POW - Protect Our Winters

This past Saturday, POW (Protect Our Winters) worked with Clif Bar, Smartwool and RMU Skis (Rocky Mountain Underground) to support carpooling at Arapahoe Basin. The first few hundred carpoolers and bus riders received a pair of Smartwool socks and Clif Bars. RMU did a raffle for an especially sweet looking custom pair of "Rocky Mountain Underground" craft skis. Thanks to all four of these organizations for encouraging all of us to be better stewards of the environment. 

POW’s mission is to unite and actively engage the global snow sports community to lead the fight against climate change.

POW - Protect Our Winters

This past Saturday, POW (Protect Our Winters) worked with Clif Bar, Smartwool and RMU Skis (Rocky Mountain Underground) to support carpooling at Arapahoe Basin. The first few hundred carpoolers and bus riders received a pair of Smartwool socks and Clif Bars. RMU did a raffle for an especially sweet looking custom pair of "Rocky Mountain Underground" craft skis. Thanks to all four of these organizations for encouraging all of us to be better stewards of the environment. 

POW’s mission is to unite and actively engage the global snow sports community to lead the fight against climate change.

Columbine Spring

If you like skiing soft, spring groomers, Columbine and Larkspur in Montezuma Bowl are about as good they get right now. I dropped into the Bowl just about mid-day. The timing was perfect and the skiing was so smooth. I also found some really good skiing on Pali Face. The Black Mountain Lodge deck was not a terrible place to hang out either.

Columbine Spring

If you like skiing soft, spring groomers, Columbine and Larkspur in Montezuma Bowl are about as good they get right now. I dropped into the Bowl just about mid-day. The timing was perfect and the skiing was so smooth. I also found some really good skiing on Pali Face. The Black Mountain Lodge deck was not a terrible place to hang out either.

Yesterday

Today was a beautiful day, but it will be really hard to top yesterday. It was one of those magical, Spring powder days. Enjoy these Tim Finnigan photos.

Yesterday

Today was a beautiful day, but it will be really hard to top yesterday. It was one of those magical, Spring powder days. Enjoy these Tim Finnigan photos.

Skiing Corner

I think the minute I finished yesterday's post, it stopped snowing. Oh well. I thought we were going to get more. That said, today's skiing is pretty incredible. This video of skiing Corner Chute says it all.

Skiing Corner

I think the minute I finished yesterday's post, it stopped snowing. Oh well. I thought we were going to get more. That said, today's skiing is pretty incredible. This video of skiing Corner Chute says it all.

Another Sunday Stroll

We had 4 inches of new snow overnight. We had a little lull in the morning and about 10 AM it started snowing again. Kay and I were there almost first thing (10 minutes late). We took a few spins on the North Side and then she dragged me up the Willy's Staircase three times. We skied Willy's Wide, Snorkelnose, and Corner Chute. It was all good and Corner Chute was incredible. Soft, lightly tracked, bottomless. Pretty cool.

It is still snowing heavily. The forecast for tonight is still very promising. I think Monday morning is going to be the BIG POWDER DAY of this storm. I'll be there when Pali opens.

  A Sunday Stroll

Another Sunday Stroll

We had 4 inches of new snow overnight. We had a little lull in the morning and about 10 AM it started snowing again. Kay and I were there almost first thing (10 minutes late). We took a few spins on the North Side and then she dragged me up the Willy's Staircase three times. We skied Willy's Wide, Snorkelnose, and Corner Chute. It was all good and Corner Chute was incredible. Soft, lightly tracked, bottomless. Pretty cool.

It is still snowing heavily. The forecast for tonight is still very promising. I think Monday morning is going to be the BIG POWDER DAY of this storm. I'll be there when Pali opens.

  A Sunday Stroll

More Squalls

The Spring weather predictably continues in its unpredictable manner. The skiing was very nice today. It snowed heavily for a while which was immediately followed by sunshine while the next wave of snow is threatening. You gotta' love it. The forecast looks good into Monday. I am expecting at least a couple more powder days.

More Squalls

The Spring weather predictably continues in its unpredictable manner. The skiing was very nice today. It snowed heavily for a while which was immediately followed by sunshine while the next wave of snow is threatening. You gotta' love it. The forecast looks good into Monday. I am expecting at least a couple more powder days.

Spring Squalls and More Snow

We are in that spring pattern of unsettled weather. Over the last few days we have seen several afternoon squalls blow through the area. Yesterday morning we reported 2" of new snow that came in fast and hard Wednesday night. Sometimes these squalls surprise us with a few inches or more of snow. It looks like we might have a reasonable storm developing for Saturday night / Sunday / Monday. Let's keep an eye on this one. As these pictures indicate, the coverage and the skiing is still quite good.

Spring Squalls and More Snow

We are in that spring pattern of unsettled weather. Over the last few days we have seen several afternoon squalls blow through the area. Yesterday morning we reported 2" of new snow that came in fast and hard Wednesday night. Sometimes these squalls surprise us with a few inches or more of snow. It looks like we might have a reasonable storm developing for Saturday night / Sunday / Monday. Let's keep an eye on this one. As these pictures indicate, the coverage and the skiing is still quite good.

Summit Stage

Summit County's local bus service, The Summit Stage is still running on weekends through Sunday, May 24.  That day happens to be Arapahoe Basin's "Festival of the Brewpubs."  Riding the bus is a great and easy way to get to The Basin and avoid traffic hassles. I am not sure if we will see traffic this weekend like we did last weekend, but riding The Stage is a great way to take the edge off those busiest of days.

The "Swan Mountain Flyer" route runs between Breckenridge, Keystone and A-Basin. Heading towards The Basin, the bus leaves Breckenridge Station at 20 minutes after the hour and starts at 7:20 AM.  Heading towards The Basin, the bus leaves River Run at Keystone on the hour and starts at 7:00 AM. Heading back down valley, the  bus leaves Arapahoe Basin 10 minutes after the hour and the last bus leaves at 5:10 PM.

There are so many reasons that riding The Stage is good. You can save fuel and money. You can be nice to the environment and cut your carbon footprint. You avoid parking problems on the busiest days. It is easy and relaxing. I encourage all of you to ride the bus every once in a while especially on busy days.

Summit Stage

Summit County's local bus service, The Summit Stage is still running on weekends through Sunday, May 24.  That day happens to be Arapahoe Basin's "Festival of the Brewpubs."  Riding the bus is a great and easy way to get to The Basin and avoid traffic hassles. I am not sure if we will see traffic this weekend like we did last weekend, but riding The Stage is a great way to take the edge off those busiest of days.

The "Swan Mountain Flyer" route runs between Breckenridge, Keystone and A-Basin. Heading towards The Basin, the bus leaves Breckenridge Station at 20 minutes after the hour and starts at 7:20 AM.  Heading towards The Basin, the bus leaves River Run at Keystone on the hour and starts at 7:00 AM. Heading back down valley, the  bus leaves Arapahoe Basin 10 minutes after the hour and the last bus leaves at 5:10 PM.

There are so many reasons that riding The Stage is good. You can save fuel and money. You can be nice to the environment and cut your carbon footprint. You avoid parking problems on the busiest days. It is easy and relaxing. I encourage all of you to ride the bus every once in a while especially on busy days.

8:01 PM And Snowing

There just might be a little treat in store tomorrow morning.

8:01 PM And Snowing

There just might be a little treat in store tomorrow morning.

Happy Earth Day

Sha and Mike of our Sustainability Team have organized a fun evening in The 6th Alley tonight. Come join us at 6 PM. $25 gets you dinner and a beer and 4 movies, "A Winter North: Skiing the Sacred Headwaters,"  "I Am Red," "Hidden Rivers," and "Chasing Water." As you can tell, the theme is water. Proceeds from the event benefit Snowriders International (snowridersinternational.org), a group of skiers and riders committed to promoting winter sports and protecting the environment.



You can find more details on our website. Don't miss the fun.

Happy Earth Day

Sha and Mike of our Sustainability Team have organized a fun evening in The 6th Alley tonight. Come join us at 6 PM. $25 gets you dinner and a beer and 4 movies, "A Winter North: Skiing the Sacred Headwaters,"  "I Am Red," "Hidden Rivers," and "Chasing Water." As you can tell, the theme is water. Proceeds from the event benefit Snowriders International (snowridersinternational.org), a group of skiers and riders committed to promoting winter sports and protecting the environment.

You can find more details on our website. Don't miss the fun.