Hitting up Loveland Ski Area a few days after freshies, still tracks to be had. Soft snow, fast lines and features all over the mountain to play on. My friend Sage and I got some work done in the lodge in between shredding several lines off of Chair 8 and Chair 2. Great weather, no lift lines, and sunny smiles.
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Tagged Colorado, Ski Loveland, Snowboarding
One of those powder mornings that come in slightly unannounced and deliver much more than you expect. A front row ticket watching the CDOT crews blast away at the avy chutes on Loveland Pass in the early morning. Got some work done before the chairs turned, and then shredded ‘special’ lines for the next 3 hours. It was no doubt Double-digit deep, and filled with that special blend of air and float that Loveland powder mornings bring.
Not a track in sight - LUV Chair 2
Snowed hard all morning long and the sun began to peek thru as the place got tracked. Can’t wait until the Ridge opens up, but still by far the best pow day of the year so far because of the number of freshies we scored.
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Tagged Colorado, pow day, Ski Loveland, Snowboarding
October in the Front Range – snow begins to fall and the ski season begins. Spending time on Berthoud Pass chilling and not in a hurry, time flows by just right. After our last storm a few days ago, the east Side had coverage enough to bring out the rock board and get a hike or two in. Surprisingly soft and fluffy snow, it felt surreal – “…am I dreaming?” “Is this really pow I am bouncing through right now?” about 10-15 turns, maybe 6-9″ deep, but that familiar floating sensation. Felt like a longboard wave – mellow and groovy. grinning.
CoCo joined in on the laidback parking lot convos. her first time up here and she fit right in.
We headed up to Loveland to pick up the season pass and score more turns.
Loveland was chilly and yet had fun, soft hardpack. Chair 1 was open, good for getting the first carves in, and speedy descents. The vibe is the same – easy, fun and low key. Seeing the ridge and upper drainages begin to fill in is ‘fantastico’. The new season, my 30th on snow, has begun.
If today was any indication of the upcoming season, I will be plenty stoked all year long.
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Tagged Berthoud Pass, pow day, Ski Loveland, Snowboarding
