Looks like we get a dry out for a week or so. This could be a good thing. We always get a "break". Usually when the snow returns it sticks around for a good long while. Fingers crossed.
Keystone has been mad for winter break. I had about 4 people randomly merge right in front of me. At one time an entire family of 8 skiers all stopped right in front of me, blocking the entire intersection. WTF? There have been very large gatherings of gapers on the runs. Parking has been a bitch but I started taking the bus anyway.
I did not make it out today. It probably was quiet in the morning like Christmas morning. It's probably slammed now that people are getting over their hangovers. This week will be busy because a lot of people take their ski vacations now.
I totally forgot how annoying gapers are. There were not this many last season. The plus is area businesses are all very busy making lots of money. They need it!
*hint, Arapahoe Basin is quiet since they do not have much open. I parked in the main lot a few days ago. They are top to bottom and were running the Pali. They still just have the early season park set up.
There have been way more gapers and tourons this year than last so far. we have been super busy with people breaking themselves to pieces. Businesses are finally making their money along with the waitstaff. Two restaurants have put down record days. Snow has been ok over on this side of the pass.
I came up with one that I have not heard yet, due to the extreme increase of gapers on the hill the last two weeks. They do something I have been calling the "pizza slalom" down blue and black runs. They should really be on a learning slope still but insist that they are good enough to get down he expert run. We will be cruising down the run and low and behold they are zigzagging all the way across the mountain totally unpredictable.
I would take her to the Basin, not because they have the best beginner area. They have good beginner terrain but most of the mountain is more advanced. There should be less people at A-basin and this makes it better. Having people buzz by you or other beginners crossing paths is intimidating to noobs. Breckenridge and Keystone are both loaded with gapers.
They have a beginner hill at the base near the lot, The Molly Hogan lift services it. They have easy greens too. If you get there early enough you could get very close to that lift, set up a chair and crack open some cold ones while your girl learns.
I swear Ski Patrol at Keystone never bothers me, it's mountain watch you need to look out for. Recently I ollied the roller with the no jumping sign and looked to my right. A ski patroller was right there and saw it. She did not do anything. They normally don't give a shit, cause they are far to busy doing more important stuff.
Did anyone notice the yellow signs they put up near the park and Spring Dipper @ Keystone? It looks like someone with schizophrenia is running mountain safety. It's way overboard.
How cute you can copy and paste then quote something. You're a big kid now. Seriously if you can't catch the irony in what I posted you should reach up your ass, grab your head, pull it out, wipe the shit from your eyes, and then you might comprehend it.
It's so dumb cause there way more sketchy, dangerous rollers. That roller is one of best rollers. I hate not jumping it. It's so alluring. Damn sexy seductive roller of naughtyness guarded by yellow jackets. I don't want to get 3 strikes, but.....
I was there again yesterday and it was EMPTY. Back bowls were still surprisingly very good too. Its def a plus too when you can ride the gondola up when its been as cold as it has lately
Living in LA and seeing the overreactions has been hilarious. People bust out the scarves, gloves, and coats if its below 60. I'm taking my lady up to Mammoth for her first time riding this week, and she's a LA lifer and has NO cold clothes. I keep telling her you think this is cold, just wait til we get to Mammoth. Nothing like a little encouragement to suck it up :laugh:
excuse me, it was thirty fucking six at my house this morning!! Who says So Cal aint cold?!
I just went for a walk at lunch and wore a beanie and glove, wool sweater and socks too...:dunno: I had to put my puffy on to walk to my car this morning
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