Honestly honing your skills on the shitty snow (reads ice) in midwest really makes getting on actual snow a big help. Terrain, sure its steeper and longer, but the actual snow conditions you are rewarded with make it seem like a breeze. At least thats been my experience. I learned to ski at the same places as you. Once I went out west it was great to know if I can hold edge on the ice, I can blast down the fresh snow out west with confidence.
Honestly honing your skills on the shitty snow (reads ice) in midwest really makes getting on actual snow a big help. Terrain, sure its steeper and longer, but the actual snow conditions you are rewarded with make it seem like a breeze. At least thats been my experience. I learned to ski at the same places as you. Once I went out west it was great to know if I can hold edge on the ice, I can blast down the fresh snow out west with confidence.
Amazing day at Cannon/Mitersill today, the base was deeper than I’ve ever seen at Mitersill. Caught the last chair up to boot.
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Had to hike a bit to get to this but it was worth it (lost boys glade)
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The most snow I’ve ever seen under the abandoned Mitersill T-bar
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Cover was a bit too thin through the mushroom glade
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Some random shoot on Mitersill, branches were about chest height
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That cloud decided to hang around all day
Telluride is a great mountain, and so is Steamboat. Steamboat has become so damn built up over the last 10 years though its incredible. Great mountain, but I am sure it is crowded during the holidays (haven’t been in a few years).
Anyone been to Silverton? Trying to get out there for a couple days.
Unfortunately it looks like our Telluride trip will not be happening this winter. A couple of friends from our group recently started new jobs and won’t be able to take off for any significant time this winter.
However, the upside is that we booked a trip for next winter, January 2016… 
I found a massive house on the mountain with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, ski-in/out for only $400 a night. The property manager had not yet adjusted the prices for ski season in 2016 so I got it at less than half the usual January rate. Already looking forward to it.
I guess I can hone my skills up in Wisconsin this winter so I have the confidence to ski some more serious stuff come Telluride. I might also pick up my own set of boots after this ski season.
Another friend invited me to tag along for his Breckenridge trip this Friday… Round trip flights were $1600… no thanks.
So, we may be looking at going to Telluride in Mid March. Haven’t completely committed but looking into it pretty seriously.
Honestly honing your skills on the shitty snow (reads ice) in midwest really makes getting on actual snow a big help. Terrain, sure its steeper and longer, but the actual snow conditions you are rewarded with make it seem like a breeze. At least thats been my experience. I learned to ski at the same places as you. Once I went out west it was great to know if I can hold edge on the ice, I can blast down the fresh snow out west with confidence.
Honestly honing your skills on the shitty snow (reads ice) in midwest really makes getting on actual snow a big help. Terrain, sure its steeper and longer, but the actual snow conditions you are rewarded with make it seem like a breeze. At least thats been my experience. I learned to ski at the same places as you. Once I went out west it was great to know if I can hold edge on the ice, I can blast down the fresh snow out west with confidence.
So, we may be looking at going to Telluride in Mid March. Haven’t completely committed but looking into it pretty seriously.
Loveland wasn’t bad today. First time there. There was a good amount of powder to play in too.
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Loveland wasn’t bad today. First time there. There was a good amount of powder to play in too.
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^So envious of you guys with all that great terrain nearby.
Went to Wilmot with a coworker last night straight from work. Only took us about 1.25hrs to get there. Had a great time until I ate shit when I hit a concealed patch of grass near the bottom. Got absolutely slammed into the frozen ground. Pretty sure I have a broken thumb. Really swollen, black and blue. Might have to get it checked out this afternoon.
Headed to Alpine tomorrow. Hopefully I can power through the pain and avoid any further injuries.
There are always trade offs. I can’t even put into words how much I miss the food in Chicago. But yeah it’s a big part of the reason I moved here. Unfortunately I don’t get to go as much as I want. Loveland is only 60 miles from me though and only $60 for a lift pass so I may start going more now that I know I like it.
Damn dude. Take care and get better soon.
I hope to hit the slopes on Saturday unless if it rains and we get frozen concrete.
^So envious of you guys with all that great terrain nearby.
Went to Wilmot with a coworker last night straight from work. Only took us about 1.25hrs to get there. Had a great time until I ate shit when I hit a concealed patch of grass near the bottom. Got absolutely slammed into the frozen ground. Pretty sure I have a broken thumb. Really swollen, black and blue. Might have to get it checked out this afternoon.
Headed to Alpine tomorrow. Hopefully I can power through the pain and avoid any further injuries.
There are always trade offs. I can’t even put into words how much I miss the food in Chicago. But yeah it’s a big part of the reason I moved here. Unfortunately I don’t get to go as much as I want. Loveland is only 60 miles from me though and only $60 for a lift pass so I may start going more now that I know I like it.
Damn dude. Take care and get better soon.
I hope to hit the slopes on Saturday unless if it rains and we get frozen concrete.
went back to Loveland today and it was quite a bit better. It wasn’t snowing and it was sunny and warmer. Took some decent pictures to share.
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went back to Loveland today and it was quite a bit better. It wasn’t snowing and it was sunny and warmer. Took some decent pictures to share.
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Cool pics. Looks nice out there.
Headed to Alpine for the day on New Years Eve.
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Pretty cold. Sub 0 F wind chills again. Had a good time but was being very cautious thanks to the thumb…
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