New Terrain Park Location

We are moving The High Divide Terrain Park. Over the years we have received feedback telling us two things, 1) A lot of people like the smaller features in the High Divide Park and 2) We should move the High Divide Park off of Sundance to give more room for beginner skiers. So... we are moving the park to the area around Towers 9 and 10 of Black Mountain Express. This area is easily accessible and currently lightly used. It will be completely off of Sundance. We are making snow there right now and anticipate the park moving sometime before Christmas. I took these photos yesterday. This morning I skied by the snow guns and we made a couple of very nice snowmaking piles there last night. The High Divide Terrain Park is designed to have small, entry level park features.

By the way, the skiing and grooming this morning was awesome. From late Thanksgiving to mid-December tends to be a very quiet time up here so come on up and enjoy the lack of lift lines and the un-crowded trails.

New Terrain Park Location

We are moving The High Divide Terrain Park. Over the years we have received feedback telling us two things, 1) A lot of people like the smaller features in the High Divide Park and 2) We should move the High Divide Park off of Sundance to give more room for beginner skiers. So... we are moving the park to the area around Towers 9 and 10 of Black Mountain Express. This area is easily accessible and currently lightly used. It will be completely off of Sundance. We are making snow there right now and anticipate the park moving sometime before Christmas. I took these photos yesterday. This morning I skied by the snow guns and we made a couple of very nice snowmaking piles there last night. The High Divide Terrain Park is designed to have small, entry level park features.

By the way, the skiing and grooming this morning was awesome. From late Thanksgiving to mid-December tends to be a very quiet time up here so come on up and enjoy the lack of lift lines and the un-crowded trails.

Skinning and Snowmaking

Skinner and Uphill Traveller Update. For the next week or so there will be some snowmaking going on at the top of High Noon just below Black Mountain Lodge. Use extra caution when travelling on Upper High Noon. You may want to use Upper Sundance instead of Upper High Noon.

Skinning and Snowmaking

Skinner and Uphill Traveller Update. For the next week or so there will be some snowmaking going on at the top of High Noon just below Black Mountain Lodge. Use extra caution when travelling on Upper High Noon. You may want to use Upper Sundance instead of Upper High Noon.

Aspen World Cup

I am over in Aspen for the weekend to watch the women's alpine World Cup races. Yesterday Julia Mancuso skied superbly in Giant Slalom taking 3rd Place. Those women, and particularly Julia, blew me away with their ability to make such amazing clean turns in really tough conditions. Later this morning Kay and I are walking over to watch the Slalom race. Like so many sports, television does not capture the drama, intensity, power, and speed of these extraordinary athletes. If you haven't yet, I encourage each of you to attend one of the World Cup held in Colorado each year. The Europeans watch these races the way we watch football. We are lucky to have these events at our doorstep.

Aspen World Cup

I am over in Aspen for the weekend to watch the women's alpine World Cup races. Yesterday Julia Mancuso skied superbly in Giant Slalom taking 3rd Place. Those women, and particularly Julia, blew me away with their ability to make such amazing clean turns in really tough conditions. Later this morning Kay and I are walking over to watch the Slalom race. Like so many sports, television does not capture the drama, intensity, power, and speed of these extraordinary athletes. If you haven't yet, I encourage each of you to attend one of the World Cup held in Colorado each year. The Europeans watch these races the way we watch football. We are lucky to have these events at our doorstep.

Bacon Bloody Mary

I hear new ideas and suggestions almost every day. I do my best to be open minded as people share their thoughts. To be honest though, when Chef Rybak came up with the Bacon Bloody Mary, my response was "yeah, yeah, whatever." Needless to say, the BBM has become fairly popular in the 6th Alley. There is a lesson here somewhere.

Bacon Bloody Mary

I hear new ideas and suggestions almost every day. I do my best to be open minded as people share their thoughts. To be honest though, when Chef Rybak came up with the Bacon Bloody Mary, my response was "yeah, yeah, whatever." Needless to say, the BBM has become fairly popular in the 6th Alley. There is a lesson here somewhere.

New Park Features

For your riding pleasure, Terrain Park Master Extraordinaire Matt Hauke, has added two new boxes. One of them is so wide and flat that even I can enjoy it.

New Park Features

For your riding pleasure, Terrain Park Master Extraordinaire Matt Hauke, has added two new boxes. One of them is so wide and flat that even I can enjoy it.

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is always a very nice day at The Basin. I must have seen 30 skinners heading up this morning. People came out and enjoyed another beautiful day. Smiles were and are abundant. It is mid-afternoon now and people are heading home for the evening feast. I am thankful to be at such special and powerful place with so many good people. Enjoy your holiday.

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is always a very nice day at The Basin. I must have seen 30 skinners heading up this morning. People came out and enjoyed another beautiful day. Smiles were and are abundant. It is mid-afternoon now and people are heading home for the evening feast. I am thankful to be at such special and powerful place with so many good people. Enjoy your holiday.

Humbug is Open

Humbug is now open. I skied it about 10 AM this morning prior to open. Very nice corduroy on all natural snow. I am running out of superlatives to describe this weather. Just incredible out there.

Humbug is Open

Humbug is now open. I skied it about 10 AM this morning prior to open. Very nice corduroy on all natural snow. I am running out of superlatives to describe this weather. Just incredible out there.

New Snow and Sunshine

Today was just an all around beautiful day. We started the morning with 2" new. The sun popped out late morning. Had a great bowl of chili at Black Mountain Lodge. Took a few runs. Hung out with a couple of patrollers. Watched the spindrift flying off the top of the East Wall. Enjoyed the sun and snow. Kay and I finished it off with a skin to Summit after work. Pretty cool day.

New Snow and Sunshine

Today was just an all around beautiful day. We started the morning with 2" new. The sun popped out late morning. Had a great bowl of chili at Black Mountain Lodge. Took a few runs. Hung out with a couple of patrollers. Watched the spindrift flying off the top of the East Wall. Enjoyed the sun and snow. Kay and I finished it off with a skin to Summit after work. Pretty cool day.

Still Snowing

Still Snowing

Beautiful Saturday Morning

We have a beautiful Saturday morning here. Yesterday was another bluebird day with awesome skiing. At report time this morning we had an inch new and it is still snowing. I am expecting 2-4" more by tomorrow morning. I think the skiing will be outstanding today. The Molly Hogan Teaching Arena and the Snowsports School are now open. Black Mountain Lodge is open in full capacity. Skinners are heading up the hill. We have live music in the 6th Alley this afternoon. Chris will be running the Raw Bar. This is a really good day to visit The Basin.

Beautiful Saturday Morning

We have a beautiful Saturday morning here. Yesterday was another bluebird day with awesome skiing. At report time this morning we had an inch new and it is still snowing. I am expecting 2-4" more by tomorrow morning. I think the skiing will be outstanding today. The Molly Hogan Teaching Arena and the Snowsports School are now open. Black Mountain Lodge is open in full capacity. Skinners are heading up the hill. We have live music in the 6th Alley this afternoon. Chris will be running the Raw Bar. This is a really good day to visit The Basin.