Colorado Weather Discussion Thread

**Name Redacted** · 09-26-2020, 08:39 AM

I got an Epic through work. Plan on spending more time down in CB on my days off. Probably won't use it at Breck or Keystone, maybe BC.
Taos and Monarch days on the Abasin pass too. Maybe string together a few Silverton unguided days in the spring. Really, nothing out of the normal for us so far but we'll see how it all pans out.

Also noticed this Basin pass benefit that I forgot about:

Purchase lift tickets at 23 Mountain Collective resorts at 50% off the window price

That could come in handy.

**Danno** · 09-26-2020, 08:51 AM

The Basin might not feel the need to limit pass sales when on any given day the total number of people will be limited by parking. But it will suck for you if parking is full when you arrive, you might wish they had reservations.

**Name Redacted** · 09-26-2020, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

The Basin might not feel the need to limit pass sales when on any given day the total number of people will be limited by parking. But it will suck for you if parking is full when you arrive, you might wish they had reservations.

If parking is full, do you really want to be skiing there?

**I've seen black diamonds!** · 09-26-2020, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by Name Redacted

If parking is full, do you really want to be skiing there?

They've said won't be usinh their most distant lots. People won't be shuttling from Keystone when the lots are full. A Basin will ski fine when the lots are full. And the lots will be full a lot.

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**The SnowShow** · 09-26-2020, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by I've seen black diamonds!

They've said won't be usinh their most distant lots. People won't be shuttling from Keystone when the lots are full. A Basin will ski fine when the lots are full. And the lots will be full a lot.

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Yeah, easy to any avoid BMX and Lenawee crowds on busy days.

**Rideski** · 09-26-2020, 11:52 AM

So no chatter yet about what to do with the half hour to hour long stationary group, waiting for the chair to open?

**Hott Butt Mud** · 09-26-2020, 04:27 PM

I get the sense that most of the resorts are really not interested in policing crowds and lines that are outdoors. From a public health guidance perspective, the resorts don't seem to have to comply with much when it comes to being outdoors.

**The SnowShow** · 09-26-2020, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by Hott Butt Mud

I get the sense that most of the resorts are really not interested in policing crowds and lines that are outdoors. From a public health guidance perspective, the resorts don't seem to have to comply with much when it comes to being outdoors.

Yes, but if pics like this start getting out, the governor will clamp down:

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**hatchgreenchile** · 09-26-2020, 04:48 PM

It needs to start snowing soon.

This 20/21 ski ops speculation shit is exhausting.

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**Danno** · 09-26-2020, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by hatchgreenchile

It needs to start snowing soon.

This 20/21 ski ops speculation shit is exhausting.

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You think snow will change that?

**summit** · 09-26-2020, 07:44 PM

Talking to a basin employee today, their pass sales are sky high

**The SnowShow** · 09-26-2020, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by Summit

Talking to a basin employee today, their pass sales are sky high

Are they panicking, and may pivot to reservations for all?

**SKIP IN7RO** · 09-26-2020, 08:16 PM

Lots of A's in the temps. and B's in the precip. on the NOAA 3-month outlook maps.

**Rideski** · 09-26-2020, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by hatchgreenchile

It needs to start snowing soon.

This 20/21 ski ops speculation shit is exhausting.

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Dude, we haven’t even been presented with Apocalypse 2020 October Edition Calmity yet. There might be polar bears with lasers.

**hatchgreenchile** · 09-26-2020, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

You think snow will change that?

It will make it a bit more tolerable

**bamboocoreONLY** · 09-27-2020, 11:21 AM

fuck no, no early snow!! hahah

Bike season is always too short, but mostly I can't say I'd be a fan of an early shit layer for the snowpack especially with the hoards that are gonna be in the BC this year.

**Danno** · 09-27-2020, 11:50 AM

Yeah, I want no snow at all until it starts dumping. The transition season when the skiing is still no good but the biking isn't good either just sucks.

**The SnowShow** · 09-27-2020, 12:27 PM

Yes! No big snow until mid-Nov.
Loving this biking season.

**simple** · 09-27-2020, 03:25 PM

Fuck that. Each bike ride feels like it could be the last. Works for me.

**Name Redacted** · 09-27-2020, 07:47 PM

It was fucking cold riding Aspen Alley at sundown today. Was not dressed for post sunset.

**Hott Butt Mud** · 09-27-2020, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

Yes, but if pics like this start getting out, the governor will clamp down:

You better bet your ass that Vail Mountain won't let this happen ever again. They're going to have ropes up for Chair 5 on busy days at the top and limit people entering like the Eisenhower Tunnel!

**ColMan** · 09-27-2020, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by Summit

Talking to a basin employee today, their pass sales are sky high

Great move by Al and team to drive up pass sales. I’m sure they are seeing higher volume than last season.

Likely going to be tough to get a res or day ticket on pow days.

**fastfred** · 09-28-2020, 08:34 AM

Originally Posted by Name Redacted

It was fucking cold riding Aspen Alley at sundown today. Was not dressed for post sunset.

you were suppose to hit that around 1pm for maximum touron peepers in the way and best light to stop and take photos epic fail

**grskier** · 09-28-2020, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Yeah, I want no snow at all until it starts dumping. The transition season when the skiing is still no good but the biking isn't good either just sucks.

That's when you hang out with your wife and kid so much they get sick of you... then you get a pass for a few extra get in shape early season days...

I mean, that's just what I hear.

It was a brisk one this morning!

**Name Redacted** · 09-28-2020, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by fastfred

you were suppose to hit that around 1pm for maximum touron peepers in the way and best light to stop and take photos epic fail

It was deliberately later in the day. Wife wanted to ride it while there were still leaves, so this weekend was our last chance. I think we hit it just right considering. There weren't too many leafer-gapes, and light was still good till I was waiting at the bus stop to catch a ride back up.