Bobby Buggs Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 Anyone here ride there much? I will be there the first full week of February with Ronnie Knuckles and our wives. Last year it was spectacular, Still finding fresh cord at 2:30 in the afternoon and never had to peek while making a turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfj04 Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 I have lots of friends who lived, live or will live there. Anything particular you are trying to determine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted November 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 Not trying to determine anything, just maybe hooking up some turns with some other alpine folk while we are there. Maybe get some tips on local food options. Always trying to have a beer with the local alpine crew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 I lived there for one season in 96...never thought of it as much of a carving hill, although I did ride my PJ a fair bit...but youve already been and enjoyed so I should just STFU BUT I can contribute! Kochevars was a fun bar, and DONITAS had the BEST spinach enchiladas I have ever had! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JReiter Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 Crested Butte, under it's new ownership, will soon beat out all Colorado resorts for the best grooming. The new mountain manager's roots are pure east coast; he realizes the importance of snow conditions and corduroy. Best of luck with this unknown gem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted November 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 I was there last year and the grooming was outstanding. This is the first time we are actually going back to a place 2 years in a row Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 Complete article http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/other_business/article/0,2777,DRMN_23916_4232547,00.html Crested Butte is an outdoorsy, young, athletic, natural experience. That's what people like about it. Though we want to appeal to a broader market, that's the image. We're never going to be that soft, cushy, totally manicured ski resort. What are some untapped markets? The East Coast is an untapped market for Crested Butte. We're trying to take advantage of our Eastern connections by letting full season pass holders at Vermont's Okemo Mountain use those passes at Crested Butte. Chicago is another logical market for us, as are Phoenix and Tucson, because they are nearby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 Seeing this thread on the Butte has me jonesing for a fix. Spent one winter there in 92-93???. Moved on to Whiterock at Christmas and it snowed 600+ inches. Ooohh la la. Even with all that snow during my exploring I put down three boards that season. Worth every core shot. The carving I remember was international, over on the paradise side, the race hill training area with the Tbar. I remember waiting at the Poma to the North Face, ski patrol came by and said at least a half hour. The maze emptied. I stayed and not even five minutes with only six of us there they opened. The entire North Face, 18 inches of fluff and no frenzy. That was a run. Oh yeahh we are talking about carving. Do they still have the poma and the Tbar to the Banana? I think I heard they replaced the funky double on Paradise with a quad. Any other updates? Best, Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zcarver Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 Anyone here ride there much? I will be there the first full week of February with Ronnie Knuckles and our wives. Hey Bobby Buggs! I might come along with the knuckle head Dragon too! Not sure yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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