ChicagoSkier's Blog (3)

(Monday Morning) The snow gods took care of me again. 4 more inches overnight (a total of 16 inches for my 4 day trip) and the sun was shining. I headed right to Sunshine Peak for laps on the Sunshine Lift. Plenty of terrain to keep me happy for the day. I had all the powder I wanted, and then some. I swear I even got my float on a few times. I found the tree skiing I desired. I discovered there are two versions of tree skiing. Darting through the trees with danger abound or finding/making nice… Continue

(Sunday Morning) The TV reported 1 degree in Denver and the clock Downtown said 12 degrees. I didn't sleep well and was still sore from my first two days on the slopes (seems to me a lesson may have helped make me more efficient and less sore, eh?) everything was working against me, but hey, I came here to ski, right. Went back to the Sunshine Lift side and made plenty of turns in the soft snow. There was plenty of powder to be had, even off the Blue runs. I tasted the powder even though I sink… Continue

I am finally here! I've never blogged so bear with me. Took Alpine taxi from Denver. Worked out well. The ride was about 3.5 hours. Same price as a rental car, but who needs a car here? Staying in the clean, affordable and excelletly located Rabbit Ears. Did Central Reservations really give me free lift tickets with my lodging? Awesome deal. With no new snow in the last 48 hrs, Friday's snow was thin and icy. And, as I looked up the run .. boy it was crowded. What a difference a day makes! It sn… Continue