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After a nice afternoon/evening on Gold Hill and some information on timberline line north slopes gathered in a pit, me and Brennen hatched a plan to ski J-Chute and Hummingbird chute. We knew that temps would remain moderately cold throughout the day and that the pack would remain cold as well due to the 6″ [...]

Got out with Brennan, Dave and Hillary for some post storm turning up at Vail Pass. Dave had to go get his mountain sled at the shop that needed a new engine so he was going to be a late arrival. I was going to be a late arrival because I set my alarm for [...]

Got out for a little dawn action today. I was a little disappointed on the way up as it didn’t look like the pass had gotten much snow. We skied short laps near Triple Rock and were very surprised to find great stable snow. Good to get out with you again Hans.

So I happened to check the weather last night and noticed an upslope starting to develop. Then I checked sno-tel and saw that Grizzly Peak had gotten 8 inches in 3 hours. I had to ski. I had to get some of that goodness. Then I checked CDot and saw that Berthoud and Loveland Passes [...]

Got out for some nice runs at Berthoud today. Still trying to dial in the POV, so bear with me as I try and fine tune it. The Perfect Trees and the 110s were skiing very nice today. Floral was pretty played out as were the 90s, almost like a bump run, but fun nonetheless. [...]

Unexpectedly I got up for some skiing this fine day. Loveland Ski Area was reporting 10″ and there was some accumulation from the day before. I’ve skied the pass alot over the past 20 years and have many fond memories of this great area. Now I have some more. Every run of the 20 or [...]

After getting some nice early season storms it seemed like the time was right to make some turns. I got the call from Mir and plans were hatched. Jones Pass is great early season because it seems to get loaded no matter the direction of the storm. The road provides easy access for a 4 [...]