Colorado Weather Discussion Thread

[Wildman]

While Gold Dust is a can't get there from here, you could follow the ridge to Fool's summit. Wouldn't touch any of the real lines off of there right now, although the south facing shots off of Charles Peak should be holding nicely.

For the approach to ski value metric, it's one of the best ones in the system.

^^^
Well said. Best bang for your buck IMHO. Gorgeous hut. Easy approach. Great skiing options. What more could you ask for.

Enjoy Danno!

[Underoos]

Random post: older people at Winter Park/MJ are super cool.

My dad just turned 73. He skis WP every single day. I like to think you’re talking about him, and not the Ski Miesters.

[Underoos]

Sunday afternoons?

I’ll be out this afternoon. I think you know where to find me.

[Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo]

While Gold Dust is a can't get there from here, you could follow the ridge to Fool's summit. Wouldn't touch any of the real lines off of there right now, although the south facing shots off of Charles Peak should be holding nicely. As for the snowpack, the forecast for both zones will be essentially the same this weekend, and the loading patterns on N - NE - E are almost identical. Either rose forecast with the lingering problems of wind slab and persistent weak layer will be present on those slopes. If I had to choose only one to receive, I'd chuck it in the Aspen zone as the area sees a little less NW flow than the rest of the Vail/Summit zone.

Have fun. For the approach to ski value metric, it's one of the best ones in the system.

I'll second this. Our director was up there with family last weekend and said the skiing was great, but I haven't pumped him for more specifics because the skiing is always great at Estin. And yes because it's on the edge of the zone it can be hard to pinpoint. I actually think it tends to track with the rest of the Vail Zone "generally" but it really depends on the storms approach. It can get pounded with the rest of the Aspen zone on many storms but with a more northerly/northwest flow it pulls more snow from storms than the rest of the Aspen zone farther south. Have fun, it's one of my favorite huts.

[Danno]

I’ll be out this afternoon. I think you know where to find me.

Underoos skiing MJ on a Thursday, quelle surprise!

[Danno]

I'll second this. Our director was up there with family last weekend and said the skiing was great, but I haven't pumped him for more specifics because the skiing is always great at Estin. And yes because it's on the edge of the zone it can be hard to pinpoint. I actually think it tends to track with the rest of the Vail Zone "generally" but it really depends on the storms approach. It can get pounded with the rest of the Aspen zone on many storms but with a more northerly/northwest flow it pulls more snow from storms than the rest of the Aspen zone farther south. Have fun, it's one of my favorite huts.

thanks, figured you'd have some good insight.

[blackalps]

Random post: older people at Winter Park/MJ are super cool.

not my experience. Had some geezer take a swing at me last year because I "skied too close to him". Also have seen several fist fights between old people in the lift lines at MJ.

[simple]

Ever read the opinion column of a newspaper? It is constantly old guys fighting with each other over petty shit. I can't wait for that generation to disappear.

[adrenalated]

Ever read the opinion column of a newspaper? It is constantly old guys fighting with each other over petty shit. I can't wait for that generation to disappear.

And then your generation will be the cranky old fucks

[Danno]

not my experience. Had some geezer take a swing at me last year because I "skied too close to him". Also have seen several fist fights between old people in the lift lines at MJ.

wtf? have skied at MJ a few hundred days over the years and never seen a fistfight, between old people or young people. I call shenanigans.

[Underoos]

Underoos skiing MJ on a Thursday, quelle surprise!

I wouldn’t call it skiing, but I am here.

[Danno]

I think it's time to let the ridiculing commence. I think we may have critical mass for an Eldora mini-summit. I've discussed this in some fashion with quite a few mags now, so we should try and find a date before the season gets away from us.

Hawkgt, Jong Laffite, beece, cdubski, the no-longer-posting hatchgreenchile, are all people I've directly or indirectly talked to, who else?

[simple]

And then your generation will be the cranky old fucks

My generation got weed legalized and craft beer to the masses. We will be just fine

[Full Trucker]

My generation got weed legalized and craft beer to the masses. We will be just fine

Get off my lawn.

[Wildman]

I think it's time to let the ridiculing commence. I think we may have critical mass for an Eldora mini-summit. I've discussed this in some fashion with quite a few mags now, so we should try and find a date before the season gets away from us.

Hawkgt, Jong Laffite, beece, cdubski, the no-longer-posting hatchgreenchile, are all people I've directly or indirectly talked to, who else?

I’m usually there fridays and Sat or Sun afternoon teaching my kids how to shred. Great idea!

[I've seen black diamonds!]

I’m usually there fridays and Sat or Sun afternoon teaching my kids how to shred. Great idea!

I'm often there on Sat or Sun with a 5 year old. Pretty much chained to him though. But I'd show up for a summit if I'm in town.

[Danno]

And I'm there every Sunday skiing while my kid is in race training. But I could probably also swing a Saturday.

[Elkhound Odin]

I could probably make an appearance. Usually no specific weekend restrictions.


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[SterlingSpikeDancer]

I think it's time to let the ridiculing commence. I think we may have critical mass for an Eldora mini-summit. I've discussed this in some fashion with quite a few mags now, so we should try and find a date before the season gets away from us.

Hawkgt, Jong Laffite, beece, cdubski, the no-longer-posting hatchgreenchile, are all people I've directly or indirectly talked to, who else?

Would be good to put more names with more faces after about 12 years posting/lurking. I also like the WP/MJ Sunday afternoon lap idea, as one of those "old guys" (40th season skiing MJ for me this year).

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[EWG]

Who is in town next weekend? How about Sunday afternoon the 19th? Turns then beers in the lot, because who wants to pay $12 for crappy beer? Early forecast looks balmy...ish.


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[I've seen black diamonds!]

Who is in town next weekend? How about Sunday afternoon the 19th? Turns then beers in the lot, because who wants to pay $12 for crappy beer? Early forecast looks balmy...ish.


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I think I can do next Sunday without the kid.

[Elkhound Odin]

I could do Jan 19. Is this Eldora or MJ?


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[fastfred]

I thought eldora was the ugly red head step child of Colorado skiing when did it become cool to ski there?

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[EWG]

I could do Jan 19. Is this Eldora or MJ?


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I think a few of the mags were thinking Eldora, like Danno, cause it's easier for them to get to right now. So I think Eldora.

Later on we'll do it again at the MJ parking lot, and fastfred can bring over his latest lady friend.

[rudy]

I'd be down for meeting up but will be in Summit next weekend. Guess I'll wait for the Basin or MJ gathering...