Colorado Weather Discussion Thread

[bamboocoreONLY]

There was no January thaw because there was nothing to thaw. It’s been like the 2020-21 thaw.

Ice coast conditions for sure. No need to anyone to travel to CO. Go to WA.

Yet ski sales just keep increasing, it's insane.

[MakersTeleMark]

So, apparently the need for the resorts to follow any of colorado tramway rules has been negated by the appeals court. At this point, the safety rules are not enforceable by the government.

https://coloradosun.com/2021/01/11/c...ts-safety-act/


Seems quite odd to me... i guess benny is on his own the next time he has trouble getting off the lift.

That is not what the opinion says. You should actually read it. https://www.courts.state.co.us/Court...9ca0512-PD.pdf

It is pretty big though, stating that an exculpatory contract can defeat a negligence per se claim which just leaves gross negligence, recklessness, or willful and wanton. The negligence claim fell flat on it's feet, but the per se claim is a lot more nuanced and I bet will be the focus of the case in the next round.

[Hott Butt Mud]

That is not what the opinion says. You should actually read it. https://www.courts.state.co.us/Court...9ca0512-PD.pdf

It is pretty big though, stating that an exculpatory contract can defeat a negligence per se claim which just leaves gross negligence, recklessness, or willful and wanton. The negligence claim fell flat on it's feet, but the per se claim is a lot more nuanced and I bet will be the focus of the case in the next round.

Jim, are you some kind of attorney?

[MakersTeleMark]

Jim, are you some kind of attorney?

NTTAWWT.

[Danno]

Jim, are you some kind of attorney?

Define "attorney".

[Name Redacted]

I haven't been a trail runner, XC skiing enthusiast since 2010 and I'm headed back that direction. That's how bad it is right now.

[The SnowShow]

I’m trying to find where to rent a fat bike that’s near trails you can ride nearby. Any thoughts?

[MakersTeleMark]

I’m trying to find where to rent a fat bike that’s near trails you can ride nearby. Any thoughts?

Pb is like a fat bike mecca, for snow that is.

[Foggy_Goggles]

I’m trying to find where to rent a fat bike that’s near trails you can ride nearby. Any thoughts?

Snow Mountain Ranch

[Name Redacted]

I’m trying to find where to rent a fat bike that’s near trails you can ride nearby. Any thoughts?

Town of CB grooms a bunch of trails and I'm pretty sure a few shops rent bikes.

[Shredhead]

We probably don’t have the best fat bike single track. But we definitely have the best closed roads.



Stapleton Sports will rent you a tricked out e-fatty with studded tires. You can ride Independence Pass or the Maroon Bells from the store.

[The SnowShow]

^^^ all very interesting. Definitely doing it if this horseshit dry spell continues.

[goldenboy]

Yet ski sales just keep increasing, it's insane.

Probably a few broken skis this year with low tide. I've considered buying something skinnier for all this hardpack this season too. (Although secretly if I do this I expect ULLR to bring the dumpage and the new skinny skis never even make it out by the time they're mounted up.)

[The SnowShow]

Looks like the SW will get some, then maybe 1 storm cycle for all then back to dry
The thing that sucks is when we do get a good storm, it’ll be absolutely mayhem.

[bamboocoreONLY]

Probably a few broken skis this year with low tide. I've considered buying something skinnier for all this hardpack this season too. (Although secretly if I do this I expect ULLR to bring the dumpage and the new skinny skis never even make it out by the time they're mounted up.)

I think I’ve noticed more new skier ski sales than what you’re referring to. They just have no clue and probably think this is a normal snow year I’d guess.

[goldenboy]

I think I’ve noticed more new skier ski sales than what you’re referring to. They just have no clue and probably think this is a normal snow year I’d guess.

yeah, the average tourist thinks it snowy, sunny, and great.

[Shredly von Whiplash]

Was skiing next to some Italian tourists at Snowmass. They thought it was absolute crap. It was worse than that.

[BFD]

Was skiing next to some Italian tourists at Snowmass. They thought it was absolute crap. It was worse than that.

I think you are the person that sold me the scarpa, atomic touring set up. you should come down to wolf creek. skied the ski area for the first time since before Christmas. It was great. The few people I shared the chair with all thought it was great. I had a great day learning to ski bumps. Next week should be really good. If you are the poster that sold me the gear I would gladly show you around. Bonus if you have touring gear.

[JaytaeMoney]

I've considered buying something skinnier for all this hardpack this season too. (Although secretly if I do this I expect ULLR to bring the dumpage and the new skinny skis never even make it out by the time they're mounted up.)

Take one for the team

[EWG]

Take one for the team

Was about to post the same. Come on now we need this one from you. Haven’t made it to CB yet but I’m sure it’s boney.

[snowaddict91]

Was about to post the same. Come on now we need this one from you. Haven’t made it to CB yet but I’m sure it’s boney.

Boney is an understatement lol.

[snowaddict91]

The wife and I are gonna ski Telluride tomorrow for the first time. Any mags feel like playing tour guide? I'll bring the beers.

[Hott Butt Mud]

Where can you van camp in CB during the winter?

[The SnowShow]

Was skiing next to some Italian tourists at Snowmass. They thought it was absolute crap. It was worse than that.

Serves them right for taking a a vacation during a pandemic.

[The SnowShow]

Long shot but does anyone have a kid’s ticket for Loveland tomorrow that they’re not going to use?