Colorado Weather Discussion Thread

[snowaddict91]

Nope. They are so royally mismanaged. Fuck Vail. My over/under for a T-bar to open is Jan 20th. They already have the snow, but that's my guess. Shit, they don't have Big Al's and lower twister open. Or International. Or East River.

Oh, I am well aware. Fuck Vail 100%. I'm just talking East River to spread the crowds out. Should have just dropped the f'in rope on International already. Monument before International today sure was weird. Telluride has most of the mountain open with much less snow.

From what I've heard patrol is 20-25% rookies, which definitely isn't helping things.

[adrenalated]

Nope. They are so royally mismanaged. Fuck Vail. My over/under for a T-bar to open is Jan 20th. They already have the snow, but that's my guess. Shit, they don't have Big Al's and lower twister open. Or International. Or East River.

Did they hire Loveland's management team?

[goldenboy]

Oh, I am well aware. Fuck Vail 100%. I'm just talking East River to spread the crowds out. Should have just dropped the f'in rope on International already. Monument before International today sure was weird. Telluride has most of the mountain open with much less snow.

From what I've heard patrol is 20-25% rookies, which definitely isn't helping things.

Yeah, just East River would help so much. Lots of rookies on patrol, but also lifties, groomers, and snowmaking. And understaffed on top of it. I think it's snowmaking that really screwed up- all that equipment is buried under 5' of snow on International, lower Twister, and East river. They have to pull all of that out before they can open. Meanwhile, it keeps snowing and patrol has their hands full all the gapers anyway. That's why I think it's going to be a long long time.

Seriously, if anyone is thinking of driving down here from the front range just because we got a bunch of snow- don't. It will be a waste of your time.

[MakersTeleMark]

Did they hire Loveland's management team?

They grabbed a few key players from Eldora too to make a dynamic new team.

[doebedoe]

Did they hire Loveland's management team?

Hey now, Lovelands management never changes. That's part of the charm.

Meanwhile, Pip dropped ropes on everything under Chets except OTR/Rainbow this weekend.

[Full Trucker]

Monarch is skiing really soft. That storm late last week really filled things in on leeward aspects. Heading back up tomorrow.

[Leshphilling77]

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 be (really incredible for those of us who get to enjoy it) light skier traffic. I don’t want them to be forced to change because the financials aren’t working out…


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was thinking about this post/ topic while I was up there today. Most of the front range ikon passholders are able to get away with the base pass since they can still ski copper/ wp anytime, but I feel like Abasin is really playing up the lack of crowds to maybe entice some folks to go full ikon and have a less crowded experience during the holidays when its super busy everywhere else. Thing is I feel like most front rangers are just used to the crowds and cheap.

It does seem like a good chunk of the people there right now are the day/ multi day pass type and spending time/ money in the lodge. I do think starting january sometime/ when zuma opens we will see busier weekends til may.

Loving the vibe there and the skiing is fucking good right now.

[adrenalated]

Hey now, Lovelands management never changes. That's part of the charm.

Meanwhile, Pip dropped ropes on everything under Chets except OTR/Rainbow this weekend.

You know I can never resist the opportunity to give them some shit. After all, if only Loveland was bootlicking the Ridge, I bet CB would be open wall to wall by now.

Good to hear that the chair 1 goodness is open for business. I've skied exactly one run this year, so I'm sure to get fully wrecked for my NYD party ski day.

[PowTron]

Wolf Creek was stupid deep today.


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[Muggydude]

Speaking of Wolf Creek - anyone skiing Friday/Saturday there this week? Would love to ski with some Mags, will be my first time there.

Also, if anyone has a place out there or knows someone who does, let me know. I have my Camper van I’m planning on Sleeping in with the dog. It’s insulated but no electricity or bathroom yet haha. Would love to find a place that’d let me run an extension cord out to the van for my space heater, and maybe use the shower after skiing.

PM me if anyone is interested in skiing or knows someone who might let me park out front. Happy to pay a bit too. I have an extra pair of Cease And Desists with demos on them I’d be happy to share! Maybee my Kusalas or Praxis Lhasas for a few runs…

[Foggy_Goggles]

I'm sure you'll be the only van there, you'll find something.

[BFD]

In my opinion the best place to park your van is Shaw rest area. They have heated bathrooms and water. Also you are out of the way for snow removal. The resort wants you to use the overflow lot below the snow shed.

[glademaster]

Would be an awesome weekend to head to Wolf Creek with a case of Karo and some valve stem removal tools.

[skiballs]

Your gaper tears and needle dick should work just fine.


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[cmsummit]

Wolf Creek was stupid deep today.


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Indeed it was! Great taking some runs with ya!
PowTron…


cmsummit-


Enjoy today, wish I could've stayed!


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[fastfred]

Your gaper tears and needle dick should work just fine.

can I use this for the next two weeks? seems to fit alot of situations I've been in lately

[fastfred]

Would be an awesome weekend to head to Wolf Creek with a case of Karo and some valve stem removal tools.

go skiing your miserable fuck
maybe you need a van mine sure brings me great pleasure

[simple]

Deepest December day I've ever had today

[PowTron]

Indeed it was! Great taking some runs with ya!
PowTron…


cmsummit-


Enjoy today, wish I could've stayed!


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I’m in awe that today was even better…not joking. Great to ride yesterday!


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[doebedoe]

I’m in awe that today was even better…not joking. Great to ride yesterday!


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Looking at the current model runs...by sunday it'll be just as stupid again.

[hatchgreenchile]

Great pics CMSummit!
"We need the water" guy is very happy with this pattern.

[snowaddict91]

To get ~3" of water by EOM, just to get back to average, would be one hell of a run.
We did it in December 2016, and it didn't stop in January either. It be nice if that happened again!

It has been one hell of a month.

[grskier]

Found out I am not chill enough for Colorado resort skiing.
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Wait, you couldn't get out? Maybe it's the angle of the shot, but it looks like there is plenty of space there.

[ASmileyFace]

Wolf Creek has received more than 7' of snow in 7 days, with 28"-48" more in the forecast That's fucking nuts.

Things are deep here in the Juans. Best cycle I've been here for ever. What a way to start the season.

[hatchgreenchile]

It has been one hell of a month.

Ha! What a rally indeed, we'll be above average in every river basin by Saturday.
This gets me pumped for 2022 Silverton trips.