Colorado Weather Discussion Thread

**montanaskier** · 12-09-2016, 08:26 AM

Hello winter!

**cmsummit** · 12-09-2016, 08:38 AM

This snow is of the blower variety....big flat flakes of low-density.

**Kevo** · 12-09-2016, 11:15 AM

Anyone know what Beaver Creek is opening today and tomorrow? Currently contemplating between Vail and Beaver Creek for tomorrow.

**montanaskier** · 12-09-2016, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by Kevo

Anyone know what Beaver Creek is opening today and tomorrow? Currently contemplating between Vail and Beaver Creek for tomorrow.

Strawberry park chair and upper and lower BC mtn express in Bachelor Gulch as of now. Going to be a ZOO at both places. Local kids ski program starts tomorrow so tons of kids at both resorts as well as snowdaze in vail.

**Kevo** · 12-09-2016, 11:25 AM

I think it won't be as bad as a mid winter weekend. Not too many people wanting to "waste" Vail days early.

**montanaskier** · 12-09-2016, 12:10 PM

Perhaps but they've got the most terrain in the state open and they're pimping that fact....it's gonna be crowded

**cmsummit** · 12-09-2016, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by montanaskier

Perhaps but they've got the most terrain in the state open and they're pimping that fact....it's gonna be crowded

Exactly, people won't hesitate to burn 1 day out of 10 to ski 2,700 acres.

**Elkhound Odin** · 12-09-2016, 01:18 PM

Anyone know if Winter Park is going to open anything in Mary Jane this weekend?

**Kevo** · 12-09-2016, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by cmsummit

Exactly, people won't hesitate to burn 1 day out of 10 to ski 2,700 acres.

So maybe Beav is the place to be?

**hawkgt** · 12-09-2016, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by Elkhound Odin

Anyone know if Winter Park is going to open anything in Mary Jane this weekend?

WP instagram just posted open sunday at 8:30

**Muggydude** · 12-09-2016, 02:12 PM

Breck was on point today. Pretty much had knee deep tree runs off peak 8 by Duke all day. Hardly any lines, caught a rope drop too. Surprisingly good cover, the snow was heavy enough to be surfy and cover stuff. GPOs got a a few medium sized scratches, perfect ski choice for the day. Got a whole days worth of skiing in in 3.5 hours without any lines

**montanaskier** · 12-09-2016, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by Kevo

So maybe Beav is the place to be?

Less crowded for sure but still a lot of local kids out this weekend and not a ton open as of now....crapshoot

**Hott Butt Mud** · 12-09-2016, 05:07 PM

Epic Local passes are blacked out this weekend. Best to stay in Summit.

Blackout Dates:
Vail, Beaver Creek, Whistler Blackcomb, Park City, Heavenly, Northstar & Kirkwood are restricted 11/25/16–11/26/16, 12/10/16–12/25/16, 12/26/16–12/31/16, 1/14/17, 2/18/17–2/19/17.

**Lindahl** · 12-09-2016, 06:39 PM

Vail was pretty fucking awesome today. China and Ch 10 opened and the wind did its magic in the previously opened terrain. Mountain was pretty empty. Blue Sky opening either tomorrow or Sun. Mongolia, Red square and Rasps yet to open.

**WTF is dat** · 12-09-2016, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by Lindahl

Vail was pretty fucking awesome today. China and Ch 10 opened and the wind did its magic in the previously opened terrain. Mountain was pretty empty. Blue Sky opening either tomorrow or Sun. Mongolia, Red square and Rasps yet to open.

Fuck! Wonder if blue sky will be worth it in the morning or if it will just be massively crowded

**Lindahl** · 12-09-2016, 08:13 PM

Its early season and a blackout weekend. Might not be as bad as you'd think.

**mdblows** · 12-09-2016, 08:48 PM

Black out weekend?

https://order.epicpass.com/#passDetail-Epic-Local-Pass

**The SnowShow** · 12-09-2016, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by mdblows

Black out weekend?

https://order.epicpass.com/#passDetail-Epic-Local-Pass

Vail tweeted out that they're blacked out until March

**grskier** · 12-09-2016, 10:18 PM

grateful not to have to deal with blackout days.

Ajax was great again. I love that we don't report on the eastern side of the mountain, so every time you drop into that aspect it's like a little gift.

**rmnpsplitter** · 12-09-2016, 10:57 PM

I heard it's gonna be warm, but it might snow a little?

**SkiLyft** · 12-09-2016, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

Vail tweeted out that they're blacked out until March

Yup, officially no longer part of the epic pass.

**FiveLarge** · 12-10-2016, 01:37 AM

Originally Posted by mdblows

Black out weekend?

https://order.epicpass.com/#passDetail-Epic-Local-Pass

He's just trying to be funny. Emphasis on trying. Not blacked out 12/10-12/25

**Crampedon** · 12-10-2016, 03:42 AM

Originally Posted by Lindahl

Its early season and a blackout weekend. Might not be as bad as you'd think.

In early December a few years back about 12/8 or so around Birds of prey it had been snowing like this for a while and I kept my eye on the gate at elk elk and sure enough them boys dropped the rope and I slid over looked at the patroller rolling the rope up and he just pointed and smiled. 25 people place empty no one had been any where was unreal.

I noticed the day before they groomed the cream cheese and saw only two pairs of tracks from the cliff band down to the chair and sure enough next open.

So chance em' go early.

**goldenboy** · 12-10-2016, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by grskier

Ajax was great again. I love that we don't report on the eastern side of the mountain, so every time you drop into that aspect it's like a little gift.

Giving away your sleeper day secrets, eh?