Tree Chutes

Saturday, I took a lunch time hike up to the top of the 6th Tree Chute. It was a short, but very rugged, gnarly and steep walk and climb. I had to use my hands a few times to hold on. As the pictures show, the views from there are extraordinary. Marjorie Bowl (named after Marnie Jump) is off the back of the Tree Chutes. It was in fine form with flowers and greenery down low and mountain goats wandering on the tundra up high. The Basin side wasn't too bad either.

Tree Chutes

Saturday, I took a lunch time hike up to the top of the 6th Tree Chute. It was a short, but very rugged, gnarly and steep walk and climb. I had to use my hands a few times to hold on. As the pictures show, the views from there are extraordinary. Marjorie Bowl (named after Marnie Jump) is off the back of the Tree Chutes. It was in fine form with flowers and greenery down low and mountain goats wandering on the tundra up high. The Basin side wasn't too bad either.

Just In Case You Were Considering.........

If there happens to be a wedding in your upcoming plans, you should consider Arapahoe Basin and Black Mountain Lodge as the venue. Below is a link to video outlining what a great place The Basin is to get hitched. You can't beat this setting.

Also, keep in mind if you are considering holding a fun, non-wedding event in an incredible location for a work or social group, we can host those functions also.

Just In Case You Were Considering.........

If there happens to be a wedding in your upcoming plans, you should consider Arapahoe Basin and Black Mountain Lodge as the venue. Below is a link to video outlining what a great place The Basin is to get hitched. You can't beat this setting.

Also, keep in mind if you are considering holding a fun, non-wedding event in an incredible location for a work or social group, we can host those functions also.

How Long Do The Snow Patches Last ?

Almost every year there are snow patches to be found into July and/or August. In even the driest winter coupled with a very warm spring, we will have patches of snow into June. Snow patches remain the very longest near the Summit along the Cornice Run on the Front Side and along Zuma Cornice on the Backside. 1995, 1996 and 1997 were all great snow years. Significant patches of snow along the Cornice Run never fully melted during those years. 

How Long Do The Snow Patches Last ?

Almost every year there are snow patches to be found into July and/or August. In even the driest winter coupled with a very warm spring, we will have patches of snow into June. Snow patches remain the very longest near the Summit along the Cornice Run on the Front Side and along Zuma Cornice on the Backside. 1995, 1996 and 1997 were all great snow years. Significant patches of snow along the Cornice Run never fully melted during those years. 

Green

The mountain has been especially green this summer. While it has been warm and dry at lower elevations, we have had just enough rain to keep the place very green. On a tour to the Summit today, I saw several mountain goats and marmots. We have just a very few snow patches lingering on.

Green

The mountain has been especially green this summer. While it has been warm and dry at lower elevations, we have had just enough rain to keep the place very green. On a tour to the Summit today, I saw several mountain goats and marmots. We have just a very few snow patches lingering on.