slopestar Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 (edited) Katie and I just booked our annual pilgrimage to Aspen! Yasu, B. Free and others have opted to do the extended trip! Dates are Feb 7-16. That group already secured lodging while we decided to keep it on the super cheap and are staying in Glenwood Springs from Feb 7 to Feb 12. I'll have all the softy boards from Alloy with me. Hope to see you all! Follow the trenches.... You will have a tough time pulling me away from Buttermilk, but we also plan to grab a day at Sunlight and Possibly Ski Cooper on Monday on the way home. Edited October 4, 2023 by slopestar typos 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.free Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 (edited) Overall 12+ carvers with different abilities will hit Aspen mountains during this time! Note: this season requires making reservations in Aspen if you have Ikon pass. I would suggest to make reservations as soon as possible, as no one knows how many reservations available each day. Edited October 4, 2023 by b.free 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted October 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 Good call! Last year after the first day we got aspen hate mail for not making a reservation. The drive to and from Glenwood won't be much fun but the hot springs... cant wait! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamifumi Posted October 6, 2023 Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 I am already looking forward to Feb!! Took days off Reservation 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 Its looking likely that I will be in Aspen from Feb 9 - 18. I'm gonna buy a 7-day pass, so riding between the 10th and 17th. First time back in Aspen in a long time! Last year I did not ride at all, previous year just one week at Kirkwood. Not super confirmed, but I booked a place downtown. It would be a joy to see y'all while I'm there . I'm old now but I think I can still snowboard/whine about conditions with the best of 'em. Comically: what a rude awakening it is to discover what Aspen lift tix cost at the counter! I was like "how bad could it be???". MY LORD. I lament my innocent youth, purchasing incredibly affordable Aspen lift tickets from bomber during SES! "Hey Kid! Try this—first ones free!" 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 On 11/17/2023 at 9:35 PM, queequeg said: Its looking likely that I will be in Aspen from Feb 9 - 18. I'm gonna buy a 7-day pass, so riding between the 10th and 17th. First time back in Aspen in a long time! Last year I did not ride at all, previous year just one week at Kirkwood. Not super confirmed, but I booked a place downtown. It would be a joy to see y'all while I'm there . I'm old now but I think I can still snowboard/whine about conditions with the best of 'em. Comically: what a rude awakening it is to discover what Aspen lift tix cost at the counter! I was like "how bad could it be???". MY LORD. I lament my innocent youth, purchasing incredibly affordable Aspen lift tickets from bomber during SES! "Hey Kid! Try this—first ones free!" That will align nicely with a fun crew. It will be hard to pry me away from Buttermilk and Snowmass as Buttermilk is like perfect Lower Trestles with only a few guys in the water. 7th -12th for us. Will be driving from Glenwood Springs daily. We park at Milk and shuttle wherever we go for the day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weather_nerd Posted December 6, 2023 Report Share Posted December 6, 2023 (edited) I might be in Aspen from Feb 7-10! Still debating between Aspen and some other Ikon pass areas, but Aspen is currently first on my list. I'm looking for the best grooming I can find, and I've (mostly) heard good things about Aspen/Snowmass. It would be fun to meet up with some other carvers who can point me to the good trails since it will be my first time there. Edited December 6, 2023 by weather_nerd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted December 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 On 12/6/2023 at 9:48 AM, weather_nerd said: I might be in Aspen from Feb 7-10! Still debating between Aspen and some other Ikon pass areas, but Aspen is currently first on my list. I'm looking for the best grooming I can find, and I've (mostly) heard good things about Aspen/Snowmass. It would be fun to meet up with some other carvers who can point me to the good trails since it will be my first time there. Sounds great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 On 12/7/2023 at 5:48 AM, weather_nerd said: I might be in Aspen from Feb 7-10! Still debating between Aspen and some other Ikon pass areas, but Aspen is currently first on my list. I'm looking for the best grooming I can find, and I've (mostly) heard good things about Aspen/Snowmass. It would be fun to meet up with some other carvers who can point me to the good trails since it will be my first time there. Go to Aspen! A few years ago I had one of my best days ever, carving with @slopestar and others at Buttermilk during a previous AFC gathering. All the stars lined up, good snow and grooming, blue skies, and great company. At the end of the day I couldn't stop smiling and I could barely walk! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted December 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 11 hours ago, SunSurfer said: Go to Aspen! A few years ago I had one of my best days ever, carving with @slopestar and others at Buttermilk during a previous AFC gathering. All the stars lined up, good snow and grooming, blue skies, and great company. At the end of the day I couldn't stop smiling and I could barely walk! We had some fun that year for sure! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skhil Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 Hi, I'm going to Aspen from Feb 12 to 15. Any lodging suggestions? Glenwood springs look a bit too far for everyday drive. Where are you guys going to stay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.free Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 5 hours ago, skhil said: Hi, I'm going to Aspen from Feb 12 to 15. Any lodging suggestions? Glenwood springs look a bit too far for everyday drive. Where are you guys going to stay? Hey hey, great man, you will love it in Aspen! We are staying in Basalt, kinda half way from Glenwood springs, 20 min to buttermilk and roughly 30-40 to Aspen itself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhufish Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 Considering cell signal issues making it hard to stay in touch with people on the mountain in previous years, how do people feel about walkie talkies/FRS radios? I'm willing to bring mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Job Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 3 hours ago, b.free said: Hey hey, great man, you will love it in Aspen! We are staying in Basalt, kinda half way from Glenwood springs, 20 min to buttermilk and roughly 30-40 to Aspen itself. Basalt is the shit. Private country club version of Summit County. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.free Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 48 minutes ago, Odd Job said: Basalt is the shit. Private country club version of Summit County. Do you think I care?!)) not buying a house over there)) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey John Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 I’ll be there from Feb 6 – 12. Staying up at Snowmass. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arneburner Posted December 24, 2023 Report Share Posted December 24, 2023 I will be there riding milk 2-12 to 2-15. Staying at the base. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamifumi Posted December 27, 2023 Report Share Posted December 27, 2023 I have created WhatsApp group called: AFC 2024 Aspen if you are going to be around Aspen between 2/7-2/16, you are more than welcome to join so that we can see where everyone is. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktv Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 @pow4ever @jimcheen and I will be riding from 2/11 through 2/17, staying in El Jebel. See you guys on the mountains that week! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamifumi Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 This is gonna be a hoot at Aspen this year! Lots of hardbooters! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamifumi Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 It seems that some people couldn't find the Whatsapp group that I have created. Therefore, please DM me on this forum so that I can add you on the group 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weather_nerd Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 @yamifumi I just tried to DM you and it said that you could not receive messages on here... not sure what that is about, but I would like to join that Whatsapp group! Would you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamifumi Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 1 hour ago, weather_nerd said: @yamifumi I just tried to DM you and it said that you could not receive messages on here... not sure what that is about, but I would like to join that Whatsapp group! Would you I think my inbox is full, let me delete and please try again. Thank you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted January 31 Author Report Share Posted January 31 One week and counting.... Not sure if we ride Copper on the way (staying in Glenwood) on Wednesday 2/7 or just mob all the way there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carver Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 You all have a great time at Aspen. I think I did all of them plus the others at at Vail, Copper, etc. Hmm? How old are most now? I'm 81. Back surgery done a year ago. I would still be there if that had not be done? Check my for sale post, carver old boards. They need to be there with all of you. Tim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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