Colorado Weather Discussion Thread

**Danno** · 10-18-2018, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by shredgnar

Fo real? I know a ton of kids that were raised on the "Hog" and are great skiers. We just can't agree on anything today Danno! Why don't you take your Uppity Boulder-tude up to Eldora?

Of course there are plenty of kids who have learned there, that doesn't mean it's a good place to teach them relative to others nearby. Compared to the beginner terrain at other places, it sucks. Before I had a kid, I thought green terrain was green terrain, but that just isn't true, there is a lot of levels of difficulty within that. Add in the fact that the base of the Hogan Bowl is between the main lift and Pali, with skiers cruising by to get to Pali, and you have to stress out every time your kid gets near the bottom, they can't just run it out.

Compared to resorts like Winter Park, that have virtually flat terrain like Discovery Park and then gradations of steeper beginner terrain, with no faster intermediate or expert skiers around, and I stand by my statement. There are many better places on the front range to teach your kid to ski. Loveland, for ex, would be a much better option that's close by.

**I've seen black diamonds!** · 10-18-2018, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Of course there are plenty of kids who have learned there, that doesn't mean it's a good place to teach them relative to others nearby. Compared to the beginner terrain at other places, it sucks. Before I had a kid, I thought green terrain was green terrain, but that just isn't true, there is a lot of levels of difficulty within that. Add in the fact that the base of the Hogan Bowl is between the main lift and Pali, with skiers cruising by to get to Pali, and you have to stress out every time your kid gets near the bottom, they can't just run it out.

Compared to resorts like Winter Park, that have virtually flat terrain like Discovery Park and then gradations of steeper beginner terrain, with no faster intermediate or expert skiers around, and I stand by my statement. There are many better places on the front range to teach your kid to ski. Loveland, for ex, would be a much better option that's close by.

Yup.

But, the proximity to Pali is great when you're swapping kid duty with someone.

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**Danno** · 10-18-2018, 05:11 PM

No doubt!

**fastfred** · 10-18-2018, 06:35 PM

I'll watch your kid

**The SnowShow** · 10-18-2018, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Of course there are plenty of kids who have learned there, that doesn't mean it's a good place to teach them relative to others nearby. Compared to the beginner terrain at other places, it sucks. Before I had a kid, I thought green terrain was green terrain, but that just isn't true, there is a lot of levels of difficulty within that. Add in the fact that the base of the Hogan Bowl is between the main lift and Pali, with skiers cruising by to get to Pali, and you have to stress out every time your kid gets near the bottom, they can't just run it out.

Compared to resorts like Winter Park, that have virtually flat terrain like Discovery Park and then gradations of steeper beginner terrain, with no faster intermediate or expert skiers around, and I stand by my statement. There are many better places on the front range to teach your kid to ski. Loveland, for ex, would be a much better option that's close by.

Agree...Loveland and Copper, IMO, are the best for teaching a kid. Especially Copper.

**The SnowShow** · 10-18-2018, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by fastfred

I'll watch your kid

Not creepy at all

**Name Redacted** · 10-18-2018, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Of course there are plenty of kids who have learned there, that doesn't mean it's a good place to teach them relative to others nearby. Compared to the beginner terrain at other places, it sucks. Before I had a kid, I thought green terrain was green terrain, but that just isn't true, there is a lot of levels of difficulty within that. Add in the fact that the base of the Hogan Bowl is between the main lift and Pali, with skiers cruising by to get to Pali, and you have to stress out every time your kid gets near the bottom, they can't just run it out.

Compared to resorts like Winter Park, that have virtually flat terrain like Discovery Park and then gradations of steeper beginner terrain, with no faster intermediate or expert skiers around, and I stand by my statement. There are many better places on the front range to teach your kid to ski. Loveland, for ex, would be a much better option that's close by.

Yeah, keep them in the bubble.

Sorry, I'm not a parent, and I'm sure you guys are doing a great job. I'd probably agree if I were looking after a miniature human.

**GPP33** · 10-18-2018, 09:44 PM

Wow that got a bigger response than I thought. That was about 90% tongue in cheek, apparently that didn’t come across....

Can’t blame those who don’t want to take kids to the WROD, it’s not that bad but certainly isn’t as much fun with kids as other options later in the year. I think I took mine there once or twice and was reminded why I don’t resort ski until much later in the year. Not even sure if they will have anything appropriate for kids that small as hogan won’t be open.

**summit** · 10-19-2018, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

Not creepy at all

I bet he'd have the kid swinging a hammer for his contracting biz

**cravenmorhead** · 10-19-2018, 11:28 AM

Disaster averted, buddy of mine is going to meet up with us monday morning. Will get the little one out on her skis on some flat areas if they have snow in a quiet zone somewhere around the base. Otherwise we'll take turns taking runs and making snowmen or whatever. Orange Tacoma, curly-haired kid if any mags wanna say hi.

**The SnowShow** · 10-19-2018, 12:23 PM

Looks like fun

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**viglio** · 10-19-2018, 12:25 PM

At least the line doesn't seem to be halfway up the mountain like it was last year...

**Name Redacted** · 10-19-2018, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by viglio

At least the line doesn't seem to be halfway up the mountain like it was last year...

Just wait

BTW I guess Vail and BC got a sneaky 3-6" last night. Kinda surprising as we didn't see anything in Summit afaik.

**Muggydude** · 10-19-2018, 02:56 PM

Learned to ski at Copper and Winter Park growing up, great place to do it. Not on my top list of places to ski anymore though.

Some cool pictures from the air today, Keystone and Breck

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**Name Redacted** · 10-19-2018, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by Muggydude

Learned to ski at Copper and Winter Park growing up, great place to do it. Not on my top list of places to ski anymore though.

Some cool pictures from the air today, Keystone and Breck

Nice! I can see my house in the first pic.

**RonMexico** · 10-20-2018, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by Muggydude

Learned to ski at Copper and Winter Park growing up, great place to do it. Not on my top list of places to ski anymore though.

Some cool pictures from the air today, Keystone and Breck

*copper

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**Soups** · 10-20-2018, 10:49 AM

^^Thats Keystone

**kathleenturneroverdrive** · 10-20-2018, 11:04 AM

You’re both right. Photo 1 is Keystone. 2 is Copper with Breck on the edge of the right side of the frame.

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**Soups** · 10-20-2018, 11:13 AM

Oops. Only saw photo 1 on my phone. Thought thats what he was calling copper. Carry on.

**GPP33** · 10-20-2018, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by RonMexico

*copper

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Copper and everything worth skiing at Breck (almost everything, twin chutes is just out of the pic).

**pow_pow~** · 10-24-2018, 01:22 AM

Tips on best vail resort to take a strong beginner? thinking breck just because of the size, vail might be slightly too far from silverthorne. however will be around for about 10 days so will start to explore after she gets comfortable.

**MakersTeleMark** · 10-24-2018, 03:00 AM

Originally Posted by pow_pow~

Tips on best vail resort to take a strong beginner? thinking breck just because of the size, vail might be slightly too far from silverthorne. however will be around for about 10 days so will start to explore after she gets comfortable.

Honestly, Beaver Creek is perfect for not only that, but for skiing some stuff for yourself and meeting right back up with her. I can't think of a more well rounded resort in that company for exactly what you seek. And there are solid mid day and apres options.

**pow_pow~** · 10-24-2018, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by MakersTeleMark

Honestly, Beaver Creek is perfect for not only that, but for skiing some stuff for yourself and meeting right back up with her. I can't think of a more well rounded resort in that company for exactly what you seek. And there are solid mid day and apres options.

Cool thanks mate, I hadn't really considered it. We are staying in silverthorne and if I end up getting a car we will be sure to check it out, otherwise it might be a bit too far.

**The AD** · 10-24-2018, 09:06 AM

Question for the CO collective: If you had to ski at a resort in either Eagle or Summit County on a Saturday in January, which one would you pick? Is the cat skiing at Keystone any good? I guess another option is Winter Park. Is it significantly less crowded than the I-70 resorts?

**doebedoe** · 10-24-2018, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by The AD

Question for the CO collective: If you had to ski at a resort in either Eagle or Summit County on a Saturday in January, which one would you pick? Is the cat skiing at Keystone any good? I guess another option is Winter Park. Is it significantly less crowded than the I-70 resorts?

Beaver Creek. or ABasin. or Loveland.

Winter Park is pretty crowded these days. Expect that to increase with IKON pass.