JRAZZ Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Bummer! But in the grand scheme of things, probably for the best. I can give up my expensive upper middle class hobby for a while so people don't die and the hospitals are not overwhelmed. As I've very recently been a guest of the fine establishment of Denver Health and survived their attempt on my life I can vouch that anything to keep people away from those places is very worth while. I will pump up the tires on my gravel bike and get away from everyone tomorrow. Not as fast but just as tiring. Peace! Edit: but if you really can't sit still, willing to take a chance on heavy crowds and risk contamination... I hear Snowy Range is still open! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted March 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 11 hours ago, lordmetroland said: God-f***ing-dammit! This is precisely why we should be able to give a post the finger. That stupid weepy-eyed emoji does not convey sufficient rage Nor can we express ennui 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 1 hour ago, big mario said: Nor can we express ennui I think that post expressed it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkaholic Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Bummed Ink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted March 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 7 hours ago, inkaholic said: Bummed Ink whistle pig helps a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRAZZ Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Today was very chill. Really nice weather too. Feels like May I bet we'll be back on snow by April... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordmetroland Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, big mario said: Nor can we express ennui I love children’s’ books... Edited March 16, 2020 by lordmetroland 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcABQ Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 i was hoping to invite you all down to Taos, but they have closed too. keep it safe. pcogan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monodude Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 Oregon is pretty much closed as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRAZZ Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 Quote In order to keep all our guests and employees safe and healthy, we have made the incredibly difficult decision to close for the 2019/20 season. This has not been easy for anyone, but it is the best way we can help stop the spread of COVID-19. We understand that there will be some frustration regarding our decision, but we feel strongly that this is best for everyone. We are communicating this information with our employees and providing scheduled seasonal Loveland Ski Area employees with up to three weeks of compensation beyond what has already been worked in addition to their seasonal bonus. Many employees will also have the opportunity to work additional hours in the coming weeks. All employees will be off this week and compensated during this closure. Any date specific products(lift tickets, rental packages, lessons) will be fully refunded. 2019/20 4-Pak tickets will be valid for the entire 2020/21 season. We are working on accommodations for 2019/20 season pass holders and will have more information in the coming weeks. The ski area will be closed and our call center and ticket office will be unstaffed through Sunday, March 22. We will be unable to process any refund requests until Monday, March 23. We thank you in advance for your patience. Now that we are closed for the season, the mountain is open for uphill access. Go to skiloveland.com/the-mountain/uphill-access/ for all the details. Please note that there will be no avalanche mitigation or emergency services. Uphill users must practice safe backcountry travel and use 911 for any emergencies. We appreciate your understanding during this difficult time and we look forward to skiing and snowboarding with everyone again next season. Just posted on the Loveland FB page 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted March 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) On 3/14/2020 at 7:47 PM, lordmetroland said: God-f***ing-dammit! This is precisely why we should be able to give a post the finger. That stupid weepy-eyed emoji does not convey sufficient boiling rage 4 hours ago, JRAZZ said: Just posted on the Loveland FB page Not at you Jordan, but at covid phucken 19 Edited March 17, 2020 by big mario Forget to use my expletive work around. Schits gots me all out of sorts. Out of whack too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRAZZ Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 Bruce has just finished my Contra. I concur! (at the phukun 19) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 14 hours ago, JRAZZ said: Bruce has just finished my Contra. Mine gets here Thursday. Early New Board Porn 2020-2021. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRAZZ Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 He's been cranking them out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 He's been on a tear, I think making up for a slower start to his season. I'm looking forward to tuning then storage waxing mine when it arrives. Fresh for next year. I should probably just do the full fleet while I'm at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRAZZ Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 I'm planning to do my quiver but leave a board ready in case I get some ABasin laps in the spring. Probably softboot though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRAZZ Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 Sorry (not) but I had to post 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted March 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 (edited) Edited March 18, 2020 by big mario 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 Looks like Loveland emptied out there food services to hook up their employees with take-home boxes. Pretty rad. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted March 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 I finally put a fork in it today. Boards are up, bindings loosened, rest of the gear put away. like many, I was not expecting the season to end so quickly, but that last day was magnificent. 9 riders on alpine boards, and an ex ski racer/coach from Pa. trenching it up on skis. Along the way, we picked up a stray, Isaac, on an '88 burner. Beautiful bluebird day, with sunburned teeth in abundance. On the whole, despite the few hiccups along the way, I had a really good season. Thanks again to Carvin' Marvin, Coach Ink, and Slopestar for the footy they shot and shared, it was a bit of an awakening to me, I was making good turns, but that footage showed me that I was riding complacent and lazy. I started to shake things up that day, and was really looking forward to the next Sunday when I could put a little more into the mix. Alas, as we know now, that day will have to wait until next season. I am really looking forward to it. Thanks to all that came out and played with us this year, it was a pleasure making trenches with you! Til some time in October( I hope) Mario 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 Anyone here think Abasin will reopen this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted March 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 Hard to say, but with 430 layoffs starting on Wednesday... Seems unlikely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRAZZ Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 Al Henceroth seems to really want to: http://arapahoebasin.blogspot.com/2020/03/grooming.html Honestly, even if they did (which is not likely) it will probably be super super crowded. I usually don't like crowds but coming out of an epidemic right into a crowd... Not for me! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted April 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 Meh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted April 29, 2020 Report Share Posted April 29, 2020 Miss you all. Maybe we get together for a Summer camping weekend? Maybe sample some more of Mario’s special BBQ... we hope you and yours all are doing well! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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