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Nick Saban just retired. I think that means it's going to snow a lot.

Lat December driving north on 285 in similar weather I saw a rented RV with a roof that had been partially ripped off by wind. Couple was standing with their mouths open in front of the vehicle...

IIRC it's not steep.

Best run I've ever done was out of Hessie (with a 5am start in October). We saw no one for 4+ hours. The last 15 minutes we passed 50+ leaf peepers, many of whom were blocking the trail taking...

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Fuck. That sucks. I've got a bad feeling about this upcoming winter. There was a huge increase in BC skiing with covid. Two winters ago it was obvious that trailheads were busier and low hanging...

Was down at Wolf Creek skiing with my kids and their cousins for a few days. I expected my chickens to be frozen dead when I got home last night. They were fine. Tough little suckers. Made them some...

For Lefthand I'd leave early to avoid heat more than thunderstorms.

Don't know. Haven't tried it there. Sometimes steep dirt is pretty cooperative. Sometimes it's hard and slippery. Sometimes it's loose and unsupportive. I'd be happy to lend you crampons. Don't know...

The comfiest way up the upper half is with crampons for sure. You can zig zag your way up without having to front point, making it a relatively easy hike. Going without crampons could be pretty spicy.

Kelso is a nice spot for easy access spring powder, but I find it aesthetically unappealing (until you're at the top, where it is pretty awesome) and just steep enough that a "mediocre-fitness...

The snowpack is gross. People need to chill. Go to the resort. Or take your dog meadow skipping.

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Danno, if you ever want to ski uphill (and down) let me know.

Got up early to avoid the hordes

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dub2 a couple days ago:
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Jong Lafitte up
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Jong Lafitte down
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Wind has been doing its work from the Indian Peaks up into the park. It's a good time to stick to your favorite protected stashes if you want...

Some real nice snow in the park yesterday. Snowpack is getting pretty solid too.

Amazing snow in the park today. Knee deep, getting up to my crotch in places. Was able to maintain decent speed despite sticking to lower angle slopes. Some hellacious trail breaking (with some...

Could've been worse:
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Big thanks to driver of the blue Tacoma who forced me into the ditch this afternoon. For future reference, it's customary to drive on the right side of the road, not right up the middle. This is...

I'm in Lafayette packing bags just in case. Good luck everyone. Reach out if you need something.

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Random skimo dude:

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10" at the trail head. 20" at 11,600.' Odd lack of wind. Some of the best low angle pow turns I can remember. Light and dry on top. Supportive and almost...

Raining in town in Estes. Wet snow at 8000'. On and off since this morning.

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I went "skiing" today.

At least this tree was pretty cool:
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Well, at least the places I like to ski aren't brown...

Fire in Estes Park.

KDVR: Mandatory evacuations issued for Little Valley in Estes Park due to wildfire.
https://kdvr.com/news/local/little-valley-wildfire-estes-park/

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Sweet pic.

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I put skis on just above 11,000'

^^^^^ Skied Woods and Machebeuf. Dog terrain.

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Today was about as nice as a day could be. Glorious weather. Glorious corn. Saw no one.
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I had a pass there for the first time this year and..... I feel the same way. I'm curious why people choose it over Abasin. I'll probably be back next year because it's a better place to ski with my...

No, but I used to own a Chevy Cavalier. A wagon no less. Jealous?

You forgot better terrain and better management.

Here's a tool for comparing models: https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/forecast/multimodel/40.303N-105.666E?fcstlength=144

What an exquisite day. This pick came out blurry, but some folks might be interested in the coverage:

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In the Indian Peaks North facing slopes had 4" on a scratchy crust layer. Northeast was pretty sweet:

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Saw these guys in the park yesterday:
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It was -16 at my mom's house in Estes this morning. Warm and calm on the divide.

Oh man. What a beautiful day.

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Had some great turns today. Not good. Great. Steep Gullies look seven better.

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I skipped I70.

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Breaking trail was burly with knee deep drifts all over. Should have brought my Protests. Sub 30 degrees was slow on my GPO's, especially on E->NE facing slopes.
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What's wrong with the Keystone patrol?

^^^Thanks.

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Link? Not finding it on my phone.

Well, I'm glad they're not dead.

The incidents we've seen so far suggests that both novices and the experienced are at greater risk of fucking up and dying this season. Both the quality of the...

Clancy says it's still thin, but getting better:
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^^^^^ based on what I saw today east of the divide you made the right call. The new wind slab was flaking off the old wind slab. Still plenty of whumpfing. Take it easy out there people.

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Went meadow skipping today. Whumpf, whumpf, whumpf. Most whumpfs I ever heard.

Snow pack is so thin in the Indian Peaks that I had to skin up my intended line and make note of where the deepest...