheaper! any suggestions?

Colorado : Originally posted by RastaRiderNot...

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 09:47:33 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/17/2012 at 9:47am

Originally posted by RastaRider

Not to mention one of the resorts on there is Alta, which unless you ski you're not getting into. That's not a resort I want to support in anyway, if their names on it I'm not touching it. Plus when you factor in the traveling expenses and its really not that great at all.

Yup, I forgot about Alta's elitest selfishness.

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbSo...

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 09:43:35 +0000

Author: RastaRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/17/2012 at 9:43am

Originally posted by Superorb

So you get 8 free days at those resorts, IF you can get to them all. 50% off isn't that great when places are around $100 for a day's lift ticket. I'd rather buy a 4Pack to a local resort that I'll actually have a chance of getting to.

Colorado : So you get 8 free days at those...

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 09:23:27 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/17/2012 at 9:23am

So you get 8 free days at those resorts, IF you can get to them all. 50% off isn't that great when places are around $100 for a day's lift ticket. I'd rather buy a 4Pack to a local resort that I'll actually have a chance of getting to.

Colorado : One Hell of a Deal... http:/...

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 06:06:39 +0000

Author: Kapoof
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/17/2012 at 6:06am

One Hell of a Deal...

http://www.liftopia.com/mountain-collective?utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Image+-+The+Mountain+Collective&utm_content=8+Legendary+Mountains%2C+1+Pass+To+Rule+Them+All&utm_campaign=The+Mountain+Collective+Announcement&email=deutsch%40uwm.edu

Colorado : Originally posted by RastaRiderYea...

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:28:36 +0000

Author: Oinker
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/16/2012 at 10:28am

Originally posted by RastaRider

Yea I can live with this, 59 right now and a high of 82. With all 80's in the 10 day, hell yea! I'm so over the 90's

It has been a ridiculous hot summer here in Colorado! I swore when i moved here that i actually moved to Denver & NOT Phoenix!?!?! With a bit of luck hopefully our winter will be a 'real' winter this season with a return of the Epic snow's & plenty of big POW days!!!

Let It Snow, Let It SNOW LET IT SNOW!!!

Colorado : +1, it's about time things...

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:24:45 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/16/2012 at 10:24am

+1, it's about time things "cooled" off! I've been wanting to ride my MTB but no way in hell I was going to in 98+ degree weather.

Colorado : Yea I can live with this, 59 right...

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:44:41 +0000

Author: RastaRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/16/2012 at 9:44am

Yea I can live with this, 59 right now and a high of 82. With all 80's in the 10 day, hell yea! I'm so over the 90's

Colorado : I'm absolutely loving this...

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 08:55:53 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/16/2012 at 8:55am

I'm absolutely loving this change in temperature. I hope it maintains and leads to an epic winter. If the weather cooperates, loveland is planning on starting snow making in 41 days!!

Colorado : Originally posted by NickinChicagoNot...

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:04:32 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jul/11/2012 at 9:04pm

Originally posted by NickinChicago

Not sure about the link, I just copied it from my browser.

We aren't in Summit anymore. My wife was offered an elementary teaching job last year in Vegas so she took it. Thing that sucks is the school district laid off over 400 teachers at the end of the year because they are broke and she was one of them (lay offs based on seniority and not performance are bullshit.) So if the district and the union don't stop fighting and don't bring her back before the school year then there is a chance we might be back in Summit. We really loved it there so we wouldn't have any problem going back. We are basically in wait and see mode and are leaving all options on the table.

Wow, that is too bad she was laid off. My wife is still trying to get into the public school system here. She's at a preschool now waiting for her CO education license to be processed. If she'd been on top of things a year ago when we moved to CO she wouldn't be competing with a couple thousand new college grads all applying for their licenses too.

Colorado : Not sure about the link, I just...

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20:58:26 +0000

Author: NickinChicago
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jul/11/2012 at 8:58pm

Not sure about the link, I just copied it from my browser.

Colorado : Originally posted by NickinChicagoI...

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20:33:38 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jul/11/2012 at 8:33pm

Originally posted by NickinChicago

I know some of you guys here ride in the backcountry so wanted to let you know I just posted an ABS Avy bag in the sale section. $500 off retail.

http://trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52204&PID=1188460

Why is it that when I click through your link I'm at a TruSnow site where I'm logged out, and it is slightly different than this page? If I go to the page manually through the sections it still has me logged in. Maybe the link is funky?

BTW, are you still in Summit?

Colorado : I know some of you guys here ride...

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20:25:09 +0000

Author: NickinChicago
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jul/11/2012 at 8:25pm

I know some of you guys here ride in the backcountry so wanted to let you know I just posted an ABS Avy bag in the sale section. $500 off retail.

http://trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52204&PID=1188460

Colorado : Originally posted by Scorer099 The...

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:02:13 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/10/2012 at 9:02pm

Originally posted by Scorer099

The "bro-brah" comment. As though you think everyone that lives there is just some dumb kid there to party.

Way to put words in my mouth.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:58:55 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/10/2012 at 8:58pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by Scorer099

I'm sure nobody is gonna miss you not being there with your stereotype attitude.

Stereotype attitude? I was stating the vibe we felt when I went with my wife. How is that stereotyping?

The "bro-brah" comment. As though you think everyone that lives there is just some dumb kid there to party.

Colorado : )(nfinit)( , thats an awesome...

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:38:51 +0000

Author: TTowncrazy
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/10/2012 at 7:38pm

)(nfinit)( , thats an awesome picture! the background of the mountain is sick.

Colorado : Originally posted by Scorer099 I'm...

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:33:16 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/10/2012 at 7:33pm

Originally posted by Scorer099

I'm sure nobody is gonna miss you not being there with your stereotype attitude.

Stereotype attitude? I was stating the vibe we felt when I went with my wife. How is that stereotyping?

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbDid...

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:29:54 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/10/2012 at 6:29pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Did you experience the bro brah vibe at Breck? I've only gone on the weekends and I don't want to go back, at least not on the weekends.

I'm sure nobody is gonna miss you not being there with your stereotype attitude.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:50:32 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/10/2012 at 5:50pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by ctoma

My wife and I need to find frickin' jobs in CO.

What do you guys do?

Did you experience the bro brah vibe at Breck? I've only gone on the weekends and I don't want to go back, at least not on the weekends.

The vibe I'm experiencing is more of a laid-back-everything's-cool vibe. The people I have talked to have been very friendly and laid back.

I'm a DBA (database administrator - Oracle, SQL Server, Progress), my wife is an HR Director. There are plenty of DBA jobs in and around Denver, I just did an online search. Now, it may be the beer and wine talking but I am ready to move to CO today.

Colorado : Originally posted by ctomaMy...

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:00:30 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/10/2012 at 5:00pm

Originally posted by ctoma

My wife and I need to find frickin' jobs in CO.

What do you guys do?

Did you experience the bro brah vibe at Breck? I've only gone on the weekends and I don't want to go back, at least not on the weekends.

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(To...

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:53:03 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/10/2012 at 4:53pm

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

To expect anything less in April may be a stretch. Crusty to slushy is typical

Yeah, well, I was hoping for a small miracle. Regardless, we are having a f'ing great time. The mountain crust and slush beat anything I have ridden this season in MI. The apres boarding is awesome, even with my kids. The town is a lot of fun, breakfast at the Columbine Cafe is a great way to start the day.

No complaints here, if anything the crust and slush make me want to come back when there's pow more than ever. The mountain itself is incredible. Today I rode on Peaks 7, 8, 9, and 10 and had a few IPAs at Maggies. Also picked up a wheeled board bag from Christy's for $25. We are going to the Rockies game tomorrow, my brother-in-law flies in tomorrow night so he's riding back to the resort with us after the game. Thursday and Friday are riding days and then back to reality on Saturday when we fly home (reality means I am doing some work Sunday morning starting at 6am... dammit).

My wife and I need to find frickin' jobs in CO.

Colorado : To expect anything less in April...

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:19:34 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/09/2012 at 6:19pm

To expect anything less in April may be a stretch. Crusty to slushy is typical

Colorado : Originally posted by bdanrosshas...

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:48:30 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/09/2012 at 4:48pm

Originally posted by bdanross

has anyone been to breck in a while. the epicmix app still says they have like a 43 inch base. and the imperial is still open. just wondering if its true because epicmix has been known to not exactly be the most accurate

Funny you should ask, I am at Breck all week. Crusty in the morning and slushy in the afternoon. I feel we are not getting the true Colorado experience based on the conditions, I told my wife we have to come back when this place actually has some fresh powder.

Regardless, we are having a great time.

Colorado : has anyone been to breck in a...

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:34:44 +0000

Author: bdanross
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/09/2012 at 9:34am

has anyone been to breck in a while. the epicmix app still says they have like a 43 inch base. and the imperial is still open. just wondering if its true because epicmix has been known to not exactly be the most accurate

Colorado : Originally posted by EjektedKeystone...

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:30:37 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/09/2012 at 9:30am

Originally posted by Ejekted

Keystone officially closed today. Breck is still open daily for the next week, even with less and less terrain each day. However, after that they will only be open weekends and only thorough April.

So sad that keystone is now closed! Guess I'll try to make a few trips to Breck before making daily trips to A-basin..

Colorado : ended my season this week. Time...

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:55:03 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/08/2012 at 6:55pm

ended my season this week. Time for wakeboarding and mountain biking :)

one of my favorite shots from the season, nothing special, just a great day.

Colorado : Steamboat is stil open but not...

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 11:49:53 +0000

Author: kyle521
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/08/2012 at 11:49am

Steamboat is stil open but not slot of snow

Colorado : Keystone officially closed today....

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 10:33:01 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/08/2012 at 10:33am

Keystone officially closed today. Breck is still open daily for the next week, even with less and less terrain each day. However, after that they will only be open weekends and only thorough April.

Colorado : Rumor has it they might not make...

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:43:08 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/04/2012 at 6:43am

Rumor has it they might not make it through the weekend...

Just feeding on your fears, they'll be open.

Colorado : I'm getting concerned, the...

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:06:46 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/04/2012 at 6:06am

I'm getting concerned, the Breck web site shows fewer runs open each day.

TERRAIN REPORT
Terrain Open:	77%
Acres Open:	1804 of 2358
Lifts Open:	29 of 31
Runs Open:	109 of 155

I'm planning on riding Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday... I hope the snow holds up for another week.

Colorado : Thanks for the recommendations....

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:52:11 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/30/2012 at 1:52pm

Thanks for the recommendations.

Whatever restaurant we go to I plan on getting there early (8 and 6 year old kiddies) so we're not rushed to eat and get to the stadium as well as attempting to avoid the crowds.

Based on your recommendation, rzero, I'll make sure I do not eat too much so I can grab a fully loaded Rocky dog at the game.

"...there's nothing quite like a downtown evening outdoors with a fully loaded Rocky Dog (grilled onions and peppers and sauerkraut) and a cold beer...", sounds like something I will enjoy.

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbz Lodo's,...

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:45:44 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/30/2012 at 1:45pm

Originally posted by killclimbz

Lodo's, Wynkoop Brewery, Breck Brewery, Chop House ($$$ but good) have decent food, plus many others are all within walking distance of the Stadium.

Of these...I recommend Wynkoop OR Breckenridge Brewey.

Lodo's, Tavern, Sports Column are nice and all but usually crowded to the wall.

I would just wait and get a Rockie dog fully loaded.

I'm hitting that friday night game v Diamond backs

Colorado : Lodo's, Wynkoop Brewery,...

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:29:43 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/30/2012 at 1:29pm

Lodo's, Wynkoop Brewery, Breck Brewery, Chop House ($$$ but good) have decent food, plus many others are all within walking distance of the Stadium.

Colorado : Originally posted by ctomaAnyone...

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:27:08 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/30/2012 at 1:27pm

Originally posted by ctoma

Anyone have a restaurant recommendation for a pre-game meal? Something within walking distance of the stadium?

Lodo's is decent bar/pub food. They're across the street from the stadium, so they'll probably be packed around game time.

Colorado : ^^^ I always tell people that...

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:23:31 +0000

Author: | | | bryman | | |
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/30/2012 at 1:23pm

^^^ I always tell people that Hooter's is a nice family place, probably one of those down there

-b

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb^^...

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:19:48 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/30/2012 at 1:19pm

Originally posted by Superorb

^^ The Rockies are starting already? I've wanted to go to a Rockies game since we moved here last July.

Yep, the Rockies season starts on the road 4/6 - 4/8 and then back to Coors Field for a 9 game home stand. We are going to the 4/11 game vs. SF Giants. Should be a good time.

Anyone have a restaurant recommendation for a pre-game meal? Something within walking distance of the stadium?

Colorado : ^^ The Rockies are starting already?...

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:47:04 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/30/2012 at 12:47pm

^^ The Rockies are starting already? I've wanted to go to a Rockies game since we moved here last July.

Colorado : Originally posted by | | |...

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:01:46 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/30/2012 at 12:01pm

Originally posted by ctoma

Has anyone been to Breck lately? How are the conditions? The extended forecast doesn't look promising which sucks since it will be my first time riding in CO.

Switch it up and come to Tahoe man! Next week (starting Sunday) could be real good

-b

Based on the snow reports I wish I could. We are using my in-laws' timeshare at Breck and lift tickets, airfare, rental vehicle, etc. have been reserved/purchased. Plus, we have tickets for the Rockies/Giants game on Wednesday, my 8 year old is a baseball fanatic and is thrilled we are going to a MLB game in CO.

Colorado : Originally posted by ctomaHas...

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:53:46 +0000

Originally posted by ctoma

Has anyone been to Breck lately? How are the conditions? The extended forecast doesn't look promising which sucks since it will be my first time riding in CO.

Switch it up and come to Tahoe man! Next week (starting Sunday) could be real good

-b

Colorado : Has anyone been to Breck lately?...

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:52:24 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/30/2012 at 11:52am

Has anyone been to Breck lately? How are the conditions? The extended forecast doesn't look promising which sucks since it will be my first time riding in CO.

Colorado : Originally posted by Scorer099 Originally...

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:16:39 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/30/2012 at 11:16am

Originally posted by Scorer099

Originally posted by mluu003

Originally posted by tlab

I hope the basin can make it that long. They did not get much snow this year and all the warm weather may not allow for them to be open much longer. I am up to Keystone tomorrow to ride the slush

Geez I just hope A basin opens until mid May..before I head back to CA to hit the waves.

But! it's good news that keystone is willing to keep their park open...guess my season isnt over yet! The moment they close the park....I would call it a season.

Slushy spring park laps are the best time of year for a majority of park riders and the times when parks are the busiest. Not a chance any Summit County resort would close their park early.

Nice! Thanks for info, that's exactly what I wanted to know. Guess after keystone closes...I'll be off to Breck's park....and when that closes..it's time for A-basin.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003 Originally...

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:46:19 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/29/2012 at 10:46pm

Originally posted by mluu003

Slushy spring park laps are the best time of year for a majority of park riders and the times when parks are the busiest. Not a chance any Summit County resort would close their park early.

Colorado : Originally posted by tlabI...

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:30:08 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/29/2012 at 8:30pm

Colorado : I hope the basin can make it that...

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:47:07 +0000

Author: tlab
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/29/2012 at 12:47pm

I hope the basin can make it that long. They did not get much snow this year and all the warm weather may not allow for them to be open much longer. I am up to Keystone tomorrow to ride the slush

Colorado : Originally posted by rzeroI...

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:22:26 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/29/2012 at 10:22am

Originally posted by rzero

I sorely doubt it'll happen.

Me too. Things are already not looking too good.

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbAbasin...

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:46:54 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/29/2012 at 9:46am

Originally posted by Superorb

Abasin says they'll stay open till the first week in June.

I sorely doubt it'll happen.

Colorado : Abasin says they'll stay...

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:28:25 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/29/2012 at 9:28am

Abasin says they'll stay open till the first week in June.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003 Originally...

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:22:30 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/29/2012 at 9:22am

Originally posted by mluu003

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by mluu003

Boarded all weekend in 60+ degree weather. Damnit CO...I thought March was the snowiest month?!

How was it? Slushy? Where'd you go, Keystone?

Yep! Conditions were really crappy. When it got about 6-7pm it started to get icey in the shade.

Does anyone know if they will close A51 terrain park due to slushy conditions? or will they have it open up until the day they close?

Despite the lack of snow, Keystone has no intentions of closing the park early. In fact, they have recently announced they will be keeping the park open until 5pm on Fridays.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:06:52 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/28/2012 at 10:06pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by mluu003

Boarded all weekend in 60+ degree weather. Damnit CO...I thought March was the snowiest month?!

How was it? Slushy? Where'd you go, Keystone?

Colorado : worst conditions I have ever had...

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:23:03 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/26/2012 at 7:23am

worst conditions I have ever had in March. Slush made all of the jump lines sketchy. I'm not riding again until there is some snow. Time to start thinking wakeboarding.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003Boarded...

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:18:06 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/25/2012 at 9:18pm

Originally posted by mluu003

Boarded all weekend in 60+ degree weather. Damnit CO...I thought March was the snowiest month?!

How was it? Slushy? Where'd you go, Keystone?

Colorado : Boarded all weekend in 60+ degree...

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:49:46 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/25/2012 at 6:49pm

Boarded all weekend in 60+ degree weather. Damnit CO...I thought March was the snowiest month?!

Colorado : well if you look at the condition...

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:11:15 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/21/2012 at 8:11am

well if you look at the condition of the resorts, it's pretty easy to understand why people are talking about closing. It's almost heading back to the WROD conditions of early fall. All I can hope is that we don't have too many fires and that April brings enough snow to fill our reservoirs this Summer!

Colorado : Originally posted by luv2shred Originally...

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:07:44 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/20/2012 at 11:07pm

Originally posted by luv2shred

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

the big park at snowmass is awesome. The other parks are mediocre. Buttermilk lives up to it's XGames heritage and is one of the best in the world.

They aren't for the timid though, these parks are pretty big.

Yea coming from the midwest anything mediocore in colorado is like a prime day at granite peak. Best in the midwest. So i cant wait now!

You'll have a BLAST here in CO. Just gonna pray for more pow and hope the season doesn't conclude early.. All these threads about season ending on TruSnow is making me uneasy..

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(the...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:53:29 +0000

Author: luv2shred
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/19/2012 at 6:53pm

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

the big park at snowmass is awesome. The other parks are mediocre. Buttermilk lives up to it's XGames heritage and is one of the best in the world.

They aren't for the timid though, these parks are pretty big.

Yea coming from the midwest anything mediocore in colorado is like a prime day at granite peak. Best in the midwest. So i cant wait now!

Colorado : the big park at snowmass is awesome....

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:32:51 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/19/2012 at 6:32pm

the big park at snowmass is awesome. The other parks are mediocre. Buttermilk lives up to it's XGames heritage and is one of the best in the world.

They aren't for the timid though, these parks are pretty big.

Colorado : Originally posted by luv2shred Originally...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:15:23 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/19/2012 at 6:15pm

Originally posted by luv2shred

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by luv2shred

Im going in a group and its all inclusive for like $500! I love deals like that!

Groups are the way to go. I went with a huge group from Denver to Steamboat in December and it was $180 for 2 nights and 2 days of lifties. Great price!

Yea does anyone know how aspen, snowmass, buttermilk's parks are?

I believe Buttermilk has one of the best parks in the nation....I haven't been there, but I read that in a transworld snowboard magazine somewhere in the beginning of this season. I guess if they can host the X-games, they HAVE to be badass.

http://snowboarding.transworld.net/1000161693/uncategorized/2012-resort-poll-top-10-parks/

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:08:15 +0000

Author: luv2shred
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/19/2012 at 5:08pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by luv2shred

Im going in a group and its all inclusive for like $500! I love deals like that!

Groups are the way to go. I went with a huge group from Denver to Steamboat in December and it was $180 for 2 nights and 2 days of lifties. Great price!

Yea does anyone know how aspen, snowmass, buttermilk's parks are?

Colorado : Originally posted by luv2shredIm...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:58:51 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/19/2012 at 4:58pm

Originally posted by luv2shred

Im going in a group and its all inclusive for like $500! I love deals like that!

Groups are the way to go. I went with a huge group from Denver to Steamboat in December and it was $180 for 2 nights and 2 days of lifties. Great price!

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:55:28 +0000

Author: luv2shred
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/19/2012 at 4:55pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by luv2shred

Ahhhh yeah colorado here i come. Ill be up at aspen next week. Whos going to be riding park next week with me?

How can you afford Aspen? They've gotta be the most expensive resort by far, especially if you want a pass there.

Im going in a group and its all inclusive for like $500! I love deals like that!

Colorado : Originally posted by luv2shredAhhhh...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:41:03 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/19/2012 at 4:41pm

Originally posted by luv2shred

Ahhhh yeah colorado here i come. Ill be up at aspen next week. Whos going to be riding park next week with me?

How can you afford Aspen? They've gotta be the most expensive resort by far, especially if you want a pass there.

Colorado : Ahhhh yeah colorado here i come....

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:38:16 +0000

Author: luv2shred
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/19/2012 at 4:38pm

Ahhhh yeah colorado here i come. Ill be up at aspen next week. Whos going to be riding park next week with me?

Colorado : Originally posted by KightedThe...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:15:45 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/19/2012 at 3:15pm

Originally posted by Kighted

The snow has been awful this year.

has anyone been to area 51 at keystone lately? Last time I was up there they beefed up the small jumps, but didn't increase the landing area. all day I would clear the landing. I like that the jumps are bigger, but they need to componsate for that.

Ive been to A51 @ keystone every week and it's the only thing keeping my snow season alive haha. They are constantly repairing the lip and landings for all their features so it's been good there.

As for end of season spring boarding.....It's going to be nuts at a-basin. Going to be like pre-preseason conditions..except everyone is going to be a little down bc season's ending.

Colorado : Its may have sucked this yr but...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:31:18 +0000

Author: scuddera
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/19/2012 at 2:31pm

Its may have sucked this yr but they got hit with a indian summer kinda thing but reversed. they got dumped on. park city got 12 inches yest. mammoth got pounded as well. I hate all you people that live close. Im on spring break and just looked up airfare and its 700 FML

Colorado : The snow has been awful this year....

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:36:44 +0000

Author: Kighted
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/19/2012 at 12:36pm

The snow has been awful this year.

has anyone been to area 51 at keystone lately? Last time I was up there they beefed up the small jumps, but didn't increase the landing area. all day I would clear the landing. I like that the jumps are bigger, but they need to componsate for that.

Colorado : sounds like most of the I70 resorts...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:16:44 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/19/2012 at 11:16am

sounds like most of the I70 resorts this year unfortunately. When it's the two resorts left open, I'd take Loveland over Abasin any day just because of the crowds.

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(simple...crowds.We...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:12:00 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/19/2012 at 11:12am

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

simple...crowds.

We went to LL a few weeks ago and it was terrible. 70mph winds, cold as hell, and everything was solid ice.

Colorado : it's hit or miss. At the...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:05:35 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/19/2012 at 11:05am

it's hit or miss. At the current rate, no. But we are all hoping that changes.

Colorado : hows steamboat? Im going there...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:01:44 +0000

Author: kyle521
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/19/2012 at 11:01am

hows steamboat? Im going there in april, you think that there will still be enough snow for some good riding?

Colorado : simple...crowds.

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:56:14 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/19/2012 at 10:56am

simple...crowds.

Colorado : Originally posted by Ejekted Do...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:53:04 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/19/2012 at 10:53am

Originally posted by Ejekted

Do you want to sell the tickets you aren't going to use? If they are on a transferable 4/5 pack you could get a little money back. I love end of season at loveland, it beats abay anyday~!

What makes LL better for spring skiing than Abasin?

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:50:11 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/16/2012 at 1:50pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by Ejekted

The colorado Gems card also gets you buy one get one free lift tickets at Loveland all season long!

I forgot all about that. It would have been perfect for us since we only went to LL once this season and still have 3 tickets we won't be using now.

Do you want to sell the tickets you aren't going to use? If they are on a transferable 4/5 pack you could get a little money back. I love end of season at loveland, it beats abay anyday~!

Colorado : Originally posted by Ejekted The...

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 08:29:38 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/08/2012 at 8:29am

Originally posted by Ejekted

The colorado Gems card also gets you buy one get one free lift tickets at Loveland all season long!

I forgot all about that. It would have been perfect for us since we only went to LL once this season and still have 3 tickets we won't be using now.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb^^...

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 08:24:00 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/08/2012 at 8:24am

Originally posted by Superorb

^^ And the Gems Card is your friend. $10 and you get a free day at Cooper and Monarch during different months. It's a great deal if you can plan your trip during a certain month and don't have a pass elsewhere.

The colorado Gems card also gets you buy one get one free lift tickets at Loveland all season long!

Colorado : ^^ And the Gems Card is your friend....

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:25:18 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/04/2012 at 12:25pm

^^ And the Gems Card is your friend. $10 and you get a free day at Cooper and Monarch during different months. It's a great deal if you can plan your trip during a certain month and don't have a pass elsewhere.

Colorado : If you are looking for cheap tickets...

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:20:06 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/04/2012 at 12:20pm

If you are looking for cheap tickets in Colorado, the only bet is to stay away from the big name places.

Colorado : Last time I checked the buddy...

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:39:52 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/04/2012 at 11:39am

Last time I checked the buddy pass only reduced KEystone's $93 price down to $80. $13 is still less, but it's hardly anything at all.

We went to Keystone yesterday and some guy was asking everyone on their way out if they wanted to sell their single day ticket. I don't blame him with day prices as high as they are. Hell, BC is $105 for a single day.

Colorado : Of find someone with an epic local...

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 00:29:01 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/04/2012 at 12:29am

Of find someone with an epic local season pass and use one of their 6 buddy passes...you get about 20% off.

Colorado : Originally posted by B1-5GLiftopia...

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 12:31:10 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/03/2012 at 12:31pm

Originally posted by B1-5G

Liftopia has good deals usually

If you want cheaper lift tickets for Breck, you can try hitting up our local grocery stores. Every once in a while they will have tix 10$ OFF, but for any of the Vail owned resorts, cheap lift tickets are really hard to come by. Liftopia has some good deals but nothing for lift tickets for Breck/Key/Vail/BC they only have deals on renting gear.

Colorado : Originally posted by B1-5GLiftopia...

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:06:48 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/29/2012 at 3:06pm

Originally posted by B1-5G

Liftopia has good deals usually

We used Liftopia to get a weekday at Monarch for $12.50 last week.

Colorado : Liftopia has good deals usually...

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:57:50 +0000

Author: B1-5G
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/29/2012 at 2:57pm

Liftopia has good deals usually

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbz Originally...

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:42:09 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/28/2012 at 11:42am

Originally posted by killclimbz

Originally posted by kyavo

anyone selling any lift tickets for breck?

Pretty sure Breckenridge is...

bahaha yep, so is Keystone....day ticket works for both.

Colorado : Originally posted by kyavoanyone...

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:33:13 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/28/2012 at 11:33am

Originally posted by kyavo

anyone selling any lift tickets for breck?

Pretty sure Breckenridge is...

Colorado : anyone selling any lift tickets...

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:26:16 +0000

Author: kyavo
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/28/2012 at 11:26am

anyone selling any lift tickets for breck?

Colorado : Gotta love when a random gives...

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:27:53 +0000

Author: Migoo
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/27/2012 at 11:27pm

Gotta love when a random gives you their opinion without asking for it... I suspect the "fad" may be around for a while yet.

I'm with you killclimbz...

Colorado : haha I was just caught off guard....

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:55:21 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/27/2012 at 3:55pm

haha I was just caught off guard. He just told me straight up when I was in line...so random.

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(it...

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:19:11 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/27/2012 at 9:19am

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

it would be fair to say that anytime there is snow this year, it's going to be tracked in summit.

but don't hate on the skiers. if you have problem with jerks and idiots, totally acceptable =). But without skiers...there wouldn't be any ski resorts!

In some ways that just doesn't sound all that bad to me...

Colorado : it would be fair to say that anytime...

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:27:59 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/27/2012 at 6:27am

it would be fair to say that anytime there is snow this year, it's going to be tracked in summit.

but don't hate on the skiers. if you have problem with jerks and idiots, totally acceptable =). But without skiers...there wouldn't be any ski resorts!

Colorado : Originally posted by Scorer099 Originally...

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:33:24 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/26/2012 at 5:33pm

Originally posted by Scorer099

Originally posted by mluu003

Originally posted by Superorb

Went to Cooper yesterday for my first pow day. It was awesome.

Nice!! It was a pretty good weekend for snowboarding.

I spent the day at vail...after finding out the resort got 22 inchs in the past 7 days. ITS ALL CARVED OUT. Had to do some hiking to find some freshies. Traffic was annoying in the morning...but on the way back it wasnt too bad.

Did you really expect that 22 inches over a week was still gonna be good for you days after a storm? Welcome to reality.

I guess I had unrealistic expectations for Vail.

On another note...there are so many skiers there...one told me that he couldn't wait for the snowboarding "fad" to be over. I told him to quick the haterade hahaha

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003 Originally...

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:52:39 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/26/2012 at 4:52pm

Originally posted by mluu003

Originally posted by Superorb

Went to Cooper yesterday for my first pow day. It was awesome.

Did you really expect that 22 inches over a week was still gonna be good for you days after a storm? Welcome to reality.

Colorado : Originally posted by kyavoyea...

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:10:29 +0000

Author: kirkalicious
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/26/2012 at 2:10pm

Originally posted by kyavo

yea im going to breck march 22 to the 27th and cant wait... any ideas on where to get cheep lift tickets ?

There aren't generally cheap lift tickets for Breckenridge, but you aren't going to find many if at for Breck during spring break

Colorado : yea im going to breck march 22...

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:07:32 +0000

Author: kyavo
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/26/2012 at 1:07pm

yea im going to breck march 22 to the 27th and cant wait... any ideas on where to get cheep lift tickets ?

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbWent...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:20:34 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/25/2012 at 6:20pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Went to Cooper yesterday for my first pow day. It was awesome.

Colorado : Originally posted by hannnahfulthanks...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 11:26:53 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/25/2012 at 11:26am

Originally posted by hannnahful

thanks for the suggestion. those stats sound a lot better than here in cali. how far away are they from denver time wise?

There's a ton of great options when you come here to ride. I usually wake up and check the snow report and decide based on that as to which mtn I want to ride that day. Also checking for road/tunnel/pass closures based on snow/wind, since that can decide for you where you'll be riding.

From Denver (these times are approx)
Loveland 45 min
A-basin 1 hr
Keystone 1hr 15min
Breck 1hr 20min
Coppper 1 hr 35
Vail 1hr 45min
Beaver Creek 2 hours.

On an amazing day I made it to BC from Denver in an hour and a half, however on a crazy snowy day (or on the weekends) it can take up to 4 hrs!

Enjoy the pow! Hope that helps!

Colorado : Went to Cooper yesterday for my...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 11:04:21 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/25/2012 at 11:04am

Went to Cooper yesterday for my first pow day. It was awesome.

Colorado : Originally posted by hannnahfulthanks...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:16:48 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/24/2012 at 11:16am

Originally posted by hannnahful

thanks for the suggestion. those stats sound a lot better than here in cali. how far away are they from denver time wise?

1-1.5 hours. All pretty close to denver!

Yeah keystone is below avg...but if you love to ride park, id recommend going there.

Colorado : thanks for the suggestion. those...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:41:53 +0000

Author: hannnahful
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/24/2012 at 8:41am

thanks for the suggestion. those stats sound a lot better than here in cali. how far away are they from denver time wise?

Colorado : Originally posted by hannnahfulI'm...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:32:49 +0000

Author: Furb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/24/2012 at 8:32am

Originally posted by hannnahful

I'm planning to fly out to Denver to visit my cousin in a few weeks. any suggestions as to where I should hit up?

Summit county is getting decent snow

Breck, a-basin, and copper mountain all have around 15'' in the last few days. Keystone is below avg

Colorado : I'm planning to fly out to...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:29:40 +0000

Author: hannnahful
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/24/2012 at 8:29am

I'm planning to fly out to Denver to visit my cousin in a few weeks. any suggestions as to where I should hit up?

Colorado : would be a lot better this weekend...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:19:37 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/24/2012 at 8:19am

would be a lot better this weekend if the storm system that was coming through wasn't tracking north. Maybe it will drop down for a bit.

Colorado : Guess I'll see you fellaz...

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:54:54 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/23/2012 at 9:54pm

Guess I'll see you fellaz out there too! haha I'm so excited! Just not excited for the traffic.

Colorado : Haha yeah we do it right. I thought...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:05:45 +0000

Author: | | | bryman | | |
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/22/2012 at 6:05pm

Haha yeah we do it right. I thought I told you it was going to be a complete and total shit show (i.e., the "dynamic" of the group) ??? Have fun scouting

-b

Colorado : Damn Bryman, two dozen? Are we...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:52:02 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/22/2012 at 5:52pm

Damn Bryman, two dozen? Are we going to have to get PLB's for all of you to make sure you don't pass out in a snow bank?

Looks like I'll be on Vail Pass this weekend. Conditions are looking great up there...

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003So...vail...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:22:35 +0000

Originally posted by mluu003

So...vail got 11inches last night. They will get tons more snow by the end of this week.

WHO IS GOING TO VAIL THIS WEEKEND?!?!?!

Uuuummmmm, me? That's right, getting ready to shred Colorado with a bunch of friends from all over the place. There are almost two dozen of us -- we rented the Inn in Minturn, and that thing is going to be full. Can't wait to get out there. Look out Rocky mountains . . . .

-b

Colorado : So...vail got 11inches last night....

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:51:42 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/22/2012 at 4:51pm

So...vail got 11inches last night. They will get tons more snow by the end of this week.

WHO IS GOING TO VAIL THIS WEEKEND?!?!?!

Colorado : you can actually get to most of...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:49:05 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/22/2012 at 11:49am

you can actually get to most of the west side of Copper from Union Creek if you watch your path carefully. That includes the back and the free cat.

Colorado : Originally posted by MTpow Originally...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:46:57 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/22/2012 at 9:46am

Originally posted by MTpow

Originally posted by Scorer099

It is there park chair.

their? i think all that sun and golf are bleaching yer brain

Damn you got me.

Colorado : Originally posted by c6mpact had...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:50:47 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/22/2012 at 8:50am

Originally posted by c6mpact

had a beginner boarder fall on me and then knock me down while we were getting on the lift at Red River a year ago. had to duck my head as the lift went over me. when the lift stopped, it swung back and hit me square on the head. luckily i had a helmet and just had to deal with a bit of neck pain (nothing 2 advils couldn't fix). if i didnt have a helmet i would have had a concussion for sure.

Welcome to TruSnow :)

You can easily get a concussion when wearing a helmet. I did.

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbI...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:45:54 +0000

Author: c6mpact
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/22/2012 at 8:45am

Originally posted by Superorb

I slid on ice coming down River Run at Keystone yesterday and hit my head. Bindings were a bit too far back and I was trying to slow down and my board just slid out. Had a helmet on, but I was seeing stars the whole way back until I got some food in me.

had a beginner boarder fall on me and then knock me down while we were getting on the lift at Red River a year ago. had to duck my head as the lift went over me. when the lift stopped, it swung back and hit me square on the head. luckily i had a helmet and just had to deal with a bit of neck pain (nothing 2 advils couldn't fix). if i didnt have a helmet i would have had a concussion for sure.

Colorado : Originally posted by Scorer099It...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:41:27 +0000

Author: MTpow
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/22/2012 at 8:41am

Originally posted by Scorer099

It is there park chair.

their? i think all that sun and golf are bleaching yer brain

Colorado : Originally posted by kirkalicious Originally...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:35:32 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/22/2012 at 8:35am

Originally posted by kirkalicious

Originally posted by Scorer099

http://www.woodwardatcopper.com/site/ourprograms/specialsHere is the best deal you can get. $35 lift ticket for Union Creek lift only (Park Chair)One drop in session at the barn (plus 50% one hit wonder safety class prior)

This sounds like a pretty fantastic deal, but how many runs end up at the bottom of the union creek lift?

It is there park chair.

Colorado : Originally posted by Scorer0...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:32:44 +0000

Author: kirkalicious
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/22/2012 at 8:32am

This sounds like a pretty fantastic deal, but how many runs end up at the bottom of the union creek lift?

Colorado : http://www.woodwardatcopper.co...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:18:21 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/22/2012 at 8:18am

http://www.woodwardatcopper.com/site/ourprograms/specials

Here is the best deal you can get.
$35 lift ticket for Union Creek lift only (Park Chair)
One drop in session at the barn (plus 50% one hit wonder safety class prior)

Colorado : Just snagged some copper moutain...

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:20:28 +0000

Author: luv2shred
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/21/2012 at 5:20pm

Just snagged some copper moutain tickets for 85 for 2 adult tickets. All about saving money for my camp! I need to keep looking for more bargins!

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbCan't...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:11:04 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/20/2012 at 11:11pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Can't really complain about there not being a ton of snow. At least Keystone is almost 100% open, A-Basin is only 47% open.

Have you been to the Outback or any of the cat rides yet? How is it?

We'll be staying in Keystone for a week when my newb brother comes out in a few weeks.

I took a few runs on the Outback just to check it out..it was my first time! Lots of trees and pow on the side of the trails. I didnt try to snowcat ride because there wasn't much snow..but people were definitely in line waiting for it...and some were hiking up there.

Suppose to get snow all week...if all goes according to plan...$5 snowcat ride this weekend!

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(if...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:05:11 +0000

Author: luv2shred
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/20/2012 at 12:05pm

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

if you want an instructor it's worth it. If you are looking to progress and ride all day, take the barn session at night, sign up for the airbag the next day and just ride. Or do both. The park instructors are excellent at explaining things and they have all the tools between the barn, airbag, and terrain parks to help you progress.

You will want to have the basics down for park though. Be able to hit rails and jumps, it's not a necessity but they can definitely help you work on stepping things up faster if some of the basics are out of the way.

I mean i want an instructor so he can tell me what im doing wrong and what i can improve on. So by that ill probablly be taking the camp. Ill be booking it soon. Ill give you some feedback on how the camp was.

Thanks for the help!

Oh and PS: On the second part i live and breathe park. Thats all i think about day and night. Im just looking to take the camp so i can take my progression to the next level!

Colorado : if you want an instructor it's...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:41:10 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/20/2012 at 11:41am

if you want an instructor it's worth it. If you are looking to progress and ride all day, take the barn session at night, sign up for the airbag the next day and just ride. Or do both. The park instructors are excellent at explaining things and they have all the tools between the barn, airbag, and terrain parks to help you progress.

Colorado : Does anyone know if the copper...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:00:31 +0000

Author: luv2shred
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/20/2012 at 11:00am

Does anyone know if the copper mountain day camp is any good. I mean its $170 for the full day and ive seen videos and it looks like it is worth it. Have any of you guys actually used it? Im from the midwest and that program looks like the best bang for my buck when i go to colorado for spring break.

Colorado : You can walk to some of the bowls...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:32:41 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/20/2012 at 8:32am

You can walk to some of the bowls almost as fast as the cat. Might be worth it, besides pretty good views while you are hiking.

Colorado : Can't really complain about...

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:23:06 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/19/2012 at 3:23pm

Can't really complain about there not being a ton of snow. At least Keystone is almost 100% open, A-Basin is only 47% open.

Have you been to the Outback or any of the cat rides yet? How is it?

We'll be staying in Keystone for a week when my newb brother comes out in a few weeks.

Colorado : Spent the day at Keystone's...

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:49:30 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/18/2012 at 7:49pm

Spent the day at Keystone's A51 terrain park. My only complaint is the lack of snow on some of the trails. Some parts are still exposing the ground..and dirt..and rocks.

I mean, it's almost March and we still haven't had an epic storm in the mountains.

Btw..Outbacks are open! And the $5 snowcat rides are up and going too! Pretty sweet (if there was snow)

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003 Sounds...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:36:20 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/13/2012 at 5:36pm

Originally posted by mluu003

Sounds like a good day minus Kim's incident! Sorry to hear about that. Hope she makes a speedy recovery..and then returns to the mtns soon. Did she just fall and put her hands down when coming off the lifts or what?

As for the triads..I've only ridden triads. 2009 and then 2011 ones. I just love it too much bc of all the cushion. The cap is awesome too! But it DOES slip sometimes...so I do have to adjust them a few times a day.

It was awesome, probably my best day snowboarding. I'm glad to be doing ungroomed blues now.

Yeah, she just fell coming off the lift and put her hand out and the thumb hit first. It's a PITA getting off the lift for snowboarders of any ability level. Skiers have it made, just stand up and do nothing.

I do love the capstrap, and the straps are super comfy. My Forces have pressure points in several spots. Got an email from Union that they're on their way back to me. I might sell them and just use the Triads though. I do like having a backup though.

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbWent...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:03:02 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/13/2012 at 5:03pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Went to Keystone yesterday, they got 4" overnight. It was a beautiful bluebird day with soft snow everywhere. We even got some small powder stashes on the ungroomed blue runs. Probably my best day on the snow ever. Kim broke her thumb getting off the lift though

Tried my brother's Rome 390s last weekend and didn't like them at all. Among other things, my boots were slightly too wide for them which is weird since they're supposed to fit size 9-14 in size L/XL and my boots are only 11.5. Traffic was awesome coming home, it took 55 minutes to go from Dillon to past I70/470. I was going 75-80 the whole way back. We'd left before noon due to Kim's thumb.

Tried my new 2010 Burton Triads yesterday and loved them. Almost as responsive as my forces, but the straps are a lot more comfortable and the toe strap actually stays put as a capstrap. I still think I love my Forces more though.

Got the GoPro front helmet mount a few days ago so I should have that set up for when Troy comes out and we chase the powder (if there is any).

Sounds like a good day minus Kim's incident! Sorry to hear about that. Hope she makes a speedy recovery..and then returns to the mtns soon. Did she just fall and put her hands down when coming off the lifts or what?

As for the triads..I've only ridden triads. 2009 and then 2011 ones. I just love it too much bc of all the cushion. The cap is awesome too! But it DOES slip sometimes...so I do have to adjust them a few times a day.

Colorado : Went to Keystone yesterday, they...

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:37:01 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/12/2012 at 1:37pm

Went to Keystone yesterday, they got 4" overnight. It was a beautiful bluebird day with soft snow everywhere. We even got some small powder stashes on the ungroomed blue runs. Probably my best day on the snow ever. Kim broke her thumb getting off the lift though

Tried my brother's Rome 390s last weekend and didn't like them at all. Among other things, my boots were slightly too wide for them which is weird since they're supposed to fit size 9-14 in size L/XL and my boots are only 11.5. Traffic was awesome coming home, it took 55 minutes to go from Dillon to past I70/470. I was going 75-80 the whole way back. We'd left before noon due to Kim's thumb.

Tried my new 2010 Burton Triads yesterday and loved them. Almost as responsive as my forces, but the straps are a lot more comfortable and the toe strap actually stays put as a capstrap. I still think I love my Forces more though.

Got the GoPro front helmet mount a few days ago so I should have that set up for when Troy comes out and we chase the powder (if there is any).

Colorado : Outback @ Keystone was open this...

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:26:23 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/12/2012 at 1:26pm

Outback @ Keystone was open this weekend! Found some nice pow between the trees! Get them while their hot fellaz!

Colorado : Originally posted by luv2shredWhen...

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:33:07 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/11/2012 at 4:33pm

Originally posted by luv2shred

When i go to breck during spring break will anyone be able to teach me tricks?

Here ya go.

http://www.breckenridge.com/ski-and-ride-school/adult-lessons/adult-lessons.aspx

Colorado : When i go to breck during spring...

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:10:36 +0000

Author: luv2shred
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/11/2012 at 12:10pm

When i go to breck during spring break will anyone be able to teach me tricks?

Colorado : Originally posted by Scorer099 Originally...

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:10:33 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/07/2012 at 11:10pm

Originally posted by Scorer099

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by vchang

How are the conditions looking like at Vail and Breck? I'm headed out there on Wednesday.

I went to Breck Saturday. Crusty, hard pack groomers and very few soft spots on any of the blue terrain we rode. Everyone could use some snow to soften things up.

It wasn't that bad, could be a lot worse. Groomers anytime of year, especially when busy, are going to be about that condition anyways unless there was snow that fell the night before.

we got a few inches coming up hopefully on sunday to soften things up! Wish all that snow in Denver dumped in the mtns.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:12:10 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/06/2012 at 8:12pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by vchang

How are the conditions looking like at Vail and Breck? I'm headed out there on Wednesday.

I went to Breck Saturday. Crusty, hard pack groomers and very few soft spots on any of the blue terrain we rode. Everyone could use some snow to soften things up.

It wasn't that bad, could be a lot worse. Groomers anytime of year, especially when busy, are going to be about that condition anyways unless there was snow that fell the night before.

Colorado : Originally posted by vchangHow...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:07:55 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/06/2012 at 8:07pm

Originally posted by vchang

How are the conditions looking like at Vail and Breck? I'm headed out there on Wednesday.

I went to Breck Saturday. Crusty, hard pack groomers and very few soft spots on any of the blue terrain we rode. Everyone could use some snow to soften things up.

Colorado : How are the conditions looking...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:37:32 +0000

Author: vchang
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/06/2012 at 7:37pm

How are the conditions looking like at Vail and Breck? I'm headed out there on Wednesday.

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbYup,...

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:02:35 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/05/2012 at 7:02am

Originally posted by Superorb

Yup, just wish I'd moved out to CO a year before I did. I missed the epic season.

Hahaha! If there was one year not to miss in Colorado that was the one. I've been here since 1990 and there has never been a season like that since I moved out. Possibly a once in a life time season.

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbYup,...

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:36:35 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/03/2012 at 9:36am

Originally posted by Superorb

Yup, just wish I'd moved out to CO a year before I did. I missed the epic season.

I can't agree with you more!

Guess I'm taking out that rail and throwing it on the snow and messing around! Snow day at school so I got nothing better to do! My car can't make it up the mtn right now..

Colorado : Yup, just wish I'd moved...

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:31:38 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/03/2012 at 9:31am

Yup, just wish I'd moved out to CO a year before I did. I missed the epic season.

Colorado : eh, to have great years like last...

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:22:13 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/03/2012 at 9:22am

eh, to have great years like last year we have to have crap years like this year. I'll take the bad with the good. Makes me appreciate things more!

Colorado : Easily 12" outside my window...

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:49:08 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/03/2012 at 8:49am

Easily 12" outside my window now and I'm in Thornton. Sucks the mountains (west of divide) are getting skunked though.

Colorado : Denver is getting pounded with...

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:40:01 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/03/2012 at 6:40am

Denver is getting pounded with snow..and it's not slowing down anytime soon. But none of the mountains got snow.....I just hate how that works.

be safe denver folks!

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbSo...

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:23:41 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/31/2012 at 5:23pm

Originally posted by Superorb

So far, I don't like Keystone due to having to take often icy River Run to get to the top. It's a pain taking Inna's Way since it's so narrow, but I'll do it if River Run is crappy.

I can't argue with you there. River run is pretty damn icy. Went at night last week and I had the hardest time holding edge...just kept washing out.

I know this has been said too many times but....we..need..more..snow!

Colorado : So far, I don't like Keystone...

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:05:46 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/31/2012 at 9:05am

So far, I don't like Keystone due to having to take often icy River Run to get to the top. It's a pain taking Inna's Way since it's so narrow, but I'll do it if River Run is crappy.

Colorado : Originally posted by luv2shredHey...

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:37:59 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/30/2012 at 9:37pm

Originally posted by luv2shred

Hey im going to be in breckenridge for spring break which for me is the last week of march. Is anyone gonna be up there riding park?

I'll most likely will be there on the weekend or something. If not, I'll be at Keystone.

Colorado : Hey im going to be in breckenridge...

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:34:42 +0000

Author: luv2shred
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/29/2012 at 6:34pm

Hey im going to be in breckenridge for spring break which for me is the last week of march. Is anyone gonna be up there riding park?

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003 Well,...

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:32:00 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/27/2012 at 10:32am

Originally posted by mluu003

Well, at least last weekend (and hopefully this weekend) will be good!

Everyone keeps going on and on about how crazy the snow quality was last year...jealous.

Yeah me too, I moved here in Jily. They've said last year was probably the best year ever and that this year is probably the worst year ever. So far at least.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:59:05 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/27/2012 at 9:59am

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by mluu003

Love that winter is finally here! Keep the snow coming!!

Winter may be here, but the major snow is gone for the next week and a half after today. We'll see a few inches Mon night and Tues night, but nothing great. Another high pressure is setting over the Rockies :(

Well, at least last weekend (and hopefully this weekend) will be good!

Everyone keeps going on and on about how crazy the snow quality was last year...jealous.

Colorado : Heading up to Breck in Feb, we're...

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:49:09 +0000

Author: Shift4200
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/27/2012 at 9:49am

Heading up to Breck in Feb, we're opting to take the shuttle from the airport to the hotel instead of renting a car.

One question....

Does anyone have any experience with traveling between the different mountains using their public transit?

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003Love...

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:32:59 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/27/2012 at 9:32am

Originally posted by mluu003

Love that winter is finally here! Keep the snow coming!!

Colorado : Love that winter is finally here!...

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:23:53 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/27/2012 at 9:23am

Love that winter is finally here! Keep the snow coming!!

Colorado : Originally posted by CO_champagneThat...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:34:03 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/23/2012 at 9:34pm

Originally posted by CO_champagne

That sucks. Sounds like a slight concussion. Be careful and don't hit your head again anytime soon. Glad you were wearing a helmet.

We're not going out this weekend to be safe, and I work from home so the couch has been occupado all day. I feel like normal now.

Colorado : should be ending the season with...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:31:48 +0000

Author: nots0kind
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/23/2012 at 9:31pm

should be ending the season with a month in colorado where are you guys what mountains you hit?

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbI...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:16:31 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/23/2012 at 9:16pm

That sucks. Sounds like a slight concussion. Be careful and don't hit your head again anytime soon. Glad you were wearing a helmet.

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzTwo...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:50:48 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/23/2012 at 8:50pm

Originally posted by killclimbz

Two people killed inbounds at Colorado ski areas this weekend. One was a 13 year old at Vail. He was poaching a closed run. So not a surprise that terrain not controlled by ski patrol as of yet decided to rip.

The second one was at Winterpark on from what I can tell an open area. Sounds like a small terrain trap slid, buried, and killed the skier. Really scary. Patrol generally does not control off piste runs in the trees. Normally this is not a problem. This year with the large amount of facets it evidently is.

RIP for these souls.

This is so sad to hear. RIP and condolences to their families.

Really sucks to hear so many deaths this year..

Colorado : I slid on ice coming down River...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:16:59 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/23/2012 at 3:16pm

I slid on ice coming down River Run at Keystone yesterday and hit my head. Bindings were a bit too far back and I was trying to slow down and my board just slid out. Had a helmet on, but I was seeing stars the whole way back until I got some food in me.

Colorado : sad about the death at copper!...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:41:16 +0000

Author: lairk
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/23/2012 at 2:41pm

sad about the death at copper! been there a few times, great mountain. but that is one thing i will always tell others, helmet saved my head and possibly health on quite a few occasions

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(and...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:34:25 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/23/2012 at 2:34pm

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

and another died at Copper from a head injury Friday. Be careful.

Yeah man, I was on a lift with someone in Beaver Creek that couldn't justify wearing a helmet because they are still alive and haven't needed one yet....ultimate face palm when I heard that.

Colorado : and another died at Copper from...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:21:17 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/23/2012 at 2:21pm

and another died at Copper from a head injury Friday. Be careful.

Colorado : Two people killed inbounds at...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:44:26 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/23/2012 at 12:44pm

Two people killed inbounds at Colorado ski areas this weekend. One was a 13 year old at Vail. He was poaching a closed run. So not a surprise that terrain not controlled by ski patrol as of yet decided to rip.

The second one was at Winterpark on from what I can tell an open area. Sounds like a small terrain trap slid, buried, and killed the skier. Really scary. Patrol generally does not control off piste runs in the trees. Normally this is not a problem. This year with the large amount of facets it evidently is.

RIP for these souls.

Colorado : Originally posted by odoyale...

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:39:39 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/21/2012 at 10:39pm

Originally posted by odoyale rules

Originally posted by mluu003

Originally posted by Superorb

I think we're going to Keystone this weekend as well.

Nice! Do you happen to know what nights they have night boarding?

Most days:

http://www.keystoneresort.com/~/media/Keystone/Files/2012LiftSchedule.pdf

wow thanks so much!

Btw I just slapped all the decals I ordered from you last week. They look amazing...tons of compliments!

Colorado : Originally posted by rurchanmy...

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:28:11 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/19/2012 at 8:28am

Originally posted by rurchan

my roommate is going there Feb 26 - March 1, staying at some lodge at the bottom of the slopes, really close apparently. So jealous, I wanna go. How's the snow right now over there?

Absolutely terrible a few days ago, but the pattern finally shifted and they've been getting small amounts of snow. Sat night they're supposed to get 8-12". I'll be there Sunday :D

Colorado : my roommate is going there Feb...

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:49:41 +0000

Author: rurchan
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/19/2012 at 12:49am

my roommate is going there Feb 26 - March 1, staying at some lodge at the bottom of the slopes, really close apparently. So jealous, I wanna go. How's the snow right now over there?

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003 Originally...

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:52:34 +0000

Author: odoyale rules
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/18/2012 at 11:52pm

Originally posted by mluu003

Originally posted by Superorb

I think we're going to Keystone this weekend as well.

Nice! Do you happen to know what nights they have night boarding?

Most days:

http://www.keystoneresort.com/~/media/Keystone/Files/2012LiftSchedule.pdf

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbI...

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:30:57 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/18/2012 at 11:30pm

Originally posted by Superorb

I think we're going to Keystone this weekend as well.

Nice! Do you happen to know what nights they have night boarding?

Colorado : I think we're going to Keystone...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:11:07 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/17/2012 at 8:11pm

I think we're going to Keystone this weekend as well.

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzHad...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:26:05 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/17/2012 at 6:26pm

Originally posted by killclimbz

Had a powder day at Bert on Monday. Sure felt good.

Snow pack is still thin, though it is rapidly improving these days.

This makes me very hopeful! I can't wait to hit up keystone this weekend and see how the resort looks and the park layout!

still waiting on that pow day...

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzHad...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:48:35 +0000

Originally posted by killclimbz

Had a powder day at Bert on Monday. Sure felt good.

Snow pack is still thin, though it is rapidly improving these days.

Good work man, I hope the Rockies get deep and stable in the next 6 weeks before I head that direction

-b

Colorado : Had a powder day at Bert on Monday....

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:06:57 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/17/2012 at 7:06am

Had a powder day at Bert on Monday. Sure felt good.

Snow pack is still thin, though it is rapidly improving these days.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003WHERE'S...

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:40:56 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/15/2012 at 11:40am

Originally posted by mluu003

WHERE'S THE POW?!!?

It's coming Monday and then Wed-Friday.

Colorado : I really hope the snow picks up!...

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:37:18 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/15/2012 at 11:37am

I really hope the snow picks up! All the resorts are open, but the snow quality is okay (for CO standards). I'm heading back there this week....WHERE'S THE POW?!!?

Colorado : Hopefully it will start piling...

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:44:35 +0000

Author: mbesp
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/14/2012 at 8:44pm

Hopefully it will start piling up soon. I hope to get out there in March myself.

Colorado : I usually make a trip out to CO...

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:41:28 +0000

Author: Corpion
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/14/2012 at 8:41pm

I usually make a trip out to CO every year. The only time I can get off this year is in early april. Do you think it would still be good even with the bad year we are having?

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(you...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:18:17 +0000

Author: NickinChicago
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 12:18pm

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

you don't live here anymore?

I understand the statement about locals. I just find it funny when people from out of state spend more time on the mountains than the locals do, yet they are supposed to pay some type of respect to those that live here?

Nope my wife got offered an actual teaching job in Vegas. Living up in the mountains was one of those things I had wanted to do since I was young. The opportunity to do it was there so I took it and enjoyed it while it lasted. I'm just glad my one season up there was one of the best on record. Funny thing is I actually enjoyed the summer more than the winter. Spent a lot of time fishing and hiking.

Now I get to drive up to Mammoth, Tahoe, or Utah and be a tourist myself.

Colorado : Originally posted by letourneau41 Originally...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:10:35 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 12:10pm

Originally posted by letourneau41

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

you don't live here anymore?

Funny you say that. I'd say that the transplants put the mountains to use much more the most locals. It's amazing how many people that grew up in Denver have never been to a ski resort to ski/ride. I was shocked when I first moved here.

Keep in mind, the tourist are the only reason the "local" transplants have work and are able to enjoy the mountains.

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(you...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:55:54 +0000

Author: letourneau41
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 11:55am

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

you don't live here anymore?

Colorado : you don't live here anymore?I...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:48:36 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 11:48am

you don't live here anymore?

Colorado : Well I never thought I owned the...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:13:03 +0000

Author: NickinChicago
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 11:13am

Well I never thought I owned the state when I lived there and honestly could really care less about the state. I will admit it was an awesome place to live and I really enjoyed it. I don't only complain about tourists, if you're an idiot than I don't care where you are from or how long you have lived somewhere. In fact a lot of the "locals" are bigger assholes than tourists. I am an equal opportunity complainer.

Colorado : to those of you who it's...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:10:05 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 10:10am

to those of you who it's a pet peeve if I don't clean the snow off the top of my vehicle, back off, you're the idiots who are going to wreck into me because you don't understand the need for distance on ice.

does not apply to clearing your headlights, and windows.

My biggest pet peeve, people thinking they own this state for living here for a week, month, or 30 years. Just accept that you now live in a great place, there are tourists and you get to ride snow year round if you like.

My pet peeve, not being able to ride as much as I would like. And people who change lanes to get two cars ahead of me in stop and go traffic only to drive 10mph under the speed limit when traffic starts moving again.

Colorado : My pet peeves.If it's snowing...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:03:04 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 10:03am

My pet peeves.

If it's snowing don't be in a freakin' hurry. Just because you can or think your vehicle can do 70 in the snow, you don't have to do it. Especially when there is traffic. Quit driving like an asshole.

If you are a crappy driver, don't have a car that handles snow well, or are just scared and you drive slow. Let people pass you. It is also annoying to be behind the guy that is afraid to do 20mph on Berthoud Pass. I get it, you're scared, see that pull out? Pull over and let the 30 cars stacked up behind you pass. They can deal with it better than you. A little courtesy please. Especially when you see that asshole trying do to 70 mph behind you...

Colorado : ^^ Yeah that's what I meant...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:01:38 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 10:01am

^^ Yeah that's what I meant by sheets of snow that slide off cars :)

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:59:02 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 9:59am

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by NickinChicago

5. This is my biggest pet peeve. CLEAR THE SNOW OFF YOUR CAR!!! Just turning your wipers on and leaving a foot of snow everywhere else on the car does not help. First you're an idiot cause I'm sure you can't see the entire road. And second you're an asshole because if I'm behind you all I see is blowing snow from your car.

This. I've seen entire sheets of ice slide off SUV's and cars that then crash into cars behind them. Also, for the love of God clear the snow off ALL lights on your car. I've almost smashed into several people because I can't see brake lights.

Also, Clear all the snow off the top of your car! Even though it seems like a waste to you, it's super frustrating when it hits the windshield of the drivers behind you. Let's make the roads safer for everyone!

Colorado : Originally posted by NickinChicago5....

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:54:44 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 9:54am

Originally posted by NickinChicago

Colorado : Originally posted by ctoma Originally...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:44:35 +0000

Author: NickinChicago
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 9:44am

Originally posted by ctoma

Originally posted by NickinChicago

That would be me.

Haven't been around much lately, have you?

Nope not really. I'll stop by the site every once in a while but haven't had much time lately.

Colorado : Originally posted by NickinChicagoThat...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:42:05 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 9:42am

Originally posted by NickinChicago

That would be me.

Haven't been around much lately, have you?

Colorado : That would be me.

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:35:48 +0000

Author: NickinChicago
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 9:35am

That would be me.

Colorado : ^ Holy crap, is that the real...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:34:13 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 9:34am

^ Holy crap, is that the real NickinChicago?

Colorado : I'm going to jump in at the...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:32:15 +0000

Author: NickinChicago
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 9:32am

I'm going to jump in at the end of the conversation with my key points to driving in the mountains.

1. If you are a shitty driver it doesn't matter whether there is snow on the roads or not.

2. Good tires do make all the difference no matter what kind of car you are driving. Worked with a guy last year that had a rear wheel drive Dodge Ram and lived in Wilderness. He wasn't going anywhere until he got some studded snow tires. After that he was much better off.

3. Extreme slow drivers who are brake happy are much worse in the snow than drivers who go faster. Nothing worse than getting stuck behind someone going to slow down a snow packed road who keeps hitting their brakes thinking it is helping them.

4. If you are driving in the mountains do not stop to put chains on unless you are a trucker. You will just look like an idiot, especially if you don't know how to use them. I got stopped behind a guy from AZ on the way to ABasin. The idiot actually stopped in the middle of 6 to put chains on. We were no more than 1/2 mile from the first lot. By the time he pulled in his chains had come flying off.

Oh and if traveling between Frisco and Dillon when it is really dumping and blowing, avoid the Dam road. 70 is much safer, unless of course you like not being able to see anything and possibly plunging into a frozen lake or a few hundred feet off the side of a dam.

Sorry guys I don't get on much anymore and when I do I like to rant.

Colorado : Are you planning on buying passes...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:15:11 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 9:15am

Are you planning on buying passes outright? Backpacking? Do you have a vehicle?

Snow conditions are variable. March and April are typically the snowiest months, they are also the months with the most variation in climate.

Colorado : Originally posted by GoingProIm...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:11:28 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 9:11am

Originally posted by GoingPro

Im going out to colorado (for first time) around march 1st till like april 15th. starting around copper mt area then staying at buddies close to denver (last 2 weeks). Where do I need to board this 2012 season? What conditions am I expecting this year? Any incite will help, I've never been out west.

I'd play it by ear, if you are staying with friends...they'll know where to take you.

Colorado : Im going out to colorado (for...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:03:45 +0000

Author: GoingPro
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 9:03am

Im going out to colorado (for first time) around march 1st till like april 15th. starting around copper mt area then staying at buddies close to denver (last 2 weeks). Where do I need to board this 2012 season? What conditions am I expecting this year? Any incite will help, I've never been out west.

Colorado : The Audi and Subaru systems are...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:49:54 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 3:49pm

The Audi and Subaru systems are very similar. They're both the best of the best depending which car/trim you choose. I wouldn't say one takes the cake over another, as there are far too many variables to consider when comparing the two.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb What...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:32:16 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 3:32pm

Originally posted by Superorb

What year? I wouldn't say Audi's system takes the cake. They're both capable systems in the hands of a competent driver. Drive like an idiot and no car will save you. Usually people run into trouble because they are going too fast for the conditions, or they're following the car in front of them too closely to allow for proper braking distances.

Oh don't get me wrong, anyone can drive a superb awd system and have problems...how you drive is key for sure. Just makes it a hell of a lot easier with a good awd system like the quattro.

Colorado : I think I said something along...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:21:44 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 3:21pm

I think I said something along those lines. Driver...not vehicle

Colorado : For driving in the snow, I'll...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:19:53 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 3:19pm

For driving in the snow, I'll still take a FWD with snow tires over an Audi. The FWD with snow tires is going to be way better hands down. Traction and stopping will be worlds better.

Not saying the Audi won't get through. It most certainly will.

Colorado : What year? I wouldn't say...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:14:53 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 3:14pm

What year? I wouldn't say Audi's system takes the cake. They're both capable systems in the hands of a competent driver. Drive like an idiot and no car will save you. Usually people run into trouble because they are going too fast for the conditions, or they're following the car in front of them too closely to allow for proper braking distances.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:10:31 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 3:10pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by rzero

That's why Audi's Quattro takes the cake :) I'm rolling summer tires still and only noticed traction issues if I really give it the beans taking off.

Either your summer tires are awesome, your car doesn't make much power, or a combination of the two. Summer performance tires turn to hockey pucks in the cold and are useless in snowy/icy conditions. What do you drive? The car doesn't matter much, it's the tires that are paramount. I can spin all 4 tires in the rain, let alone in wintry conditions. Maybe it's time for new tires :lol:

hahah it's the a4 1.8t quattro. I can spin all 4 if i'm heavier on the gas when the turbo starts pumping. This was last saturday evening, avgeraged 40-45 without any problems

Colorado : Originally posted by rzeroThat's...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:48:17 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 2:48pm

Originally posted by rzero

That's why Audi's Quattro takes the cake :) I'm rolling summer tires still and only noticed traction issues if I really give it the beans taking off.

Colorado : Originally posted by rzero Originally...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:40:18 +0000

Author: letourneau41
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 2:40pm

Originally posted by rzero

Originally posted by letourneau41

Originally posted by rzero

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by killclimbz

Snow tires are the single best investment you can make. I'd rather have a FWD with snow tires than an AWD without.

Ding ding ding. My Subaru is worthless with the tires on it now. Everyone thinks AWD is invincible until I take them out in my car hehe.

That's why Audi's Quattro takes the cake :) I'm rolling summer tires still and only noticed traction issues if I really give it the beans taking off.

Snow tires make a ton of difference with my 4 Runner. I have studded tires and I got fly on snow and ice and still get great traction.

Had studded snow on the Civic, haven't seen the need for snow tires on the Audi yet.

I've heard that Audi's do great in the snow. My 4runner did great in the snow until my all season tires started to wear down. Figured I'd pick up some studded tires and be good for the winter. Unfortunately I have put them to better use in Denver than I have in the mountains. We need snow!!

Colorado : Originally posted by letourneau41 Originally...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:37:10 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 2:37pm

Originally posted by letourneau41

Originally posted by rzero

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by killclimbz

Snow tires are the single best investment you can make. I'd rather have a FWD with snow tires than an AWD without.

Ding ding ding. My Subaru is worthless with the tires on it now. Everyone thinks AWD is invincible until I take them out in my car hehe.

That's why Audi's Quattro takes the cake :) I'm rolling summer tires still and only noticed traction issues if I really give it the beans taking off.

Snow tires make a ton of difference with my 4 Runner. I have studded tires and I got fly on snow and ice and still get great traction.

Had studded snow on the Civic, haven't seen the need for snow tires on the Audi yet.

Colorado : Originally posted by rzero Originally...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:35:42 +0000

Author: letourneau41
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 2:35pm

Originally posted by rzero

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by killclimbz

Snow tires are the single best investment you can make. I'd rather have a FWD with snow tires than an AWD without.

Ding ding ding. My Subaru is worthless with the tires on it now. Everyone thinks AWD is invincible until I take them out in my car hehe.

That's why Audi's Quattro takes the cake :) I'm rolling summer tires still and only noticed traction issues if I really give it the beans taking off.

Snow tires make a ton of difference with my 4 Runner. I have studded tires and I can fly on snow and ice and still get great traction.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:30:30 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 2:30pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by killclimbz

Snow tires are the single best investment you can make. I'd rather have a FWD with snow tires than an AWD without.

Ding ding ding. My Subaru is worthless with the tires on it now. Everyone thinks AWD is invincible until I take them out in my car hehe.

That's why Audi's Quattro takes the cake :) I'm rolling summer tires still and only noticed traction issues if I really give it the beans taking off.

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzSnow...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:26:55 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 2:26pm

Originally posted by killclimbz

Snow tires are the single best investment you can make. I'd rather have a FWD with snow tires than an AWD without.

Ding ding ding. My Subaru is worthless with the tires on it now. Everyone thinks AWD is invincible until I take them out in my car hehe.

Colorado : Snow tires are the single best...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:24:21 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 2:24pm

Snow tires are the single best investment you can make. I'd rather have a FWD with snow tires than an AWD without.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003Sand/kitty...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:19:51 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 2:19pm

Originally posted by mluu003

Sand/kitty litter, rocking car in gear, lowering psi of tires...thanks for the tips guys! Never lived in snowy area before, doesn't help that my car's front wheel drive.

I drove a 98' Honda Civic HX here for 3 years, never once was stuck or had any problems driving on a road. It was only me being a dumbass that ever got my stuck and I was able to rock myself out both times. snow tires, invest.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003Oh...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:07:00 +0000

Author: B1-5G
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 2:07pm

Originally posted by mluu003

Oh so in like emergency situations? 15-20 psi? Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely keep that in mind when I get stuck in the driveway again.

I drop mine to 22 psi and go SLOW. Just make sure you have an air compressor in the car do pump em back up because you def don't wanna be doing it for a long distance. But it sure as hell does work! The lower pressure makes the tire bulge out and gives more surface friction for the car to work with.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003Sand/kitty...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:32:29 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 12:32pm

Better than RWD ;)

Colorado : Sand/kitty litter, rocking car...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:30:48 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 12:30pm

Sand/kitty litter, rocking car in gear, lowering psi of tires...thanks for the tips guys! Never lived in snowy area before, doesn't help that my car's front wheel drive.

Colorado : only if you are really facing...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:10:45 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 12:10pm

only if you are really facing some deep packed snow or really icy conditions, you really don't need to do this...it's really bad for your tires doing this over any good distance.

I've high centered my old car with snow half way up the doors and drove out by rocking the car in gear

Colorado : A lot of people carry sand or...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:57:51 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 11:57am

A lot of people carry sand or kitty litter for added traction.

Colorado : Oh so in like emergency situations?...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:56:12 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 11:56am

Oh so in like emergency situations? 15-20 psi? Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely keep that in mind when I get stuck in the driveway again.

Colorado : lowering pressure in tires definetely...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:49:18 +0000

Author: JOINT-OPS-420
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 11:49am

lowering pressure in tires definetely works. You do this in snow, or mud situation where you need more surface area to provide contact to the road. just dont go to crazy with it, u still need air in it to keep the rim from touching road surface. 15-20 psi. should work fine.

Colorado : Originally posted by B1-5G Originally...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:12:14 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 11:12am

Originally posted by B1-5G

Originally posted by lime451

Ok, thanks for the input. I was a little concerned because I don't really have any control over the tires on a rental car... but I guess it should be alright then.

I have experience driving "snow" without chains from living on the east coast, but that was in my own car with good tires.

If conditions are bad enough you can always lower the tire pressure to give you more friction surface. That's my parents did and they drove up dirt roads that don't get plowed and didn't have snow tires or chains.

Lowering the pressure of your tires? Does that work? I've never heard of that before..

Colorado : Originally posted by lime451Ok,...

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:40:21 +0000

Author: B1-5G
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/11/2012 at 4:40pm

Colorado : I was surprised that I didnt need...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:47:06 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 3:47pm

I was surprised that I didnt need chains when I moved to CO too. Especially coming from CA where you're required to have chains if there's half an inch or snow..

Colorado : Most of the rental companies...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:22:48 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 3:22pm

Most of the rental companies have decent tires on their vehicles. Especially during the winter, so you should be okay there. They won't be snow tires, but should have good tread. They'll work well enough.

Also, make sure you check the tread on the car you are getting. If the tires suck, ask for a different vehicle.

Colorado : Ok, thanks for the input. I was...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:44:06 +0000

Author: lime451
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 2:44pm

Ok, thanks for the input. I was a little concerned because I don't really have any control over the tires on a rental car... but I guess it should be alright then.

I have experience driving "snow" without chains from living on the east coast, but that was in my own car with good tires.

Colorado : i drive a big truck to the mtns....

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:43:28 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 2:43pm

i drive a big truck to the mtns. I laugh when the awd subies think they are invincible. Point is, it doesn't matter what you drive. If you drive like an idiot, you'll be in the ditch.

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbI...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:38:44 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 2:38pm

Originally posted by Superorb

I love seeing the idiots driving 70mph in terrible conditions that think they're invincible in their giant truck. Half the time I see TX plates or bumper stickers on them.

I'll be the first to admit, I have done some really really dumb things on the road in bad conditions but have only ever put myself at risk.

Now that I have a car that can actually take on anything weather has to offer, I drive with more cautiously.

Colorado : lmao last season when...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:37:04 +0000

Author: Piranha
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 2:37pm

lmao last season when I was heading up the mtn toward a dumping snowstorm and this 16 yo turd in a sky high yellow monster truck zooms ahead of me right before the ice, then starts fishtailing on the straightaway and slows down to nothing (backing up all the cars).

On the first downhill curve, he just starts sliding sideways all the way down the hill and rams into the snowbank. At that point, his truck was stuck and would not get any grip.

I was loving it because we have way too many of those obnoxious rich rednecks down here in the valley with money to blow on these ridiculously jacked up, tricked out, louder than crap monstrosities...but obviously not enough $ leftover for chains.

Colorado : I love seeing the idiots driving...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:34:06 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 2:34pm

I love seeing the idiots driving 70mph in terrible conditions that think they're invincible in their giant truck. Half the time I see TX plates or bumper stickers on them.

Colorado : Originally posted by giftedhandsWait,...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:24:12 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 2:24pm

Originally posted by giftedhands

Wait, so FWD cars aren't required to use chains in CO? That's...really interesting. Is there a reason for why that is?

HAH!

Yeah unless it is a commercial vehicle they don't have to chain unless posted otherwise. I think I've seen chain/snow tire regulations on FWD cars once in 5 years.

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(in...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:22:22 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 2:22pm

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

in all my driving I would say it's almost 2:1 suv's over cars wrecked when the weather is bad. false confidence and a higher center of gravity will help you right into the ditch.

Totally agree, last year driving 700 miles(Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma & Texas) in the center of a blizzard and ice storm. I would say...50% were rolled over 18 wheelers, 30% SUV/Trucks and the remaining 20% were cars that couldn't make a hill on ice.

Colorado : People don't realize that...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:19:52 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 2:19pm

People don't realize that tires are key and not drivetrain/clearance. I have a Subaru, and my tires are old and crappy so all 4 wheels spin when there's no traction. With a better set of tires I'd be fine.

Colorado : i've only had one time on...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:16:56 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 2:16pm

i've only had one time on paved roads when my fwd wouldn't make it. 2005 snow storm. 3' everywhere on the front range. we had 15' drifts. I drive upwards of 100K miles/year, never had a problem with fwd in colorado (other than the one time).

in all my driving I would say it's almost 2:1 suv's over cars wrecked when the weather is bad. false confidence and a higher center of gravity will help you right into the ditch.

Colorado : Originally posted by giftedhandsWait,...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:51:45 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 12:51pm

Originally posted by giftedhands

Wait, so FWD cars aren't required to use chains in CO? That's...really interesting. Is there a reason for why that is?

Technically there are conditions where chains are required by all vehicles. R4 or 5 under CDOT. The thing is the highway is going to be shortly closed if they are actually enforcing that. I have seen it once since I've been here in 1990. It was on Wolf Creek Pass 6-7 years ago. I ignored it and was just fine with studded snows on my FWD Corolla driving over the pass.

The main thing is that the snow generally doesn't fall wet like it does in California. So it doesn't pack down into that nasty ice layer you see in the Sierras, it's just packed down snow for the most part. CDOT also does a bang up job clearing the roads without a doubt. I'm sure the ligther, colder snowfall has a lot to do with it too.

Colorado : In other states they require rentals...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:33:51 +0000

Author: letourneau41
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 12:33pm

In other states they require rentals to use chains in the snow? That seems crazy. I'm glad that's not the case in CO...I can't imagine the delays it would cause if people had to pull over to hook up chains on I-70. It's bad enough with the Semi's.

Colorado : Originally posted by MTpowbecause...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:28:58 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 12:28pm

Originally posted by MTpow

because people know how to drive in winter conditions?

Bwahahaha. Even in the city people can't drive in the snow.

Colorado : Women aren't allowed to drive...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:27:52 +0000

Author: giftedhands
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 12:27pm

Women aren't allowed to drive in CO?

JOKING.

Colorado : Originally posted by giftedhandsWait,...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:26:02 +0000

Author: MTpow
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 12:26pm

Originally posted by giftedhands

Wait, so FWD cars aren't required to use chains in CO? That's...really interesting. Is there a reason for why that is?

because people know how to drive in winter conditions?

Colorado : Wait, so FWD cars aren't...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:16:04 +0000

Author: giftedhands
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 12:16pm

Wait, so FWD cars aren't required to use chains in CO? That's...really interesting. Is there a reason for why that is?

Colorado : Big ups for killclimbz! I have...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:00:58 +0000

Author: ThatNotWhatUrMomSaid
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 12:00pm

Big ups for killclimbz! I have lived in CO for over 20 years and never used a snow chain! california will make u put chains on if starts to drizzle rain in Laguna beach! U will be fine. Just drive with some winter technique, and remember.... it's a rental, don't be gentle!!

Colorado : I would be willing to bet almost...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:59:41 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 11:59am

I would be willing to bet almost every one of those cars had piss poor tires.

Still, I can go with your rec on not having a sub compact, the light weight does tend to lose traction. A standard-mid sized FWD should be fine though.

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbz Originally...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:57:09 +0000

Author: letourneau41
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 11:57am

Originally posted by killclimbz

Originally posted by lime451

Planning a trip to Keystone, Vail this March. Anyone have experience with car rental companies allowing chains on their cars? AWD SUV is crazy expensive at the airport.

1. You don't use chains in Colorado, this is not California.2. With this season especially, FWD is fine.

I would say the same thing except on Saturday coming back from Breck we saw 10-15 cars spinning their wheels and going nowhere around Einsenhower tunnel. Granted some people just don't know how to drive in the snow but if they give you a FWD car make sure it's not a little compact, you may have some trouble on the big hills.

Colorado : Originally posted by lime451Planning...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:51:35 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 11:51am

1. You don't use chains in Colorado, this is not California.

2. With this season especially, FWD is fine.

Colorado : Planning a trip to Keystone, Vail...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:46:04 +0000

Author: lime451
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 11:46am

Planning a trip to Keystone, Vail this March. Anyone have experience with car rental companies allowing chains on their cars? AWD SUV is crazy expensive at the airport.

Colorado : the only thing I trust when it...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:38:55 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 11:38am

the only thing I trust when it comes to weather in colorado, is what I see outside. I've lived here long enough to know that no one predicts anything completely accurate. I would say they can make good guesses about two days out.

Colorado : Sorry to break it you u guys.......

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:19:19 +0000

Author: ThatNotWhatUrMomSaid
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 11:19am

Sorry to break it you u guys.... But this jan. is going to be dry! This whole season is going to be shot based on forecast models. Whenever the jet stream is this far north in dec. and jan. ( which it is right now, a record actually) the winter is destined for crappiness! Only spot looking to get above average is the northwest towards late Jan. If you really want to track storms look into Arctic Oscillation (AO) and North Atlantic Oscillation graphs and models. Trust me, this is where all the answers lie...

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbI'm...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:08:53 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 11:08am

Originally posted by Superorb

I'm so happy I moved to CO this year instead of last year

I feel the same. Been in CA for the past few weeks boarding in 65 degree weather.....and I was hoping CO got pounded with snow..but it didnt. wtf. It's January already!!

Colorado : Originally posted by rzero Originally...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:09:04 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 9:09am

Originally posted by rzero

Originally posted by Superorb

I'm so happy I moved to CO this year instead of last year

assuming you are being sarcastic hah least snow in years...many

Yes, I'm being sarcastic. There's no sarcasm smiley so I used the thumbs down one. I should have used this one

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbI'm...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:02:59 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 9:02am

Originally posted by Superorb

I'm so happy I moved to CO this year instead of last year

assuming you are being sarcastic hah least snow in years...many

Colorado : I'm so happy I moved to CO...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:57:11 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 8:57am

I'm so happy I moved to CO this year instead of last year

Colorado : You are pretty much guaranteed...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:49:42 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 6:49am

You are pretty much guaranteed "egh" conditions at that time frame. Even if it does snow it's going to be dust on rocks. Right now we are on track for the worst season in Colorado history. Lot's of other places are on track for the same.

Colorado : Yeah I can't believe people...

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:13:52 +0000

Author: GOA510
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/09/2012 at 11:13pm

Yeah I can't believe people pay that either. My brother is stationed at Fort Carson and can get family tickets for $83 and tickets for himself for $60. Not exactly sure how strict they are at the ticket counter, maybe him and his friends can go up twice with their tickets then give one to us. Hoping some more snow comes too, we're suppose to go Jan 28-Feb 4. But if I'll have to pay $80-100/day for "egh" conditions, I don't think I'll be going.

Colorado : Originally posted by GOA510Anyone...

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:08:16 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/09/2012 at 5:08pm

Originally posted by GOA510

Anyone know of any Breckenridge lift ticket deals or specials? Suppose to go there last weekend of Jan to first weekend of Feb.

There aren't any really. You can get a slight discount by buying them from their website, breckenridge.com. They are still ridiculously expensive. I can't believe people actually pay the $111 ticket window price.

Colorado : Anyone know of any Breckenridge...

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:37:31 +0000

Author: GOA510
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/09/2012 at 4:37pm

Anyone know of any Breckenridge lift ticket deals or specials? Suppose to go there last weekend of Jan to first weekend of Feb.

Colorado : Originally posted by mp_sierra Originally...

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:36:01 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/04/2012 at 10:36pm

Originally posted by mp_sierra

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by mluu003

The snow quality is the same as all the other resorts...only cool thing is the A51 terrain park..and the multiple peaks they have open. I think they have night-riding now....but not 100% sure.

Yeah Keystone does night skiing right now.

So is it icy? Crusty? Packed powder? Remember I came from the east coast so as long as it's not icy and crowded I'm happy.

Now that all the holiday vacationers are going home it is no longer crowded. it is crazy how much is open with the very very little snowfall we have been getting. Snowmaking to the max! A51 is sick as usual. Conditions are packed mostly groomed . not really icy but most definitely hard pack

Yep he's right, it's not crowded bc the vacationers went home. Plus bc multiple peaks are open, people are all spread out. Conditions are packed/groomed, but it does get slightly icy at night.

You should enjoy it if you're used to East coast conditions haha

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:58:41 +0000

Author: mp_sierra
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/03/2012 at 2:58pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Yeah Keystone does night skiing right now.

So is it icy? Crusty? Packed powder? Remember I came from the east coast so as long as it's not icy and crowded I'm happy.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003The...

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:47:26 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/03/2012 at 2:47pm

Yeah Keystone does night skiing right now.

So is it icy? Crusty? Packed powder? Remember I came from the east coast so as long as it's not icy and crowded I'm happy.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:39:29 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/03/2012 at 2:39pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by mluu003

Holy crap thats small! My local resort (Mt High) is 515 acres and I think that's tiny! Ive been going to Keystone alot and that's 3148 acres!! Absolutely mindblowing. Heck, Vail is 5289 acres! wtff

How is Keystone so far? I haven't been there yet, my pass is collecting dust in the drawer right now.

The snow quality is the same as all the other resorts...only cool thing is the A51 terrain park..and the multiple peaks they have open. I think they have night-riding now....but not 100% sure.

Colorado : Last year was amazing - everyone...

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:48:53 +0000

Author: dodgegyrl
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/03/2012 at 1:48pm

Last year was amazing - everyone called it an epic year and I guess we can't expect those too often. Overall snow in CO is amazing - I typically go to Wolf Creek in SW CO and to Loveland (west of Denver) and have been very impressed after being introduced to snowsports on the east coast and Swiss Alps - both of which led me to believe ice was acceptable to slide down Now I hold out for powder and CO has blessed me every time. I was in Wolf Creek mid-Nov and there was great snow - not just great early season snow but great snow period. They haven't had much since though. Headed to Loveland first week of Feb - cross your fingers for snow for me as it is my birthday

Colorado : The "ice" slab is not...

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:39:09 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/03/2012 at 1:39pm

The "ice" slab is not a prevalent problem in the backcountry. The faceted snow is a major problem. A skier learned all about it on the Second Creek headwall on Berthoud Pass last weekend. The CAIC has a preliminary report up with a video analysis of what happened. Dude is seriously lucky to be alive.

The snow pack all over the West has been thin and has sat around for weeks and rotted, turning into facets. A fair amount of new snow was received by areas up North and the powder hounds went after it. Five avalanche deaths last weekend in Canada and Montana. It is a good year to dial back what you like to do in the backcountry. At least until we have had some significant snow and the snow pack has had time to adjust to it. The first real snow around here is going to be a scary thing, don't be lured into doing something stupid. It is very likely it could cost you your life.

Colorado : if you think the resorts are big,...

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:47:33 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/03/2012 at 12:47pm

if you think the resorts are big, wait until they actually open up some terrain. you'll enjoy it I am sure.

the ice slab is going to make for some interesting avy conditions if we do start getting snow. I guess some resorts are teaching people to self arrests. Probably a safe thing to do, although most only apply to those who have poles.

Colorado : i'll probably be hitting...

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:02:35 +0000

Author: casper3043
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/02/2012 at 11:02pm

i'll probably be hitting up keystone or breck this coming up weekend (saturday)

my pass has only seen one day at vail...it's a shame! anyone want to ride, hit me up!

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003Holy...

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:56:49 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/02/2012 at 9:56pm

How is Keystone so far? I haven't been there yet, my pass is collecting dust in the drawer right now.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:06:59 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/02/2012 at 9:06pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by mluu003

I'm just blown away by the massive size of the resorts.

Me too. Back in NC the resorts were around 95 acres, and Snowshoe in WV was 250acres or so which was big to me. The resorts in CO are just massive compared to any other ones I've been to.

Hopefully the pattern will shift so we can finally start getting some snow.

Holy crap thats small! My local resort (Mt High) is 515 acres and I think that's tiny! Ive been going to Keystone alot and that's 3148 acres!! Absolutely mindblowing. Heck, Vail is 5289 acres! wtff

Colorado : Originally posted by namsapaloozaWe're...

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:43:52 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/01/2012 at 8:43pm

Originally posted by namsapalooza

We're going next weekend and will be there for a few days, so if we're lucky it will snow a little bit at least. Keep fingers crossed!

Good luck and THINK SNOW!

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbYeah,...

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:21:56 +0000

Author: namsapalooza
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/01/2012 at 4:21pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Yeah, the next week or so looks pretty dry for us. Jackson is getting pounded right now though.

When are you going?

We're going next weekend and will be there for a few days, so if we're lucky it will snow a little bit at least. Keep fingers crossed!

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003I'm...

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:39:55 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/01/2012 at 2:39pm

Originally posted by mluu003

I'm just blown away by the massive size of the resorts.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:30:55 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/01/2012 at 12:30pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by mluu003

Was there more snow on mountains like A-base/key/breck around this time last year? My first season in CO and it really does feel dry.

Yes. Last year CO was breaking records left and right. Snow pack was like 180% of normal. I just moved to CO in July so I'm still waiting on the snow too.

Looks like the weather pattern could finally be shifting by the end of this week. Storm coming in still looks like it could split on a couple of the models, but the consensus keeps it together bringing a good snowfall to the central/northern mountains. Keep your fingers crossed.

I've been to Steamboat for a weekend so far and that's it.

Last year sounds...amazing! My fingers are definitely crossed. I've been going to 4 resorts consistently and I haven't really been impressed by the snow quality/quantity....I'm just blown away by the massive size of the resorts.

Bring on the POW 2012!

Colorado : I know winter park got 4 or so...

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:20:30 +0000

Author: kirkalicious
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/01/2012 at 11:20am

I know winter park got 4 or so inches yesterday

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003 Was...

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:41:57 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/01/2012 at 9:41am

Originally posted by mluu003

Was there more snow on mountains like A-base/key/breck around this time last year? My first season in CO and it really does feel dry.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:16:13 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/31/2011 at 12:16pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by namsapalooza

Just going with the bf and family. Let's hope it snows some before we get there, but it's not looking good.

Yeah, the next week or so looks pretty dry for us. Jackson is getting pounded right now though.

When are you going?

Was there more snow on mountains like A-base/key/breck around this time last year? My first season in CO and it really does feel dry.

Colorado : Originally posted by namsapaloozaJust...

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:18:09 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/30/2011 at 3:18pm

Originally posted by namsapalooza

Just going with the bf and family. Let's hope it snows some before we get there, but it's not looking good.

Yeah, the next week or so looks pretty dry for us. Jackson is getting pounded right now though.

When are you going?

Colorado : Originally posted by superorbI've...

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:04:42 +0000

Author: namsapalooza
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/30/2011 at 1:04pm

Originally posted by superorb

I've never been to Steamboat. This will actually be the first time for us on snow out west since we moved to CO in July. Looking forward to it :)

Are you going as part of the Ski-CO group also?

Just going with the bf and family. Let's hope it snows some before we get there, but it's not looking good.

Colorado : Originally posted by letourneau41 Originally...

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:16:37 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/09/2011 at 5:16am

Originally posted by letourneau41

Originally posted by killclimbz

You know, in all the years I've lived here, I've never gone into downtown Dillon proper. Kind of weird. Anyway, back to the broken record here. There is a free avalanche awareness class from Friends of Berthoud Pass tonight at the Bentgate. This one is scheduled for 7:30. Class runs about two hours, probably less. Rumor has it there might be beer there...

Any idea of any other Avy classes in the area soon. I'm locked down tonight but was wanting to take one sooner than later. I've heard there may be a few at resorts this year, I'm just not sure of the dates or place which does me no good.

Well, I've posted the course schedule several times in this thread, just not the last post.

There is a class December 12th at the Oriental Theater in Denver at 7. There are 3 more classes in January.

The free avalanche awareness class schedule is here.

It also includes the on snow weekend in February. That is the only weekend we do it, so pencil a day for that weekend if you want to do the on snow course. Fortunately it's just a day not the whole weekend.

Colorado : Originally posted by BoxStomperwhoa....

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:03:12 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/08/2011 at 8:03pm

Originally posted by BoxStomper

whoa. maybe i should look into trying to settle in that area after school

Damn...get a season pass, settle in Dillon, and life's good! Just moved here and I love it here in CO so far.

Colorado : Plus you can take the free Summit...

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:03:09 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/08/2011 at 6:03pm

Plus you can take the free Summit bus to almost all of those.

Colorado : whoa. maybe i should look into...

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:43:58 +0000

Author: BoxStomper
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/08/2011 at 2:43pm

whoa. maybe i should look into trying to settle in that area after school

Colorado : Add beaver creek, ski cooper,...

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:42:57 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/08/2011 at 2:42pm

Add beaver creek, ski cooper, and winter park to that list. Essentially, look it up online.

Colorado : Keystone, Breck, A-Basin, Loveland,...

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:20:41 +0000

Author: B1-5G
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/08/2011 at 2:20pm

Keystone, Breck, A-Basin, Loveland, Vail, and Copper Mountain are all within easy driving distance.

Colorado : So from Dillon you have acces...

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:03:27 +0000

Author: BoxStomper
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/08/2011 at 2:03pm

So from Dillon you have acces to what resorts within an hour or so drive?

Colorado : Snowbird is over 500". Only...

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:46:17 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/08/2011 at 11:46am

Snowbird is over 500". Only a few resorts in the lower 48 get close to that. Most CO resorts hover around 300"

Colorado : so CO doesnt get the same snow...

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:44:14 +0000

Author: BoxStomper
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/08/2011 at 10:44am

so CO doesnt get the same snow dump that say, Snowbird and that area gets?

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzYou...

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:42:09 +0000

Author: letourneau41
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/08/2011 at 10:42am

Colorado : You know, in all the years I've...

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:38:35 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/08/2011 at 10:38am

You know, in all the years I've lived here, I've never gone into downtown Dillon proper. Kind of weird.

Anyway, back to the broken record here.

There is a free avalanche awareness class from Friends of Berthoud Pass tonight at the Bentgate. This one is scheduled for 7:30. Class runs about two hours, probably less. Rumor has it there might be beer there...

Colorado : Dillon would be the place to live....

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:19:20 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/07/2011 at 5:19am

Dillon would be the place to live. Access to to all of the summit resorts. Some of the best parks in the world and some decent powder.

Steamboat is one of my least favorite mountains, but can also be a lot of fun when they get dumped on. Although anywhere can. I just think its has a lot of catwalks, somewhat like WP. Except WP has some excellent hike to terrain. Hmmm, I guess all the mountains have something to offer and if you can fish out the cash you should spend some time anywhere you can.

As far as snow, copper is at least on track with average over the last 6 years. Unfortunately it's not on track for another season at almost 400" like last year. Can't have an amazing year every year unfortunately. :)

Colorado : okay, if I were to move to CO,...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:25:19 +0000

Author: BoxStomper
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/06/2011 at 5:25pm

okay, if I were to move to CO, what town has the best access to a decent variety of park and powzer?? just hypothetically

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003I...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:23:21 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/06/2011 at 5:23pm

Originally posted by mluu003

I got the epic local pass and Steamboat is not included....what's good there? How does it compare to Vail, Breck, or Keystone?

Steamboat has the best tree runs, and of course the best champagne powder around. It's the mountain that inspired my name. I suggest forking over a few bucks to ride there even if you have Epic Local (which I have too).

Colorado : I got the epic local pass and...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:15:19 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/06/2011 at 5:15pm

I got the epic local pass and Steamboat is not included....what's good there? How does it compare to Vail, Breck, or Keystone?

Colorado : Originally posted by namsapalooza Weeee...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:19:32 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/06/2011 at 12:19pm

Originally posted by namsapalooza

Weeee steambooat! Can't wait to go.. for the first time ever :) What are your guys' favorite runs there?

I've never been to Steamboat. This will actually be the first time for us on snow out west since we moved to CO in July. Looking forward to it :)

Are you going as part of the Ski-CO group also?

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbThis...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:53:58 +0000

Author: namsapalooza
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/06/2011 at 11:53am

Originally posted by Superorb

This weekend's Steamboat trip is a much needed escape from hell.

Weeee steambooat! Can't wait to go.. for the first time ever :) What are your guys' favorite runs there?

Colorado : Fine by me since I'm swamped...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:25:28 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/06/2011 at 11:25am

Fine by me since I'm swamped with work from Nov through about the 2nd week in January. This weekend's Steamboat trip is a much needed escape from hell.

Colorado : Pretty sure this is a bit below...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:17:32 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/06/2011 at 11:17am

Pretty sure this is a bit below average, but it's not really time to start worrying. Late starts are often signs of great seasons.

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(Stop...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:11:55 +0000

Author: MTpow
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/06/2011 at 9:11am

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

Stop bitching. It's December 6th. Some resorts haven't even opened yet. If it still sucks in another month it's understandable, but you don't get last year's spring conditions when resorts open. Yes if Denver gets snow the mountains don't (usually). If you must have powder make the 5-6hr drive to wolf creek.

All the resorts are still looking to be on pace for at least their average snowfalls if not more...

*like*

Colorado : Stop bitching. It's December...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:11:25 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/06/2011 at 9:11am

Stop bitching. It's December 6th. Some resorts haven't even opened yet. If it still sucks in another month it's understandable, but you don't get last year's spring conditions when resorts open. Yes if Denver gets snow the mountains don't (usually). If you must have powder make the 5-6hr drive to wolf creek.

All the resorts are still looking to be on pace for at least their average snowfalls if not more...

Colorado : Originally posted by letourneau41It's...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:57:06 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/06/2011 at 8:57am

Originally posted by letourneau41

It's very true. Denver gets all of the up slope storms which means little to no snow in the mountains. Last year we had a great year in the mountains and hardly any in Denver. Looks like it has reversed so far this season.

I was just thinking that same thought when I was driving through the snow to work today. We've had more snow in the city than all last year combined. I hope this isn't a sign for the season. It's rough after we got so spoiled last year in the mtns. It's hard to go back to these conditions after such an epic year last season.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003 Originally...

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:35:21 +0000

Author: letourneau41
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/05/2011 at 9:35am

Originally posted by mluu003

Originally posted by killclimbz

I will drop one hint. Snow in Denver rarely means good snow in the mountains and vice a versa...

Thanks, I had no idea. I'll keep this in mind. Never lived in a place where it snows before.

It's very true. Denver gets all of the up slope storms which means little to no snow in the mountains. Last year we had a great year in the mountains and hardly any in Denver. Looks like it has reversed so far this season.

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzI...

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:34:01 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/05/2011 at 9:34am

Originally posted by killclimbz

I will drop one hint. Snow in Denver rarely means good snow in the mountains and vice a versa...

Thanks, I had no idea. I'll keep this in mind.

Never lived in a place where it snows before.

Colorado : Probably tomorrow, 6 feet. Or...

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:05:49 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/05/2011 at 9:05am

Probably tomorrow, 6 feet. Or maybe I could be wrong.

I will drop one hint. Snow in Denver rarely means good snow in the mountains and vice a versa...

Colorado : To the CO locals.....when will...

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:39:23 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/05/2011 at 8:39am

To the CO locals.....when will the storms and all the snow roll in?

Colorado : Yeah, that's what I figured....

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:32:39 +0000

Author: kirkalicious
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/05/2011 at 8:32am

Yeah, that's what I figured. Hopefully the storms pick up after December

Colorado : Haven't been, but I can tell...

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:19:54 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/05/2011 at 8:19am

Haven't been, but I can tell you it's pretty boring right now. Like every other ski area in the Front Range.

Colorado : Has anyone been to Winter Park...

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:07:07 +0000

Author: kirkalicious
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/05/2011 at 8:07am

Has anyone been to Winter Park this season? How is it?

Colorado : I've been good. Excited to...

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:53:05 +0000

Author: DonkeyButt4Me
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/05/2011 at 7:53am

I've been good. Excited to get back on the snow =)

Colorado : I'm 3 for 3 on powder turns...

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:19:49 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/05/2011 at 7:19am

I'm 3 for 3 on powder turns this season, but it helps when you're hunting for it on a split. Still, it hasn't been that great in the bc either.

I was definitely looking for an observation as to how Vail Pass looked.

Colorado : Yeah. I ride copper/wp mainly....

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:23:09 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/05/2011 at 6:23am

Yeah. I ride copper/wp mainly. I just couldn't handle the crowds at Breck anymore!

How you been??

Colorado : Joel!We are headed back to CO...

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:09:53 +0000

Author: DonkeyButt4Me
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/05/2011 at 6:09am

Joel!

We are headed back to CO this January, but I heard you have a different pass this year =(

Colorado : He was looking to see how the...

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:09:47 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/05/2011 at 6:09am

He was looking to see how the snow was at vail yesterday.

I rode copper, they only had 2". But still decent riding. No powder turns yet this year there though.

Colorado : yeah breck and keystone have sick...

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:48:50 +0000

Author: Clayboy20
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/05/2011 at 5:48am

yeah breck and keystone have sick parks. i also love beaver creeks. im fixin to hit up vail ill let ya know how that is

Colorado : yeah breck and keystone have sick...

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:40:55 +0000

Author: Clayboy20
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/05/2011 at 5:40am

yeah breck and keystone have sick parks. i also love beaver creeks. im fixin to hit up vail ill let ya know how that is

Colorado : Anyone that went to Vail, how...

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 09:22:11 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/04/2011 at 9:22am

Anyone that went to Vail, how did Vail Pass look? I saw the 9" report at Vail and VP tends to get quite a bit more. I'm sure the cliff lines are out but there are some decent early season tree runs in the area. Thinking about hitting that up next week.

Let me know your observations. Especially if you stopped on the pass to drop off the kids at the pool there.

Colorado : Originally posted by Scorer099 Originally...

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:20:16 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/02/2011 at 6:20pm

Originally posted by Scorer099

Originally posted by mluu003

Whoot! Finally some more snow for the resorts. Gonna head to Keystone this weekend because they said they will open up another peak. Excited!

Is this your first season in CO?

Hah, I'm not surprised that you can tell. I just moved here from CA. I'm used to riding tiny tiny mtns with no snow...only ice or slush.

Colorado : I really want to live in Colorado...

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:59:10 +0000

Author: trastkiller
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/01/2011 at 8:59pm

I really want to live in Colorado so bad. snowboarding all the time while attending college is the best!

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003Whoot!...

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:41:54 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/01/2011 at 8:41pm

Originally posted by mluu003

Whoot! Finally some more snow for the resorts. Gonna head to Keystone this weekend because they said they will open up another peak. Excited!

Is this your first season in CO?

Colorado : I was surprised as hell, usually...

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:29:55 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/01/2011 at 7:29pm

I was surprised as hell, usually I'm the only crazy bastard up that early

Colorado : Whoot! Finally some more snow...

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:10:26 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/01/2011 at 7:10pm

Whoot! Finally some more snow for the resorts. Gonna head to Keystone this weekend because they said they will open up another peak. Excited!

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(Holy...

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:00:27 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/01/2011 at 7:00pm

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

Holy crap what are you doing awake? Roads to work were fun once again...

When i open i get there by 5am...

Colorado : Holy crap what are you doing awake?...

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:50:46 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/01/2011 at 5:50am

Holy crap what are you doing awake? Roads to work were fun once again...

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(You...

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 04:24:47 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/01/2011 at 4:24am

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

You look out the window. You can predict some things ok. Like keystone won't really get much snow until lake dillon freezes. Breck seems to claim a little more snow than they get. And a 12" sure thing will likely be 3" everywhere but wolf creek who will get 36". It's fun watching the totals but that's only for passing time. Like right now, the 4" that's was supposed to fall here overnight is less than an inch...

That's what she said.

Colorado : You look out the window. You can...

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:57:58 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/01/2011 at 3:57am

You look out the window. You can predict some things ok. Like keystone won't really get much snow until lake dillon freezes. Breck seems to claim a little more snow than they get. And a 12" sure thing will likely be 3" everywhere but wolf creek who will get 36". It's fun watching the totals but that's only for passing time. Like right now, the 4" that's was supposed to fall here overnight is less than an inch...

Colorado : Originally posted by Scorer099As...

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:14:06 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/30/2011 at 11:14pm

Originally posted by Scorer099

As in daily, or hell hourly, forecasts are completely worthless, especially across the continental divide areas, let alone long term lookouts

Wonderful. So do you predict anything or just look out the window? Temps have been roughly correct, but precip not so much.

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbYeah,...

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:16:31 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/30/2011 at 10:16pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Yeah, as in forecast models are worthless for CO. I'm learning the hard way...

As in daily, or hell hourly, forecasts are completely worthless, especially across the continental divide areas, let alone long term lookouts

Colorado : Yeah, as in forecast models are...

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:12:02 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/30/2011 at 10:12pm

Yeah, as in forecast models are worthless for CO. I'm learning the hard way...

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(You...

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:08:08 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/30/2011 at 10:08pm

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

You know it's not even December quite yet right? The resorts arent doing too bad so far.

Joel, they obviously don't get it, i mean hell they still look at weather forecasts and get their hopes up.

Once you figure out that watching weather forecasts and predictions and all that shit you will start to understand CO a bit more.

Colorado : Nope, not looking for tons of...

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:35:17 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/30/2011 at 12:35pm

Nope, not looking for tons of snow. Raleigh, NC was too hot, humid, and flat. Denver fits us just fine :)

Colorado : We don't get many big dumps...

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:17:22 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/30/2011 at 12:17pm

We don't get many big dumps here. They do happen but more weighted to March and April. The good thing about CO is that the snow usually sticks around. Once it starts snowing its all cumulative vs some of the lower elevation places that gain and lose frequently. If youre looking for tons of snow try baker or revelstoke. I plan to :)

Colorado : I'm still getting used to...

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:13:19 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/30/2011 at 12:13pm

I'm still getting used to CO. Back in NC they finally had their 1st snow yesterday.

Colorado : You know it's not even December...

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:59:43 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/30/2011 at 11:59am

You know it's not even December quite yet right? The resorts arent doing too bad so far.

Colorado : With the crappy (or nonexistent)...

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:26:19 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/30/2011 at 11:26am

With the crappy (or nonexistent) snow we've been getting lately it's better than nothing. Keystone is looking at 6"+ according to Wunderground.

I'm going to Steamboat next weekend and it's not looking good for us either.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:50:35 +0000

Author: letourneau41
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/30/2011 at 10:50am

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by kline83

This year I just bought the Epic Local pass. Boarding a plane to CO tomorrow at 3:30

Good timing, right after the storm tonight.

Unfortunately the heaviest part of the storm is suppose to hit the Metro area and north of I-70. They said Breck should get 2-4 inches though. Better than nothing.

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbGood...

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:50:01 +0000

Author: kline83
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/30/2011 at 10:50am

Originally posted by Superorb

Good timing, right after the storm tonight.

I have been keeping a close eye on the weather report since Nov 11th. My hotel room is going to be packed with my Denver friends crashing on the floor for the weekend. Haha

Colorado : Originally posted by kline83 This...

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:37:26 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/30/2011 at 10:37am

Originally posted by kline83

This year I just bought the Epic Local pass. Boarding a plane to CO tomorrow at 3:30

Good timing, right after the storm tonight.

Colorado : Originally posted by ctoma I'm...

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:33:19 +0000

Author: kline83
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/30/2011 at 10:33am

Originally posted by ctoma

I'm heading to Breckenridge in April. Is it best to buy lift tickets from breckenridge.com? A friend of a friend told me you can get cheaper Breck lift tickets at some grocery stores in Denver, is that true? Since I'm buying lift tickets for 2 adults and 2 children any money I can save can go towards things like restaurants, local beers, Rockies tickets, etc. Thanks.

When i went last January I found an add on craigslist for a local travel agent that was offering 3 day tickets for the price of a 2 day. I had my doubts if it was legit or not, but the lady gave us a confirmation number and the tickets were waiting for us at the ticket counter. Grant it, they were the paper lift tickets not the nice RF enabled lift tickets that you can get through the website. This year I just bought the Epic Local pass. Boarding a plane to CO tomorrow at 3:30

Colorado : Looks like the Denver metro is...

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:13:36 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/29/2011 at 5:13pm

Looks like the Denver metro is gonna get a crap ton of snow soon. A little to the south will get even more. Wish the mountains were getting all of this. They'll get some, but not nearly as much as the front range.

Colorado : Originally posted by ctoma Originally...

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:11:05 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/29/2011 at 5:11pm

Originally posted by ctoma

Originally posted by Scorer099

Absolute cheapest lift tickets you will find for any Vail Resort is buy purchasing them ATLEAST 10 days in advance online. That is cheaper than any grocery store/gas station/sporting goods store "discount" tickets.

Thanks Scorer. When you say purchasing them online you mean directly from the Breckenridge web site, correct? As in:

http://www.breckenridge.com/plan-a-trip/lift-tickets/lift-tickets-explorer.aspx

yes

Colorado : Originally posted by ctoma Originally...

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:49:09 +0000

Author: Shift4200
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/29/2011 at 10:49am

Originally posted by ctoma

Thanks Scorer. When you say purchasing them online you mean directly from the Breckenridge web site, correct? As in:

http://www.breckenridge.com/plan-a-trip/lift-tickets/lift-tickets-explorer.aspx

Last year i purchased mine right at the 10 day cut off... got the savings but my pass didn't make it to the house in time. I would suggest 14 days prior as your deadline so you don't have to mess with the ticket offices when you get to Breck.

Colorado : Originally posted by Scorer099Absolute...

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:41:46 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/29/2011 at 10:41am

Thanks Scorer. When you say purchasing them online you mean directly from the Breckenridge web site, correct? As in:

http://www.breckenridge.com/plan-a-trip/lift-tickets/lift-tickets-explorer.aspx

Colorado : Sometimes if you rent a condo...

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:30:28 +0000

Author: dangerzone9k
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/29/2011 at 10:30am

Sometimes if you rent a condo through a lodging company you can ask for discounted lift tickets. But its going to be like 5% off or something.

Colorado : Thanks for the info Scorer099,I...

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:27:18 +0000

Author: VTBear
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/29/2011 at 10:27am

Thanks for the info Scorer099,

I am going to Colorado this season, and last time I went there I think I just purchased through my wife's work. I will see if these are cheaper.

Colorado : Originally posted by ctomaI'm...

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:37:58 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/28/2011 at 8:37pm

Originally posted by ctoma

Absolute cheapest lift tickets you will find for any Vail Resort is buy purchasing them ATLEAST 10 days in advance online. That is cheaper than any grocery store/gas station/sporting goods store "discount" tickets.

Colorado : Well with all the avalanche discussion...

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:33:44 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/28/2011 at 10:33am

Well with all the avalanche discussion on this thread, the next free avalanche awareness class from FOBP is tomorrow night at CCU Boulder, Humanities Room 1B50. 7pm.

Also, for those of you who may not be interested in earning your turns or even hiking around for an avalanche awareness class.

Fobp is offering a resort based avalanche awareness course at Winterpark. This is going to be more geared for those using the resort to reach backcountry or "sidecountry" terrain. There is a cost to this one, but it's reasonable. A great way to see if backcountry riding is really something you want to get into or not. Info for the course is here.

Colorado : I'm heading to Breckenridge...

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:09:15 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/28/2011 at 10:09am

Colorado : www.vailresorts.com www.aspensnowmass.com Both...

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:49:40 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/28/2011 at 9:49am

www.vailresorts.com
www.aspensnowmass.com

Both sites show all of their job openings. JR is right on the glamour. I imagine you have found these links already. If you haven't. You really aren't trying :)

Colorado : ^^^wow, your last few posts have...

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:26:55 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/26/2011 at 11:26pm

^^^wow, your last few posts have been very helpful to all coming to this section. How do you do it?

Working for Vail sucks. Working a day job at ski resorts suck. It sounds great on the outside, but once your in it blows and you don't get to ride nearly, or at all, like you think you would be able, or hope, too.

Colorado : dude working at vail would be...

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:21:10 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/26/2011 at 11:21pm

dude working at vail would be nuts!

Colorado : Would love to get a job in CO!! Anyone...

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:53:51 +0000

Author: mallorysvz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/26/2011 at 7:53pm

Would love to get a job in CO!!

Anyone do any work at like Snowmass or Vail or anything? Any recommendations.

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbz Originally...

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:22:37 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/25/2011 at 9:22pm

Originally posted by killclimbz

Originally posted by mluu003

Originally posted by Scorer099

Originally posted by killclimbz

It was from the 04-05 season, and was most definitely in bounds.

Here is the report. I remember that season, it was unusually warm at that time of year. We actually bailed on a couple of big lines because by 9am it was already sweltering. Very unusual year. Not something we see very often around here.

I think the one you are thinking of is the 09-10 accident. Sad story, had a friend in College who went out into the same zone and got taken for a ride. He got to keep his life, but the two broken femurs were a good reminder as to what a jackass he was being.

There was also a close call across the street from A-Basin last year.

Correct, that is the one i recalled. That was for sure a case of "oh they do this in the movies, lets go try it out"

Before you guys were talking about this I had that mindset too...unfortunately. Definitely gonna keep within bounds now.

I'm glad you got the point mluu. Backcountry riding is great, but it has it's dangers. On top of that Colorado has the most dangerous snow pack in the United States by far. It's sketchy for those of us who have been educated and have taken the time to learn about it. Let your guard down just once and it can go south. Check out a Friends of Berthoud Class. Again, (beating a drum here) it's a free basic avalanche awareness class. Justin Peacock, our new lead instructor runs through it in under 2 hours. He's averaging about 90 minutes a presentation. So it's not a huge commitment. If anything, it'll help you decide if this is something you really want to dip your big toe into or not.

definitely gonna check that out

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003 Originally...

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:10:38 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/21/2011 at 5:10pm

Originally posted by mluu003

Originally posted by Scorer099

Correct, that is the one i recalled. That was for sure a case of "oh they do this in the movies, lets go try it out"

Before you guys were talking about this I had that mindset too...unfortunately. Definitely gonna keep within bounds now.

Colorado : Originally posted by Scorer099 Originally...

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:50:00 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/21/2011 at 3:50pm

Originally posted by Scorer099

Correct, that is the one i recalled. That was for sure a case of "oh they do this in the movies, lets go try it out"

Before you guys were talking about this I had that mindset too...unfortunately. Definitely gonna keep within bounds now.

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzIt...

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:26:12 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/21/2011 at 10:26am

Correct, that is the one i recalled. That was for sure a case of "oh they do this in the movies, lets go try it out"

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzThere...

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:49:20 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/21/2011 at 9:49am

Originally posted by killclimbz

There was also a close call across the street from A-Basin last year.

I was a A-Basin when this one happened, everyone partying for closing weekend thought the road blockage was a dui checkpoint....

Colorado : It was from the 04-05 season,...

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:39:00 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/21/2011 at 9:39am

It was from the 04-05 season, and was most definitely in bounds.

Here is the report. I remember that season, it was unusually warm at that time of year. We actually bailed on a couple of big lines because by 9am it was already sweltering. Very unusual year. Not something we see very often around here.

I think the one you are thinking of is the 09-10 accident. Sad story, had a friend in College who went out into the same zone and got taken for a ride. He got to keep his life, but the two broken femurs were a good reminder as to what a jackass he was being.

There was also a close call across the street from A-Basin last year.

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzI...

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:57:17 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/21/2011 at 8:57am

Originally posted by killclimbz

I agree that ski patrol does a great job controlling in bounds terrain. Still it's never bad to have a little education just in case. A-Basin had a spring slide that killed someone a few years ago. The warning signs had to of been there, if that rider had of known about what to look for, they may have not chosen that slope to ride.

In bounds slides are rare though. So training isn't really necessary unless you plan on accessing some resort sidecountry.

I believe i remember that slide, was that not out-of-bounds? I think i remember reading they accessed a gate and went out the ridge line along Hwy-6 west and then dropped a few hundred yards from the gate towards the road. Two buried and one death if i recall?

Colorado : I agree that ski patrol does a...

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:32:49 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/21/2011 at 8:32am

I agree that ski patrol does a great job controlling in bounds terrain. Still it's never bad to have a little education just in case. A-Basin had a spring slide that killed someone a few years ago. The warning signs had to of been there, if that rider had of known about what to look for, they may have not chosen that slope to ride.

In bounds slides are rare though. So training isn't really necessary unless you plan on accessing some resort sidecountry.

Colorado : Yo I'm ready to go! hopefully...

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:25:42 +0000

Author: ABrad25
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/20/2011 at 11:25pm

Yo I'm ready to go! hopefully it snows more we are lacking right now .

Colorado : Originally posted by JDiggidy Originally...

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:25:02 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/20/2011 at 10:25pm

Originally posted by JDiggidy

Originally posted by Scorer099

Originally posted by mluu003

avalanche training?! geez.

Yes, Avalanche training. The first thing you should even consider doing before even considering riding back country. It's stuff that could save your dumbass one day...

I think any serious (or even semi-serious) powder hound, should take a class, or even do the research. In bounds slides can still funk you up. I've seen people just wander over cornices like it's no big thing. What really scares me is some dbag setting off a slide above where I'm riding.

Ski Patrol does a very thorough job of controlling in-bounds terrain. The last thing they want is to have to go on a recovery mission. Patrols know these mountains like the back of their hands. They know ever spot that could slide and they make sure it's safe. That's not to say that it couldn't happen anyways, but it would be such a rare occurrence that i wouldn't worry about taking an avy class just to ride in-bounds terrain.
Now places like Wolf Creek and Silverton are exceptions of course, but i would assume that the people riding there would already understand that before going...

Colorado : Originally posted by Scorer099 Originally...

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:18:51 +0000

Author: JDiggidy
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/20/2011 at 6:18pm

Originally posted by Scorer099

Originally posted by mluu003

avalanche training?! geez.

Yes, Avalanche training. The first thing you should even consider doing before even considering riding back country. It's stuff that could save your dumbass one day...

Colorado : Originally posted by B1-5GI...

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:44:28 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/20/2011 at 5:44pm

Originally posted by B1-5G

I just looked at that database. Pretty good stuff there. I didn't realize the Ski Patrol guy that died at Wolf Creek a couple years ago died in bounds... Goes to show if you leave your house, you're in natures playground.

Damn that's just too crazy! He died within bounds?! geez.

Colorado : That was last season. He was in...

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 10:33:30 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/20/2011 at 10:33am

That was last season. He was in bounds but in an area that had not yet been controlled.

Backcountry like conditions can be found just about anywhere. The Jamie Pierre avalanche happened in an area that is normally in bounds terrain at Snowbird. Except for the fact that the ski area wasn't open and ski patrol had done no avalanche control as of yet.

Colorado : I just looked at that database....

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:36:35 +0000

Author: B1-5G
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/19/2011 at 8:36pm

I just looked at that database. Pretty good stuff there. I didn't realize the Ski Patrol guy that died at Wolf Creek a couple years ago died in bounds... Goes to show if you leave your house, you're in natures playground.

Colorado : holy crap that's so scary.. ...

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:35:28 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/19/2011 at 4:35pm

holy crap that's so scary..

Colorado : I don't know of anyone getting...

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:48:02 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/16/2011 at 12:48pm

I don't know of anyone getting killed on Loveland Pass last year. It most certainly has happened in the pass though, and will continue to happen in the future.

The CAIC keeps a database of avalanche incidents going back to the 96-97 season. The last 5-6 seasons are the best documented. They maintain this info for the whole United States, including Colorado. Lot's of sad stories in there, but also a lot of great info to be learned.

Colorado : Several slides happened on Loveland...

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:05:02 +0000

Author: letourneau41
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/16/2011 at 12:05pm

Several slides happened on Loveland Pass as well. I know that one of them was fatal.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003 Originally...

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:55:16 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/16/2011 at 11:55am

Originally posted by mluu003

Originally posted by Scorer099

Originally posted by mluu003

avalanche training?! geez.

Yes, Avalanche training. The first thing you should even consider doing before even considering riding back country. It's stuff that could save your dumbass one day...

hm had no idea. never even considered doing back country.

Yeah, step one.

late last season across the street from Arapahoe Basin 3 people were caught in an avalanche....across the street.

Colorado : Originally posted by Scorer099 Originally...

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:45:00 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/16/2011 at 11:45am

Originally posted by Scorer099

Originally posted by mluu003

avalanche training?! geez.

Yes, Avalanche training. The first thing you should even consider doing before even considering riding back country. It's stuff that could save your dumbass one day...

hm had no idea. never even considered doing back country.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003avalanche...

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:30:49 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/14/2011 at 5:30pm

Originally posted by mluu003

avalanche training?! geez.

Yes, Avalanche training. The first thing you should even consider doing before even considering riding back country. It's stuff that could save your dumbass one day...

Colorado : avalanche training?! geez. ...

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:20:24 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/14/2011 at 4:20pm

avalanche training?! geez.

Colorado : Superorb, quit over exaggerating,...

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:22:20 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/14/2011 at 10:22am

Superorb, quit over exaggerating, the wind speeds recorded at Berthoud Pass were only 112mph...

I'd say all the snow on the ridge tops got blown into outer space by that one.

I'm sure most have heard that Jamie Pierre died in an avalanche at Snowbird yesterday. The resort wasn't open yet. The report says that he had no formal avalanche training, which I find a little hard to believe. Still, I'm sure the warning signs were there and he ignored them. The Utah snow pack is pretty crappy right now and the Colorado snow pack is worse.

There is another free basic avalanche awareness class tomorrow night (15th) at the Oriental Theater in Denver from the Friends of Berthoud Pass. I'll be at this one. It's a great way to get familiar with what we deal with around here. Even if you don't ride in the backcountry it's not a bad class to attend. Having some knowledge on how to identify dangerous terrain is not a bad thing. In or out of bounds riding.

Colorado : 113mph on Berthoud pass.

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:59:47 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/14/2011 at 8:59am

113mph on Berthoud pass.

Colorado : Winds were rolling up above 70mph...

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:55:48 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/14/2011 at 8:55am

Winds were rolling up above 70mph Saturday night. I think I heard over 100mph at the peaks. But it was decent during the day thankfully.

Will - that was at copper. Breck jumps will be legit, they always are. Except on peak 9.

Colorado : The winds weren't nearly...

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:30:29 +0000

Author: letourneau41
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/14/2011 at 8:30am

The winds weren't nearly as bad as forcasted on Saturday. I was at A Basin and I would say there were between 20-30 at the top. It was a good day overall.

Colorado : Was that at Breck or Copper J?...

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:24:55 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/14/2011 at 8:24am

Was that at Breck or Copper J? Heading to Breck this coming weekend

Colorado : No powder days this weekend. Only...

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:16:52 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/14/2011 at 8:16am

No powder days this weekend. Only a few inches here and there. Still some good riding. The jumps at copper. Continue to take people out as they speed check into it. About 80% hitting the knuckle hard. Still fun. Just can't wait until the racers are thinned out!

Hopefully they will be sitting around 2-300 acres open next weekend!

Colorado : Originally posted by odoyale...

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:01:41 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/11/2011 at 5:01pm

Originally posted by odoyale rules

Originally posted by Scorer099

Originally posted by mluu003

I wonder what they have open at Breck this weekend.

Simple answer. Only Peak 8. Colorado Chair, 5 chair, and the Ripperoo Chair (beginner lift) Prob have about 4-8 runs open and Park Lane has a triple line of about 20-25-30 (give or take a few feet here and there) and a handful of jibs.

On my way right now. I'll let y'all know how it is

Good stuff! Can't wait to go..I went to a base today bc it was closer and I was on super limited time. Wish I could of went to breck.

Colorado : I was actually looking at the...

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:07:23 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/11/2011 at 9:07am

I was actually looking at the winds they are calling for on Saturday. Last night they were calling for winds in excess of 100mph! The NWS has backed off of it, but over 80mph at and above treeline looks likely. With gusts reaching over 100mph. That is windy enough to shut down lifts folks. If it materializes Loveland might have to shut down completely. Maye A-Basin. Not sure if Breck would, but chairlifts could be banging off of towers.

They were also spotty about the snowfall. 1"-12". Gee thanks guys.

Opensnow has a pretty decent looking forecast. All things equal, I'd Sunday has a strong possibility of being a decent powder day. As long as the winds don't blow all snow into outer space.

Colorado : Powder day forecast for Sunday....

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:51:55 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/11/2011 at 7:51am

Powder day forecast for Sunday. But, it will be SUPER windy today through the weekend. Like, 75mph gusts windy.

Colorado : Winter Park is opening early than...

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:38:41 +0000

Author: kirkalicious
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/11/2011 at 7:38am

Winter Park is opening early than planned! Tomorrow the 12th will be the new opening day

Colorado : Originally posted by Scorer099 Originally...

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:17:38 +0000

Author: odoyale rules
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/11/2011 at 7:17am

Originally posted by Scorer099

Originally posted by mluu003

I wonder what they have open at Breck this weekend.

On my way right now. I'll let y'all know how it is

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003I...

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:09:59 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/10/2011 at 7:09pm

Originally posted by mluu003

I wonder what they have open at Breck this weekend.

Colorado : I wonder what they have open at...

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:48:49 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/10/2011 at 6:48pm

I wonder what they have open at Breck this weekend.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:30:44 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/08/2011 at 4:30pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by nautika96

Originally posted by Superorb

I sure hope we don't get skunked my 1st year living out here.

the weather reports for La Nina should make you happy.

Even a CO skunking is MUCH better than a good year in NC.

true that one!

Who's hitting up Breck this weekend?

Colorado : Originally posted by nautika96 Originally...

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:20:44 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/08/2011 at 8:20am

Originally posted by nautika96

Originally posted by Superorb

I sure hope we don't get skunked my 1st year living out here.

the weather reports for La Nina should make you happy.

Even a CO skunking is MUCH better than a good year in NC.

Colorado : I really dug coppers park last...

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:18:33 +0000

Author: CoMtnRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/07/2011 at 7:18pm

I really dug coppers park last year although I don't hit the huge features anymore. I did really like how it was feature after feature after feature so there was plenty to do, and didn't require you to keep unstrapping over and over again.

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(As...

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:15:18 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/07/2011 at 7:15pm

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

As long as they shape the jumps better than A51. Copper jumps have been pretty good the last couple years. Definitely a change. Just hope it doesn't pull too many people this way. I like my quite park

I doubt it will draw too much traffic from A51 and Breck for the simple fact they can ride two proven world class parks at breck and keystone already. And from what i know and have heard, the guy that left A51 to Copper doesn't even do much building himself, mainly desgin and management type stuff.

What i do know about Copper is that they and Woodward are going to be working more closely in order ot provide different levels of progression in their parks.

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbI...

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:31:29 +0000

Author: nautika96
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/07/2011 at 5:31pm

Originally posted by Superorb

I sure hope we don't get skunked my 1st year living out here.

the weather reports for La Nina should make you happy.

Colorado : Damn too bad my pass doesnt let...

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:19:41 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/07/2011 at 5:19pm

Damn too bad my pass doesnt let me go to Copper.

Colorado : As long as they shape the jumps...

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:37:58 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/07/2011 at 4:37pm

As long as they shape the jumps better than A51. Copper jumps have been pretty good the last couple years. Definitely a change. Just hope it doesn't pull too many people this way. I like my quite park

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(Copper...

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:12:00 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/07/2011 at 4:12pm

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

Copper was decent Sunday. Until about 930. Then the crowds hit. But I am impressed with the park for an opening weekend. Probably the best park I have ever seen at copper befor December. Woodward kicked everyone out and are doing the building. I have to say, except for 3 boxes at the bottom, the didn't open with a beginner park. I would say its a full medium park. 20' and 30' kickers with some decent jibs. Lots of people and a lot who shouldn't be in the park. But didn't see too many injuries. Although they have all the damn racers this time of year who use people as slalom poles. Not appropriate this time of year. Makes me want to hurt them. But some damn good skiers out there. Haha

Former park manager of A51 is now at Copper, so you should see vast improvements over there this year and years to come.

Colorado : I am planning on attending the...

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:23:02 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/07/2011 at 8:23am

I am planning on attending the one on the 15th at the Oriental theater in Denver. Hopefully I'll see you there.

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzrzero,...

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:57:34 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/07/2011 at 6:57am

Originally posted by killclimbz

rzero, just curious if you made the presentation or not.

unfortunately I didn't :\ hoping for next time

Colorado : Copper was decent Sunday. Until...

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:50:42 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/07/2011 at 6:50am

Copper was decent Sunday. Until about 930. Then the crowds hit. But I am impressed with the park for an opening weekend. Probably the best park I have ever seen at copper befor December. Woodward kicked everyone out and are doing the building. I have to say, except for 3 boxes at the bottom, the didn't open with a beginner park. I would say its a full medium park. 20' and 30' kickers with some decent jibs. Lots of people and a lot who shouldn't be in the park. But didn't see too many injuries. Although they have all the damn racers this time of year who use people as slalom poles. Not appropriate this time of year. Makes me want to hurt them. But some damn good skiers out there. Haha

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003 Originally...

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:16:29 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/06/2011 at 7:16pm

Originally posted by mluu003

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by mluu003

4 runs open..they have a top to bottom run and it's like 2 miles long. They have beginner trails. They also have 25 features up..with its own dedicated lift.

You're right...weekend isnt over! You better be there RIGHT NOW.

I didn't realize they had that much open.

How were the lines?

The crowd was OKAY in the morning..and then it just got too crowded. I think it was partially because it was Saturday and they had only opened for the season the day before.

That's Keystone for you, weekends are a nightmare there.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:06:22 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/06/2011 at 7:06pm

Originally posted by Superorb

I didn't realize they had that much open.

How were the lines?

The crowd was OKAY in the morning..and then it just got too crowded. I think it was partially because it was Saturday and they had only opened for the season the day before.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu0034...

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 08:49:20 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/06/2011 at 8:49am

I didn't realize they had that much open.

How were the lines?

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 08:39:15 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/06/2011 at 8:39am

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by mluu003

Keystone was totally awesome this weekend, those in CO should hit it up asap.

Weren't only two runs open? Was it packed? BTW, the weekend isn't over yet ;)

4 runs open..they have a top to bottom run and it's like 2 miles long. They have beginner trails. They also have 25 features up..with its own dedicated lift.

You're right...weekend isnt over! You better be there RIGHT NOW.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003Keystone...

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:49:47 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/05/2011 at 7:49pm

Originally posted by mluu003

Keystone was totally awesome this weekend, those in CO should hit it up asap.

Weren't only two runs open? Was it packed? BTW, the weekend isn't over yet ;)

Colorado : Keystone was totally awesome this...

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:14:47 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/05/2011 at 4:14pm

Keystone was totally awesome this weekend, those in CO should hit it up asap.

Colorado : rzero, just curious if you made...

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 10:28:58 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/05/2011 at 10:28am

rzero, just curious if you made the presentation or not.

Colorado : Originally posted by EjektedThis...

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:46:33 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/03/2011 at 5:46pm

Originally posted by Ejekted

This season is shaping up to be sweet already. I've ridden 4 days so far and 3 of them were powder days. Not too shabby for early season. Last year was epic and though I'm not expecting anything close to that, so far so good and I'm not jinxing it now!

The rest of Summit opens this month and for those of you with Epic/Epic local passes here are the opening dates:
Nov 4-Keystone
Nov 11-Breck
Nov 18-Vail (Heavenly + Northstar too)
Nov 23- Beaver Creek

YES!!! Can't wait to hit up Keystone this weekend!

Colorado : This season is shaping up to be...

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:42:36 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/03/2011 at 8:42am

This season is shaping up to be sweet already. I've ridden 4 days so far and 3 of them were powder days. Not too shabby for early season. Last year was epic and though I'm not expecting anything close to that, so far so good and I'm not jinxing it now!

The rest of Summit opens this month and for those of you with Epic/Epic local passes here are the opening dates:
Nov 4-Keystone
Nov 11-Breck
Nov 18-Vail (Heavenly + Northstar too)
Nov 23- Beaver Creek

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbz Just...

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:06:16 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/03/2011 at 8:06am

Originally posted by killclimbz

Just a reminder guys. Another Friends of Berthoud Pass basic avalanche awareness class is tonight at the Bentgate in Golden.

The starts at 7 and runs about 3 hours.

Hmm, I might sneak up there after work. Thanks again for the update

Colorado : Just a reminder guys. Another...

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:58:20 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/03/2011 at 7:58am

Just a reminder guys. Another Friends of Berthoud Pass basic avalanche awareness class is tonight at the Bentgate in Golden.

The starts at 7 and runs about 3 hours.

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(that...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:11:45 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 12:11pm

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

that audi is a sweet deal. I actually like those cars a lot. Hell I wanted an Audi, then I wanted a Range Rover. Brian drove both before me. But I like my truck =) I can fit everything and then some.

I am hoping this is a great snow year. It's so hard to have a year like last year then not want just a little bit more...

Check your PM's, I sent you one earlier.

Colorado : that audi is a sweet deal. I actually...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:08:23 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 12:08pm

that audi is a sweet deal. I actually like those cars a lot. Hell I wanted an Audi, then I wanted a Range Rover. Brian drove both before me. But I like my truck =) I can fit everything and then some.

I am hoping this is a great snow year. It's so hard to have a year like last year then not want just a little bit more...

Colorado : Originally posted by MTpow Originally...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:03:39 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 12:03pm

Originally posted by MTpow

Originally posted by rzero

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

Haha, subaru owners and audi owners only piss me off because they were always passing me when I had my Jeep. Bru use to laugh his ass off all the time.

It will be a good year as there is snow already and the resorts will open with a good base. La Nina doesn't really mean much to me, until I see the proof.

I'm an Audi owner now, don't hate just because you can now drive over my car with your truck.

better save your pennies for when that audi starts breaking down left and right.... shit gets expensive QUICK

don't you mean Euros? stammen Deutschland stammen Audi!

Colorado : Originally posted by rzero Originally...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:56:22 +0000

Author: MTpow
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 11:56am

Originally posted by rzero

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

Haha, subaru owners and audi owners only piss me off because they were always passing me when I had my Jeep. Bru use to laugh his ass off all the time.

It will be a good year as there is snow already and the resorts will open with a good base. La Nina doesn't really mean much to me, until I see the proof.

I'm an Audi owner now, don't hate just because you can now drive over my car with your truck.

better save your pennies for when that audi starts breaking down left and right.... shit gets expensive QUICK

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(Haha,...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:50:34 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 11:50am

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

Haha, subaru owners and audi owners only piss me off because they were always passing me when I had my Jeep. Bru use to laugh his ass off all the time.

It will be a good year as there is snow already and the resorts will open with a good base. La Nina doesn't really mean much to me, until I see the proof.

I'm an Audi owner now, don't hate just because you can now drive over my car with your truck.

Colorado : Man last season was one for the...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:46:51 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 11:46am

Man last season was one for the books. I believe Berthoud Pass cleared 600". Loveland ski area would have cleared that mark for their season if they had of stayed open one more week.

By far the best year I've seen since I moved out here in 1990. I should have said 21 years btw, I was thinking about how long I've been snowboarding vs how long I've been here. My bad, you may flog me now...

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzOverall...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:55:52 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 10:55am

Originally posted by killclimbz

Overall in my short observation period (23 yrs in Colorado) La Nina tends to be a much more favorable (good snowfall) winter for Summit county, Front range resorts than El Nino years which seem to be a lot more hit or miss.

Last year definitely proved that theory!

Colorado : Overall in my short observation...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:48:43 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 10:48am

Overall in my short observation period (23 yrs in Colorado) La Nina tends to be a much more favorable (good snowfall) winter for Summit county, Front range resorts than El Nino years which seem to be a lot more hit or miss.

Colorado : Originally posted by letourneau41 Originally...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:26:46 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 10:26am

Originally posted by letourneau41

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

Haha, subaru owners and audi owners only piss me off because they were always passing me when I had my Jeep. Bru use to laugh his ass off all the time.

It will be a good year as there is snow already and the resorts will open with a good base. La Nina doesn't really mean much to me, until I see the proof.

Last year was a La Nina year, seemed to turn out well.

And the year before that was supposed to be great and it was terrible lackluster. Predictions don't mean junk really. Especially daily forecasts! My god daily forecast/predictions are so off most of the time it's a joke.

Colorado : Last year was great. But this...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:22:51 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 10:22am

Last year was great. But this is a different year and a weaker La Nina. I am not saying it won't be another great snow year, but all it takes is a 50 mile shift in the Jet Stream for everything to change. Just figure out why predictions are always wrong

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(Haha,...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:19:59 +0000

Author: letourneau41
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 10:19am

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

Haha, subaru owners and audi owners only piss me off because they were always passing me when I had my Jeep. Bru use to laugh his ass off all the time.

It will be a good year as there is snow already and the resorts will open with a good base. La Nina doesn't really mean much to me, until I see the proof.

Last year was a La Nina year, seemed to turn out well.

Colorado : Haha, subaru owners and audi owners...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:19:15 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 10:19am

Haha, subaru owners and audi owners only piss me off because they were always passing me when I had my Jeep. Bru use to laugh his ass off all the time.

It will be a good year as there is snow already and the resorts will open with a good base. La Nina doesn't really mean much to me, until I see the proof.

Colorado : Originally posted by letourneau41I...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:07:40 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 10:07am

Originally posted by letourneau41

I wouldn't worry about having a bad year this year. We are in a "La Nina" year which means lots of snow for the Mt's. Did you get a pass?

Yeah an Epic Pass.

Colorado : I wouldn't worry about having...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:05:32 +0000

Author: letourneau41
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 10:05am

I wouldn't worry about having a bad year this year. We are in a "La Nina" year which means lots of snow for the Mt's. Did you get a pass?

Colorado : Originally posted by Scorer099 Originally...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:58:49 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 9:58am

Originally posted by Scorer099

Originally posted by Superorb

I sure hope we don't get skunked my 1st year living out here.

Where did you move from?

A Colorado "skunking" is still leaps and bounds better than most other areas good seasons

Flatville, NC where it snows 2" a year. Four hours each way to the 100 acre resorts that receive 100" snow each year. Yes, CO's worst year is still better than an epic NC year. Part of the reason why we made the move.

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbI...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:48:51 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 9:48am

Originally posted by Superorb

I sure hope we don't get skunked my 1st year living out here.

Where did you move from?

A Colorado "skunking" is still leaps and bounds better than most other areas good seasons

Colorado : predictions would suggest you...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:46:51 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 9:46am

predictions would suggest you have nothing to worry about.

Colorado : I sure hope we don't get...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:44:23 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 9:44am

I sure hope we don't get skunked my 1st year living out here.

Colorado : I have about 8" here. but...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:42:17 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 9:42am

I have about 8" here. but the mtns aren't getting a lot from this storm. Only a few inches. Hopefully the trend changes, the years we have tons of snow on the front range have been some of the worst I can remember in the mtns. Oh well.

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(it's...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:41:47 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 9:41am

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

it's denver, there are a lot of stupid people! driving a subaru here means you don't have to worry about ice either! until you attempt to stop.

I have a Subaru and I don't drive like the other Subaru idiots out there. Of course, my all season tires were crappy when new, now they're old and like hockey pucks in the snow. I really need a set of winters.

Colorado : Loving the early Colorado snow....

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:35:54 +0000

Author: letourneau41
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 9:35am

Loving the early Colorado snow. Should make for a good weekend.

Colorado : it's denver, there are a...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:20:48 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 9:20am

it's denver, there are a lot of stupid people! driving a subaru here means you don't have to worry about ice either! until you attempt to stop.

Colorado : So I noticed something driving...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:01:17 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 9:01am

So I noticed something driving Kim to work this morning. People will drive over the speed limit, their lights off, and their wipers on full speed. They won't clear the snow off their lights, so you can't tell when they're braking. They also talk on the phone while driving through snow on the highway.

Then, my brilliant neighbor laid a blanket across their windshield last night and closed it in the front doors. It rained a bit before it changed to snow, and now the blanket is one with the car. I've yet to see someone pour hot water on their windshield and crack it like I saw in NC though.

How can people be this stupid?

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

congrats on 3K, I hope you have better luck than me with the bindings coupon =)

What trouble did you have?

Colorado : congrats on 3K, I hope you have...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:59:49 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 7:59am

congrats on 3K, I hope you have better luck than me with the bindings coupon =)

I am stuck in my condo today. Poor trees are hosed this time. More snow in the mtns, less on the front range...

oh well, maybe it's time to set up a backyard jib.

Colorado : Snow has started falling here...

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:33:00 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/01/2011 at 8:33pm

Snow has started falling here in Thornton. It's gonna be hell driving tomorrow morning. 10" total possible for this storm in the metro area. Then another possibly big storm for Saturday.

EDIT: WOOT! Just hit 3,000 points

Colorado : Just got settled in and ate dinner...

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:28:48 +0000

Author: RastaRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/01/2011 at 7:28pm

Just got settled in and ate dinner at my new place on winter park.

Here's the view from the top of berthoud pass

Colorado : haha be careful guys! More snow...

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:04:02 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/01/2011 at 6:04pm

haha be careful guys! More snow tomorrow and this weekend hopefully!

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbI...

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:26:15 +0000

Author: letourneau41
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/31/2011 at 9:26am

Originally posted by Superorb

I need to get in shape ASAP. We bought our Epic Passes at an REI a few days ago, so all we need now is health insurance.

Good call. I didn't have health insurance last year and separated my shoulder on rail. The hospital bill wasn't pretty.

Colorado : I need to get in shape ASAP. We...

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:24:01 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/31/2011 at 9:24am

I need to get in shape ASAP. We bought our Epic Passes at an REI a few days ago, so all we need now is health insurance.

Colorado : Great stuff, and ctoma is truly...

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:20:30 +0000

Author: | | | bryman | | |
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/31/2011 at 9:20am

Great stuff, and ctoma is truly a web-design prophet. I agree it will be nice to get back out in the snow for a workout, I probably need to get a summer hobby other than drinking . . . .

-b

Colorado : Lost it in all that snow... ...

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:08:57 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/31/2011 at 7:08am

Lost it in all that snow...

Colorado : Dammit, I am jealous. Nice photos,...

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:07:48 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/31/2011 at 7:07am

Dammit, I am jealous. Nice photos, killclimbz, but where's your poo-head head gear?

Edit: That's better.

Colorado : It's definitely still early...

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:06:02 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/31/2011 at 7:06am

It's definitely still early season, but it was so nice to get out and stretch the legs. Especially after the fact that I did very little hiking over the summer. So it was a bit of a suffer fest, but it also felt good. Fortunately I always seem to have the legs for the down. Got a couple of decent pics from the day.

If it keeps shaping up like it is, Vail Pass is probably going to be great by December. I'd bring your split on your trip. Just sayin'...

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzThe...

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:32:59 +0000

Originally posted by killclimbz

The next two weeks could be pretty damn solid around the front range. I did a tour up Butler Gulch yesterday October 29th. Around 30" on the ground back there. Didn't hit a thing at and below treeline. We went into the alpine where the winds had affected (blown away) the snow more. Definitely got some good core shots on my rock split there. The thing is we could have a repeat of last week on Tuesday/Wednesday. Then the flood gates my just open around the weekend or just after. So the places that are opening this weekend and those currently open, could be having a fair amount of terrain going. Poaching could also be a lot of fun...

I'm jealous KC, sounds like y'all are having a solid time back there already. Tear it up man

-b

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzThe...

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:17:35 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/30/2011 at 12:17pm

This is such good news! I'm so stoked.

Colorado : The next two weeks could be...

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:05:55 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/30/2011 at 8:05am

The next two weeks could be pretty damn solid around the front range. I did a tour up Butler Gulch yesterday October 29th. Around 30" on the ground back there. Didn't hit a thing at and below treeline. We went into the alpine where the winds had affected (blown away) the snow more. Definitely got some good core shots on my rock split there. The thing is we could have a repeat of last week on Tuesday/Wednesday. Then the flood gates may just open around the weekend or just after. So the places that are opening this weekend and those currently open, could be having a fair amount of terrain going. Poaching could also be a lot of fun...

Colorado : Can't wait to hit up basin...

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:24:07 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/27/2011 at 10:24pm

Can't wait to hit up basin this weekend!

Colorado : Originally posted by letourneau41 Originally...

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:43:04 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/26/2011 at 11:43am

Originally posted by letourneau41

Originally posted by bdanross

Snow in denver today! getting pumped about more runs opening up in the mountains

A Basin had 8 inches last night. I'm hoping they at least open 2-3 more runs for this weekend. They should have a total of about 16 inches after it's all said and done.

The web cams at A Basin show some great snow.....with some long lines at the only lift open.

Colorado : We had a "blizzard"...

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:12:24 +0000

Author: B1-5G
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/26/2011 at 10:12am

We had a "blizzard" (14" in two days) hit Dallas last winter and we actually went to school the first day of the storm, shocking because a week before they canceled school because someone saw a snowflake. After the snow started piling up they had to request sand trucks from Amarillo to be able to sand just the bridges since we had around 10 18wheelers overturn on them. Pretty crazy. I rode my board on one of the highway banks. Pretty good for DFW. But it usually snows about half an inch a year and we got a free day of no school. Classic.

Colorado : Last season it snowed 2"in...

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:01:50 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/26/2011 at 10:01am

Last season it snowed 2"in Raleigh, NC and the roads were deserted. The city shut down, and all schools were canceled. It was hilarious. We drove to a ski resort in VA and the roads were snowpacked the entire way. They don't do anything for roads in that area.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:57:27 +0000

Author: B1-5G
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/26/2011 at 9:57am

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by mluu003

I'll definitely invest in a go pro soon...240 is expensive that cost more than my board+binding+boots....

But yeah, i just moved to CO from CA so im just stoked to see snow anywhere besides the mountains. POW!!!

Sent you a PM. I also just moved to CO from no-snow NC.

I top this, I moved from Texas.... Where snow isn't even in the dictionary.

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003I'll...

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:31:24 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/26/2011 at 9:31am

Sent you a PM. I also just moved to CO from no-snow NC.

Colorado : yea loveland is reporting 14 inches...

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:26:36 +0000

Author: RastaRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/26/2011 at 9:26am

yea loveland is reporting 14 inches with another 6-10 possible today, if only i didnt have to watch my bro damnit!!

Colorado : Originally posted by bdanrossSnow...

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:23:47 +0000

Author: letourneau41
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/26/2011 at 9:23am

Originally posted by bdanross

Snow in denver today! getting pumped about more runs opening up in the mountains

A Basin had 8 inches last night. I'm hoping they at least open 2-3 more runs for this weekend. They should have a total of about 16 inches after it's all said and done.

Colorado : Snow in denver today! getting...

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:16:55 +0000

Author: bdanross
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/26/2011 at 9:16am

Snow in denver today! getting pumped about more runs opening up in the mountains

Colorado : I'll definitely invest in...

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:06:10 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/26/2011 at 9:06am

I'll definitely invest in a go pro soon...240 is expensive that cost more than my board+binding+boots....

But yeah, i just moved to CO from CA so im just stoked to see snow anywhere besides the mountains. POW!!!

Colorado : Originally posted by mluu003FIRST...

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:32:14 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2011 at 5:32pm

Originally posted by mluu003

FIRST SNOW STORM OF THE SEASON!!!!!! Plus I'd love to have that goPro...ugh. so expensive.

$240 is "so expensive"?

Parts of the front range will be getting more snow than some resorts.

Colorado : Second storm. First on the front...

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:01:25 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2011 at 5:01pm

Second storm. First on the front range :)

Colorado : FIRST SNOW STORM OF THE SEASON!!!!!!...

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:52:51 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2011 at 4:52pm

FIRST SNOW STORM OF THE SEASON!!!!!! Plus I'd love to have that goPro...ugh. so expensive.

Colorado : Just a friendly reminder. The...

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:19:57 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/24/2011 at 11:19am

Just a friendly reminder. The first Free Avy Awareness from Friends of Berthoud Pass is tomorrow (Oct 25th) night at the Lindsey Auditorium at DU. 7pm. It's a great refresher for those with avalanche education and a great class for those who are looking to get into backcountry riding. Did I mention it's free?

Colorado : I have a few GoPro cameras that...

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:32:05 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/24/2011 at 9:32am

I have a few GoPro cameras that I was going to use for a project that I'm no longer going to do. They are all brand new and sealed. Everything is included.

$230. I live in Thornton.

GoPro’s HD Helmet HERO is the world’s highest performance wearable 1080p HD video and still photo camera. Professional quality 1080p / 960p / 720p HD resolutions record at 30 and 60 frames per second (60 fps in 720p). Record up to 2.5 hours on a single charge and up to 9 hours total on a 32GB SD card (not included). Helmet camera mount options include a headlamp style head strap that you can quickly share with your friends, a lace-through strap-mount for vented helmets, two curved and two flat adhesive mounts for attaching to gear, vehicles or whatever else moves you.
What’s Included:

    1 HD HERO Camera (5 megapixel)
    1 Rechargeable 1100 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
    1 Waterproof Quick-Release Housing (180’/60 m)
    1 Headlamp-Style Head Strap
    1 Vented Helmet Strap
    2 Curved, 3M™ Adhesive Mounts
    2 Flat, 3M Adhesive Mounts
    1 Three-Way Pivoting Side Arm Assembly
    2 Quick-Release Buckles
    1 USB Cable
    1 Component Video (HDTV) Cable
    1 Composite Video + Audio Out Cable
    Warranty: One Year

Colorado : All I can hope is that our snow...

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 05:44:08 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/23/2011 at 5:44am

All I can hope is that our snow this year is as plentiful as it was past year. I had a great year. I'll give up some in November for another great December.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:50:51 +0000

Author: B1-5G
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/22/2011 at 9:50pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by B1-5G

Lucky. The SW only has a slight chance of snow for Tues-Wed. Hopefully it'll be enough to get out of the spring like conditions at Wolf Creek right now.

Do you live close to WC?

An hour and a half drive from my place. Not too bad as long as you can get through the pass.

Colorado : Originally posted by B1-5GLucky....

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:43:21 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/22/2011 at 9:43pm

Originally posted by B1-5G

Lucky. The SW only has a slight chance of snow for Tues-Wed. Hopefully it'll be enough to get out of the spring like conditions at Wolf Creek right now.

Do you live close to WC?

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb18"+...

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:30:09 +0000

Author: B1-5G
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/22/2011 at 9:30pm

Originally posted by Superorb

18"+ for Summit county over the next 5 days

http://wxcaster.com/gis-gfs-snow-overlays.php3?STATIONID=FTG

Lucky. The SW only has a slight chance of snow for Tues-Wed. Hopefully it'll be enough to get out of the spring like conditions at Wolf Creek right now.

Colorado : 18"+ for Summit county over...

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:20:59 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/22/2011 at 9:20pm

18"+ for Summit county over the next 5 days

http://wxcaster.com/gis-gfs-snow-overlays.php3?STATIONID=FTG

Colorado : eh I'm attending Regis School...

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:43:43 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/18/2011 at 8:43am

eh I'm attending Regis School of Pharmacy right now and the schedule is so hectic..I want to hit up the mountains at least once a week. Got the epic local pass! vail/bc/breck/abase/key FTW.

Colorado : yeah i guess i want to get out...

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:23:53 +0000

Author: Puckplaya
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/17/2011 at 9:23pm

yeah i guess i want to get out of the small mountain town although its dope cause thats pretty much what im living at now but the college is all that makes it any bit crazy then the best secluded mountain Crested Butte is why Gunnison works for me. But i want to get somewhere more populated im from the east coast in a city so like population but sure the liftlines will blow.

Colorado : I'm super thankful to live...

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:10:31 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/16/2011 at 6:10pm

I'm super thankful to live here in Colorado! I'll be riding M-W this week, so anyone else riding hit me up. Not sure which days I'm riding Loveland and which days I'm riding Abay...

Colorado : Me and my friends were supposed...

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:06:45 +0000

Author: Kent13b
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/16/2011 at 6:06pm

Me and my friends were supposed to head out to colorado but that fell through :( too many people go there and we couldnt book our free hotel in time :( i really wanna go

Colorado : Golden, Evergreen, Wheatridge,...

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:53:35 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/16/2011 at 5:53pm

Golden, Evergreen, Wheatridge, Lakewood have the western most areas. Evergreen being in the mountains a little ways.

Idaho Springs if you want to live close to the areas and don't mind a mountain kook town. It's got some good and some bad. If you have the right personality I'm sure it would be fun there. It ain't Breck or Denver though...

Colorado : By mtns I assume you mean summit...

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:07:41 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/16/2011 at 3:07pm

By mtns I assume you mean summit county. I you had to live somewhere I would either live in summit or Denver. There is nothing worthwhile halfway. Evergreen is about the only thing that may be tolerable.

Colorado : yeah i live in Gunnison right...

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:50:40 +0000

Author: Puckplaya
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/16/2011 at 2:50pm

yeah i live in Gunnison right now which is fun cause its just a college mountain town and I love shredding Crested Butte its awesome and there are zero lift lines. But since i will not be attending Western State anymore im wanting to move somewhere different next year as well.

What would be the best spot that is like pretty much halfway in between the mountains and Denver. I just cant stand going and visiting Denver and Boulder driving so far, because i visit all the time for concerts and stuff.

Colorado : Denver is the best if you are...

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:33:44 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/16/2011 at 2:33pm

Denver is the best if you are looking for all of the above. Truly if you want the best skiing, a city, mtn biking, outdoor activities you should check out slc. It's close to all of that without i70 traffic

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 13:00:58 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/16/2011 at 1:00pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by BoxStomper

wheres the best place to live, board, mtn bike and work in CO?

Wow, could you be any more vague? That's like asking someone what the best place to eat, sleep, and shit are in an unfamiliar place.

hahah yeah that's pretty vague. THere's TONS of mountains and they are all badass. You can live anywhere you want depending on if you like to live in the city, back country, or suburbs. Gotta narrow down that questions!

Colorado : Originally posted by BoxStomperwheres...

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 22:47:47 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/15/2011 at 10:47pm

Originally posted by BoxStomper

wheres the best place to live, board, mtn bike and work in CO?

Wow, could you be any more vague? That's like asking someone what the best place to eat, sleep, and shit are in an unfamiliar place.

Colorado : ^ Me for sure! I'll be...

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:06:05 +0000

Author: RastaRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/15/2011 at 9:06pm

^ Me for sure! I'll be working up there, but since I'm on the Mary Jane side I wont start until at least Nov 23rd which is a week after they open. And once I start working, I'll be riding at least an hour everyday, can't wait!

Colorado : Who is excited for Winter Park...

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:51:55 +0000

Author: kirkalicious
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/15/2011 at 8:51pm

Who is excited for Winter Park to open in November!?

Colorado : wheres the best place to live,...

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:49:56 +0000

Author: BoxStomper
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/15/2011 at 8:49pm

wheres the best place to live, board, mtn bike and work in CO?

Colorado : Yeah I saw wolf creek got like...

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:25:52 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/15/2011 at 8:25pm

Yeah I saw wolf creek got like 45 inches of pow. I was just at A basin today and it was packed machine...and then slushy by noon.

Colorado : Went to WolfCreek on opening day...

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 10:57:01 +0000

Author: Puckplaya
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/15/2011 at 10:57am

Went to WolfCreek on opening day and it was amazing because it was powder. I had friends go on the second day and they said it was great cause they were riding so early at a resort but the snow was choppy.

Just wondering does anyone here shred Crested Butte?

Colorado : ^^ I ca't wait for mammoth...

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:58:17 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/14/2011 at 2:58pm

^^ I ca't wait for mammoth too! Waiting for Breck to open!

Colorado : excited for mammoth to open! pow...

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:18:10 +0000

Author: AyChan87
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/13/2011 at 8:18pm

excited for mammoth to open! pow pow

Colorado : Oh I miss Steamboat...maybe go...

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:14:58 +0000

Author: carebear
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/13/2011 at 8:14pm

Oh I miss Steamboat...maybe go back this year!

Colorado : I can't wait until Keystone...

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:43:45 +0000

Author: mluu003
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/13/2011 at 7:43pm

I can't wait until Keystone and Breck opens too! Abase this weekend for sure.

Colorado : Originally posted by RastaRiderA...

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:30:48 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/12/2011 at 2:30pm

Originally posted by RastaRider

A basin opens tomorrow, Loveland on friday!

You beat me to it! I was just about to make a thread saying that, but figured I'd check this thread first!!!

Colorado : A basin opens tomorrow, Loveland...

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:59:04 +0000

Author: RastaRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/12/2011 at 12:59pm

A basin opens tomorrow, Loveland on friday!

Colorado : Originally posted by tomek77plhahahaha...

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:16:29 +0000

Author: BudAshes
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/07/2011 at 11:16am

Originally posted by tomek77pl

hahahaha i would laugh so hard if i saw that on the slopes ^^^^

Does it come in the warm steamy kind to keep your head warm?

Colorado : I now know where to get my new...

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:53:01 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/07/2011 at 7:53am

I now know where to get my new hat!

Colorado : hahahaha i would laugh so hard...

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:47:51 +0000

Author: tomek77pl
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/07/2011 at 7:47am

hahahaha i would laugh so hard if i saw that on the slopes ^^^^

Colorado : Originally posted by ctomaHere...

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:44:35 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/07/2011 at 7:44am

Originally posted by ctoma

Here you go, you whiny poo head:

that is awesome on so many levels.

Colorado : Here you go, you whiny poo head:...

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:39:50 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/07/2011 at 7:39am

Here you go, you whiny poo head:

Colorado : I just hate it when my old poo...

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:31:40 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/07/2011 at 7:31am

I just hate it when my old poo hat dries up, crumbles away, and I have to get a fresh one...

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzWe...

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:29:55 +0000

Author: return2heaven
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/07/2011 at 7:29am

Originally posted by killclimbz

We have to were poo hats here though...

a very small price to pay!

Colorado : We have to were poo hats here...

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:28:39 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/07/2011 at 7:28am

We have to were poo hats here though...

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzWolf...

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:21:42 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/07/2011 at 7:21am

Originally posted by killclimbz

Wolf Creek opens Saturday.

So much for Loveland, A-Basin, or Sunday river being the first in the nation.

Not to mention, they are opening with real terrain, not the wrod...

http://www.wolfcreekski.com/

I live in the wrong state.

Colorado : Wolf Creek opens Saturday.So much...

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:05:31 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/07/2011 at 7:05am

Wolf Creek opens Saturday.

So much for Loveland, A-Basin, or Sunday river being the first in the nation.

Not to mention, they are opening with real terrain, not the wrod...

http://www.wolfcreekski.com/

Colorado : @nfinit, Fort Collins definitely...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:42:49 +0000

Author: kirkalicious
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 9:42pm

@nfinit, Fort Collins definitely has some amazing summer opportunities. Don't forget rafting!

Colorado : Sorry 7 mtns for $499 pass went...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:32:51 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 5:32pm

Sorry 7 mtns for $499 pass went up this year.

Colorado : Yeah, I saw that already. What...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:25:21 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 5:25pm

Yeah, I saw that already. What threw me was 7 mountains for $450 which doesn't exist from what I can find.

Colorado : You can ride as many days as you...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:33:47 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 4:33pm

You can ride as many days as you want at 3 (unlimited days) but have access at up to 4 more mtns. Don't think too much.

Colorado : Ok, I'm confused. You mentioned...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:11:26 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 4:11pm

Ok, I'm confused. You mentioned $450 for unlimited days at 7 mountains. What am I missing?

We were mainly going to do a bunch of 4Packs so we could find where we liked the most. But honestly, I think we'll like everything in CO.

Colorado : I never said the epic pass. I...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:57:18 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 3:57pm

I never said the epic pass. I said unlimited days at up to 7 mtns. Essentially, in summit, it's the best deal for
Multiple mtns to get the "locals pass, previously the Colorado pass. You can ride as many days with no blackouts at 3 resorts with a few blackout days at vail and BC a limited amount. Buying 4 packs is a waste of money otherwise.

Colorado : There is no Epic pass for $450....

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:34:08 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 3:34pm

There is no Epic pass for $450. The 7 mtn unlimited pass is $650. Everything else has either less mtn's or restrictions.

http://www.snow.com/epic-pass/passes.aspx

That Monarch deal is decent, but you only get 3 free passes to LL and other spots. I'm already going to Monarch and got $12 lift tickets from Liftopia so that's covered.

Colorado : superorb, unless you just plan...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:51:53 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 2:51pm

superorb, unless you just plan getting around 8 days, I'd invest in a pass at somewhere. Loveland is just fine for a season actually and costs the least.

You could also buy a Monarch One Planet Pass. It would be a season pass at Monarch Mountain. About three hours from Denver. Worth a weekend visit. The thing is you get a ton of other mountains. A lot of them will treat it as a season pass for their mountain. Others will give you something like three lift tickets good at their resort. Check out the link. I'd email them for more info. Loveland may just be 3 lift tickets or it may have been up to a full season. I've read both in various spots around the webz. So I am not sure. Silverton, Telluride, Powderhorn, are some of the other ski areas in Colorado that offer deals on it. Taos in New Mexico, Germany, and Wyoming are also on the list. Pretty impressive actually.

Colorado : I rode more than just copper....

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:50:09 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 2:50pm

I rode more than just copper. There were some days at Breck and keystone, Aspen, jh, and targhee. :)

I'd buy the 5mtn before I bought two four packs. Three mtns for 8 days and $300, or $450 for unlimited days and up to what, 7 mtns?

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbWhat's...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:41:29 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 2:41pm

Originally posted by Superorb

What's wrong with Copper? We honestly have no idea where to go this season, so we'll probably just do a Loveland 4Pack and maybe a Copper 4Pack.

Nothing, it's just a crack at inifiitiiti

Colorado : What's wrong with Copper?...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:40:22 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 2:40pm

What's wrong with Copper? We honestly have no idea where to go this season, so we'll probably just do a Loveland 4Pack and maybe a Copper 4Pack.

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(All...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:37:09 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 2:37pm

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

All the crew is still around. They just occupy the charge harder forums instead. Except JR, he's gone for this winter. But we await his return.

Or they rode Copper all season....

jokes :)

Colorado : All the crew is still around....

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:32:21 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 2:32pm

All the crew is still around. They just occupy the charge harder forums instead. Except JR, he's gone for this winter. But we await his return.

Colorado : Ahh, the glory days of SS. I was...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:28:11 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 2:28pm

Ahh, the glory days of SS. I was pretty bummed to hear that there would be no more Paloozas when I'd finally be moving to CO. Is Bruizza still around?

Colorado : Originally posted by Ejekted Originally...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:08:28 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 2:08pm

Originally posted by Ejekted

Originally posted by Superorb

Has anyone joined any of the meetup.com ski/snowboard groups around Denver? Since we're new to CO it would be nice to carpool and ride with people we know instead of going solo which is never fun.

SierraSnowboard, used to be the place for that! Seriously though, if you're looking for weekday riders, hit me up. I usually ride M-W.

Yeah we have had some pretty epic outings through this...this group has since moved on but keep in touch, there is definitely to be some fun this year.

I'm sure we can arrange a little meet and ride sometime.

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbHas...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:58:36 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 1:58pm

SierraSnowboard, used to be the place for that! Seriously though, if you're looking for weekday riders, hit me up. I usually ride M-W.

Colorado : Has anyone joined any of the meetup.com...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:45:48 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 1:45pm

Has anyone joined any of the meetup.com ski/snowboard groups around Denver? Since we're new to CO it would be nice to carpool and ride with people we know instead of going solo which is never fun.

Colorado : I was just going by the fact it's...

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:54:29 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/05/2011 at 10:54am

I was just going by the fact it's an hour drive from Fort Collins to Denver. From Downtown Denver most resorts are 80-90 minutes give or take 10 minutes or so. I'm assuming 25 to 76 is the quickest way up, which would shave some time off of the drive for sure.

Colorado : Everything in summit is 2hrs from...

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:37:32 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/05/2011 at 10:37am

Everything in summit is 2hrs from fort Collins. I can get to Aspen in 4. Vail in 2.5

Colorado : When I lived in NC we were 4 hours...

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:34:10 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/05/2011 at 8:34am

When I lived in NC we were 4 hours from a 100 acre "resort". As much as I wanted to live on the west side of town, Thornton still isn't too bad except for the idiot who timed the traffic lights on Thornton Pkwy.

Colorado : The closest decent resort is more...

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:33:15 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/05/2011 at 8:33am

The closest decent resort is more like 3 hours I think. Probably not quite that much.

Cameron Pass is the real deal for backcountry riding. There is some amazing stuff to do around there. It's also got the avalanche danger to go with it. If you learn how to deal with it though, it can be pretty great.

Overall Fort Snort is a pretty great place. No doubt. I like the vibe there.

Colorado : Maybe the resort distance isn't...

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:37:56 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/05/2011 at 7:37am

Maybe the resort distance isn't ideal but you have horsetooth res in the summer, Cameron pass an hour away for backcountry, an amazing downtown, excellent mtn bike trails at lory state park, an hour from curt gowdy, an hour from hundreds of miles of trails up near happy jack and vedauwoo, 7hrs from Jackson hole. I think fort Collins is pretty much ideal...

Colorado : Originally posted by CO_champagne Yeah...

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:24:58 +0000

Author: kirkalicious
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/05/2011 at 7:24am

Originally posted by CO_champagne

Yeah buddy, go Rams! I used to think the 2 hour drive sucked until I moved to a 3.5 hour drive from Tahoe.

I guess the closest resort is maybe an hour and 45 minutes. But you're right, could always be worse.

Colorado : Originally posted by kirkaliciousI'm...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:28:40 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 4:28pm

Originally posted by kirkalicious

I'm up north of Denver in Fort Collins, sucks to travel 2 hours to board but beats living in Boulder

Yeah buddy, go Rams! I used to think the 2 hour drive sucked until I moved to a 3.5 hour drive from Tahoe.

Colorado : I'm up north of Denver in...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:26:11 +0000

Author: kirkalicious
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 4:26pm

I'm up north of Denver in Fort Collins, sucks to travel 2 hours to board but beats living in Boulder

Colorado : Originally posted by ctoma Originally...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:55:03 +0000

Author: batmanwest
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 11:55am

Originally posted by ctoma

Originally posted by rzero

my office mate just moved to Ohio from here in Denver.

Maybe he longed for the flat plains of OH. A state that is so flat if you stood on a rock in Sylvania and looked south you would be able to see the Shawnee State Forest.

False. You could probably only see to Findlay. Maybe...MAYBE to my home town of Lima.

Colorado : Originally posted by rzeromyoffice...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:47:55 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 11:47am

Originally posted by rzero

my office mate just moved to Ohio from here in Denver.

Maybe he longed for the flat plains of OH. A state that is so flat if you stood on a rock in Sylvania and looked south you would be able to see the Shawnee State Forest.

Colorado : myoffice matejust moved to Ohio...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:41:00 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 11:41am

my office mate just moved to Ohio from here in Denver.

Colorado : Damnit ctoma........As far as...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:31:03 +0000

Author: batmanwest
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 11:31am

Damnit ctoma........

As far as the entire state being gone...I unfortunately would be here, along with all the hill jacks that don't know there are other states around us. I am stuck here for a few more years...

Colorado : Originally posted by wpiass Originally...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:26:04 +0000

Author: Angry Midget Yo
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 11:26am

Originally posted by wpiass

Originally posted by ctoma

Originally posted by Weymaro

Originally posted by ctoma

^ Some people aren't allowed to leave Ohio, there are laws against it.

I've never heard of that law. Can you be more specific about it?

"For the safety and sanity of those in neighboring states citizens of Ohio are prohibited from leaving the state unless granted leave by the U.S. Supreme Court."

U.S. Law 802.11 Section 14

yeah, i think it is officially documented in the record of the acclaimed publication, The Onion

Maybe it's because the whole population of Ohio would be gone!

Colorado : Originally posted by ctoma Originally...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:22:44 +0000

Author: wpiass
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 11:22am

Originally posted by ctoma

Originally posted by Weymaro

Originally posted by ctoma

^ Some people aren't allowed to leave Ohio, there are laws against it.

I've never heard of that law. Can you be more specific about it?

"For the safety and sanity of those in neighboring states citizens of Ohio are prohibited from leaving the state unless granted leave by the U.S. Supreme Court."

U.S. Law 802.11 Section 14

yeah, i think it is officially documented in the record of the acclaimed publication, The Onion

Colorado : Bwahahahaha.

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:04:35 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 11:04am

Bwahahahaha.

Colorado : Hook...line...sinker...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:08:51 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 10:08am

Hook...

line...

sinker...

Colorado : Originally posted by Weymaro Originally...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:05:15 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 10:05am

Originally posted by Weymaro

Originally posted by ctoma

^ Some people aren't allowed to leave Ohio, there are laws against it.

I've never heard of that law. Can you be more specific about it?

"For the safety and sanity of those in neighboring states citizens of Ohio are prohibited from leaving the state unless granted leave by the U.S. Supreme Court."

U.S. Law 802.11 Section 14

Colorado : Originally posted by ctoma^...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:02:59 +0000

Author: Weymaro
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 10:02am

Originally posted by ctoma

^ Some people aren't allowed to leave Ohio, there are laws against it.

I've never heard of that law. Can you be more specific about it?

Colorado : ^ Some people aren't allowed...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:01:20 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 10:01am

^ Some people aren't allowed to leave Ohio, there are laws against it.

Colorado : Originally posted by iamjason10 Originally...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:59:32 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 9:59am

Originally posted by iamjason10

Originally posted by Weymaro

I live in Ohio but I go out to Colorado with family every winter and summer!

i live in ohio too and i have never been out there and dont foresee myself going anytime soon, youre a lucky man

it's a flight or a 20 hour drive....what is the problem?

Colorado : Originally posted by WeymaroI...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:53:29 +0000

Author: iamjason10
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 9:53am

Originally posted by Weymaro

I live in Ohio but I go out to Colorado with family every winter and summer!

i live in ohio too and i have never been out there and dont foresee myself going anytime soon, youre a lucky man

Colorado : I live in Ohio but I go out to...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:52:25 +0000

Author: Weymaro
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 9:52am

I live in Ohio but I go out to Colorado with family every winter and summer!

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzYou're...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:40:22 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 9:40am

Originally posted by killclimbz

You're welcome. I probably won't be attending that class, most likely I'll check out the one on November 15th at the Oriental. Justin Peacock is our new lead instructor this year. I've had the privilege working with him for FOBP for the past few years. He knows his stuff and is very personable guy. I expect him to fill bobski's large (figuratively and literally) shoes quite fine. I believe Liz Sampey might be leading a few classes too. She is also an excellent resource. Whichever one you get, you'll be in good hands and should learn a lot.

I meant to make it to a similar class last season at colorado mtn but never seem to make it from either snowboarding or being hungover. what a waste I am....

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbThese...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:31:47 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 8:31am

Originally posted by Superorb

These are great classes for anyone who plans to do any backcountry riding.

It says 2001-20012 season though, should be 2011.

Fucker!

Yeah, I noticed that too. It should say 2011-2012. I'm bringing that up to the dude who manages it. It was locked down and I didn't notice it until after I posted it. I'll be sure to change it once I get the corrected version. The dates are still accurate!

Colorado : These are great classes for anyone...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:24:06 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 8:24am

These are great classes for anyone who plans to do any backcountry riding.

It says 2001-20012 season though, should be 2011.

Colorado : You're welcome. I probably...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:02:35 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 8:02am

You're welcome. I probably won't be attending that class, most likely I'll check out the one on November 15th at the Oriental. Justin Peacock is our new lead instructor this year. I've had the privilege working with him for FOBP for the past few years. He knows his stuff and is very personable guy. I expect him to fill bobski's large (figuratively and literally) shoes quite fine. I believe Liz Sampey might be leading a few classes too. She is also an excellent resource. Whichever one you get, you'll be in good hands and should learn a lot.

Colorado : kill, looks like i'm heading...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:55:08 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 7:55am

kill, looks like i'm heading to DU on the 25th...thanks for the info.

Colorado : Thanks for the Avy classes info....

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:23:25 +0000

Author: letourneau41
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 7:23am

Thanks for the Avy classes info. I'm getting a beacon this year and was hoping to brush up on my Avalanche awareness.

Colorado : For those of you wanting to learn...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:09:54 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 7:09am

For those of you wanting to learn about riding in the backcountry safely. Friends of Berthoud Pass has announced their free avalanche awareness class dates.

I believe there are going to be costs associated with the resort dates. At the very least you'll need to buy a lift ticket. All other classes are free. Donations are appreciated and always needed.

Colorado : Originally posted by carebearNothing...

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:09:11 +0000

Author: wpiass
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/13/2011 at 11:09am

Originally posted by carebear

Nothing beats Steamboat in CO...it's the best, Jerry, the BEST!

couldn't agree more! steamboat rocks!!!

Colorado : Nothing beats Steamboat in CO...it's...

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 10:41:56 +0000

Author: carebear
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/13/2011 at 10:41am

Nothing beats Steamboat in CO...it's the best, Jerry, the BEST!

Colorado : Anyone here a local to DMR and...

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 10:13:17 +0000

Author: B1-5G
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/13/2011 at 10:13am

Anyone here a local to DMR and Wolf Creek? I just bought my season pass to DMR. Pretty stoked to live this close to the mountains.

Colorado : I ski in crested butte

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:31:50 +0000

Author: Weymaro
Subject: 15809
Posted: Aug/12/2011 at 11:31am

I ski in crested butte

Colorado : The menu at Lucile's place...

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:40:17 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jul/19/2011 at 2:40pm

The menu at Lucile's place looks awesome. There was a Louisianna seafood place in Tallahassee that was excellent. I used to get their shrimp grits with bacon and grit cakes were excellent. One of the only things I miss from that crap hole of a town.

We stopped at a 7-Eleven yesterday that was next to a The Egg and I.

Colorado : Originally posted by CO_champagne Originally...

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:53:16 +0000

Author: CoMtnRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jul/19/2011 at 1:53pm

Originally posted by CO_champagne

Originally posted by wpiass

Originally posted by Superorb

I've been dieing to get my hands on a chorizo breakfast burrito. They sold them in gas stations in SW Texas. Any ideas?

What makes Lucille's Bfast so great?

it is some of the most delicious breakfast food you can get, especially if you really dig creole food. the eggplant in sauce with poached eggs is amazing. they also have the best biscuits, beignets, and bloody marys.

check it out:

http://www.luciles.com/

I agree. I've been to the one in Fort Collins. Amazingly good and tough to get in on Sunday mornings

The Egg and I is a great place for breakfast early Sunday mornings in Fort Collins. Go early though, or you have to fight for a table with all the hungover college kids.

Colorado : Originally posted by wpiass Originally...

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:41:52 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jul/19/2011 at 1:41pm

Originally posted by wpiass

Originally posted by Superorb

I've been dieing to get my hands on a chorizo breakfast burrito. They sold them in gas stations in SW Texas. Any ideas?

What makes Lucille's Bfast so great?

I agree. I've been to the one in Fort Collins. Amazingly good and tough to get in on Sunday mornings

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbI've...

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:23:03 +0000

Author: wpiass
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jul/19/2011 at 12:23pm

Originally posted by Superorb

I've been dieing to get my hands on a chorizo breakfast burrito. They sold them in gas stations in SW Texas. Any ideas?

What makes Lucille's Bfast so great?

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbI've...

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:21:48 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jul/19/2011 at 12:21pm

Originally posted by Superorb

I've been dieing to get my hands on a chorizo breakfast burrito. They sold them in gas stations in SW Texas. Any ideas?

What makes Lucille's Bfast so great?

I couldn't tell you the first thing about breakfast anything here. I rarely eat it...but when I do, it's just bacon.

Colorado : I've been dieing to get my...

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:14:41 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jul/19/2011 at 12:14pm

I've been dieing to get my hands on a chorizo breakfast burrito. They sold them in gas stations in SW Texas. Any ideas?

What makes Lucille's Bfast so great?

Colorado : Originally posted by carebearYou...

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:13:16 +0000

Author: wpiass
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jul/19/2011 at 12:13pm

Originally posted by carebear

You have to hit up Lucille's Creole Breakfast...best breakfast EVER!!!

yes, agreed! they are in denver, ft. collins, and boulder. i recommend the eggs new orleans.

Colorado : You have to hit up Lucille's...

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:05:52 +0000

Author: carebear
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jul/19/2011 at 12:05pm

You have to hit up Lucille's Creole Breakfast...best breakfast EVER!!!

Colorado : Originally posted by rzeroAh...

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:54:29 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jul/19/2011 at 11:54am

Originally posted by rzero

Ah the ole North Denver

Yeah... Not our first choice.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:45:17 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jul/19/2011 at 11:45am

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by rzero

Where did you move? Give it time, it'll be -10 in no time.

Thornton. Yeah I know, I've been following CO's weather religiously since we decided to move a year and a half ago ;)

Ah the ole North Denver

Colorado : Originally posted by rzeroWhere...

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:44:06 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jul/19/2011 at 11:44am

Originally posted by rzero

Where did you move? Give it time, it'll be -10 in no time.

Thornton. Yeah I know, I've been following CO's weather religiously since we decided to move a year and a half ago ;)

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbForgot...

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:26:19 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jul/19/2011 at 11:26am

Originally posted by Superorb

Forgot all about this thread. We moved from NC to CO last week taking 4 days of driving a rental truck towing my car on a trailer. Glad to FINALLY be out here! It is HOT though, hotter than NC which is normally not the case. It'll be a while til we're completely settled though.

Where did you move? Give it time, it'll be -10 in no time.

Colorado : Forgot all about this thread....

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:18:16 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jul/19/2011 at 11:18am

Forgot all about this thread. We moved from NC to CO last week taking 4 days of driving a rental truck towing my car on a trailer. Glad to FINALLY be out here! It is HOT though, hotter than NC which is normally not the case. It'll be a while til we're completely settled though.

Colorado : Originally posted by CO_champagneIf...

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:43:00 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jul/19/2011 at 6:43am

Originally posted by CO_champagne

If you have some major dough to blow after a day of riding next season, hit up Elway's restaurant soon to open at the base of Vail. You may get a sighting of the greatest QB of all time. Does Elway even ski or ride?

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Vail-Resorts-Announces-the-prnews-3037023945.html?x=0&.v=1

What's Joe Montana doing at Elway's restaurant?

Colorado : If you have some major dough to...

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:12:46 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jul/19/2011 at 6:12am

If you have some major dough to blow after a day of riding next season, hit up Elway's restaurant soon to open at the base of Vail. You may get a sighting of the greatest QB of all time. Does Elway even ski or ride?

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Vail-Resorts-Announces-the-prnews-3037023945.html?x=0&.v=1

Colorado : Originally posted by NickinChicagoShe...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:41:06 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 11:41am

Originally posted by NickinChicago

She is at one of the better preschools up here. Still not teaching what she wants to teach but it is good enough for up here and for now. We are enjoying living up here now and will even more once we get out of this crap area.

My wife is starting at a nicer preschool as well once we get out to CO. She does want to be in a public school, but with the budget cuts there's no telling how long she'll have to wait for that to happen.

Colorado : Originally posted by NickinChicago Originally...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:35:06 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 11:35am

Originally posted by NickinChicago

Originally posted by rzero

Originally posted by NickinChicago

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by NickinChicago

Well we decided to stay for at least another year but this time it won't be in the ghetto. Waiting to hear back from a place in Breck and hoping to be out of this dive by August.

I thought you guys were moving back to Chi town. Were you able to find jobs that weren't part time crappy ones?

We were going to move back but the job market there still sucks. So we are going to stick around for a while. Her job is actually not that bad and I am starting school in a couple months. She'll be working full time and I'll be taking classes or the most part and working a little.

Did you move to Frisco?

No we aren't in Frisco, we are in Dillon Valley. Looking at Breck though and should be out of here when our lease is up in August.

I forgot you live there, I had a place in Frisco I was trying to rent a couple months ago. oh well

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:32:15 +0000

Author: NickinChicago
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 11:32am

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by NickinChicago

Where was she able to find a job? My wife has been nagging me to move to the mountains since we decided on moving to Denver, but I haven't been able to find any jobs that would pay the bills. She's an elementary teacher.

Colorado : Originally posted by rzero Originally...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:27:44 +0000

Author: NickinChicago
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 11:27am

Originally posted by rzero

Originally posted by NickinChicago

Originally posted by Superorb

I thought you guys were moving back to Chi town. Were you able to find jobs that weren't part time crappy ones?

Did you move to Frisco?

No we aren't in Frisco, we are in Dillon Valley. Looking at Breck though and should be out of here when our lease is up in August.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:10:52 +0000

Author: CoMtnRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 11:10am

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by CoMtnRider

You will learn very early it's worth getting up at 5:45 on a Saturday to beat traffic up to the hill. You can either spend an hour and a half getting ready and chillin before the lifts open in the parking lot, or stalled in traffic on I-70.

Yup. I've been told by several people to get there early and leave early, like around 2-3pm. And if we ever stay till closing to hang out in town for an hour or two before we head home to avoid gridlock.

We rarely stay all day, we try and just bust it out until 1-2 then head to the car and grub lunch on the way home. That's why we love our camelbaks, we can have enough food and drink to keep the energy level up the entire time we are on the mountain without having to stop until were ready to leave.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:02:51 +0000

Author: Oinker
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 11:02am

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by Oinker

Like everywhere else, the job market in Colorado / Denver area is might rough for jobs that actually pay the bills. Unfortunately I know way too many people that have been out of work for years and can not land a legit job. I was super lucky to transfer with the company that I was working for in Chicago to get me out here to Denver.

So you're Nick's wife then? And you commute into Denver?

My wife has a username here too, but she hardly ever posts.

LOL!!!! No, i'm not Nicks wife. LOL!!! Just another guy who has been lucky enough to escape the dreadful midwest and make my dreams come true out here in beautiful Colorado. I live in Denver.

Colorado : Originally posted by Oinker Like...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:53:43 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 10:53am

Originally posted by Oinker

So you're Nick's wife then? And you commute into Denver?

My wife has a username here too, but she hardly ever posts.

Colorado : i have different friends in different...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:53:32 +0000

Author: wpiass
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 10:53am

i have different friends in different industries that came from different places, and the one universal feedback from them is that they all say it was the best move they ever made...take it for what you will

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:50:53 +0000

Author: Oinker
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 10:50am

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by NickinChicago

Colorado : Originally posted by NickinChicagoWe...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:57:58 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 8:57am

Originally posted by NickinChicago

Colorado : Originally posted by CoMtnRider You...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:56:37 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 8:56am

Originally posted by CoMtnRider

Colorado : Originally posted by NickinChicago Originally...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:18:21 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 8:18am

Originally posted by NickinChicago

Originally posted by Superorb

I thought you guys were moving back to Chi town. Were you able to find jobs that weren't part time crappy ones?

Did you move to Frisco?

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:52:48 +0000

Author: NickinChicago
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 7:52am

Originally posted by Superorb

I thought you guys were moving back to Chi town. Were you able to find jobs that weren't part time crappy ones?

Colorado : Originally posted by NickinChicagoWell...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:45:23 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 7:45am

I thought you guys were moving back to Chi town. Were you able to find jobs that weren't part time crappy ones?

Colorado : Well we decided to stay for at...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:39:32 +0000

Author: NickinChicago
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 7:39am

Well we decided to stay for at least another year but this time it won't be in the ghetto. Waiting to hear back from a place in Breck and hoping to be out of this dive by August.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:36:37 +0000

Author: CoMtnRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 7:36am

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by CoMtnRider

Cool, you should be fairly close to I-70 which gives you a straight shot to the mountains.

Yup. As long as there's not a ton of traffic it's only 10-15mins down I-25 to I-70 and then west into the mountains.

Colorado : Originally posted by CoMtnRider Cool,...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:32:52 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 7:32am

Originally posted by CoMtnRider

Cool, you should be fairly close to I-70 which gives you a straight shot to the mountains.

Yup. As long as there's not a ton of traffic it's only 10-15mins down I-25 to I-70 and then west into the mountains.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:30:03 +0000

Author: CoMtnRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 7:30am

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by CoMtnRider

What part of CO did you decide to make home?

Thornton for now. With any luck we'll buy a house next year, but no idea where.

Cool, you should be fairly close to I-70 which gives you a straight shot to the mountains.

Colorado : Originally posted by CoMtnRider What...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:17:52 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 7:17am

Originally posted by CoMtnRider

What part of CO did you decide to make home?

Thornton for now. With any luck we'll buy a house next year, but no idea where.

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 06:57:02 +0000

Author: CoMtnRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 6:57am

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by CO_champagne

Congrats bud! I always wonder if I should move back home.

Thanks! Hopefully I'll be calling CO home for a while.

What part of CO did you decide to make home?

Colorado : Originally posted by CO_champagneCongrats...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 06:51:40 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/21/2011 at 6:51am

Originally posted by CO_champagne

Congrats bud! I always wonder if I should move back home.

Thanks! Hopefully I'll be calling CO home for a while.

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbT-minus...

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:21:02 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/20/2011 at 8:21pm

Originally posted by Superorb

T-minus 21 days till we drive the rental truck to Denver!

Congrats bud! I always wonder if I should move back home.

Colorado : T-minus 21 days till we drive...

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:03:41 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/20/2011 at 8:03pm

T-minus 21 days till we drive the rental truck to Denver!

Colorado : you could classify me as someone...

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:44:45 +0000

Author: thesupaflies
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jun/20/2011 at 7:44pm

you could classify me as someone that WANTS to be in CO boarding. we dont get much snow here in kentucky

Colorado : Originally posted by B1-5GIt's...

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:47:07 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/03/2011 at 8:47pm

Originally posted by B1-5G

It's been that type of day... Thank you for the grammar check

It's cool, I just wanted to make sure we were both on the same page. We booked our flights to visit Denver for interviews and apartment hunting for late May, can't wait to get out there!

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:25:42 +0000

Author: B1-5G
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/03/2011 at 8:25pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by B1-5G

Yeah it really is. It gets a little flat once you leave Durango but it's still really nice. And you're far away from any major congestion(I-70) so that is always a bonus. I really hope everything falls into place for moving out there. I need a change of pace and scenery.

You mean falls into place? Falls through would mean that it didn't work out ;)

It's been that type of day... Thank you for the grammar check

Colorado : Originally posted by B1-5GYeah...

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:16:27 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/03/2011 at 8:16pm

Originally posted by B1-5G

Yeah it really is. It gets a little flat once you leave Durango but it's still really nice. And you're far away from any major congestion(I-70) so that is always a bonus. I really hope everything falls through for moving out there. I need a change of pace and scenery.

You mean falls into place? Falls through would mean that it didn't work out ;)

Colorado : Yeah it really is. It gets a little...

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:12:42 +0000

Author: B1-5G
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/03/2011 at 8:12pm

Yeah it really is. It gets a little flat once you leave Durango but it's still really nice. And you're far away from any major congestion(I-70) so that is always a bonus. I really hope everything falls through for moving out there. I need a change of pace and scenery.

Colorado : Probably close to Crested Butte...

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:30:01 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/03/2011 at 9:30am

Probably close to Crested Butte as well I think. My wife has a friend from High School in Durango and she loves it. It's beautiful country out there.

Colorado : Anybody here ride SW Colorado?...

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 22:01:38 +0000

Author: B1-5G
Subject: 15809
Posted: Apr/02/2011 at 10:01pm

Anybody here ride SW Colorado? I might be moving to Durango. I boarded there this winter and it was pretty cool. I also love the fact that Silverton isn't too far away so it's a good motivator to become an expert rider.

Colorado : Originally posted by CO_champagne Originally...

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:42:21 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/29/2011 at 7:42pm

Originally posted by CO_champagne

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by skyfooze

I really want to move up to Colorado or California when I get older so I can ski real snow instead of ice here on the East coast.

If you ski only ice than you're going to the wrong resorts.

Really? I thought it was called the "ice coast"

It certainly doesn't get nearly as much powder as the west, but it's not all ice either. Usually it will be icy if you do night riding which most western resorts don't even do. Hell, most close before 5pm. I've gone riding a lot this season in North Carolina, and there was only one spot on a wooden bridge that had some ice on it. The past two seasons were excellent for the Southeast; last year was full of powder storms which is pretty rare for us.

Colorado : Up north at the Fort

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:40:50 +0000

Author: kirkalicious
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/29/2011 at 7:40pm

Up north at the Fort

Colorado : Originally posted by Superorb Originally...

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:35:13 +0000

Author: CO_champagne
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/29/2011 at 7:35pm

Originally posted by Superorb

Originally posted by skyfooze

I really want to move up to Colorado or California when I get older so I can ski real snow instead of ice here on the East coast.

If you ski only ice than you're going to the wrong resorts.

Really? I thought it was called the "ice coast"

Colorado : Originally posted by skyfoozeI...

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:27:36 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/29/2011 at 7:27pm

Originally posted by skyfooze

I really want to move up to Colorado or California when I get older so I can ski real snow instead of ice here on the East coast.

If you ski only ice than you're going to the wrong resorts.

Colorado : dude i LOVE Co, every year i go...

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:49:34 +0000

Author: Live2Ride14
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/29/2011 at 5:49pm

dude i LOVE Co, every year i go up there at hit upo breck, beever, vail... love it there

Colorado : I really want to move up to Colorado...

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:49:19 +0000

Author: skyfooze
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/29/2011 at 5:49pm

I really want to move up to Colorado or California when I get older so I can ski real snow instead of ice here on the East coast.

Colorado : Originally posted by CoMtnRiderCopper...

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:44:15 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/29/2011 at 5:44pm

Originally posted by CoMtnRider

Copper has gotten 22 inches in the last 2 days, crazy for this time of year.

Why is that crazy? March IS historically the snowiest month of the year.

Colorado : Copper has gotten 22 inches in...

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:33:35 +0000

Author: CoMtnRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/29/2011 at 9:33am

Copper has gotten 22 inches in the last 2 days, crazy for this time of year.

Colorado : in other states getting this high...

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:22:51 +0000

Author: pgunnz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/29/2011 at 9:22am

in other states getting this high is a felony! haha go CO

Colorado : ^^ Almost everywhere in CO got...

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:04:17 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/29/2011 at 9:04am

^^ Almost everywhere in CO got nailed , over the past two days some resorts have seen 15"!

Colorado : Loveland got hammered yesterday!...

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:29:33 +0000

Author: Kaptn Krunch
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/29/2011 at 8:29am

Loveland got hammered yesterday! Snow report said they had 7" of pow by 5am, and it kept dumping all day long. There were places where I was in waist deep powder. I picked the perfect day to take off work. I've had so many pow days this year that I'm definitely going to buy a pow stick for the 11/12 season. Thinking about a Ride Slackcountry or a NS Raptor.

Colorado : Yo I ride Snowmass its awesome...

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:47:36 +0000

Author: rileyaddington
Subject: 15809
Posted: Mar/15/2011 at 7:47am

Yo I ride Snowmass its awesome but the season is about to end for me we should ride together next year

Colorado : Wow, CO resorts get SLAMMED the...

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 08:41:54 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Feb/26/2011 at 8:41am

Wow, CO resorts get SLAMMED the past 2 days.

Colorado : Ok, so it looks like I will for...

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:41:11 +0000

Author: Case73
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/26/2011 at 3:41pm

Ok, so it looks like I will for sure be coming up there sometime in early to mid February. Rastarider and I will be hitting up either Copper or Winter Park, probably sometime during the week so there are fewer people. More than likely it will only be a one day deal.

The date is not set yet, so if you have a preference, let me know soon. I'm hoping to get something nailed down by the weekend as far as a date.

I'll post up here once one has been decided upon.

Colorado : I plan on riding up there some...

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:30:38 +0000

Author: Case73
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/25/2011 at 5:30pm

I plan on riding up there some this season. I live in the Panhandle of Oklahoma, but I have family in Thornton so I've got a place to stay for free pretty much whenever I need it. I'd really like to make it up there sometime this next month, but it requires me a couple of weeks notice so I can move my work schedule around to make it worthwhile.

If anyone wants to meet up and ride with me, hit me up! I'm dying to get back on the slopes as soon as I can... :)

Colorado : I want to get out there! And maybe...

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:40:06 +0000

Author: yechiboarder770
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/19/2011 at 12:40pm

I want to get out there! And maybe stay!

Colorado : Btw, the last free Friends of...

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:38:31 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/19/2011 at 12:38pm

Btw, the last free Friends of Berthoud Pass avalanche clinics is tonight at the Oriental theater. This is a free class. It is not like the "free" avy awareness classes at REI where they are trying to sell you on taking a basic avy awareness or Level I course. This is a FREE avy awareness class. You will learn a ton and it's also a great refresher for those who need a little brushing up. Bobski has his presentation dialed. Starts at 7 and lasts for about three hours. Bring a friend.

Colorado : a lot of people don't know...

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:27:28 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/19/2011 at 12:27pm

a lot of people don't know or don't properly understand the risk. a lot of these lines are easily visible from the road and "look" safe if you don't pay attention. hence what killclimbz is trying to point out...don't be ignorant.

Colorado : Damm. I can't believe people...

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:53:29 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/19/2011 at 11:53am

Damm. I can't believe people do BC riding without proper gear/training. It's just not worth the very real risk.

Colorado : It was going to happen at some...

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:51:10 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Jan/19/2011 at 11:51am

It was going to happen at some point, but it had to be this past weekend. Jeffrey Miller of Winterpark was killed in an avalanche on Berthoud Pass on Monday. They just found his body today. Needless to say he did not have avy gear and therefore it took this long for S&R to find him and his friend never had a chance. This stuff is fun but it can turn on you in a second and that's it. RIP Jeff.
http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=176589&catid=339

Colorado : I will be moving up to summit...

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:53:40 +0000

Author: skarface
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/20/2010 at 12:53pm

I will be moving up to summit county in May and should be working in the area. I will have to check back then.

Colorado : yeah watch out for the avalanches...

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:51:48 +0000

Author: ach614
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/20/2010 at 12:51pm

yeah watch out for the avalanches out there, serious for sure

Colorado : I've seen this weather pattern...

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:38:53 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/20/2010 at 12:38pm

I've seen this weather pattern before in the Denver area. The mountains get absolutely hammered and in Denver people are wearing shorts. I've gone from snowboarding in the morning in dumping snow, to rock climbing in the afternoon in shorts in February. We usually get a cold spell for sure, but they are short lived. Expect a good sized blizzard in town at some point, probably March.

Also, for any of you backcountry riders. Watch your ass the next few days. We had super light snow fall, then rain, with a heavier snow fall coming on top of it now. It's an upside down cake and a classic set up for slab avalanches. With the previous crappy layers, hitting the sweet spot and triggering a deep slab (unsurvivable) avalanche is a real possibility. If you are doing open slopes or riding above tree line, well it was nice knowing you.

Seriously, be conservative. I am not liking what I am seeing right now.

Colorado : Originally posted by SuperorbSo...

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:22:12 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/20/2010 at 8:22am

Originally posted by Superorb

So is Denver having unseasonably warm weather right now? It has been 10-20F colder in Raleigh, NC than it has been for Denver the past 2 months or so. 11am and it's 34F here but 55F in Denver at 9am. AND Denver gets light snow at night when we get nothing.

I do see that the mountains will be bombed, 18-20" over the next 5 days according to the GFS.

Yeah It has a been a strange season thus far, Denver has been much warmer than usual (breaking records) and the mountains are getting record snowfall to date. Not a bad combo but I suspect the warm weather will lay tide to bitter cold in jan/feb

Colorado : So is Denver having unseasonably...

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:18:59 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/20/2010 at 8:18am

So is Denver having unseasonably warm weather right now? It has been 10-20F colder in Raleigh, NC than it has been for Denver the past 2 months or so. 11am and it's 34F here but 55F in Denver at 9am. AND Denver gets light snow at night when we get nothing.

I do see that the mountains will be bombed, 18-20" over the next 5 days according to the GFS.

Colorado : Just got back from Steamboat last...

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:30:36 +0000

Author: Attrox
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/16/2010 at 1:30am

Just got back from Steamboat last Sunday. Definitely one of the best experience I have on a slope (first time riding outside CA). The mountain and the snow is so different!!!

Colorado : Colorado boarding is the best....

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:15:38 +0000

Author: alexbecknell9
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/07/2010 at 10:15am

Colorado boarding is the best. Where do you like to shred at? My favorites are Vail and Keystone. Breck is good, but I dont like how its a pain and the butt to go from peak to peak.

Colorado : Not sure. on the shuttle. Honestly...

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:44:00 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/02/2010 at 8:44am

Not sure. on the shuttle. Honestly your best best is to rent a car. May end up cheaper or about the same as shutling. Especially if your staying in Snowmass and want to go to town and explore the nightlife or head to other mountains.

As for the best for beginners, either Snowmass or Buttermilk. Snowmass is one great mountain. It has a good variety of everything. Buttermilk is wicked flat, so that maybe is a a good option for the begginer crowd as well.

Colorado : Anyone know if there's a...

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:57:14 +0000

Author: CharlieZima
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/02/2010 at 1:57am

Anyone know if there's a different shuttle bus (other than greyline) to take from DIA to Aspen Snowmass? Greyline is pretty pricey!

And, if I'm staying in Aspen Snowmass, which would be the best resort to go for beginners? Thx

Colorado : Originally posted by RastaRider steamboat...

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:08:33 +0000

Author: Attrox
Subject: 15809
Posted: Dec/02/2010 at 1:08am

Originally posted by RastaRider

steamboat is already over 100 inches and saying its the snowiest november in resort history! conditions are amazing all over the rockies for this time of year

Flying there and staying Dec 10-13, I'm glad I took the gamble and paid for this trip! $120 for airline ticket, $185 for 2 nights and 2 days lift tickets!

Colorado : Im so jealous that I live in Denver,...

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:07:56 +0000

Author: ninja_monkey
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/30/2010 at 7:07pm

Im so jealous that I live in Denver, but I haven't went up yet. I will probably make it up for the Weezer concert at Vail.

Colorado : steamboat is already over 100...

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:49:47 +0000

Author: RastaRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/30/2010 at 6:49pm

steamboat is already over 100 inches and saying its the snowiest november in resort history! conditions are amazing all over the rockies for this time of year

Colorado : Originally posted by NickinChicago Originally...

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 18:10:53 +0000

Author: Wingnutx
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/20/2010 at 6:10pm

Originally posted by NickinChicago

Originally posted by Wingnutx

Looks like the Mrs and I will be hitting up either Breck or Keystone on Monday...praying for some powder

You might not need to pray. Weather reports are showing a pretty good storm moving this way.

It's a good thing I am driving the Hummer up from TX at least I know I will be able to make it through the snow.

Looks like we are going to hit Breck on Monday

Colorado : Originally posted by WingnutxLooks...

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 04:46:31 +0000

Author: NickinChicago
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/20/2010 at 4:46am

Originally posted by Wingnutx

Looks like the Mrs and I will be hitting up either Breck or Keystone on Monday...praying for some powder

You might not need to pray. Weather reports are showing a pretty good storm moving this way.

Colorado : Looks like the Mrs and I will...

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:36:31 +0000

Author: Wingnutx
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/19/2010 at 5:36pm

Looks like the Mrs and I will be hitting up either Breck or Keystone on Monday...praying for some powder

Colorado : They don't call it the highest...

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:51:37 +0000

Author: ThatNotWhatUrMomSaid
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/19/2010 at 2:51pm

They don't call it the highest state for nothing!!

Colorado : Originally posted by EjektedIf...

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:49:45 +0000

Author: Kaptn Krunch
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/19/2010 at 2:49pm

Originally posted by Ejekted

If you see me on the mountain hit me up!

I'll be up there again on Saturday and maybe Sunday. Am even gona try to go on Thanksgiving Day...something I've never done before. Ride in the AM, eat turkey in the PM.

Colorado : Originally posted by Kaptn Krunch Originally...

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:57:56 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/19/2010 at 10:57am

Originally posted by Kaptn Krunch

Originally posted by Ejekted

I was also there yesterday!! It was super sick! They opened new stuff off to the right of chair 2 and chair 6 and we got first tracks of the year on it. We were up to our waists in a bunch of areas and I even required a little assistance from a skiier at one point it was ridiculous! Anyone going there needs to hit this! I wish I would have had my powder board, but how was I supposed to know?!?!?

I think I saw you getting helped by a skier. Was it off of lift #2 toward the top (skiers left of the #2 lift)? The stuff off of chair #2 was super deep! Took me 5 minutes to dig myself out and get going again when the nose of my board dug in and flipped me over in waist deep powder. I had forgotten how much energy it takes to recover from a crash in really deep powder.

Haha that was ridiculously awesome. My only regret was not having my powder board, but at least I was able to ollie out with my v-spot. I had a black jacket and pink plaid-ish pants. If you see me on the mountain hit me up!

Colorado : Originally posted by EjektedI...

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:16:25 +0000

Author: Kaptn Krunch
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/18/2010 at 11:16am

Colorado : It's funny because Eldora...

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 06:45:34 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/18/2010 at 6:45am

It's funny because Eldora is larger than most of the "resorts" in the SE

Colorado : Originally posted by ninja_monkey Originally...

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 01:53:31 +0000

Author: chungeroni
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/18/2010 at 1:53am

Originally posted by ninja_monkey

Originally posted by finny174

How good is Echo in boulder CO?

Echo is not in boulder. Echo is in Evergreen. It's a park resort with one lift.

and in case you were talking about eldora which is about 30 minutes from boulder, it's not too bad, but it's smallish and personally, i would much rather go to one of the bigger resorts (loveland, abasin, copper, wp, key, breack, etc)

Colorado : Originally posted by finny174How...

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:05:06 +0000

Author: ninja_monkey
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/17/2010 at 9:05pm

Originally posted by finny174

How good is Echo in boulder CO?

Echo is not in boulder. Echo is in Evergreen. It's a park resort with one lift.

Colorado : How good is Echo in boulder CO?...

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:52:28 +0000

Author: finny174
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/17/2010 at 4:52pm

How good is Echo in boulder CO?

Colorado : Originally posted by Scorer099 Originally...

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:55:16 +0000

Author: rzero
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/17/2010 at 9:55am

Originally posted by Scorer099

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

There is more than one way to summit county

STFU!!!! No there is not.

And if 70 is open by early morning commute i will be shocked.

You have no idea what you're talking about man.....quit claiming

Colorado : Originally posted by Kaptn...

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:53:10 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/17/2010 at 9:53am

Originally posted by Kaptn Krunch

Today was one of the best days I've ever had snowboarding. Loveland got hammered the last few days and had 9" of fresh pow this morning at 5am...And it kept snowing the entire day. The ski patrol opened up all of the double black runs off of lift #1 and I got 1st tracks. They opened up all the runs off of lift #2 and, again, I got 1st tracks. Basically the entire day was a pow fest. The double black runs off of #1 were waist deep.

If my work weren't insanely anal about taking time off, I'd head up again tomorrow since the mountains are supposed to get hammered again tonight.

BEST FCUKING NOVEMBER snow totals that I can remember.

I was also there yesterday!! It was super sick! They opened new stuff off to the right of chair 2 and chair 6 and we got first tracks of the year on it. We were up to our waists in a bunch of areas and I even required a little assistance from a skiier at one point it was ridiculous! Anyone going there needs to hit this! I wish I would have had my powder board, but how was I supposed to know?!?!?

Colorado : I wish I'd taken today off...

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 07:59:47 +0000

Author: Kaptn Krunch
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/17/2010 at 7:59am

I wish I'd taken today off now! If this trend keeps up, I may have to buy a dedicated pow board.

Colorado : Originally posted by tw0scoops Originally...

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 07:37:30 +0000

Author: Stryker
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/17/2010 at 7:37am

Originally posted by tw0scoops

Originally posted by ninja_monkey

^^^ F**k, I know! Everyone is skipping work tomorrow to go ride.

I'm definitely living on the wrong side of the country...

yep we are getting 2 helpings of rain to wipe away all the snow we got.

Colorado : man i would love to be living...

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 07:16:04 +0000

Author: jason.huenefeld
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/17/2010 at 7:16am

man i would love to be living in colorado! im jealous... heard they got dumped on last nite. can't wait for snow/christmas break to come so i can ride!

Colorado : I check all the resort webcams...

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 07:03:49 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/17/2010 at 7:03am

I check all the resort webcams daily and wish we'd moved to CO this year instead of next because things just look amazing right now.

Colorado : 14 inches at copper... and i'm...

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:56:13 +0000

Author: chungeroni
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/17/2010 at 6:56am

14 inches at copper... and i'm sitting here studying for a test.. F M L.. but i'm happy for you guys, if any of you go to copper, please post something about how it was

Colorado : 70 west is closed right after...

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:46:30 +0000

Author: NickinChicago
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/17/2010 at 6:46am

70 west is closed right after the tunnel and Loveland Pass is still closed. So anyone coming up from Denver should check first or plan on sitting for a while.

Colorado : It was open by the early morning...

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:43:14 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/17/2010 at 6:43am

It was open by the early morning commute, but I also heard it just closed again near the tunnel. Bert and LL pass are closed.

And for you guys who like to lap spots like Loveland Pass and other backcountry spots with out gear. Watch your ass. One guy was seriously injured at Bert yesterday. Chose to go into an area that is an obvious avalanche hazard to the trained eye. To the casual rider, it may look stellar but this area is a killer. Sounds like he was swept over cliffs.
http://cbs4denver.com/news/berthoud.pass.avalanche.2.2011755.html\

There was also a close call near Keystone and one on Loveland Pass.
http://summitcountyvoice.com/2010/11/16/summit-county-skier-carried-100-feet-in-slide-near-keystone/#more-14924

The snow pack was fairly good for the past few weeks. We were getting snow but not tons of it, so it was adjusting to it. The last few days we have added tons of snow rapidly. The snow pack is now a rubber band pulled tight with a knife rubbing up against it. All it needs is you to apply pressure on the slope to get that knife to cut.

There are definitely lines you can do out there. Bring your avy gear, a partner, and some knowledge and you'll have a blast. Stuff is getting good.

Colorado : Originally posted by ninja_monkey^^^...

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:07:32 +0000

Author: tw0scoops
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/17/2010 at 5:07am

Originally posted by ninja_monkey

^^^ F**k, I know! Everyone is skipping work tomorrow to go ride.

I'm definitely living on the wrong side of the country...

Colorado : Originally posted by )(nfinit)(There...

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:23:37 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/16/2010 at 10:23pm

Originally posted by )(nfinit)(

There is more than one way to summit county

STFU!!!! No there is not.

And if 70 is open by early morning commute i will be shocked.

Colorado : There is more than one way to...

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:13:09 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/16/2010 at 8:13pm

There is more than one way to summit county

Colorado : I'm kinda hoping they stay...

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:04:45 +0000

Author: NickinChicago
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/16/2010 at 8:04pm

I'm kinda hoping they stay closed so no one can get up here.

Colorado : I-70 is shut down between Idaho...

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:03:00 +0000

Author: Wingnutx
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/16/2010 at 8:03pm

I-70 is shut down between Idaho Springs and Vail Pass right now, I sure hope things open up by tomorrow morning

Colorado : Perfect day for the the $20 tickets...

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:37:52 +0000

Author: Piantball33
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/16/2010 at 7:37pm

Perfect day for the the $20 tickets at Loveland. I'm going to be loving life tomorrow.

Colorado : you have no idea how jealous I...

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:36:49 +0000

Author: robbylax95
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/16/2010 at 7:36pm

you have no idea how jealous I am :(

Colorado : ^^^ F**k, I know! Everyone is...

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:30:20 +0000

Author: ninja_monkey
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/16/2010 at 7:30pm

^^^ F**k, I know! Everyone is skipping work tomorrow to go ride.

Colorado : It really is getting hammered...

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:28:24 +0000

Author: NickinChicago
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/16/2010 at 7:28pm

It really is getting hammered up here. I-70 is shut down for like 68 miles in either direction. I don't think I have ever seen snow like this before. Should be pretty awesome riding tomorrow.

Colorado : don't jinx it!

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:24:15 +0000

Author: eldolocal68
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/16/2010 at 3:24pm

don't jinx it!

Colorado : Today was one of the best days...

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:22:20 +0000

Author: Kaptn Krunch
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/16/2010 at 3:22pm

Today was one of the best days I've ever had snowboarding. Loveland got hammered the last few days and had 9" of fresh pow this morning at 5am...And it kept snowing the entire day. The ski patrol opened up all of the double black runs off of lift #1 and I got 1st tracks. They opened up all the runs off of lift #2 and, again, I got 1st tracks. Basically the entire day was a pow fest. The double black runs off of #1 were waist deep.

If my work weren't insanely anal about taking time off, I'd head up again tomorrow since the mountains are supposed to get hammered again tonight.

BEST FCUKING NOVEMBER snow totals that I can remember.

Colorado : I'll be at the Cassleman's...

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 08:51:47 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/16/2010 at 8:51am

I'll be at the Cassleman's class tonight in Downtown Denver.

Colorado : Okay, there have been some changes/additions...

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:46:55 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/11/2010 at 12:46pm

Okay, there have been some changes/additions on the schedule. If you were going to attend the Colorado Springs class last night, it got moved a day early. Sorry that I didn't catch that guys. I know of at least one person that got screwed. Here are the remaining dates. I expect them to stay static, but I will try to update if I find out they change.

November
3 – Boulder, Eaton Humanities 1B50, CU Campus
8 – Colorado Springs, Worner Student Center, Colorado College
16 – Denver, Casselman’s Bar & Venue, 2620 Walnut St.
17 – Golden, Bent Gate Mountaineering, 1313 Washington Ave.

December
8 – Denver, Casselman’s Bar & Venue, 2620 Walnut St.
15 – Golden, Bent Gate Mountaineering, 1313 Washington Ave.

January
4 – Denver, Casselman’s Bar & Venue, 2620 Walnut St.
5 – Winter Park, East Grand Fire Station, US Highway 40
12 – Golden, Bent Gate Mountaineering, 1313 Washington Ave.
18 – Denver, Casselman’s Bar & Venue, 2620 Walnut St.

February
12 & 13 – On Snow Class, Berthoud Pass

Colorado : went up to copper today and boy...

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:20:05 +0000

Author: RastaRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/09/2010 at 3:20pm

went up to copper today and boy are they getting hammered by snow, it was coming down hard pretty much the whole time i was there!! bring on the snow!

Colorado : Originally posted by Scorer099 Originally...

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 17:53:30 +0000

Author: RastaRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/03/2010 at 5:53pm

Originally posted by Scorer099

Originally posted by RastaRider

Originally posted by DeuceDrizzle

Any idea of how many runs Copper will have open on opening weekend? I just looked at their mountain cams and weekly pics, and it looks like they have a LOT more snow than they normally do at this time of year...

i dont know about the runs, but as far as snow the snowpack is at 180% for this time of year!

Next few weeks are looking bleek for moisture.

We look unsettled with more potential snow Tuesday and Wednesday. This storm could be another strong one, with significant snow across all resort areas (Tuesday and Wednesday). This is followed by a short break (high pressure, sun late next week). After this, we see a possibly colder set-up with storms moving in from Canada (usually drier) by the 12th/ 13th. We could see more decent early season snowfall from these systems. This type of pattern would be great for snow making also.

this is from the site i use for forecasting. where do you use that can forecast weeks in advance?!?!

Colorado : Originally posted by RastaRider Originally...

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:19:00 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/03/2010 at 3:19pm

Originally posted by RastaRider

i dont know about the runs, but as far as snow the snowpack is at 180% for this time of year!

Next few weeks are looking bleek for moisture.

Colorado : Originally posted by RastaRider Originally...

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:57:36 +0000

Author: CoMtnRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/03/2010 at 2:57pm

Originally posted by RastaRider

i dont know about the runs, but as far as snow the snowpack is at 180% for this time of year!

That's the best news I've heard all day. AWESOME!!!

Its been gorgeous down here too which makes it all the better. Dump in the mountains, nice in the city, can't beat that.

Colorado : Originally posted by DeuceDrizzleAny...

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:53:40 +0000

Author: RastaRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/03/2010 at 2:53pm

i dont know about the runs, but as far as snow the snowpack is at 180% for this time of year!

Colorado : I'll be there

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:49:44 +0000

Author: spyder2723
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/03/2010 at 2:49pm

I'll be there

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzJust...

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:52:41 +0000

Author: Piantball33
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/03/2010 at 1:52pm

Originally posted by killclimbz

Just a reminder the Boulder Friends of Berthoud Pass free avy class is tonight.

I'm will be there. Anyone else in the area going?

Colorado : Any idea of how many runs Copper...

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:28:58 +0000

Author: DeuceDrizzle
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/03/2010 at 10:28am

Any idea of how many runs Copper will have open on opening weekend? I just looked at their mountain cams and weekly pics, and it looks like they have a LOT more snow than they normally do at this time of year...

Colorado : yes copper opens friday! winter...

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:50:46 +0000

Author: RastaRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/03/2010 at 9:50am

yes copper opens friday! winter park opens the 17th, cant wait to get on some snow!!

Colorado : Copper is supposed to open Friday,...

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:48:43 +0000

Author: CoMtnRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/03/2010 at 9:48am

Copper is supposed to open Friday, I can't believe boarding season is here already.

Colorado : Just a reminder the Boulder Friends...

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:47:22 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/03/2010 at 9:47am

Just a reminder the Boulder Friends of Berthoud Pass free avy class is tonight.

Colorado : Auto trader has several vehicles...

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:20:49 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/03/2010 at 9:20am

Auto trader has several vehicles under $1k in the Metro Area. Craigslist probably has deals too, but it's a lot harder to sift through.

I'd say if you can have a budget of around $1500 total, you can get a vehicle with good snow tires. Probably for less than that, but you may need to do a repair or two to have it mountain ready. Put it up for sale a week before you leave or so and you can probably get $500-$1000 back in your pocket. Hell I could probably sell it for you if needed and just Pay Pal the money to you are something like that.

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzWhy...

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 20:23:01 +0000

Author: zhenjie
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2010 at 8:23pm

Originally posted by killclimbz

Why don't you just buy a car? You should be able to get something serviceable for $500. It'll look like crap but should get you up the hill. Spend another $300-$500, get snow tires on it, and you should be good to go.

Good suggestion. I'll look into it. Yes I'm doing Summit county, but since I have epic pass I'd like a car for easy access to Vail, copper, and mayne once in a while places further out, including weekend trips back into Denver

Colorado : Originally posted by StrykerI...

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:17:57 +0000

Author: RastaRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2010 at 12:17pm

Originally posted by Stryker

I can't believe the amount of snow you guys already have.

The snowpack is at 180% for this time of the year for the northern resorts!

hope it keeps up like this all year

Colorado : I can't believe the amount...

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:15:49 +0000

Author: Stryker
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2010 at 12:15pm

I can't believe the amount of snow you guys already have.

Colorado : Originally posted by Crash296I'm...

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:13:49 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2010 at 12:13pm

Originally posted by Crash296

I'm a Colorado rider, this will probably be my only season riding in colorado. i will be mostly in a-basin, than keystone, and a few times in breckenrifge. :) so exited :

Why will this be your only season? Moving? Have you been to any CO resorts in years past?

Colorado : I'm a Colorado rider, this...

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:08:39 +0000

Author: Crash296
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2010 at 12:08pm

I'm a Colorado rider, this will probably be my only season riding in colorado. i will be mostly in a-basin, than keystone, and a few times in breckenrifge. :) so exited :

Colorado : ^^ Pretty cool. If I was in Denver...

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:27:09 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2010 at 10:27am

^^ Pretty cool. If I was in Denver already I'd give them a lift to Summit, but won't be out there till next summer.

Colorado : Yeah, he's definitely from...

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:24:43 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2010 at 10:24am

Yeah, he's definitely from overseas. If he just needs a ride to say Summit county, that's pretty easy.

I had some friends from France come out over a summer to go on a rock climbing trip. They bought a $500 station wagon and toured all over. Once they were back in Denver they just left the car at a friends house. He sold it for $500 later on and it was all good.

If you just want to get to Summit county, I'm sure one of the board members could give you a ride. Hell, I might be able to do it depending on when you show up.

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzWhy...

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 07:13:17 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2010 at 7:13am

The only time I've seen someone say "hire a car" is from someone overseas. I'd think staying in Frisco there'd be shuttle buses. I don't know where they plan to stay, but renting even a crappy subcompact car not fit for mountains would be super expensive, so an SUV or Subaru would cost even more.

Colorado : Why don't you just buy a...

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 06:41:52 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2010 at 6:41am

Why don't you just buy a car? You should be able to get something serviceable for $500. It'll look like crap but should get you up the hill. Spend another $300-$500, get snow tires on it, and you should be good to go.

Colorado : Anyone got any recommendations...

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 06:34:23 +0000

Author: zhenjie
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/02/2010 at 6:34am

Anyone got any recommendations for good value/cheap car hire from Denver for 30 days?

Colorado : Originally posted by Ejekted Originally...

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 21:50:34 +0000

Author: Piantball33
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/01/2010 at 9:50pm

Originally posted by Ejekted

Originally posted by Piantball33

I'll be at loveland on Monday, hopefully they can keep everything open.

You're ridiculous, of course they can keep everything open. Not only that but they open new stuff almost daily. Enjoy the ride today, it was super nice yesterday!

Yeah I'm real crazy. They had 16 runs over the weekend and today that had like 11 open.

Colorado : they have lost terrain before...

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:47:30 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/01/2010 at 8:47am

they have lost terrain before because of extended warm periods this time of year. It's not uncommon, this week looks pretty warm. Although another storm is on the horizon next week...

Colorado : Originally posted by Piantball33I'll...

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:40:54 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 15809
Posted: Nov/01/2010 at 8:40am

Originally posted by Piantball33

I'll be at loveland on Monday, hopefully they can keep everything open.

You're ridiculous, of course they can keep everything open. Not only that but they open new stuff almost daily. Enjoy the ride today, it was super nice yesterday!

Colorado : I'll be at loveland on Monday,...

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:06:10 +0000

Author: Piantball33
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/29/2010 at 1:06pm

I'll be at loveland on Monday, hopefully they can keep everything open.

Colorado : Loveland opened chair 6 today!...

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:22:30 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/29/2010 at 11:22am

Loveland opened chair 6 today! So now they have 2 chairs, 16 runs and 183 ridable acres open. Ridiculous blue bird conditions yesterady after an awesome dumping Monday/Tuesday nights. The snow felt surprisingly good and I will probably be hitting it again Sunday in costume.

Colorado : Damn, I need to get my pass when...

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:10:18 +0000

Author: ninja_monkey
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/29/2010 at 8:10am

Damn, I need to get my pass when payday comes around.

Colorado : Loveland's already got 16...

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:56:47 +0000

Author: Kaptn Krunch
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/29/2010 at 7:56am

Loveland's already got 16 runs open! Most everything on Chair #6 opens today and most of the greens and blues on #1 open too. IIRC, it was December before that happened last season.

I hope the snow keeps on coming!

Colorado : ^^ Ahh, gotcha. I'm with...

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 07:18:15 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/28/2010 at 7:18am

^^ Ahh, gotcha. I'm with you, I'd rather see snow always in the mountains and no slick roads in the city where accidents happen.

Colorado : ZoÃ« has never lived in CO, she...

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 07:15:24 +0000

Author: )(nfinit)(
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/28/2010 at 7:15am

Zoë has never lived in CO, she lives very close to a resort now. Pretty much the girl just loves snow and riding. So anywhere that has snow...she likes.

We've have temps cold enough (at least in Fort Collins). It was 28F this morning. Just hasn't been the right combination. I would prefer the snow stays in the mountains. I could care less if we get snow in the cities. I actually like not having to drive on icy roads. Although I had snow yesterday.

viva la snow.

Colorado : The kids are actually going to...

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 06:36:03 +0000

Author: CoMtnRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/28/2010 at 6:36am

The kids are actually going to be able to wear their costumes this year instead of their snow gear. This is the first time I can remember not having snow before Halloween since 94 when I moved here, usually it's freezing.

Colorado : ^^ Yup, temps just aren't...

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 06:32:30 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/28/2010 at 6:32am

^^ Yup, temps just aren't cold enough for flakes so yall get stuck with rain, although currently it's 20F in Denver right now. Saturday is a high of 72F too.

Colorado : The really crazy part is down...

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 06:20:35 +0000

Author: CoMtnRider
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/28/2010 at 6:20am

The really crazy part is down in the city I haven't seen a single flake of snow yet this year. Glad to see the MTNs are getting hammered

Colorado : I think Zoe is crying because...

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 06:10:34 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/28/2010 at 6:10am

I think Zoe is crying because she used to live in CO and now no longer does.

Colorado : Originally posted by ShredbettyZoeIm...

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 05:04:24 +0000

Author: tw0scoops
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/28/2010 at 5:04am

Originally posted by ShredbettyZoe

Im crying inside

+1..I wanna move out there so bad. They go from like, no snow to lots of snow!

Colorado : Originally posted by BurtonBlunderYou...

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:22:55 +0000

Author: Piantball33
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/27/2010 at 9:22pm

Originally posted by BurtonBlunder

You guys out west are so lucky, we wont get 2ft of snow in the East until around Christmas.

2 ft of snow over a month if your lucky, all this came over a few days. I'm so glad I'm not on the east coast anymore.

Colorado : ^ So jealous. Hopefully my trip...

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:13:58 +0000

Author: Sintexo
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/27/2010 at 9:13pm

^ So jealous. Hopefully my trip out there this January goes better than last year. No powder, lifts running to the very top, or snocats over at Keystone the week I was there.

And it snowed 3 feet at stupid Snowshoe during that time, haha.

Colorado : This was taken at Breck.

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:04:15 +0000

Author: NickinChicago
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/27/2010 at 9:04pm

This was taken at Breck.

Colorado : Im crying inside

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:50:55 +0000

Author: ShredbettyZoe
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/27/2010 at 4:50pm

Im crying inside

Colorado : You guys out west are so lucky,...

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:42:20 +0000

Author: BurtonBlunder
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/27/2010 at 4:42pm

You guys out west are so lucky, we wont get 2ft of snow in the East until around Christmas.

Colorado : OH Snap!

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:40:25 +0000

Author: ninja_monkey
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/27/2010 at 4:40pm

OH Snap!

Colorado : After reading more about the Colorado...

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:26:05 +0000

Author: Piantball33
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/26/2010 at 9:26pm

After reading more about the Colorado snow pack I'm a lot more nervous than I was initially.

I'm glad these classes exist.

Colorado : Originally posted by spyder2723I...

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:22:35 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/26/2010 at 2:22pm

Originally posted by spyder2723

I am planning on the Boulder one as well. Looking forward to the class. Do we need to bring anything, paper, pen?

All you have to do is show up and pay attention. I know that at the Cassleman's classes, having some cash and a tip for waitress is needed so you can get a beer to occupy one of those hands...

Colorado : pssh colorado?!? if you want real...

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:11:02 +0000

Author: psubballfan12
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/26/2010 at 2:11pm

pssh colorado?!? if you want real snow come to PA! lol jk pa blows....but ill be in boulder for college in a bit so maybe i can meet up with some people hahh

Colorado : I am planning on the Boulder one...

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:08:05 +0000

Author: spyder2723
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/26/2010 at 2:08pm

I am planning on the Boulder one as well. Looking forward to the class. Do we need to bring anything, paper, pen?

Colorado : Feel free to post the classes...

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 06:44:09 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/26/2010 at 6:44am

Feel free to post the classes where ever you want Nick. Your website, community board, your arse...

Piantball33, definitely check it out. I think you'll learn a lot about how sketch the snow pack is here. Something you don't want to get into without having some knowledge on how to deal with it.

Colorado : Originally posted by eldolocal68^^^^^^This...

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:07:37 +0000

Author: Piantball33
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2010 at 4:07pm

Originally posted by eldolocal68

^^^^^^This is a good class, and a good way for some of you noobs to the backcountry to get a clue(i won't mention any names, paintball33), and it's cheap.

Yeah I'm going to the Boulder one next wednesday. I'm planning on going to cameron pass some time in the near future, I can't wait.

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzJust...

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:56:31 +0000

Author: NickinChicago
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2010 at 2:56pm

Originally posted by killclimbz

Just a reminder. The first Friends of Berthoud Pass avalanche class is this Wednesday at DU at 7pm. Here is the run down of classes again.

October
27 – University of Denver, Davis Auditorium, Sturm Hall

November
3 – Boulder, Eaton Humanities 1B50, CU Campus
10 – Colorado Springs, Worner Student Center, Colorado College
17 – Golden, Bent Gate Mountaineering, 1313 Washington Ave.

December
8 – Denver, Casselman's Bar & Venue, 2620 Walnut St.
15 – Golden, Bent Gate Mountaineering, 1313 Washington Ave.

January
4 – Denver, Casselman's Bar & Venue, 2620 Walnut St.
5 – Winter Park, East Grand Fire Station, US Highway 40
12 – Golden, Bent Gate Mountaineering, 1313 Washington Ave.
18 – Denver, Casselman's Bar & Venue, 2620 Walnut St.

February
12 & 13 – On Snow Class, Berthoud Pass

You have to attend one of the class room sessions to be able to attend the on snow class in February. The classroom sessions are free though donations are appreciated and help keep this program running from year to year.

Do you care if I post the class dates and some information about them on my site?

Colorado : Originally posted by Crash296i'm...

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:48:35 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2010 at 2:48pm

Originally posted by Crash296

i'm a new colorado rider, soo exited :) we are so close before start.

What do you mean before start?! It started Yesterday ;) Abay today

Colorado : i'm mostly a-basin, sometimes...

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:48:46 +0000

Author: Crash296
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2010 at 10:48am

i'm mostly a-basin, sometimes breckenridge and keystone.

Colorado : i'm a new colorado rider,...

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:48:15 +0000

Author: Crash296
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2010 at 10:48am

i'm a new colorado rider, soo exited :) we are so close before start.

Colorado : So awesome! wish i could get some...

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 07:35:18 +0000

Author: casanovaa0
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2010 at 7:35am

So awesome! wish i could get some boarding in right now

Colorado : ^^^^^^This is a good class, and...

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 07:17:13 +0000

Author: eldolocal68
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2010 at 7:17am

^^^^^^This is a good class, and a good way for some of you noobs to the backcountry to get a clue(i won't mention any names, paintball33), and it's cheap.

Colorado : Just a reminder. The first Friends...

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 07:11:05 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2010 at 7:11am

Just a reminder. The first Friends of Berthoud Pass avalanche class is this Wednesday at DU at 7pm. Here is the run down of classes again.

October
27 – University of Denver, Davis Auditorium, Sturm Hall

November
3 – Boulder, Eaton Humanities 1B50, CU Campus
10 – Colorado Springs, Worner Student Center, Colorado College
17 – Golden, Bent Gate Mountaineering, 1313 Washington Ave.

December
8 – Denver, Casselman's Bar & Venue, 2620 Walnut St.
15 – Golden, Bent Gate Mountaineering, 1313 Washington Ave.

February
12 & 13 – On Snow Class, Berthoud Pass

Colorado : Rode Loveland Sunday, riding Abay...

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:11:50 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/25/2010 at 12:11am

Rode Loveland Sunday, riding Abay Monday!

The season has officially begin and Loveland is estimated to get another foot of fresh in the next 24 hrs!

Colorado : Originally posted by ninja_monkeySo...

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 20:27:30 +0000

Author: NickinChicago
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/23/2010 at 8:27pm

Originally posted by ninja_monkey

So loveland isnt opening tomorrow? Its all over their facebook, and website.

Yes they are opening tomorrow.

Colorado : So loveland isnt opening tomorrow?...

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 18:16:08 +0000

Author: ninja_monkey
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/23/2010 at 6:16pm

So loveland isnt opening tomorrow? Its all over their facebook, and website.

Colorado : Originally posted by Kaptn Krunch Some...

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 09:27:59 +0000

Author: denver303
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/23/2010 at 9:27am

Originally posted by Kaptn Krunch

Some bacony goodness to help you out before ski season begins in days.

http://bacolicio.us/http://www.sierrasnowboard.com/forum/

Checkout what I got in the mail from my sister in Romania.....

bacon is the new hemp. We're using it for everything these days.....

Colorado : Originally posted by EjektedRumor...

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:45:08 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/22/2010 at 4:45pm

Originally posted by Ejekted

Rumor is that Loveland opens tomorrow!!

I'll be there Tuesday if anyone wants to shred the lone run!

Insert Face Palm...

Colorado : Originally posted by EjektedRumor...

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:13:49 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/22/2010 at 3:13pm

Originally posted by Ejekted

Rumor is that Loveland opens tomorrow!!

I'll be there Tuesday if anyone wants to shred the lone run!

Loveland already said they weren't opening tomorrow. Not too mention it's been talked about a few posts up.

You might get turns on Tuesday though...

Colorado : Sunday River in New England opened...

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:12:00 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/22/2010 at 3:12pm

Sunday River in New England opened today to upset Loveland/A-basin

Colorado : Rumor is that Loveland opens tomorrow!! I'll...

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:59:43 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/22/2010 at 2:59pm

Rumor is that Loveland opens tomorrow!!

I'll be there Tuesday if anyone wants to shred the lone run!

Colorado : Originally posted by denver303 Originally...

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:50:21 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/22/2010 at 2:50pm

Originally posted by denver303

Originally posted by killclimbz

Sounds like one of the two are going to open by Sunday. It'll be a serious WROD, but if you want to get turns be ready for it.

Ill take anything right now.... WROD or not.. I gotta get my methadone or else I get all Jekyll and Hyde. Might just have to hike something this weekend.

Sunday opening would be stellar!

kill- you slashed anything so far?... still waiting for adequate coverage?

I haven't gotten out yet. There are a few spots that are close. You probably could slide them, but rocks and such are lying just underneath. If you fall, which is more likely due to the coverage, you could get jacked. I'd rather not break a bone or worse before the season gets started. Maybe after this storm rolls through we'll have enough coverage to ride at those spots.

Colorado : Originally posted by Scorer099 Both...

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:48:02 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/22/2010 at 2:48pm

Originally posted by Scorer099

Both resorts have already announced not opening tomorrow, and i really just don't see it happening this weekend. Generally when it snows the wet bulb is too high to make snow (due to humidity) and snow/rain is in the forecast all weekend. Next week is supposed to get cold, with day temps in the low thirtys and colder a few days. I'm guessing mid week sometime.

I saw that they are not opening tomorrow. Since Sunday river opened today the spot light is not going to be as bright on them with the media and such. Plus yeah, it's not going to be cold enough for it to be snowing and them to make snow. Probably Tuesday or Wednesday I would guess.

Colorado : Some bacony goodness to help you...

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:13:38 +0000

Author: Kaptn Krunch
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/22/2010 at 1:13pm

Some bacony goodness to help you out before ski season begins in days.

http://bacolicio.us/http://www.sierrasnowboard.com/forum/

Colorado : yuupp i feel your pain.. all this...

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:33:37 +0000

Author: AyChan87
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/22/2010 at 11:33am

yuupp i feel your pain.. all this rain in socal is a big tease

Colorado : wish it would freaking dump some...

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:30:04 +0000

Author: gabster22
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/22/2010 at 11:30am

wish it would freaking dump some snow already.ha

Colorado : Originally posted by denver303 Originally...

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:29:25 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/22/2010 at 11:29am

Originally posted by denver303

Originally posted by killclimbz

Sounds like one of the two are going to open by Sunday. It'll be a serious WROD, but if you want to get turns be ready for it.

Ill take anything right now.... WROD or not.. I gotta get my methadone or else I get all Jekyll and Hyde. Might just have to hike something this weekend.

Sunday opening would be stellar!

kill- you slashed anything so far?... still waiting for adequate coverage?

Both resorts have already announced not opening tomorrow, and i really just don't see it happening this weekend. Generally when it snows the wet bulb is too high to make snow (due to humidity) and snow/rain is in the forecast all weekend. Next week is supposed to get cold, with day temps in the low thirtys and colder a few days. I'm guessing mid week sometime.

Colorado : Originally posted by killclimbzSounds...

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:23:19 +0000

Author: denver303
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/22/2010 at 11:23am

Originally posted by killclimbz

Sounds like one of the two are going to open by Sunday. It'll be a serious WROD, but if you want to get turns be ready for it.

Ill take anything right now.... WROD or not.. I gotta get my methadone or else I get all Jekyll and Hyde. Might just have to hike something this weekend.

Sunday opening would be stellar!

kill- you slashed anything so far?... still waiting for adequate coverage?

Colorado : Park City- November 20th

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:16:53 +0000

Author: tannersoelberg
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/22/2010 at 8:16am

Park City- November 20th

Colorado : Originally posted by denver303wild...

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:42:36 +0000

Author: Kaptn Krunch
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/22/2010 at 7:42am

Originally posted by denver303

wild speculation/discussion......

I've got ants in pants... when is Loveland opening? anyone on the inside loop?

snowforecast.com projects 1" @ base and 2"-4" @>10k'

Loveland's snowmaking page makes it seem that like they were pretty damn close to opening, anyway, imo.

Is a Sat or Sun opening unrealistic?

From what they've got on their website, they just moved the snow guns down to the base area 2 days ago. Take a look at the picture they posted on 10/21. It still shows a lot of bare areas on the final stretch by the #1 and #2 lift...So I think it'll be sometime next week before they open.

However, looking at the forecast on Loveland's website says they're expecting snow every single day from now until next week on Tuesday. I'm going to go out on a limb and say they'll open next Wednesday.

Colorado : Sounds like one of the two are...

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:22:30 +0000

Author: killclimbz
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/22/2010 at 7:22am

Sounds like one of the two are going to open by Sunday. It'll be a serious WROD, but if you want to get turns be ready for it.

Colorado : Originally posted by denver303wild...

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:04:28 +0000

Author: Superorb
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/22/2010 at 7:04am

Originally posted by denver303

wild speculation/discussion......

I've got ants in pants... when is Loveland opening? anyone on the inside loop?

snowforecast.com projects 1" @ base and 2"-4" @>10k'

Loveland's snowmaking page makes it seem that like they were pretty damn close to opening, anyway, imo.

Is a Sat or Sun opening unrealistic?

It looks like they could get a few inches of snow out of this storm system this weekend so who knows. Monday maybe? Sunday if it dumps?

Colorado : Here in michigan we are supposed...

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:00:31 +0000

Author: Burtonslayurt
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/22/2010 at 7:00am

Here in michigan we are supposed to get snow flurries this weekend.

Colorado : Im working on a trip to winter...

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 06:59:41 +0000

Author: Burtonslayurt
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/22/2010 at 6:59am

Im working on a trip to winter park this winter anyone know where to get cheap hotels.

Colorado : @aboarder808-hoping to hit up...

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 06:54:12 +0000

Author: eldolocal68
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/22/2010 at 6:54am

@aboarder808-hoping to hit up aspin...lol

Colorado : wild speculation/discussion...... I've...

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 06:50:13 +0000

Author: denver303
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/22/2010 at 6:50am

wild speculation/discussion......

I've got ants in pants... when is Loveland opening? anyone on the inside loop?

snowforecast.com projects 1" @ base and 2"-4" @>10k'

Loveland's snowmaking page makes it seem that like they were pretty damn close to opening, anyway, imo.

Is a Sat or Sun opening unrealistic?

Colorado : No problem. That first week is...

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:17:38 +0000

Author: Shayboarder
Subject: 15809
Posted: Oct/21/2010 at 11:17am

No problem. That first week is pretty quiet on the mountain so it's a good time to visit. Definitely hoping the upper mountain is open for you by then