Colorado Weather Discussion Thread

**Foggy_Goggles** · 10-31-2019, 06:55 PM

Looks like they're only opening a little beginner chair. Seriously, is that WP? Fuck that shit. Sounds like Molly Hogan terrain at Abasin is what WP will open. Lame AF.

For the last 20+ years, the only lifts open on opening day are the Arrow, Gemini and the Disco. Nobody is making you go. It is fucking Halloween. It's pre season hype. Lighten up.

**hawkgt** · 10-31-2019, 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by weirdpeirce

Monarch's got more than just green open for tomorrow:
Attachment 300372

Ullr pleased

continue on with your conquest of pow

**Danno** · 10-31-2019, 09:57 PM

Eldora is actually opening alpenglow terrain.

**daviski** · 11-01-2019, 06:05 AM

Originally Posted by bamboocoreONLY

I did. Wasn't too bad with the cold actually. Just a couple laps on the hanging meadow since it's usually pretty shark free then went over to the current creek side and tip toed around a bit. Not bad.

Originally Posted by weirdpeirce

Monarch's got more than just green open for tomorrow:
Attachment 300372

Very good indeed! You there?

Originally Posted by bamboocoreONLY

I did. Wasn't too bad with the cold actually. Just a couple laps on the hanging meadow since it's usually pretty shark free then went over to the current creek side and tip toed around a bit. Not bad.

Thanks, judging from the CDOT cam it looked active. Since I'm out of state and often solo hanging meadow zone is where I often am anyway

**hawkgt** · 11-01-2019, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Eldora is actually opening alpenglow terrain.

shit show, son and I showed up at 11:30, parked near the choke fairly up close. upper lot was occupied, lift lines long but who gives a shit, early season turns. snow what you expect, bit icy in spots but I still had fun.

PSA - beers are $8 each now, holly fuck.

snow guns are full force in Woodward area, groomer moving snow for bigger features, they are going all in on Woodward this year from what I can tell. also purchased a half pipe groomer this year per instagram

**The SnowShow** · 11-01-2019, 03:07 PM

What’s better right now? Top to bottom ABasin on Dercums to High Noon or Eldora top to bottom from Alpenglow? I can’t believe I’m asking that.

**bamboocoreONLY** · 11-01-2019, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by daviski

Very good indeed! You there?

Thanks, judging from the CDOT cam it looked active. Since I'm out of state and often solo hanging meadow zone is where I often am anyway

Yeah I was a bit baffled by the amount of skiers on such a cold day, but that's just how it is these days. It was my go to all through high school and October on a day like that then, I'd be maybe one of two or three cars haha

**weirdpeirce** · 11-01-2019, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by daviski

Very good indeed! You there?

Yes was there today, knee deep natural until 2pm if you avoided the beginner runs. Wasn't ready for it, thought softball would help keep me in shape this summer but couldn't link more than 5 laps without stopping at the bar. Not sure if I'll go back this weekend or not.

**smmokan** · 11-01-2019, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by weirdpeirce

thought softball would help keep me in shape this summer

First time I've ever heard anyone say that before.

**SkiBall** · 11-01-2019, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by smmokan

First time I've ever heard anyone say that before.

If you play enough, and play one of the positions that actually runs. I mean, it doesn't hurt.

**Hott Butt Mud** · 11-01-2019, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

What’s better right now? Top to bottom ABasin on Dercums to High Noon or Eldora top to bottom from Alpenglow? I can’t believe I’m asking that.

I went to Eldora (first time evah) today around 1:30p. It wasn't really too crowded but the fucking lift kept stopping every 45 seconds. Really short runs, but pretty damn fun to make some turns. I didn't have any issues with parking at that time but I can see how that place turns in to a shit show.

If I had an Abasin pass, I'd go there tomorrow. No way will it be as crowded as Eldora. All the Ikonic gapers are going to go there tomorrow (and NOT Abasin).

**Danno** · 11-01-2019, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by hawkgt

shit show, son and I showed up at 11:30, parked near the choke fairly up close. upper lot was occupied, lift lines long but who gives a shit, early season turns. snow what you expect, bit icy in spots but I still had fun.

PSA - beers are $8 each now, holly fuck.

snow guns are full force in Woodward area, groomer moving snow for bigger features, they are going all in on Woodward this year from what I can tell. also purchased a half pipe groomer this year per instagram

Thanks for the report. I probably won't be able to get out until December, so I got time for the shit show to die down.

BTW, going to be skiing there on Sundays this year, switched our kiddo to the Sunday program. Hope to still ski with you up there sometime!

**hawkgt** · 11-01-2019, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

BTW, going to be skiing there on Sundays this year, switched our kiddo to the Sunday program. Hope to still ski with you up there sometime!

Was going to ask you that, works for me. Hell, 70 drive sucks for wrod, save that for deep days.

When does kids program start up? La belle?.. has enough snow and the fences are all sitting at top ready for placement

**fastfred** · 11-01-2019, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

What’s better right now? Top to bottom ABasin on Dercums to High Noon or Eldora top to bottom from Alpenglow? I can’t believe I’m asking that.

It's a goid question to ask keeps shit in perspective

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**zartagen** · 11-02-2019, 05:58 AM

Reading the forecast discussion this morning made me laugh a little. The first and last sentences:

"A stagnant pattern will continue over North America."
...
"It`s a ways off but at least and [sic] indication of a pattern change."

Sooo, 2 weeks maybe?

**JaytaeMoney** · 11-02-2019, 07:08 AM

Originally Posted by zartagen

Sooo, 2 weeks maybe?

precisely, and it's time to start keeping very close tabs on alabama's football program

**EWG** · 11-02-2019, 02:39 PM

Eldora had a combination of really nice snow and really long lines today. Singles line went all the way back to the snow fence at the throat entrance off the run.

But sunny and good snow = damn nice time. Plus some good people watching

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**Skistack** · 11-02-2019, 02:58 PM

A Basin was cold AF this morning then warmed up nicely. I never waited more than a couple minutes for a lift. Saw LOTS of Icon passes.

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**d-root** · 11-02-2019, 05:31 PM

Was at WP 1230-230pm. after a morning tour on BP. Zero wait in the singles line on Gemni. $1 Coors light at Derailer. It was busy with people, but lines didn't seem too crazy. Someone in the lift line asked if Pano was open....

**The SnowShow** · 11-02-2019, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by Skistack

A Basin was cold AF this morning then warmed up nicely. I never waited more than a couple minutes for a lift. Saw LOTS of Icon passes.

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Fuck yeah!

**galibier_numero_un** · 11-05-2019, 09:04 PM

Best skier on the mountain today wasn't a skier, but rather @ISBD's newly adopted dog (and he didn't lose any Ptex in the process) ...

... Thom

**pfluffenmeister** · 11-06-2019, 10:11 PM

^^^ WOOF!

**The AD** · 11-07-2019, 09:20 AM

While you guys are all basking in the sun with this high pressure system, can anyone give me recommendations for Frisco? Looks like I'll be staying there for a few days this winter and have only passed through before.

**Telemarketeer** · 11-07-2019, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by The AD

While you guys are all basking in the sun with this high pressure system, can anyone give me recommendations for Frisco? Looks like I'll be staying there for a few days this winter and have only passed through before. Restaurants, bars, hookers. The usual stuff...

Here's some spots with my impressions, I'm sure other people will have other opinions because they are on the internet.
Outer Range Brewery- trendy Hazy beers, worth a visit if you are into that kinda thing, although they have a good pilsner now too. "In The Steep" is their flagship and is probably what I'd start with.
Tavern West- probably my favorite bar/restaurant in Frisco. Higher end pub food, little pricey. We go here a lot.
Fifth Ave grill- steaks and such, very good
Vinnys-has great family Italian. You want pasta, go here
Bagali's- also italian and pretty good. More like wood fired pizzas and small plates,
Breakfast- Butterhorn, good pastries and decent breakfast, Log Cabin is OK too
Rocky Mountain Roasters- good coffee and quick breakfast burritos, I like the chorizo ones.
Moosejaw- classic local dive bar, worth a visit.
Pazzo's Pizza- best pizza in town, maybe the county.
Greco's- casual decently priced, but not the highest end of food. Decent beer list.
Clubhouse- local beers selection and cocktails, good bar scene upstairs.

That's about all I can think of, sure I'm missing something but I'd say overall, Frisco has some pretty good spots and you won't be disappointed at these.