Snow Farming In Zuma

The crew had another big night and day back in Montezuma Bowl. There is plenty of snow back there to get open. We just have to keep working it.  The upper portion was winched last night and is ready to go. There is a zone about halfway down that tends to get beat up a bit by the wind. A lot of our snow farming energy goes into capturing snow in those zones. We have numerous snow fences there and caught a lot of snow in each of the big storms. Once we catch the snow, we move the fences and the snowcats pack the snow and move it where we need it. The lower portion going into the lift looks incredible. The snowcat operators need to be extremely careful moving around back there. We often use the winch cat to move down each steeper slope to pack the snow and firm it up. If we don't do that, the snowcat might get stuck in the loose unconsolidated snow. Using the winch cat, we know we can get the operator and the machine back up the hill. A stuck snowcat is no fun. This is a very effective, but time consuming process. Continue to stay tuned.

......And just as a reminder, the skiing and riding on the Front Side is absolutely top notch.

Snow Farming In Zuma

The crew had another big night and day back in Montezuma Bowl. There is plenty of snow back there to get open. We just have to keep working it.  The upper portion was winched last night and is ready to go. There is a zone about halfway down that tends to get beat up a bit by the wind. A lot of our snow farming energy goes into capturing snow in those zones. We have numerous snow fences there and caught a lot of snow in each of the big storms. Once we catch the snow, we move the fences and the snowcats pack the snow and move it where we need it. The lower portion going into the lift looks incredible. The snowcat operators need to be extremely careful moving around back there. We often use the winch cat to move down each steeper slope to pack the snow and firm it up. If we don't do that, the snowcat might get stuck in the loose unconsolidated snow. Using the winch cat, we know we can get the operator and the machine back up the hill. A stuck snowcat is no fun. This is a very effective, but time consuming process. Continue to stay tuned.

......And just as a reminder, the skiing and riding on the Front Side is absolutely top notch.

So Much Snow In Zuma

Montezuma Bowl was everything I expected and more. There is an extraordinary amount of snow back there. Getting it open is our top priority. We have a massive amount of work to do. The lift, snowcat, trail maintenance and ski patrol crews are going to be super busy the next few days grooming, dozing, rigging, blasting, packing, shoveling, tying, stringing, padding and more. Stay tuned for more info. When we get there, this will be an exceptional Montezuma opening. I guarantee, as soon as we know the day, you will know the day. It won't be long.

So Much Snow In Zuma

Montezuma Bowl was everything I expected and more. There is an extraordinary amount of snow back there. Getting it open is our top priority. We have a massive amount of work to do. The lift, snowcat, trail maintenance and ski patrol crews are going to be super busy the next few days grooming, dozing, rigging, blasting, packing, shoveling, tying, stringing, padding and more. Stay tuned for more info. When we get there, this will be an exceptional Montezuma opening. I guarantee, as soon as we know the day, you will know the day. It won't be long.

A Lot of Happy People Out There

I haven't been skiing yet, but almost everyone I have bumped into is smiling from ear to ear. The lifts opened on time despite the big snow. Reports say the skiing is excellent. I am putting my boots on now. It still has not stopped snowing. Most of the North Side including North Glade is now open. A few people were annoyed that they had to park in High Noon this morning. Every once in a while when a very big storm happens and there is a Professor shoot, the clearing of Early Riser is delayed for the safety of the plow drivers. So when we can't plow Early Riser we get High Noon ready and start parking there. Sorry if that inconvenienced anyone.

I just might be evaluating Montezuma Bowl this afternoon. We have to be close back there.

A Lot of Happy People Out There

I haven't been skiing yet, but almost everyone I have bumped into is smiling from ear to ear. The lifts opened on time despite the big snow. Reports say the skiing is excellent. I am putting my boots on now. It still has not stopped snowing. Most of the North Side including North Glade is now open. A few people were annoyed that they had to park in High Noon this morning. Every once in a while when a very big storm happens and there is a Professor shoot, the clearing of Early Riser is delayed for the safety of the plow drivers. So when we can't plow Early Riser we get High Noon ready and start parking there. Sorry if that inconvenienced anyone.

I just might be evaluating Montezuma Bowl this afternoon. We have to be close back there.

19" New

Oh My God. 19" New. We have already had a big day up here. The snow removal crew has been jamming since 4 AM. The Ski Patrol is all over the hill. CDOT just shot The Professor. This is going to be one of those absolutely incredible days. It may take a while to get everything going. You may not get to park where you want to, but today is going to be THE DAY. Oh yeah, and it is still snowing heavily.

19" New

Oh My God. 19" New. We have already had a big day up here. The snow removal crew has been jamming since 4 AM. The Ski Patrol is all over the hill. CDOT just shot The Professor. This is going to be one of those absolutely incredible days. It may take a while to get everything going. You may not get to park where you want to, but today is going to be THE DAY. Oh yeah, and it is still snowing heavily.