3:40 total time Granby-Kremmling-Silverthorne-Denver with a 4:45am departure this morning. Have friends who left 30 minutes behind me and are still not up Floyd Hill.

Did they gouge them on the...

Thanks! Looking for stuff in the Backland Carbon / Scarpa F1 LT realm and found CC to have the most options in that range thus far.


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Also, where should I be going for a good skimo-ish boot fit/purchase? Cripple Creek? Wilderness Exchange? Make the trip to Mountain Outfitters in Breck?

Is Highpoint Weather done? Last post was 12/26.

Just make sure you open the hood when you change the wiper blades. I thought they would hold upright long enough to swap them, only to have the metal hook slam back down onto the windshield and crack...

I agree!

I also wonder how many people bought epic (or other) passes and added on Abasin, so they’re splitting days at other resorts. I could also see Abasin going $100 higher per pass next year...

Anybody secretly nervous about the lack of crowds at ABasin? I just hope that they’re still getting enough $ from the Ikon partnership and higher priced season passes to make up for what appears to...

Haha I found this out about a decade ago and when I went to return something I had bought in Denver and they couldn’t accept the return.

I also like how this is somehow surprising. Why do you...

Forecast no, but the fluff around it trying to make it sound better than it actually is? Absolutely.

I feel like I’m reading one of those recipe blogs when I read the Colorado Daily Snow. You...

Here's more...

https://unofficialnetworks.com/2021/03/16/red-rocks-amphitheater/

Snow is dirty/dusty in Denver


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What do mean regarding Ikon? Still only 7-days for the full pass and 5-days for the base pass, correct? Is the no blackouts for the full Ikon holders a change from this season?

I’ve always wondered the same thing about Mary Jane.

Everything on insta is real

Interesting. So if the Abasin season pass is their ‘premium’ pass the 50% off benefit should be included? If squaw doesn’t offer the benefit to their pass holders does that mean they don’t...

I’m guessing that’s a misprint on their site. Mountain Collective pass holders get 50% off day tickets once they use up their allotted days. It just doesn’t make sense that pass holders of the...

Skinned LL this morning. Very meh.

Not grouse though


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Or just buy one and get lucky like we did last year. The only group left for us to join had all bought three and they didn’t have anywhere else to put us so we got to go along for the ride.


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Haha those autocorrect typos couldn’t be more perfect.

Tough times when Man Outfitters isn’t selling as much hard wood.

Loveland was straight up busy today. Chet’s maze was actually borderline uncomfortably crowded. I’m probably good until they get another lift open and people can spread out a bit more.


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Loveland skied well today. Lot full by 9:30ish. Full maze on Chet’s when we were leaving at 12:30. Wasn’t too bad on 6 and Ptarmigan, but definitely felt busy. Need at least one more lift to open so...

No horror stories of traffic, parking issues, or lift lines from this weekend? I'm actually kind of surprised given the new snow and lack of holiday activities to keep people in Denver.

Fair point.


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Hit up the WROD at Loveland yesterday. Just as you would expect, but nice to get out nonetheless.

Singles wanting to pair up seems like it will be the norm this year. Guess it makes sense if on a...

Is it though? I'm not an abasin passholder, but if I paid the money I'd think I'd be at least a little frustrated by the guy asking me not to use it the next few days.

Loveland tomorrow.


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Yeah - just saw that on a random check of Al's blog. Perhaps just trying to not have a mad rush this afternoon.

Also, according to Loveland's website - this is only the 7th time since 1979 that they've opened in November. Latest opening over that period was 11/10/16. Looks like they may tie or surpass that...

Online waiting room to access the general website. This shit is hilarious.

I'd be shocked if there were any, but also interested to hear. Seems like if they had big lines that would sort of defeat the purpose of the limited opening. Guessing county officials wouldn't be...

Just saw a post on IG from the guy who owns Ski Town Allstars. He was in the Epic Pass reservation system - currently 108,XXX in line. That's just insane.

Anybody know the last time Abasin didn't open until November?

http://arapahoebasin.blogspot.com/2020/10/snowmaking-update.html

Vail Resorts' plan for ticket sales/passholder access this year is clear as mud...

- Pass holders will be required to make a reservation before arriving at the mountain.
- Throughout the season,...

I agree, but then just deliver the message as such, rather than softening it by mentioning donations to charity while charging $2,500/chair. They seem to be doing everything they can to keep up the...

I love that you have to pay $50 to just get into the lottery and that it won’t even be applied to the $2,500 purchase if you win.

And I despise when companies hide behind the ‘we’re donating a...

$2,500 per Pali chair. 100 chairs at that price plus $50 just to get on the lottery list.

Sheesh.



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I’m struggling with the government saying it’s okay for business to open tomorrow where people can’t maintain 6’ separation (retail stores, hair salons, etc.), but we’re still not allowed to drive to...

Do you think there's any implications from this on the housing market?

I know plenty of people that supplement their mountain house loans through STR income. It seems like the loss of three...

I think I agree if you're suggesting that they keep the current restrictions in place, like takeout-only restaurants and no hotels, once the stay-at-home order is lifted?

As soon as people feel...

Just what I needed to see this Monday morning. Nice work!

I once saw a bumper sticker that said, 'Fuck Tibet, Free Boulder'. I thought that summed up the general attitude of Boulder residents perfectly (with exceptions, of course).

Where does this sort...

Saying that you 'sacrifice' to live in Boulder versus Denver is a very Boulder thing to say...

But I otherwise agree. Living in the mountains does involve sacrifices for most people. It feels...

Loveland shuts it down for the year. Still pays employees through at least the next three weeks and annual bonuses. All date-specific products are refundable. 4-packs good for next season. Season...

Does Loveland ever check uphill passes? Without the sweet armbands that abasin issued, I can’t imagine they’ll be stopping everyone headed uphill to check their pass, correct?

Also, what’s the...

Fair enough Makers. As Mikey said, there are clearly still some raw nerves and it wasn’t my intention to stoke the flames. I had an immediate reaction to the calling out of that kid based on what I...

Wow - didn’t mean to strike a nerve. I didn’t know him and certainly wasn’t advocating for the route his parents took with my comment. I also don’t think it’s fair to let their decision end up being...

Jesus dude. A 13 year old kid. That’s who might not know about that.

"This makes it look like the cost is half that: https://mtnguide.net/trips/skiing-av...e-ski-guiding/

What am I missing?"


Those are per person fees.

Their pricing makes no sense to me. ...

So a buddy and I are heading down to Silverton next week. Planning for Thursday guided at Silverton and then three backcountry days on the pass based out of Red Mountain Alpine Lodge.

We thought...