Moving to CO Wednesday.....Eldora lessons? - Page 3 - Snowboarding Forum

AU83 · 11-06-2012, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by snowklinger

Nobody NEEDS them. I simply suggest them for anyone concerned with winter driving. I spend alot of time and miles on mountain roads year round, so it just makes sense to me to have a winter set (the last 12 years in the midwest I didn't bother with them as there are no hills to slide off of, now that I know how good they work I would probably reverse that choice, but I got out ok...). As I have said before many times on my soap box, the difference between snowtires and not is remarkable when in bad conditions. I have also driven FWD and RWD vehicles in the snow with bald tires, its really all about not being retarded or getting hit by a retard. Denver and Boulder tend to get as much snow sometimes as the mountains due to some fancy weather phenomena.

Besides, having a set of winter tires is basically a one time investment, you always need rubber for your wheels! For even greater longevity you can add a full size spare of each and rotate them all! It seems like you are buying extra tires, but what, you just gonna buy summer tires even tho you live somwhere that has a winter? Don't worry truck owners accept this logic under no circumstances for the simple fact that they can pull me out of a ditch.

Well I don't think I'll be able to buy snow tires while I'm there because I have no idea where the hell I'd keep the set of tires that is on my car now. I possibly should have factored all this in before having the bright idea to move to CO.

HOWEVER I did notice today my car has a "snow etc" button so maybe that can just be good enough and when it's snowing really hard I'll just sit in my apartment and admire the snow from my living room.

snowklinger · 11-06-2012, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by AU83

HOWEVER I did notice today my car has a "snow etc" button

when you get here press it immediately we need "snow etc" badly

AU83 · 11-06-2012, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by snowklinger

when you get here press it immediately we need "snow etc" badly

**killclimbz** · 11-06-2012, 04:57 AM

The season is a marathon not a spring. Snow in the forecast for the end of this week. Looks like early next is a good possibility too. Not huge storms, but for those of you that haven't been around long. This state gets it's snow in drips and drabs. Frequent storms that put down 2-8" at a time. Not a foot or two. Two seasons ago was not the usual and neither was last year. Drips and drabs piles up nicely and keeps conditions good for long stretches. So here is to the usual.

AU83 · 12-11-2012, 09:27 PM

So I ended up just breaking down and getting the Epic pass. Last minute today I was able to get my bindings put on my board and I'd like to go tomorrow to take a lesson since I'm off work. I got online to try and get in a group lesson at breck or keystone but I don't know if its because its so late at night or if the class is full it won't let me click on tomorrows date at either location. Does anyone know if you can just show up early morning and try and get in a class? I know Eldora you don't pay online it just says first come first serve, but I would much rather take a lesson at a mountain I will be snowboarding at during the season.

gjsnowboarder · 12-12-2012, 12:40 AM

Usually its a good idea to call to let them know. But you should be fine. Since Eldora is where you are going to ride the most start there first. Lessons should be cheaper anyways. Plus it should give you a good chance to meet some locals to show you the area. Do make sure you get there by the times they suggest. Showing up late can mean wasting half to the whole day.

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11-06-2012, 04:57 AM	#24 (permalink)
killclimbz Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Front Range Posts: 9,173	The season is a marathon not a spring. Snow in the forecast for the end of this week. Looks like early next is a good possibility too. Not huge storms, but for those of you that haven't been around long. This state gets it's snow in drips and drabs. Frequent storms that put down 2-8" at a time. Not a foot or two. Two seasons ago was not the usual and neither was last year. Drips and drabs piles up nicely and keeps conditions good for long stretches. So here is to the usual.

12-11-2012, 09:27 PM	#25 (permalink)
AU83 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CO Posts: 18	So I ended up just breaking down and getting the Epic pass. Last minute today I was able to get my bindings put on my board and I'd like to go tomorrow to take a lesson since I'm off work. I got online to try and get in a group lesson at breck or keystone but I don't know if its because its so late at night or if the class is full it won't let me click on tomorrows date at either location. Does anyone know if you can just show up early morning and try and get in a class? I know Eldora you don't pay online it just says first come first serve, but I would much rather take a lesson at a mountain I will be snowboarding at during the season.

12-12-2012, 12:40 AM	#26 (permalink)
gjsnowboarder Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Junction, CO Posts: 539	Usually its a good idea to call to let them know. But you should be fine. Since Eldora is where you are going to ride the most start there first. Lessons should be cheaper anyways. Plus it should give you a good chance to meet some locals to show you the area. Do make sure you get there by the times they suggest. Showing up late can mean wasting half to the whole day.