New Year's Eve Dinner

We enjoyed another New Year's Eve Dinner at Black Mountain Lodge. Good music along with steak, lobster and goodies. It happened to be Rob Ware's 50th birthday so there were a lot of gags and "Old" trinkets. The moon was big and bright and about as cool as it could be. Best of all, we celebrated the Manhattan New Year at 10 PM Colorado time and I was asleep at midnight. Another beautiful night at The Basin.

New Year's Eve Dinner

We enjoyed another New Year's Eve Dinner at Black Mountain Lodge. Good music along with steak, lobster and goodies. It happened to be Rob Ware's 50th birthday so there were a lot of gags and "Old" trinkets. The moon was big and bright and about as cool as it could be. Best of all, we celebrated the Manhattan New Year at 10 PM Colorado time and I was asleep at midnight. Another beautiful night at The Basin.

Rough Start, Great Finish

Yesterday was perfect. Today started a little wobbly. Just before 8 this morning, our Lift Maintenance Supervisor, BJ, called and told me Black Mountain Express would not open due to a mechanical problem. Well, that certainly put a kink in things. Luckily BJ and crew got after the issue, made a significant repair and the lift opened at 11:54. Thank you to everyone that patiently stuck with us. I apologize for the inconvenience.

The good news of the day was that it more or less snowed all day. I didn't get on the hill until about 1:30. After a quick tour of the Front Side and Zuma Bowl I closed the day with a power hour riding Pali Lift. The heaviest snow fell then and each run was better than the last. A great follow up to a rough morning.

Rough Start, Great Finish

Yesterday was perfect. Today started a little wobbly. Just before 8 this morning, our Lift Maintenance Supervisor, BJ, called and told me Black Mountain Express would not open due to a mechanical problem. Well, that certainly put a kink in things. Luckily BJ and crew got after the issue, made a significant repair and the lift opened at 11:54. Thank you to everyone that patiently stuck with us. I apologize for the inconvenience.

The good news of the day was that it more or less snowed all day. I didn't get on the hill until about 1:30. After a quick tour of the Front Side and Zuma Bowl I closed the day with a power hour riding Pali Lift. The heaviest snow fell then and each run was better than the last. A great follow up to a rough morning.

Today Was Perfect

There are days when it all comes together in perfect order. We have had a lot of snow. Today was sunny and the temperatures were perfect. The bitter cold is over. All your friends are out there skiing. The base area might have been a little busy, but once you got on the hill, the place felt great and uncrowded. High Five is playing in The 6th Alley. You had the day off work. Today was one of those perfect days. Enjoy the sunset from the Zuma webcam.

Today Was Perfect

There are days when it all comes together in perfect order. We have had a lot of snow. Today was sunny and the temperatures were perfect. The bitter cold is over. All your friends are out there skiing. The base area might have been a little busy, but once you got on the hill, the place felt great and uncrowded. High Five is playing in The 6th Alley. You had the day off work. Today was one of those perfect days. Enjoy the sunset from the Zuma webcam.

Good Skiing In The Alleys

The Alleys have been skiing extremely well this season. The lines have filled in quite nicely. As in most years, you have to tip toe a bit down the lower pitches, but overall, the skiing has been excellent over there. I took this photo yesterday under blue skies. Today was mostly snowy with a good wind blowing. While I was stuck in the base area all day (I don't like it when I don't get to ski), I heard multiple reports of phenomenal skiing on the North Side. With the wind and snow, conditions improved as the day progressed and I heard the hot ticket for the last run of the day was skiing The Spine. Friday look for mostly sunny skies, great skiing and temps in the teens. Saturday we might see some more snow.

Good Skiing In The Alleys

The Alleys have been skiing extremely well this season. The lines have filled in quite nicely. As in most years, you have to tip toe a bit down the lower pitches, but overall, the skiing has been excellent over there. I took this photo yesterday under blue skies. Today was mostly snowy with a good wind blowing. While I was stuck in the base area all day (I don't like it when I don't get to ski), I heard multiple reports of phenomenal skiing on the North Side. With the wind and snow, conditions improved as the day progressed and I heard the hot ticket for the last run of the day was skiing The Spine. Friday look for mostly sunny skies, great skiing and temps in the teens. Saturday we might see some more snow.