Tag: Vail
3/8/18 – Some random Colorado observations in advance of the Texas school vacation
We’re just days away from Texas school vacation week, which explains why Colorado resorts will be packed next week. Still doesn’t explain why they need a book depository, but, whatever. By... Read More
2/15/18 — Vacation, Ashes to Ashes, Back Markers
Holidays ahead for the northeast; this is the weekend that New England area resorts look to fill their coffers. Problem is the weather forecast sucks, although I suspect the big resorts will be jammed... Read More
2/7/18 –News & Snow
Photo above courtesy Hunter Mountain in New York State. “Huntah” has the reputation for being a citified ski area, but as you can see, it’s much more than that. And for what it&#... Read More
1/17/18 News & World Cup Wednesday
Photo above is Lindsey Vonn setting the pace in today’s training in Cortina…Sad news out of Maine, a couple of teenagers seriously hurt sleigh riding on a ski trail at Sunday River. Report... Read More
1/16/18 Your Backside Might Be Open
That photo above is the well known Blue Sky Basin section of Vail; it along with most of the “Back Bowls” are now open thanks to a couple feet of snow that built up over the past few days&... Read More
1/10/18 Wednesday News Update
Well huzzah, Colorado finally getting the goods. Steamboat Resort meteorologist Joel Gratz sez the white stuff began in earnest this morning around 7 AM, and they should pick up 3-6″ today. Tomo... Read More
12/21/17 Welcome to Winter with Friends and Family…
First the friends…Long time ski bum reader & friend Rick Beitel checked in this morning with an update on Deer Mountain aka Mystic Miner Mountain Resort in the Black Hills, recently auction... Read More
12/20/17 Rocky Start: No Snow=No Paychecks
While the season has jump started in parts of the east and midwest, the picture remains bleak in much of the west. Biggest problem in the region? Without snow, a lot of workers get no paycheck. As a r... Read More