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Ken and I made it on time, but despite our fervent hopes, the chair never started.....
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We were there early enough...

Colorado Avalanche Information Center Publishes Final Report:
https://avalanche.state.co.us/acc/acc_report.php?accfm=inv&acc_id=505&view=public

9am at Grand Avenue works for me. Free ride board, softies, light layers of clothing, water, and sunblock.

Russ

Conditions continue to improve, IMO. Started at 4pm and found 4-6 inches of soft corn snow on top of the firm, consistent old groomed base. They've pushed the snow away from the chalet - preparation...

I parked near the top of the Gandy lift late this afternoon and rode Cinder Snapper for about an hour and a half; bright sun, 6-8 inches of soft snow on top of the consistent old groomed base - keep...

In my neighborhood at 7pm; supposed to snow until early morning:
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Russ

I'm fervently hoping that all this uphill trudging will translate to a quicker start on the cycling season (if we ever get to start the cycling season.....)

Started around 11 and I quickly determined that my tele skis were not the optimal equipment for the day; Dave on the other hand nailed it with his choice of the Nomad and hardboots:...

Planning to hit the bike swap when it opens at 10 - I'll be in the small dirt lot near the top of the Gandy lift by 11.

Be prepared for a variety of snow conditions; windy today (once the snow stopped); I suspect you'll find some wind scoured areas and some areas of deep new snow. Low temps in the teens forecast for...

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And there's more snow in the forecast.....
Russ

Well the cycling bit hasn't panned out yet due to the weather so instead I dug out some old backcountry telemark gear and spent the morning at Spirit skiing down and climbing (with skins) back up. A...

Started on Bridge Run early in flat light, but fairly good snow conditions, the moved over to Moose where we found an underlying icy layer. Went back over to Bridge for the better snow.....later in...

Works for me (and I've got one of the local discount vouchers)!
I left you a voicemail - give me a call and will work out the details.
Russ

Sounds good to me! Let's wait and see if Jim could make that work before we finalize our plans.
Russ

We had the good fortune of the opportunity to use a house in Tabernash (about 20 minutes north of the town of Winter Park) during our Colorado trip.
Day 1 - 3/25
Rode at Winter Park/Mary Jane - a...

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Enough said.
Russ

Anyone who has spent much time at Spirit Mountain is familiar with the unfortunate circumstance of a strong East wind that slows your downhill progress....today was just the opposite - 25mph wind out...

Yes, I shoveled 5-6" of light fluffy powder from my driveway this morning; now (just before noon) the sun is out with temp in the teens. Might catch you at the tail end of your day tomorrow!
Russ

Bright sun and great groom early; light went flat later in the morning, then brightened again in the afternoon. Dave was rockin' the Nirvana and Patroller Don has got the hard boot routine nailed....

Got in a couple of runs under the lights last night after our toboggan training session - hooked up with Ken, who fortunately had ditched the lime green outfit. Forecast high of 22F on Saturday is...

Unfortunately, Jim had to bow out of our Indianhead trip due to a family emergency, but we soldiered on as best we could without him. Flat light when we started at 9:30 gradually brightening until we...

Someone's a little excited......my house @ 6:15; rolling by 6:30.
Russ

Is this an example of real time, on the hill reporting?

Fine - rub it in a little with a few photos, no less......to make it worse yet, my wife was out tele skiing and let me know how nice it was too.

We're on for Indianhead on Thursday - Jim, Dave,...