Colorado Weather Discussion Thread

**shera** · 03-22-2024, 10:00 AM

The chatter about bringing kids up to ski on Saturdays has got me thinking. I taught weekend kid's programs for many years and it was the most fun and satisfying to bring a group of kid's along that way. And we got to cut the lines and eat early lunch so avoided the worst of things on the hill.

But now I'm starting to think I can give my grandson a comparable leg up if he can come for 15 days of midweek skiing - 3 weeks of holidays 1) week before Christmas 2) spring break 3) A Basin when school lets out. It's destination skiing with instruction the whole way, but on a budget because Grandma gets paid in hugs.

**ENDOOO** · 03-22-2024, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by The AD

With the weather forecast we'll probably just get up to Summit as quickly possible Sunday. Perhaps try to get in a half day ski on Sunday, conditions dependent.

Which mountain would be the quickest to get onto the hill fastest driving up from DIA? Hard for me to gauge between Keystone or Breck, or is it a bit of a toss-up?

easier to park and get on the hill at keystone. Keystone no longer doing night skiing on sundays.

**skaredshtles** · 03-22-2024, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by The AD

With the weather forecast we'll probably just get up to Summit as quickly possible Sunday. Perhaps try to get in a half day ski on Sunday, conditions dependent.

Which mountain would be the quickest to get onto the hill fastest driving up from DIA? Hard for me to gauge between Keystone or Breck, or is it a bit of a toss-up?

Keystone. Unless the pass is closed.

**The AD** · 03-22-2024, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by skaredshtles

Keystone. Unless the pass is closed.

Thanks.

**skaredshtles** · 03-22-2024, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by The AD

Thanks.

But be warned: Keystone sucks.

**The AD** · 03-22-2024, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by skaredshtles

But be warned: Keystone sucks.

Yes, have skied there several times. I'm anxious to hit that extremo Bergman Bowl terrain!!

Honestly, I've always had fun at Keystone, but I realize its limitations.

**Danno** · 03-22-2024, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by The AD

With the weather forecast we'll probably just get up to Summit as quickly possible Sunday. Perhaps try to get in a half day ski on Sunday, conditions dependent.

Which mountain would be the quickest to get onto the hill fastest driving up from DIA? Hard for me to gauge between Keystone or Breck, or is it a bit of a toss-up?

Keystone is definitely closer than Breck for Epic mountains.

**Danno** · 03-22-2024, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by skaredshtles

Keystone. Unless the pass is closed.

This actually is incorrect. Keystone is faster than Breck regardless of whether the pass is closed or not. And in fact, as someone who had a girlfriend who owned a condo there, it's a toss-up as to whether the pass is faster than the tunnel. I prefer driving the pass because it's prettier, but it's not faster.

**hawkgt** · 03-22-2024, 11:25 AM

loveland

west bound on 70 sunday late day will not be bad unless weather, keystone will have less of a late day crowd would be my guess

**The AD** · 03-22-2024, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by hawkgt

loveland

west bound on 70 sunday late day will not be bad unless weather, keystone will have less of a late day crowd would be my guess

I actually considered Loveland because I still haven't skied there, but a half day pass is $119 and that's a bit steep considering we all have Epic passes.

**shera** · 03-22-2024, 11:30 AM

yeah I would take Loveland over Keystone any day, there are ways to get a lift ticket

**Full Trucker** · 03-22-2024, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by The AD

I actually considered Loveland because I still haven't skied there, but a half day pass is $119 and that's a bit steep considering we all have Epic passes.

https://denver.craigslist.org/search...=1~gallery~0~0

**skaredshtles** · 03-22-2024, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by shera

yeah I would take Loveland over Keystone any day, there are ways to get a lift ticket

I'd take Breck over both... and I don't even like Breck.

**shera** · 03-22-2024, 12:09 PM

haha, same, but Loveland is convenient to to his purpose

**bamboocoreONLY** · 03-22-2024, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by skaredshtles

... and I don't even like Breck.

HOW DARE YOU

haha, it actually skied great today, the 4 inches and wind did its magic in the right spots. There are still a lot of wrong spots out there though

**skaredshtles** · 03-22-2024, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by bamboocoreONLY

HOW DARE YOU

the 4 inches and wind did its magic in the right spots

TWSS.

**Trace Hardslab** · 03-22-2024, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by turbomike15

Beginning of the end...

The snowmaking was the beginning of the end...

**Shredhead** · 03-23-2024, 09:06 PM

Originally Posted by The AD

I actually considered Loveland because I still haven't skied there, but a half day pass is $119 and that's a bit steep considering we all have Epic passes.

Tomorrow will be a transition day. I don’t think the skiing will be very good.

Take your time, stop at Applejacks liquor and do your shopping before you get to your condo.

I haven’t skied Breck or Keystone in a long time, but Vail’s still probably your best bet for Monday.

**The AD** · 03-23-2024, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by Shredhead

Tomorrow will be a transition day. I don’t think the skiing will be very good.

Take your time, stop at Applejacks liquor and do your shopping before you get to your condo.

I haven’t skied Breck or Keystone in a long time, but Vail’s still probably your best bet for Monday.

Probably true. Doesn't sound like the snow is going to ramp up till tomorrow afternoon, and not sure there will be enough during the day to amount to much. Probably Monday will be the pow day if there is one and I think we'll plan to drive to Vail if that pans out. I was checking lift wait times today on the Epic app and it didn't seem all that busy at Vail.

**Shredhead** · 03-24-2024, 01:43 PM

Snowmass was good up top with 5-6”.

**PeteDee** · 03-24-2024, 04:35 PM

Just had 10mins of thunderhail in louisville, wasn't expecting that

**Shredhead** · 03-24-2024, 06:15 PM

Dumping in Aspen.

**bamboocoreONLY** · 03-26-2024, 05:37 AM

Deep blower skiin in Breck yesterday. Was actually cold, too, considering how warm overall this winter has been.

**cmsummit** · 03-26-2024, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by bamboocoreONLY

Deep blower skiin in Breck yesterday. Was actually cold, too, considering how warm overall this winter has been.

Can confirm.

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**Foggy_Goggles** · 03-26-2024, 09:34 AM

Sounds like the spring plan for WP closings is

Cirque/Eagle Wind 4/7

VR 4/14

Splash/Park Side (most of it) 4/21

Jane who knows

The biggest news is the Gondi (with who know what trails besides Hughes) will be open after 4/21. The employees have been pulling for this for years. The Jane is the Jane but it lacks snowmaking, grooming, lodging and most of the F&B/retail.

Ever since Spring Splash became something other than the last day the lifts spun the extended season at the Jane became this weird party in the mud that kinda lost its appeal and felt disconnected from the goings on around town. I think is will be great to park at the Vintage on pavement, ski and hang out at the base. The C Lot party will never stop but I think that really only services a fraction of the potential customers.

TLDR: my opinion is that Winter Park is making an effort to enhance late season operations