Colorado Weather Discussion Thread

[The SnowShow]

Beauty of a day in Second Creek, hanging out near the hut.

[skaredshtles]

Beauty of a day in Second Creek, hanging out near the hut.

That's some impressive debris out there.

[goldenboy]

Most people aren't skiing the alpine terrain? Coral reef down below treeline most days this month.

They should be. Fucking killer above treeline right now.

[The SnowShow]

That's some impressive debris out there.

Yep....not sure when that ran, but it was huge.

[Rossymcg]

That's some impressive debris out there.

Looks sweet though.

[Name Redacted]

Most people aren't skiing the alpine terrain? Coral reef down below treeline most days this month.

I have skied great snow below treeline all month too. Very little coral reef.

[skaredshtles]

Aspect and timing are very, VERY important right now. Esp if you're skiing below the alpine.

[Danno]

Hut trip this weekend, so I won't be on your slopes or your roads (during peak times). Hoping for some goods in the 11,000'+ north facing trees.

Update: north facing trees were money.

[Name Redacted]

Update: north facing trees were money.

Which hut?

[Danno]

Estin

[eastcoastgroomers]

Would I post that here? I'm new to the forum and don't want a slap on the wrist from the forum police on my maiden voyage!

[adrenalated]

Would I post that here? I'm new to the forum and don't want a slap on the wrist from the forum police on my maiden voyage!

PM Rontele, he will fill you in on conditions in CO in October.

[eastcoastgroomers]

PM Rontele, he will fill you in on conditions in CO in October.

Many thanks!

[hatchgreenchile]

Pretty much this

[Kinnikinnick]

Would I post that here? I'm new to the forum and don't want a slap on the wrist from the forum police on my maiden voyage!

^^^ don't listen to that guy - he's trying to sandbag you and get you to come out when its icy and crowded - you know February or March.

October = Top notch conditions around here.

[eastcoastgroomers]

^^^ don't listen to that guy - he's trying to sandbag you and get you to come out when its icy and crowded - you know February or March.

October = Top notch conditions around here.

hahah well I'm flying blind so if I hit a few things along the way so be it

The one caveat - this would be my FIRST TRIP EVER out West. I've been ice skating on East Coast groomers since I was a kid. My cousin's getting married in Denver in mid-October and I'd like to extend my trip and do some actual skiing for once while I'm out there. Could always come back, but a taste would be nice...

[The SnowShow]

You'll likely get a nice taste of the WROD. Plan on half a day skiing, half a day doing something more fun (for that time of year) like hiking or biking. Both are so good then.

[skaredshtles]

hahah well I'm flying blind so if I hit a few things along the way so be it

The one caveat - this would be my FIRST TRIP EVER out West. I've been ice skating on East Coast groomers since I was a kid. My cousin's getting married in Denver in mid-October and I'd like to extend my trip and do some actual skiing for once while I'm out there. Could always come back, but a taste would be nice...

I'm afraid your chances of doing any "actual skiing" out here would be about as slim as they can get.

But as someone else posted - Feb and March is a crowded, crappy snow nightmare out here.

I'd shoot for the week between Christmas and New Years.

[ASmileyFace]

I've skied 30 inches of blower at wolf creek on October 10th a couple years ago. Wouldn't bank on something like that happening again though.

[Shredhead]

If you'll already be here, you can usually find some turns.




Our very own Skideeppow on 9/24.

[smitchell333]

Mid October is nothing to bank on.

Have hit powder in September and October but also can be nothing. For the white ribbon of death Arapahoe basin and Loveland might be open. From the history it looks like Abasin has opened as early as 10/9 but more typically late October.

Check the conditions before you come but I wouldn't make expensive plans in advance based on hoping for good conditions.

[Jong Lafitte]

You'll likely get a nice taste of the WROD. Plan on half a day skiing, half a day doing something more fun (for that time of year) like hiking or biking. Both are so good then.

Fishing can also be great around then.

[Danno]

Mid October is nothing to bank on.

Have hit powder in September and October but also can be nothing. For the white ribbon of death Arapahoe basin and Loveland might be open. From the history it looks like Abasin has opened as early as 10/9 but more typically late October.

Check the conditions before you come but I wouldn't make expensive plans in advance based on hoping for good conditions.

This. Once the leaves have changed, it becomes a crap shoot as far as outdoor activities for a couple of months. You might get good skiing, you might get good hiking/biking, but you might get raw cold wet days with no snow.

[simple]

It's called mud season for a reason

[Rossymcg]

Would I post that here? I'm new to the forum and don't want a slap on the wrist from the forum police on my maiden voyage!

You'll get a slap on the wrist for not posting some titty photos of your missis. Get them posted JONG