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Big snow is coming tomorrow, berthoud pass tuesday anyone?

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.nasty
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I'm down to pick some kids up if you live in the littleton/denver area.
Oct 25 2010 12:58AM
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meeesh
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its still raining up here :( but the plows are ready and waiting.
Oct 25 2010 1:24AM
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.nasty
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yeah the snow level hasn't really dropped below 9500 feet. but tomorrow it should get down to about 6500 probably.
Oct 25 2010 1:26AM
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meeesh
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I live at 9000. too dark to see what its doing just a little bit higher up. Roads are going to be icy when it drops.
Oct 25 2010 1:28AM
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PeterNorth
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ITs dumping really hard in WP right now, should be a ton of snow up on the pass
Oct 25 2010 11:52AM
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meeesh
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Scariest drive to work I have ever had here. Time for new snow tires... doesn't help either when you see a F350 spin into the wire gaurd rails right in front of you.
Oct 25 2010 12:22PM
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ConceptPro153
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U think there will be enough coverage?  I would love to head up there and get a few turns.
Oct 25 2010 1:27PM
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.nasty
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can't say for sure, haven't been up there in a while. some sources told me it's pretty bare but you just gotta hike higher. Depending on how much snow actually falls will determine if it will be rideable where there may be no base, but at least just grassy areas.
Oct 25 2010 2:46PM
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Piste.Off
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always check this for berthoud snow info. http://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/nwcc/site?sitenum=335&state=co

it doesn't look too good. only a base of 3 inches so far, but there may be some stashes.
Oct 25 2010 3:19PM
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Mike.Records
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Crazy how high the snow line was at the beginning of the storm. Probably won't really affect berthoud b/c pretty sure that its close to 100% over 10000 ft.
Oct 25 2010 3:45PM
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Mike.Records
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I'm not sure, but I heard that the SNOTEL on berthoud was vandalized recently, which is why it is not reporting correct depths. Apparently could be a while before its fixed. Definitely super lame.

Also, you guys may want to cross reference this thread from the TGR forums.


Definitely looks like there is skiing to bad had up there. And only getting better with this storm. Obviously, the high winds and lots of new snow will lead to significantly higher avy conditions.
Oct 25 2010 3:48PM
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Piste.Off
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it got vandalized in july? i think. thats why it was down all summer. i noticed on tgr that it is back up and running as of last week. so i think its right.
Oct 25 2010 4:49PM
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Mike.Records
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good to hear. thanks for the heads up.
Oct 25 2010 8:19PM
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ThaLorax
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I'd love to go tomorrow but I can't cuz of school, butttt I stopped in Empire for dinner tonight (the burger/ice cream shop accross from Dairy King) and talked to the owner about Berthoud. He said that some people have mentioned that there is some OK coverage up there. I'd say after today it'd definitely be skiable. The only problem according to him is the road since they only have half the normal amount of plowers working since it's still pre-season. Just thought I'd share....
Oct 25 2010 10:35PM
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.nasty
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welp. from what I see in the TGR thread, tomorrow even with the thin coverage looks like it's going to be an epic first day of the season. if you're up there look for me! I'll be wearing blue pants and saga drank.
Oct 26 2010 12:40AM
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ThaLorax
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enjoy my homie's moments
Oct 26 2010 12:44AM
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.nasty
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oh you know him? he's a chill kid. but shit, I actually haven't even gotten those remounted yet. going to be ridin my hellbents (which I would rather do because the moments are actually in better condition with less mounts so I care more for them haha)
Oct 26 2010 12:54AM
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ThaLorax
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yup, he loved those skis.
Oct 26 2010 1:05AM
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.nasty
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I'm sure I will too. I definitely spend enough time just looking at them already haha
Oct 26 2010 2:40AM
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.nasty
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so today was pretty epic...

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Oct 26 2010 7:45PM
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ThaLorax
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Oh my gawd i hate you so much. Did you go solo?
Oct 26 2010 8:37PM
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Barmski
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Hmm I think im gonna try to car lap peak 9 breck wed....anyone down leme know...
Oct 26 2010 8:46PM
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.nasty
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indeed I did. everyone there was so stoked though, made some new friends. got 7 runs in. so much fun.
Oct 26 2010 8:55PM
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ThaLorax
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hiking or skinning?
Oct 27 2010 2:15AM
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.nasty
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hiking. and since I was the second person there I had to break my own trail. rough but worth it
Oct 27 2010 1:48PM
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ThaLorax
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must be in damn good shape to get 7 runs in hiking only.
Oct 27 2010 3:10PM
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.nasty
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yeah, but given that 2 or 3 of them were just above hells half acre, so not too far of a walk. the rest to timberline though.
Oct 27 2010 3:12PM
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Sklar
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i think me and my bro are heading up tomorrow morning, pretty early so we can get there before it warms up too much
Oct 27 2010 11:27PM
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.nasty
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I'll be there as well with a friend. we're gonna build a kicker. gettin there about 10. look for me! I'll be in blue pants and saga drank jacket
Oct 28 2010 1:21AM
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Sklar
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i left between 10 and 11 sometime, snow was great though
Oct 28 2010 2:21PM
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from today
Oct 28 2010 2:38PM
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.nasty
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ah no wonder i didnt see you. but yeah everything facing the sun turned to muck instantly. however, everything above HHA in the shade was choice and still fluffy pow. so sick!

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Oct 28 2010 6:34PM
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Sklar
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yea, it was getting mucky as we left, HHA was dope, really deep

almost too much for my shitty little tele setup, i can't wait for my new skis
Oct 28 2010 7:33PM
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.nasty
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^what're you getting?


but yeah now only a matter of waiting til the next big storm to do it all over again!
Oct 28 2010 7:55PM
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Sklar
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on3p wrenegades, i have some dukes waiting to go on them


yea, i want to ski as much BC as i can this year, and today was an awesome start
Oct 28 2010 8:13PM
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soderfunk
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has anyone skied anything on the west side? im guessing sashas slot and tst and some other stuff has to be skiable-ish?
Oct 28 2010 8:26PM
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.nasty
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don't even bother with the west side, everything is slush. only good spots are in HHA. I left at about 4 and it was still fluffy, I'd say if you get up there tomorrow before 9 it'll still be good.
Oct 28 2010 8:36PM
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messplay
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super jealous boys, looked wild
Oct 28 2010 9:03PM
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