[Yo Lci!!]

saturday conditions:  it's trying very hard to be melt freeze, but there was still consistent snow.

top of 2 was fine, then drifter was funky. 

under 6 was good snow with an iffy groom.

we spent most of our time off 6 on the run that heads down to the cabin: consistent, excellent snow.

 

enjoy sunday.

 

pc

[Yo Lci!!]

A Loveland First

 

was at loveland this AM, and caught 9 when it opened.

great run: powder, windblown powder, windblown junk, etc.

 

got back to 9 and it was closed: "too cold," said the liftie.

 

ok, the light was marginal, the wind was gusting, the snow was variable, but too cold?

loveland was too cold?  is that possible ?

[Yo Lci!!]

mario - i'm focusing on the riding needs of my little guy, which has definitely

affected my schedule.

 

he's been at keystone which has quality lessons and superb carving from 8:30-8:45, and then sucks.

[Yo Lci!!]

monday report:  i was the best carver on the hill.

 

I was the only carver on the hill.

[Beaver Creek!!!]

skoony -  my goal is to ride on saturdays at beav, so let me know if you want my # or email.

 

i talked to my beaver creek guy yesterday (local superb carver) and he said the groom has

been generally good, but that friday was indeed a disaster and an anomaly.  i'll be back, maybe

next saturday.

 

pc

[Beaver Creek!!!]

Beaver Creek, 2015.  January 2.

 

well, they didn't groom rose bowl.  they didn't groom larkspur.  they didn't groom centennial, skier's R under the lift.

this was, without question, the worst groom i've seen at the beav in 10 or so years.

 

i kept wondering, what did those cat drivers do last night ?  a very disappointing morning.

[Yo Lci!!]

FYI - was on 3 from 8:30-11 wednesday, and it was a decent groom without many folks on the hill.

i don't know how busy the main area was today, but 3 was solid carving.

 

happy holidays.

[Keystone Carving!]

b.free: why don't people ride keystone?

 

me: crowds.  if you ride on a weekend, for me, you get maybe 90 minutes.   their uphill capacity

is so great that it floods the trails.

 

i think the carving at keystone is superb: terrific runs and excellent grooming.  but only midweek.

 

pc

[helping shannon decker]

shannon was involved in race2curecancer.org, to help those with cancer.

here's a place to donate in his memory.

for more info on shannon, google "shannon decker mountain bike action" and you'll

get a 2 page spread. tough reading.

[Yo Lci!!]

not this saturday, but soon. enjoy.

[Yo Lci!!]

mario -- i would like pix and video

[A huge loss for the community and fellow carver Chris Webster]

here/hear. sorry.

[A huge loss for the community and fellow carver Chris Webster]

the memorial today was very sad and very powerful.

i am sure he would want to here from fellow carvers.

please email me for his email or #

[Yo Lci!!]

Closing Day

won't be there -- child care.

once again, another solid year. we have a great group of riders

and it was a pleasure riding with the gang for another season.

thanks.

[5 backcountry snowboarders killed in avalanche on Colorado's Loveland Pass]

I went to the avy site this morning, and the length and width of the slide are daunting and terrifying.

They chose a path with a terrain trap on their left and a huge 30+ degree slope on their right.

[Yo Lci!!]

Saturday AM report:

no melt freeze, good groom, good carving.

spring attire.

[Coiler Nirvana Balance vs Prior 4WD]

Nirvana

i agree with mike T. i have a VSR and a Nirvana, and i find i can make quicker turns on the steeper terrain.

in addition, i find it stable at speed even though it is shorter than my VSR (179/174)

an impressive board

[beaver creek conditions]

complications: talon challenge will bring (i am told) 3000 people

to bcreek. that will affect larkspur, at the very least.

[beaver creek conditions]

plan is to meet again at centennial, saturday 3/2.

centennial will be closed due to big race, but the hill

is in good carving shape.

[Coiler Nirvana Balance vs Prior 4WD]

it's complex. it's simple.

me: married for 10 years.

i own a coiler VSR. terrific board.

i own a new coiler nirvana. very terrific board.

it's easy: life is short. very short. you have found something

that brings you pleasure. buy it.

good luck.

[beaver creek conditions]

2/23. the beav should be terrific for carving until the melt freeze.

centennail had a considerable line by 10:30, but it's fast to ride

singles.

[Loveland]

Nick --

one more point on loveland: a great crew of carvers.

having said that, i hope to get to beaver creek on saturday for

a few hours of carving (if the weather cooperates). let me know

if that's of interest. i can save you a few bucks with my pass, but

keep in mind beaver creek is $$$$$$.

and for us, great groomers.

[Yo Lci!!]

don -- as long as you can get out weekends, it's ok by me

[Vail and BC over President's weekend]

some thoughts for you --

first, have a blast. we're getting much needed snow and both resorts should be fine for carving.

i go to beaver creek, and here's one opinion:

it's great carving.

you can avoid a huge garage/parking fee by parking at the Bear Lot for free and taking a bus

up to the Centennial lift. easy, fast, FREE.

from the top of centennial, take a left and hit Rose Bowl for some easy carving. nice long

run with some rollers.

next, from the top of centennial take a right and drop down to Larkspur, which is often groomed

wide. this area will be busier than rose but offers some excellent terrain.

then drop down centennial. this is challenging, aggressive carving.

you can also head to bachelor gulch and arrowhead. i haven't been there this year, but

they also have good carving terrain.

would love to join you, but my pass is blacked out for that weekend.

have a great time --

[burton factory prime 157, $50]

sold.

thanks.