We'll not qualify for that freebie any longer. We skied Sipapu with them when they were you younger - it was a great mountain for kids to learn.
chet98 said:
Anyone here skied Wolf Creek outside of Pagosa Springs? Looking at that as a possibility this year too. Any input would be appreciated.
Wolf Creek is consistently one of the greatest powder bowls in the US. I have a second home in Santa Fe and spend the majority of my time between there and Taos. However, whenever we are looking to ski powder, it is Wolf Creek every time.rak1693 said:
Wife and I are making a trip to Wolf Creek and then we'll head from there to Crested Butte. It'll be my first time at Wolf Creek. We'll be there over New Years
I wonder how this would factor into slushy conditions in warmer temps. Would think more water content = slushier and potentially icier after the overnight freeze. Hopefully spring break is early enough not to worry about it.JustPanda said:
Continental Total Water Content
A-Basin, CO 7.4%
Berthoud Pass, CO 7.2%
Breckenridge, CO 7.6%
Copper Mt., CO 6.7%
Vail, Co 6.9%
Winter Park, Co 7.0%
Aspen Mt., CO 7.6%
Aspen Highlands, CO 8.0%
Gothic, CO 6.3%
Crested Butte, CO 7.7%
Monarch, CO 7.2%
Telluride, CO 7.0%
Purgatory, CO 7.4%
Taos, NM 6.3%
Wolf Creek, CO 9.3%
Snow water equivalent is the main driver of snow quality. You'll see that WC is significantly water compared to the other mountains in Colorado. It's a full 33% heavier than Telluride and Vail. And there's nothing wrong or bad about heavy powder. You just have to know how to ski and have your skis prepped for heavy powder. Not trying to dog on WC at all. I love WC. Just wanting to give some data around my comment.
chet98 said:I wonder how this would factor into slushy conditions in warmer temps. Would think more water content = slushier and potentially icier after the overnight freeze. Hopefully spring break is early enough not to worry about it.JustPanda said:
Continental Total Water Content
A-Basin, CO 7.4%
Berthoud Pass, CO 7.2%
Breckenridge, CO 7.6%
Copper Mt., CO 6.7%
Vail, Co 6.9%
Winter Park, Co 7.0%
Aspen Mt., CO 7.6%
Aspen Highlands, CO 8.0%
Gothic, CO 6.3%
Crested Butte, CO 7.7%
Monarch, CO 7.2%
Telluride, CO 7.0%
Purgatory, CO 7.4%
Taos, NM 6.3%
Wolf Creek, CO 9.3%
Snow water equivalent is the main driver of snow quality. You'll see that WC is significantly water compared to the other mountains in Colorado. It's a full 33% heavier than Telluride and Vail. And there's nothing wrong or bad about heavy powder. You just have to know how to ski and have your skis prepped for heavy powder. Not trying to dog on WC at all. I love WC. Just wanting to give some data around my comment.
When we went to Taos last SB it was the first time I'd skied in 20+ years. Have "meh" knees and a wife that has no interest so just figured I'd never do it again. But buddies wanted to go and take the kids and so glad we did.
Had a blast but also had pretty major patella tendor pain after longer runs. Not sure if anyone here has any bright ideas about that. I'm in good enough shape 6' about 190lbs at a spry 48 yrs old. Work out a lot including leg stuff for knee stability. Not sure what else I can do to head off that patella pain. Never had it before and haven't had it since and used to play a lot of old man pickup basketball and never experienced the same pain doing that...
Yes - it's a rare winter for it to still have good snow that late.SockDePot said:
Is spring break too late for angel fire?
Thanks, but it's only a little over an hour drive from my house so don't need much planning.mrad85 said:
It was decent last SB.
Also, they have opened up reservations for ski school etc for this season. If you're planning to go, I'd get it early.
JustPanda said:
The Vail/BC skiers should come into Charter Sports for rentals. I'll give you the friends and family rate: $0.
We have spots in Breck, too but I don't really have a connection to those stores.