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Another Epic Year???
Based on the snow so far, looks like another year last last year. It needs to stop ~15th of Jan so I can get there over Rabbit Ears and then it can resume for the rest of the season. Right now at home its ice, sleet, rain, snow all in one day.
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Permalink Reply by trudeska on -
I like groomers. It needs to stop Jan. 15-24. Sorry, powderhounds. I'm doing a anti-snow dance down here Florida.
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Permalink Reply by Chris on -
I'm coming over the same days. I'm canceling your anti-snow prayers with those for POWDER!
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Permalink Reply by trudeska on
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Then maybe we'll get something in between. I can handle a few inches just not piles and piles.
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Permalink Reply by Mr. Christian on
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I like grommed trails the best with just a few inches of new snow on top.
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Permalink Reply by Mesa on -
Both of you are intentionally putting a curse on Jan 15th and, Trudy...a whole week? Ouch.
Regarding the drive: I drive over Rabbit Ears in heavy snow conditions about 20 times per year. Don't sweat it, just go slow. If the pass is closed, then Gore Pass is almost always open.
Trudy, we need to get you some powder lessons and skis. Even with the powder this year, the groomer have been great.
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Permalink Reply by trudeska on
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No worries. I swung a chicken over my head, spit three times then threw some salt over my left shoulder after I typed that. Jan. 15 should be okay. Perhaps one or two snowy nights could be arranged. Must go modify my moves.
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Permalink Reply by trudeska on
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Only if you can guarantee 9 bluebird days in a row with light snow at night.
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Permalink Reply by skisteamboat on -
NOt really worried about the drive. I drive it several times a year also. Just a pain following a plow/tanker truck/flat lander/??/ whatever when I first arrive for the season and its either snowing or worse.
Makes for some impatience on my part but not enough to do something stupid on the pass. Only a few days till departure.
My worst trip was coming back from a short Vail visit after skiing with some friends and hit a cow elk on the way back via 131.
Cheers
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Permalink Reply by Mesa on
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Thanks for removing the curse.
May you stay warm and find plenty of enjoyable groomers...even tho' it may be snowing...
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Permalink Reply by trudeska on
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Ok. I've just completed the "slight dusting with sunshine peaking through one or maybe two clouds" dance. I ski with an instructor most days. I just don't have near as much fun in the fluff even when I switch out the skis. But you're right. I'll try to be a better student.
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Usually kids don't want to wear the hood thing, but carry it in your pocket just in case. If it's really cold once you get on there on the slopes, I'll bet you big money that'll change.
Hard to predict of course but history is on your side. Be glad you didn't plan a trip around opening day at Vail today. They've got only one run open.
Temps have been great for snowmaking and we definitely have more snow this year than we had last year. I wouldn't worry, we tend to get dumped on in December.
Here's a good article about late starts and how the season turns out.
I have been checking the cameras lately, and there does not appear to be alot of snow on the mountain, and not much in the forecast?
Getting nervous about our trip out December 18th. Anything to worry about?
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