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Panduh_Bayr
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Any word on snowmaking or anything? I have been hearing awful rumors that they won't open until mid november because of their new lift, as in after breck and key... wack.

Can anyone tell me otherwise? Anyone on the inside preferrably.

Sep 30 2010 7:37PM
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.nasty
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ehh big March's aren't actually that typical with a La Nina. January and February on the other hand, only probably had 1 or 2 La Nina's with those months less snowy.

It looks like this weekend we'll start to get in formation for winter. Come monday it's gonna start getting coooooold. Areas more west and north might get a good dump on Tuesday. So hopefully some freshies will be had wednesday.
Oct 20 2010 2:29PM
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ThaLorax
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are you talking aboutt his? seems like it's projected to go north of CO.
http://www.accuweather.com/blogs/news/story/40347/storm-slam-the-northwest-this-1.asp
Oct 20 2010 4:35PM
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meeesh
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Can't trust any weather prediction here until about the day before. Last week, for example, had yesterday's high in the 30s... That obviously was not the case. Yesterday was a bit more chilly and cloudy but we didn't really get any precip and the mountains didn't blow snow all day. Today is flippin 60. dumb dumb dumb
Oct 20 2010 5:21PM
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Reed.
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It's commmminnnngggggg
Oct 20 2010 9:09PM
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ScratchFS91
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god damnnn so that means tomorrow is probably a no go?  saturday better be happening if not
Oct 20 2010 10:35PM
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SlickRick.
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as much is it kills me to say, i'm doubtful. IM DYING i need something, i haven't clicked in since april
Oct 20 2010 10:37PM
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MCNUGGETS
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They said they will let us know 24 hours in advance; so yes tomorrow is a no-go unfortunately.
Oct 20 2010 11:23PM
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traylortrash
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loveland's pretty damn close... I'd guess friday is maybe a possibility and if not saturday
Oct 21 2010 4:26AM
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BravoWhiskey5280
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Joel Gratzs forecast was fired up! Which means that it suppose to snow this up and coming monday for areas north of aspen. He also said areas around vail could see up to double digits! None the less, pretty much all of the mountains will be around 15F which is always good for snowmaking.
Oct 21 2010 5:49AM
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.SimonB.
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Im gonna go ahead and say that Loveland will open tomorrow and Abay on Saturday because Loveland's white ribbon has finally made it to the bottom of the lift and Abay still needs to push their snow down the last hill.

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Oct 21 2010 1:06PM
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traylortrash
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im gonna say saturday for both
Oct 21 2010 2:42PM
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willy_baller
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The lower section of Home Run and the lift maze snowmaking process is coming along. We made a lot of progress last night. You should hear some opening day news soon. Keep checking back for updates! Opening Day TBA


straight from loveland
Oct 21 2010 3:17PM
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.nasty
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yeah this weekend it looks like. but hopefully it'll drop south more and hit us come next week.
Oct 21 2010 6:45PM
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JCon
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still no opening date for a basin..
Oct 22 2010 12:07PM
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willy_baller
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i know.... im getting worried that they wont open this weekend...
Oct 22 2010 12:19PM
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willy_baller
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Mother Nature keeps throwing curve balls at us. The snowguns were on from 6am-8am due to warm temps. We won't be opening Saturday. Please check back tomorrow for an update.

Loveland update...
Oct 22 2010 1:57PM
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Shpadoinkle
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I hope I get a few days in before I start training for ski school. Shit.
Oct 22 2010 2:01PM
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.nasty
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from joel's website:

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I'm sure one of them will be open early next week. hopefully...
Oct 22 2010 2:50PM
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ThaLorax
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i'll supllement this picture with this graph that you forgot to include with it:
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Oct 22 2010 4:01PM
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.nasty
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thank you sir. I'm thinking of hiking up high on tuesday/wednesday for some pow turns on something with a base (or not... ;), not sure where to go, anyone else thinkin the same?
Oct 23 2010 12:33AM
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ThaLorax
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i would think about it, but all you're going to encounter is a lot of wind. good luck.
Oct 23 2010 6:17AM
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.nasty
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wind can be utilized though. just go to slopes facing opposite it's direction.
Oct 23 2010 1:56PM
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Fr3nchy
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Abay opens Monday!!!
http://www.arapahoebasin.com/abasin/Default.aspx
Oct 23 2010 4:22PM
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Panduh_Bayr
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alex lets go tuesday! haha
Oct 23 2010 4:33PM
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SlickRick.
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chemistry test on wednesday. should i A.) study monday and tuesday for it or B.) go skiing on monday and tuesday? hmmmmm.......
Oct 23 2010 4:59PM
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MidwestSteeze
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go skiing and then study after skiing?
Oct 23 2010 5:02PM
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Fr3nchy
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Yea! im going to try to get all my work done to go on tuesday, we'll see
Oct 23 2010 5:18PM
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T-Holt
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Is anyone planning on driving up to A-Basin on Monday? I can pitch for gas.
Oct 23 2010 8:50PM
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En_Route
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drivin up on monday from C Springs
Oct 23 2010 9:01PM
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SlickRick.
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BRILLIANT!
Oct 23 2010 9:13PM
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MCNUGGETS
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From evergreen yeah
Oct 23 2010 10:14PM
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ThaLorax
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Jea, I'll be there tomorrow bright and early.
Oct 24 2010 3:37PM
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willy_baller
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so stoked for tomorrow!!!! anyone know what the jib park set up will be?
Oct 24 2010 10:03PM
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Aton.Jones
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i don't know the specifics but this was on their website

The High Divide Terrain Park will have a couple of features on Monday and will grow substantially through the week.
Oct 24 2010 10:18PM
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ThaLorax
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they usually have a down rail, flat rail, flat box and a c box if i remember correctly.

see y'all in the blizzard tomorrow!
Oct 24 2010 10:34PM
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ThaLorax
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Holler if you see a short guy with a Green/Gray Orage Sven Jacket, grayish-white DNA pants, bright blue Lange boots. I'll probably be on my old Volkl Karmas with bolts in one of the skis haha, but if there's enough snow and the park line is too ridiculous, I might bust out my CRJ's.
Oct 24 2010 10:41PM
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SlickRick.
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damn i wont be there till thursday, but then all weekend after that
Oct 25 2010 1:33AM
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Heinzler
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ahhhhh i wish i could ski this year :(
Oct 25 2010 1:44AM
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T-Holt
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Fuck, I forgot to say that I'm in Boulder.
Oct 25 2010 1:55AM
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Sheltron3030
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Holy lift line, but I still wish I didnt have an exam today, couldnt skip...
Oct 25 2010 2:08PM
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Sheltron3030
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okay...nvm, apparently webcam shots arent updated..
Oct 25 2010 2:08PM
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.nasty
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^yeah I saw that lift line on their website.

I think I'll stick to BC til more opens up...
Oct 25 2010 2:55PM
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meeesh
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The lift line + this weather = not all too sad I'm not skiing right now (but really, I still am).
Oct 25 2010 3:05PM
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cashdebt
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i want a video!! haha
Oct 25 2010 10:24PM
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ThaLorax
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Yo today was dope as far as opening days go. The drive sucked and it was cold, but the tracked out powder meant it wasn't icy and wasn't as crowded as I thought it would be.
Oct 25 2010 10:30PM
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Sheltron3030
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Anyone know if they were busting hikers?
Oct 26 2010 11:39AM
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greens*
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anyone going up to a bay from the denver area this week?? i got a lot of nug and or gas money.
Oct 26 2010 1:07PM
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[860]
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same thing as greens* - i can throw down some nug or gas money to get up to a-bay from u denver
Oct 26 2010 3:14PM
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ConceptPro153
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Ill drive if you can get me a ticket.
Oct 26 2010 4:25PM
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Sheltron3030
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I live in littleton. I am driving up tommorw or thursday.
Oct 26 2010 8:14PM
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