Aspen?

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11-21-2006, 04:24 PM
MadMatt

Aspen?

I am going to be in the Aspen area next week with my wife . . . she is doing an interior design job, and I get to go skiing!!! Yay!!!

Is there anything worth skiing in-bounds?

I think I am getting hooked up with a ticket, but if not, anyone know where to get a reasonably priced tickets?

Anyone in the area like to show me around? I'll buy a round. Or two, or . . . .

:smile:
11-21-2006, 04:41 PM
Lloyd Braun

we are hurting bad for snow. Next week? it could be better. PM me when you come, i'll show you around if I can.
11-21-2006, 04:46 PM
MadMatt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lloyd Braun

we are hurting bad for snow. Next week? it could be better. PM me when you come, i'll show you around if I can.

That's great, thanks!

I'll be up there Wednesday and Thursday. I'll keep in touch.
11-21-2006, 04:52 PM
Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo

We may get some snow this Monday/Tuesday so keep your fingers crossed.
11-21-2006, 04:56 PM
grskier

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowforecast.com

--THROUGH 6 DAYS - Wednesday - Warm (relatively speaking) and partly cloudy Wednesday in advance of a not really impressive low pressure system moving through mainly to the north, however is is the start of a big change from the warm (too warm) weather we have been having.

Thanksgiving Day - As large scale low pressure develops across the west (and continues across the northwest US), some light snow develops in the Rockies by afternoon thanks to the tail end of a fairly fast moving low pressure disturbance. We do not expect much accumulation, but a quick shot of light snow. Colder air moves in.

Friday - Isolated snow showers early turns to partly cloudy skies and colder weather as a lower pressure and slightly unsettled regime continues across the Colorado Rockies. We just lack enough moisture with these more northerly systems to crank out much snow yet.

Saturday - Temperatures remain just below average under partly cloudy (mostly sunny) skies as a low pressure system heads our way.

Sunday - Colder air moves in with light snow showers thanks to a fast moving low pressure disturbance aloft passing through.

Next Monday and Tuesday - Low pressure briefly relocates to over the Rockies (instead of the northwest coast). A more impressive looking storm is possible Monday into Tuesday with significant snowfall possible.

meh, I've got my fingers crossed
11-21-2006, 06:06 PM
Below Zero

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rose

Great stuff at Highlands.....

Yeah dude, Highland Bowl is gonna be sick next week!

You aren't too bright are you?
11-21-2006, 06:07 PM
Rose

Quote:

Originally Posted by Below Zero

You aren't too bright are you?

I guess not......? Hmmm, I really wish I knew what you meant. When does it open?
11-21-2006, 06:14 PM
rideit

'Open' and 'good' can be WOOORLDS away from eachother....
Rose, have you ever been out west in sub 50" base conditions?
11-21-2006, 06:22 PM
Rose

No, I haven't. Those are just some runs I love. I'll edit the post.
11-21-2006, 06:26 PM
MadMatt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Below Zero

Yeah dude, Highland Bowl is gonna be sick next week!

I'll bring my bike. :D
11-21-2006, 06:35 PM
Rose

I just looked on the website, and Highlands doesn't even open until December 9th... Doh!
11-21-2006, 06:54 PM
funkendrenchman

Groomers only at the moment. Gonna need another 1-2 feet for good skiing anywhere in bounds. Reasonably priced tix?.... Mt Baker
11-21-2006, 07:01 PM
homerjay

Quote:

Originally Posted by funkendrenchman

Groomers only at the moment. Gonna need another 1-2 feet for good skiing anywhere in bounds. Reasonably priced tix?.... Mt Baker

sunlight?
11-21-2006, 07:05 PM
MadMatt

Quote:

Originally Posted by homerjay

sunlight?

Good question!
11-21-2006, 09:09 PM
FigureEleven

MM, when you will be out here only Ajax and Snowmass will be open. At the moment things are a little on thin side (but fast and fun). I ski somewhere every day, so I am sure I will see you on the mountain.
11-21-2006, 09:17 PM
shirk

Quote:

Originally Posted by homerjay

sunlight?

I'll take powder over sunlight any day.
11-21-2006, 11:03 PM
Phatstix

Quote:

Originally Posted by Below Zero

Yeah dude, Highland Bowl is gonna be sick next week!

You aren't too bright are you?

You're both right and you're both wrong at the same time.
11-21-2006, 11:48 PM
StoneCold

He means "Sunlight" as in the ski area.
11-22-2006, 09:42 AM
MadMatt

Quote:

Originally Posted by FigureEleven

MM, when you will be out here only Ajax and Snowmass will be open.

It's been a long time since I've been to either. Would you suggest one over the other right now?
11-22-2006, 09:43 AM
funkendrenchman

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMatt

It's been a long time since I've been to either. Would you suggest one over the other right now?

Hard to do at the moment. Don't know what is open at Snowmass yet. There is a possible storm for Mon and Tues.

edit - only 117 acres open at Snomass, so my pick would be Ajax.
11-22-2006, 10:16 AM
lost

Quote:

Originally Posted by funkendrenchman

Hard to do at the moment. Don't know what is open at Snowmass yet. There is a possible storm for Mon and Tues.

edit - only 117 acres open at Snomass, so my pick would be Ajax.

Nothing up high in the mass. No burn or high alpine and I think alpine springs might not be open either.
looking grim