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If you were someone with say, oh...I dunno...limited time and a knee recovering from ACL surgery, where would you ski along I-70 next Saturday? A-Basin, Loveland, Keystone or Copper (will those last two even be open)?
It would have to obviously be groomed intermediate terrain, not too crowded on the slopes, and not boxed in with traffic (have to be at DIA by 5PM).
Suggestions? :)
Loveland and A-Basin say they will be open next friday but it looks grim.
Copper Mountain Nov 1
Keystone - Nov 15 (they stopped competing for first open)
Ron,
Loveland looks pretty promising. Did you look at their web site?
http://www.skiloveland.com/snowmaking/default.htm
Some of the photos make it look like they're going to be ready to me. Of course, the last photo is only from about half way down. I wonder what things looks like at the base?
Oops, I see there is a webcam right at the base. Yeah, looks like they've got some work to do there
Yikes AD. I just checked out the pics. Well, it looks like it'll have to be Loveland anyway.
Anyone know if it's supposed to stay cold enough this coming week to continue to make snow?
Well I'm running around in shorts and it's supposed to be 85 today.
Yeah but is it getting into the mid-30's at night around 11,000 feet?
OK. I just rolled the dice and picked DIA over PDX. It's a done deal.
Flight and car rental booked and paid. Now all I need is a week of low temps at the continental divide. [crossing fingers]
Loveland has 3/4 of their trail ready. All they need is about 2 cold nights to cover that last stretch. They'll be ready to go by Friday.
If you hang around for the weekend you may even get some real snow.
endless - i'm guessing a handful of us will be riding the ribbon at loveland next saturday. i'll even have a camera with me to get a shot for your site if you like. drop me an email and i'll give you my cell # so we can meet up. rrs ATATATAT mediarite DAWT COMATOSE
jibij--
Sounds great. I just emailed you.
I'll be there!!! Saturday I have to wear the jacket and prolly just stand around and tell people to slow down. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally posted by jibij
endless - i'm guessing a handful of us will be riding the ribbon at loveland next saturday. i'll even have a camera with me to get a shot for your site if you like. drop me an email and i'll give you my cell # so we can meet up. rrs ATATATAT mediarite DAWT COMATOSE
Can't hardly believe we'll be skiing again. It's been sooooo warm.
Ski season is upon us. Yeah!
What about St. Mary's Glacier? There's still gotta be snow there...
I was past Loveland yesteday they just need to cover the base area and about 200yards of trail, if the weather permits they will be ready by mid week or so, Friday still looks good. As for uncrowded slopes you won't find them there, its like 300 skiers and one green run.
Yeah, you're a real uber funny guy. ;) I guess if you're offering to sled me up to the top I'm in.Quote:
Originally posted by Ubersheist
What about St. Mary's Glacier? There's still gotta be snow there...
As I'm sure you read above, I have to stick with groomed and obviously chair-accessed skiing. I can't hike. There are many exercises I can't do for a year such as leg extensions with weights. I think they're going to allow me to do 90 degree squats around January. I'm not even supposed to be skiing, but um, yeah...like I'm gonna follow that advice... :rolleyes:
Cool!! I'll see you there and hopefully we'll actually meet this time. We no doubt saw each other already at Silverton, but since there wasn't a group introduction, we never met.Quote:
Originally posted by SheRa
I'll be there!!! Saturday I have to wear the jacket and prolly just stand around and tell people to slow down.
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"Yesterday's history. Tomorrow's a mystery. Skiing today is a gift--that's why they call it the present."
Hey Endless, what about some "heli-accessed" skiing? I assume that will work as well although it may be hard to find some groomers. Get strong soon.:)Quote:
Originally posted by Endlessseason
I have to stick with groomed and obviously chair-accessed skiing.
Man I hope to be able to afford that again some day. That was some experience to be able to do that right here in the Wasatch.
I'm sure you'll be doing it again, right?
I'll be there on saturday. Looks like a cold front moving through by the end of the week?!
If only the social coordinator would've shown up. :rolleyes: ;)Quote:
Originally posted by Endlessseason
Cool!! I'll see you there and hopefully we'll actually meet this time. We no doubt saw each other already at Silverton, but since there wasn't a group introduction, we never met.
Just a few days yet - I'll see you guys this weekend. Look for the tall chick with the dragons on her skis. :cool:
If they're open...I'll be there. :D
I will be there as well. This is sounding like we are going to have a decent sized maggot showing, should be fun !
Nobody's planning to come on Friday?
I'll be at either Basin or Loveland Fri, Sat, and Sun..maybe Mon too. Oh an maybe Thursday if they open early.:D Without a doubt Loveland on opening day though.
Does that apply to magots as well :) I hate early season for that reason, all I wanna do is crank some gs turns, and all I get is crap(except at copper, on the race trail, which is supposed to be ready in about two weeks, yeah)Quote:
Originally posted by SheRa
I'll be there!!! Saturday I have to wear the jacket and prolly just stand around and tell people to slow down. :rolleyes:
Can't hardly believe we'll be skiing again. It's been sooooo warm.
Ski season is upon us. Yeah!
I could probably be talked into it, but I am not sure about this year. I guess we will find out if the Powderbirds are going to have another promotion. How long are you going to have to stick to the groomers?Quote:
Originally posted by Endlessseason
Man I hope to be able to afford that again some day. That was some experience to be able to do that right here in the Wasatch.
I'm sure you'll be doing it again, right?
Scuttlebutt is that Loveland is having severe melting problems and A-Basin has it even worse.
I'm guessing that Friday won't be happening... but with the weather changing on Thursday night, the chance they open Saturday is looking pretty good.
Shera, any new info?
[QUOTE]Originally posted by powderfarmer
Does that apply to magots as well :) I hate early season for that reason, all I wanna do is crank some gs turns, and all I get is crap(except at copper, on the race trail, which is supposed to be ready in about two weeks, yeah) [/QUOTE
No, of course not. :D But there's always a few eeediots that can barely hold their edges to the snow and yet feel compelled to flail at full speed. It's pretty easy to see who's in control. Just don't take any air over blind rollers. :eek:
I love this one,
"Slow down there, cowboy!"
That'll work real well when I put on that Texas drawl. ;)
Nope. I guess I could call over there today and see what's up...Quote:
Originally posted by funkendrenchman
I'm guessing that Friday won't be happening... but with the weather changing on Thursday night, the chance they open Saturday is looking pretty good.
Shera, any new info?
but the news is not so good. I just got off the phone with the patrol director and he said they couldn't even blow snow last night. :( There is no scheduled opening day - really can't have one.
So, let's go outside and enjoy the sunshine. :rolleyes:
This sucks ! ! !
<pouting in the corner> Yeah, this SUCKS!
Endless,
You might want to reconsider coming to Colorado, this just in from AB's website:
:: Opening Day - Sometime in October 2003 ::
Yep, the warm weather has thrown us for a loop, so we won't be opening on Friday, Oct 24 as previously stated. When will we open? Since we can't predict the weather, we can't tell you. We think we'll pick October 31st because it's Halloween, payday and about a week later than we thought. Seriously, as soon as we know, we will tell you! We're working on it.
This sucks...
Of course Loveland doesn't change their opening date on their website.:rolleyes: Seriously, this FUCKIN BLOWS DONKEY NUTS!!!!!!!!!
How bout you fucking pick the day when you will actually have snow!!!!!!!:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:Quote:
Originally posted by The Dude
We think we'll pick October 31st because it's Halloween, payday and about a week later than we thought.
But have you been outside? It's gorgeous!Quote:
Originally posted by funkendrenchman
Seriously, this FUCKIN BLOWS DONKEY NUTS!!!!!!!!!
It's almost November... it has had 6 months to be gorgeous! Give me brutal cold and blinding snow!!!!!!!!!:mad:Quote:
Originally posted by Pinner
But have you been outside? It's gorgeous!
http://www.filmsite.org/posters/hallelujah.jpgQuote:
Originally posted by funkendrenchman
It's almost November... it has had 6 months to be gorgeous! Give me brutal cold and blinding snow!!!!!!!!!:mad:
Well... I feel like a right arse. I didn't even bother to read all of your first post. And I entirely forgot about your numerous posts regarding your injury earlier this year over on Powdermag.com. I'll buy a round or two for you at the Tahoe Summit and try to make up for my callous comment. I hppe you'll accept my sincerest of applogies.Quote:
Originally posted by Endlessseason
Yeah, you're a real uber funny guy. ;) I guess if you're offering to sled me up to the top I'm in.
As I'm sure you read above, I have to stick with groomed and obviously chair-accessed skiing. I can't hike. There are many exercises I can't do for a year such as leg extensions with weights. I think they're going to allow me to do 90 degree squats around January. I'm not even supposed to be skiing, but um, yeah...like I'm gonna follow that advice... :rolleyes:
I hope all goes well with your recovery. If you make it over to the western side of CO, give me a holler! I'll set you up good.
Yeah, I hear ya on that. There's something wrong when it's October 21st in Colorado and I'm still driving with my freakin' air conditioning on everyday! Even with the windows open in the house at night I'm still hot. Well, on the other hand, maybe mother N is saving all the goods for later on?Quote:
Originally posted by funkendrenchman
It's almost November... it has had 6 months to be gorgeous! Give me brutal cold and blinding snow!!!!!!!!!:mad: