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04-11-2024, 02:19 PM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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They are still extremely conservative compared to...
They are still extremely conservative compared to most ski areas that stay open late. They typically close Pali on or before Loveland's closing day. By mid-May, they rope the shit out of the place...
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03-28-2024, 10:05 AM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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Sounds like the next installment of the jaded...
Sounds like the next installment of the jaded local
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03-13-2024, 06:33 AM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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Upslopes are cool and deliver impressive totals...
Upslopes are cool and deliver impressive totals to the foothills but usually don’t really deliver great snow conditions for ski areas due to limited moisture making it up high and unfavorable wind...
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03-07-2024, 06:19 PM
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yeah, that was me. ...
yeah, that was me. https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php/317973-Humbling-experience-on-the-Steep-Gullies-Props-to-A-Basin-Patrol!
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03-07-2024, 01:38 PM
Thread: Ikon Pass
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A-Basin is currently still limited to 5 or 7 days...
A-Basin is currently still limited to 5 or 7 days depending on the pass. We will see if that changes after the deal closes.
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03-06-2024, 02:08 PM
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is that #3? Is the only practical way to get...
is that #3? Is the only practical way to get into that one the traverse from 4?
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02-19-2024, 02:24 PM
Thread: Loveland tomorrow?
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That's wild. It was open last week.
That's wild. It was open last week.
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02-14-2024, 12:41 PM
Thread: Maggot Down - backcountry1pr
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Condolences to all who knew him. From the sounds...
Condolences to all who knew him. From the sounds of it, he was an exceptional human being.
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02-14-2024, 12:41 PM
Thread: Maggot Down - backcountry1pr
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Condolences to all who knew him. From the sounds...
Condolences to all who knew him. From the sounds of it, he was an exceptional human being.
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02-07-2024, 02:03 PM
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One of my favorite rides I've done is...
One of my favorite rides I've done is Keystone-->ABasin (hwy6) --> lenawee-->argentine pass out and back --> as much single-track as possible back to keystone. That was pretty much a full day of...
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02-07-2024, 11:41 AM
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Ill agree to disagree. I love the beavers trail...
Ill agree to disagree. I love the beavers trail and think that it is super unique to have something like that in an alpine environment.
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02-05-2024, 10:53 PM
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01-17-2024, 10:52 AM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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I can have a lot of fun at Monarch. It is all...
I can have a lot of fun at Monarch. It is all about expectations.
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01-13-2024, 10:01 PM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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Loveland had Chet’s, ptarmigan and 6 running by...
Loveland had Chet’s, ptarmigan and 6 running by 11 am. It was a pretty nice day. Relatively warm and the wind was actually pretty typical by loveland standards after mid-morning.
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01-12-2024, 11:55 AM
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Regardless, that video is some of the best, most...
Regardless, that video is some of the best, most informed coverage of an avalanche from a news source I have seen. Props to that station for actually having someone report on it who is at least...
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01-10-2024, 01:33 PM
Thread: In-bounds slide at Palisades Tahoe
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In-bounds slide at Palisades Tahoe
This doesn't sound good at all. Hoping no one is buried.
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12-29-2023, 05:23 PM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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Correction: Resorts with lots of high elevation,...
Correction: Resorts with lots of high elevation, north and east facing terrain rarely suck, i.e., CB, A-Basin, Loveland, Highlands, Breck.
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12-04-2023, 09:55 AM
Thread: Loveland tomorrow?
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Loveland opened Nix at around 3pm yesterday for...
Loveland opened Nix at around 3pm yesterday for directed skiing. Felt good to get some soft snow under the skis.
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12-04-2023, 09:52 AM
Thread: Why do proforms suck now?
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From the manufacturer perspective, their margins...
From the manufacturer perspective, their margins from Expert Voice are as good if not better than selling to retailers. Its a win-win for them.
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12-01-2023, 01:57 PM
Thread: Powder Mag is Done
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Nice, thanks for the link. STOKED! I used code...
Nice, thanks for the link. STOKED!
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12-01-2023, 01:02 PM
Thread: Why do proforms suck now?
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Not going to lie, I use expertvoice all the time....
Not going to lie, I use expertvoice all the time. I am a ski coach and used to get access from my USSA (USSS) coaches membership. Some of the deals are not great (<30% or so), but some are in the...
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12-01-2023, 12:41 PM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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Hey, there is a storm-a-brewing! Here's to...
Hey, there is a storm-a-brewing! Here's to hoping it's big enough to open some non-snowmaking terrain and get the season truly rolling.
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12-01-2023, 12:37 PM
Thread: Powder Mag is Done
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How do I give them my money and get powder back?
How do I give them my money and get powder back?
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12-01-2023, 11:49 AM
Thread: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIRCAT/SHERA!
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You rock Shera! You were always kind back...
You rock Shera!
You were always kind back when I was a dumb college kid.
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11-27-2023, 10:20 AM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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How is the mountain skiing? Website says 60%...
How is the mountain skiing? Website says 60% open and thinking of making a trip to get off the groomers.
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11-21-2023, 11:42 AM
Thread: Silverton TR
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That really is a fantastic deal. You couldn't...
That really is a fantastic deal. You couldn't Heli ski anywhere in the world for less than that.
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11-19-2023, 11:19 PM
Thread: Anyone here under 30 years old?
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I am 35. Found TGR my freshman year of college...
I am 35. Found TGR my freshman year of college in 2006 (coming from PA to Boulder) and the damn place truly changed my life. Before I found TGR, I thought nobody in Colorado actually skied more...
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11-08-2023, 12:16 PM
Thread: Loveland tomorrow?
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opening Friday!
opening Friday!
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11-06-2023, 10:07 AM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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Not sure I understand. Lenawee accesses the east...
Not sure I understand. Lenawee accesses the east wall, so yeah. I like Lenawee.
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11-06-2023, 10:03 AM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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I'll be contrary and state: I like Loveland. ...
I'll be contrary and state: I like Loveland. Hot laps on the steeps and putzing around on the ridge on a blue day is pretty special. The place also has a sense of community that I haven't...
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10-30-2023, 12:16 AM
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Got there about 12:30. Lines were about 15...
Got there about 12:30. Lines were about 15 minutes that waned to 5 minutes after 2. After 3, it was ski right onto the lift.
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10-27-2023, 10:06 PM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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Hey All, Just wanted to follow up and say...
Hey All,
Just wanted to follow up and say that Scott Andrus himself gave me a call earlier this evening and apologized for the delay and non-responsiveness and said they would be repaired and... -
10-27-2023, 09:45 AM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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Anyone ever dealt with ON3P on a warranty repair?...
Anyone ever dealt with ON3P on a warranty repair? The tails on my 2022 wrens started to delam near the end last season and ON3P had be send them in for repair. They sent me one email saying they...
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10-26-2023, 12:58 PM
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Snowcats on the hill today. I am going with a...
Snowcats on the hill today. I am going with a Sunday opening. If they don't make Sunday, they will probably wait for Halloween on Tuesday, which would be cool.
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09-28-2023, 05:56 PM
Thread: Silverton TR
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I totally get what you mean with the management...
I totally get what you mean with the management of the place, but in my experience the snow is often good and the terrain is unique for inbounds anyway (2000'+ sustained avalanche gullies). It is...
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09-27-2023, 04:41 PM
Thread: Silverton TR
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I wouldn't mid if they just bumped up the price...
I wouldn't mid if they just bumped up the price for unguided, maintain the limit on skier numbers and made guides optional (and for an added fee) throughout the main season. It sure would be nice to...
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09-26-2023, 03:06 PM
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Keystone does indeed suck. Breck is actually...
Keystone does indeed suck. Breck is actually pretty rad (except for the crowds).
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09-21-2023, 05:37 PM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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the new BG 118 looks like a slightly more...
the new BG 118 looks like a slightly more aggressive version of the old Caylor to me. I am pretty excited about it and will probably pick up a pair (as my 2011 Caylors are getting pretty tired).
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05-30-2023, 09:17 AM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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My 16 year old son and I skied Sayres Benchmark...
My 16 year old son and I skied Sayres Benchmark on Sunday near La Plata. Perfect corn around 1PM (north facing)
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05-24-2023, 03:02 PM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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This is exactly how I feel about the place said...
This is exactly how I feel about the place said in a much more diplomatic manner. Unguided is pretty fun, but guided there is not my cup of tea at all.
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05-24-2023, 01:24 PM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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Silverton also has a lot of SMUG. Both CB and...
Silverton also has a lot of SMUG. Both CB and Telluride have significantly more challenging and complex terrain, but all the dentists flock to Silverton for the marketing of death defying terrain.
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05-24-2023, 12:40 PM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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An aspect problem (predominantly southeast...
An aspect problem (predominantly southeast exposure) that results in terrible, bulletproof skiing in bounds most of the time aside from a few fleeting moments of bliss?
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Bumping this one up again because it is an...
Bumping this one up again because it is an interesting topic to me this time of year.
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05-18-2023, 09:11 AM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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I am 6'3 and 240#. They felt a bit short for...
I am 6'3 and 240#. They felt a bit short for about 2 days of skiing, but once I got used to them, they started kicking all kinds of ass and inspiring a ridiculous level of confidence :)
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05-17-2023, 10:27 AM
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usually about 200-250 dicks per season, depending...
usually about 200-250 dicks per season, depending on the dick cultivating weather.
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05-17-2023, 10:11 AM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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I have 3 pairs of 2012 191 wrens and one pair of...
I have 3 pairs of 2012 191 wrens and one pair of the new 186 pro. I LOVE the 191 and they were my daily drivers for years. I even wore out one of the pairs (edge finally separated from the ski). I...
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05-17-2023, 09:48 AM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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Anyone know whether the hike off the top of...
Anyone know whether the hike off the top of Kensho chair at Breck is still open (and will remain so through the weekend)? I was contemplating heading out the gate this weekend and skiing one of the...
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05-14-2023, 06:04 PM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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Are Breck and MJ keeping steep terrain open? ...
Are Breck and MJ keeping steep terrain open? From the looks of it, Breck still has six senses open according to the website, which is pretty cool. Is that for real?
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05-12-2023, 11:35 AM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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Now they are loading lenawee 3 to a chair every...
Now they are loading lenawee 3 to a chair every third chair (1/6 capacity). I think it’s time to call it quits…
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05-12-2023, 09:53 AM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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Took a chance on ABasin today and struck out. ...
Took a chance on ABasin today and struck out. Power is out, crowded, no steep terrain open, lenawee loading every third chair on diesel.
I guess I should have been expected it.
I think steep...
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