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SKI ELDORA FANS: BOULDER CANYON HWY 119 IS OPEN!

Monday, October 7th, 2013

Eldora Ski Resort just sent me an email. Well, they emailed a lot of people, so it’s not like they’ve given me any special treatment. Yet. I have the feeling we are going to be the best of friends, and really I don’t ask for much… just soft clean snow upon which to ski. Oh, but I digress!

The road up to Eldora Ski Resort has been opened! This is record speed, considering the huge amount of flood damage in this area around Boulder.

Eldora Opening Day Announced!

Saturday, October 5th, 2013

I did end up getting season passes at Eldora for the 2013-2014 season. Their opening day is November 22, but considering it is probably snowing there right now… it could be earlier. Some quick notes:
– Since Kids 5 and under ski free, I only ended up getting season passes for my 7 year old and myself. The family pass would have been nice though: It’s a great option.

– This area of Nederland was hard hit in the recent flood. Hopefully skiing Eldora will help that community in some small way.

– With the recent Colorado flood, I was worried the road to Eldora would be closed. But it looks to be opened by mid-October. Plenty of time. And hopefully no delays due to the federal government shutdown.

– RTD actually has daily bus service to Eldora! I’m excited by that possibility, and emailed the schedule to my phone.

Weekday Schedule
Leave Boulder Arrive Eldora Leave Eldora Arrive Boulder
6:43 a.m. 7:31 a.m. 7:38 a.m. 8:26 a.m.
8:03 a.m. 8:51 a.m. 9:06 a.m. 9:52 a.m.
10:10 a.m. 10:58 a.m. 11:06 a.m. 11:52 a.m.
12:10 p.m. 12:58 p.m. 1:06 p.m. 1:52 p.m.
2:10 p.m. 2:58 p.m. 3:26 p.m. 4:12 p.m.
3:40 p.m. 4:28 p.m. 4:36 p.m. 5:22 p.m.
4:40 p.m. 5:28 p.m. 5:36 p.m. 6:22 p.m.
Weekend/Holiday Schedule
Leave Boulder Arrive Eldora Leave Eldora Arrive Boulder
6:50 a.m. 7:38 a.m. 8:07 a.m. 8:52 a.m.
8:10 a.m. 8:58 a.m. 9:07 a.m. 9:52 a.m.
10:10 a.m. 10:58 a.m. 11:07 a.m. 11:52 a.m.
12:10 p.m. 12:58 p.m. 1:07 p.m. 1:52 p.m.
2:10 p.m. 2:58 p.m. 3:17 p.m. 4:02 p.m.
3:10 p.m. 3:58 p.m. 4:17 p.m. 5:02 p.m.
4:10 p.m. 4:58 p.m. 5:07 p.m. 5:52 p.m.

For further information, visit: www.RTD-Denver.com / call 303-299-6000. CU students ride FREE! Fare for Routes N & B is $5.00 one way. If you need to continue your trip on another route, please ask the driver for a transfer when you board.

Snowmass 2010 opening day

Friday, October 29th, 2010

Snowmass has announced their opening day!

Ever giggled the whole way down? If you’ve never had the pleasure of skiing at Snowmass, you haven’t lived. It’s premium skiing – an experience you won’t forget. Come November 25, 2010 you can “giggle like a schoolgirl”*.

Check out Snowmass on opening day of the 2010-2011 season, November 25, 2010!

*My buddy Jason came up with that on gunners view.

Loveland Ski Area 2010 Opened!

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

As I was sifting through the internet tubes, I happened to notice that Loveland HAS OPENED! I could not have guessed any resort would be open this early in the season. Loveland, you have bested me again. Touche.

So if you need to get your ski freak on early, get your freak up to Loveland.

Great article about their opening over at westword:
With five inches of snow last night on top of the snowmaking operation they’ve been running all month, opening day is tomorrow, Sunday October 24. Loveland’s staking their claim as the first ski area open in Colorado for the second year in a row (Maine’s Sunday River got the jump on them yesterday on the East coast). Better yet, they’re predicting a powder day: It’s still snowing up on the pass today.

Or check out this cool video, where the snow actually does like quite enticing:
Alday Productions went up to loveland for the opening day of the 2010 season! so stoked.
http://snowboarding.transworld.net/1000136271/ugc/ugc-videos/opening-day-at-loveland-ski-area-colorado-10242010-2/

Loveland Ski Resort is the first to open in North America

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Loveland opened today at 9am. They’ve been making snow since Spetember 21, but I’m sure they’ll get plenty more soon! The base on opening day will be 18 inches, which is pretty good. With 3 trails and more than a mile of ski-worthy terrain, it looks like a pretty exciting start to the season.

Copper Mountain opens November 6, 2009

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Copper Mountain opens in less than a Month! Many of the web searches we receive every year ask “When does copper Mountain open for the 2009 season?” Well, there’s your answer.

It looks like they have a big party weekend planned: Their opening weekend festival is called “Lift Off,” and includes a free movie tour and concert. they usually have some pretty great entertainment at these things, so I hope to see you there!

Copper Mountain Opens Nov. 14, 2008

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

Copper Mountain is usually one of the first Colorado ski resorts to open, and Nov 14 is a respectable opening date. I was kind of hoping they would open on October 14, but I guess life isn’t always fair.

Tonight I will perform my snow dance, as I think we are all ready for it to start snowing. And who knows? Maybe “Winter season starts Nov. 14, 2008” is more of a suggestion than a hard and fast rule!

Colorado ski slopes close for the 2008 season

Friday, April 11th, 2008

Copper Mountain closes April 13, 2008
Snowmass closes April 13, 2008
Highlands will be open for the next two weekends, but has closed during the week (It was a great closing day party, though!)

More closing dates for Colorado Ski Resorts coming soon!

Spring snow at Aspen Snowmass that will make you giddy

Saturday, April 5th, 2008

Snowmass Village Spring skiing is amazing. I arrived at 2pm and found free parking in the C lot, allowing me a short ski down to the lift.

We switched lifts to the Elk Camp Goldola and rode up the Elk Camp lift. Our first run down wasn’t on Gunner’s View(one of my favorite runs), but it was still a GREAT run. We then made our way over to Alpine Springs and made a run down “Naked Lady”.

Naked lady is such a pleasant run, I was giggling while I skiied. It’s such a great reminder of the ski fervor Snowmass gives me. I hadn’t skiied for 11 years, then skiied Snowmass in 2001. It changed my life. Snowmass is just that great. Smooth slopes and plenty of room. It just makes skiing some much fun! Have you ever giggled while you skiied? If not, get your butt over to Snowmass!

Naked Lady is a curvy little run, and there are a few unexpected bumps. In fact, I had my first big crash in years due to a bump that caught me a little offguard. Jason witnessed it, and thinks maybe I flew off the side of a nipple on Naked Lady. To me it felt a little more like a belly button. I lost both skies(Something Jason said even he had never seen) and skidded down the hill 40 or 50 feet head first on my stomach. Another great reason to have a helmet. My Goggles were full of snow and down around my neck by the time I stopped. I tasted the snow and IT WAS GOOD! A little salty perhaps.

Of course, I am fine. Thanks to the sweet spring powdery goodness of Snowmass, which lovingly held me. I was brought to a safe stop in the caressing embrace of it’s sweet snow cleavage.

Master of the 2 hour ski trip

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

I frequently end up on the slopes Copper Mountain just two hours or so before they close. Why would anyone want to ski for just two hours? Well first off, sometimes it’s all I can do. I’ve found the perfect ski day to be too elusive. But work until noon, then make the drive? Much simpler. I also don’t have to wait for the perfect roads, perfect weather, etc. Just 2 hours – maybe 5 if you could driving roundtrip from Denver – is all it takes. Some other reasons you might want to try the 2 hour ski:

1. A 2 hour ski makes you thankful. Every twist and turn of your skis / snowboard are so very precious. For every run you take, you might consider whether you’ll have time – or sacrifice the time – to come back through. Each run takes on new meaning. There are no second chances.

2. Everyone is already enjoying Apre Ski, or just worn out. Less crowded hills and lift lines make it feel like the mountain is all yours.

I plan another 2 or 3 hour trip next week. I might ski loveland just to have another hour more or so on the slopes. I’ll let you know how it goes!