TR: How to ski a 14er after work (Beirstadt 5-3-2007)

[mtnbikerskierchick]

TR: How to ski a 14er after work
5-3-2007
Mt. Bierstadt
mbsc, goldenboy

Well, this TR is about Mt. Bierstadt which is not exactly the most thrilling of 14er skis. I wasn't going to post a TR, but goldenboy and I had such amazing light that our pics kinda turned out pretty good and I thought some of the maggots might appreciate them. So, here it goes!

How to ski a fourteener after work

Tip #1: Pick an easy 14er, like Mt. Bierstadt.


For those of you who don't know, the Guanella Pass road which is used to access the Beirstadt TH is not being plowed this year, so it does make access more difficult. I was able to drive up to about 10,800 ft. But it did double the distance of the hike.


Tip #2: If it starts snowing at the start, hope that it stops..... soon.



Tip #3: Try to climb a 14er on a day where the moon will be full or close to full at night. That way if your climb/ski happen to run into nighttime hours, you can still be guided by the moonlight.



Tip #4: Not forgetting your headlamp is a good thing.



Tip #5: Having a job whose workday ends earlier than most is ideal.


Tip #6: Make sure to enjoy the evening scenery and take lots of pics.



Looking at the old ski area Geneva Basin.


Square top with Gray's and Torrey's to the right.


Looking north


Square top in changing light.



Tip #7: Don't fall on 10 feet downhill in a boulder field on an easy mountain while boot packing like goldenboy did. "Ouch, my butt hurts!" The hardest fall he's taken all year happened on Beirstadt.




Tip #8: Try to beat the wildlife to the top. If you don't swear you'll do it next time.




Tip #9: Enjoy the lines that could be had, if the snow were right.

Mt. Evans


Southwest of Spalding


Northwest side of Bierstadt


Square top



Tip #10: Take the obligatory summit pics












Tip #11: Try to avoid oncoming storm clouds.

[mtnbikerskierchick]

Tip #12: Know how to use your camera for action shots when it gets dark. Don't be like us! Our action shots turned out dark. Here's a few all the same.


















Tip #13: Ski off into the sunset.



Tip #14: When the road says to turn, it's a good idea to pay attention to the sign.



Tip #15: Head to the closest bar for beer and grub when done. Have a jolly old time there!




Disclaimer: The above is not intended for those who have never climbed a fourteener before, nor is it intended for someone who does not ski. This task can only be completed if you live in the general vicinity of a 14er, or your work is located within 2 hours of driving of a 14er. In other words, if you live in Kansas, this task is no for you Furthermore, this is not recommended for flatlanders. The above are tips and tips only for how to climb a fourteener after work. They are not intended to guarantee success. In fact, don't pay attention to any of the tips. They are all worthless. Don't pay attention to any thing I have to say here....





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[P_McPoser]

cool!

[72Twenty]

YES!!! Good stuff!

[Pow4Brains]

FKNA doodz!

[pechelman]

haha
yes!

fun writeup B.

[IridePow]

Nice!!!

I like that tip:

Tip #13: Ski off into the sunset.

Does not happen too often you can do this.

[KillingCokes]

Nice on I should have gone with yoos guys

[jon turner]

Nice TR. looks like even easy 14ers like bierstadt can be fun

[shirk]

The Dynamic Dou does it again. Great TR Brit.

[Alpine Dreams]

MBSC,

Thanks for the tips! Nice Tr, looks like a great time.

[BushwackerinPA]

Cool TR.

[Huckwheat]

Man, you two never stop.......lots of notches in the bedpost this year.

[smitchell333]

Original TR +3 points

I skied Bierstadt back in 1990 on skinny telemark skis with Riva cable bindings in variable conditions with low visability. Every other turn varied between windblown powder and icy hardpack - and you couldnt tell what the next turn was going to be. I ate shit a lot.

[yodaottis]

nice TR!


Tip #13: Ski off

[Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo]

Not bad for an afternoons work. I think I went for a short bike ride that day.

[Squirrel99]

Red Ram- Idaho Springs?

"damn clouds ruining my sunset photo opportunity!"

[KansasBoarder]

In other words, if you live in Kansas, this task is no for you

Ouch baby, very ouch!

[Dhelihiker]

Go girl power, would you mind giving my wife a pep talk?

[AsheanMT]

Good on ya for getting core after work!!

[Ireallyliketoski2]

A fun loving TR with a unique twist makes this a "must-read" TR. I love Bierdstat, I'd ski it over and over and over.

[buckethead]

right on!
very efficient use of those after-work hours.
nicely done

[FrankZappa]

The late Bill Holmes would be pleased with you. Not only for having some late day fun in his old stompin grounds up on the pass, but for hittin the bar he started - the Ram. (That must be a lil over 50 years ago now...).

Thanks for putin that together.

[mtnbikerskierchick]

Go girl power, would you mind giving my wife a pep talk?

Heh! Sure! Why not?!!!!

I give my students pep talks on a daily basis. I'm used to it.

Red Ram- Idaho Springs?

Red Ram is in the good old town of Georgetown! You pretty much go right past it on the way to Guanella Pass Rd.

Ouch baby, very ouch!

Hey now! Just sayin' you couldn't do it after work!

Frank Zappa- thanks for the little history lesson! I had no idea!

[gaijin]

well played. I dream of the day i can work lines like that after work, or during... for that matter.