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I’m going to CSU for environmental science and sustainability this fall. What are the better places to ski near FoCo? I know there’s Eldora but I was hopin to find somewhere more gritty and down to earth than Woodward
skierman_jackI’m going to CSU for environmental science and sustainability this fall. What are the better places to ski near FoCo? I know there’s Eldora but I was hopin to find somewhere more gritty and down to earth than Woodward
skierman_jackI’m going to CSU for environmental science and sustainability this fall. What are the better places to ski near FoCo? I know there’s Eldora but I was hopin to find somewhere more gritty and down to earth than Woodward
Yeah man this isn’t the Midwest. You ain’t gonna find some rope tow rail park mr. country club
I'm in Boulder and my options are pretty limited, either you are going down 70 or to Eldora. I don't think there are any resorts north of Eldora so that'd probably be your best bet. There is some backcountry near FC I believe, can' remember the name of the area though
Edit: The a bay park is definitely more gritty, but also a fraction if the size haha. The eldo park is actually pretty nice and there is some fun stuff off Corona/Indian Peaks as well
**This post was edited on Aug 4th 2021 at 7:04:38am
skierman_jackI’m going to CSU for environmental science and sustainability this fall. What are the better places to ski near FoCo? I know there’s Eldora but I was hopin to find somewhere more gritty and down to earth than Woodward
Have you ever been to Eldora? Just because Woodward runs the park there doesn't mean they turned it into Vail or Aspen. ElDora has a dope vibe with chill kids that are always lapping the park. Ruby Hill is cool for a quick session or during the week but would recommend Eldora as I've never heard of someone having a bad experience there.
Also when the snow is good Eldora has some really good tree skiing you can get to real quick. Midweek pow laps at Eldora are also very fun and usually not very crowded
PeteMahnHave you ever been to Eldora? Just because Woodward runs the park there doesn't mean they turned it into Vail or Aspen. ElDora has a dope vibe with chill kids that are always lapping the park. Ruby Hill is cool for a quick session or during the week but would recommend Eldora as I've never heard of someone having a bad experience there.
skierman_jackI’m going to CSU for environmental science and sustainability this fall. What are the better places to ski near FoCo? I know there’s Eldora but I was hopin to find somewhere more gritty and down to earth than Woodward
for gritty and down to earth, best you'll find is Ruby Hill, which is a little hill with several rails in denver. it's free. Loveland (tiny park) and Eldora are about as down to earth as you'll get for actual resorts unless you want to drive halfway across the state. I have never been to Echo, but I know it was all park many seasons ago. could be worth looking into.
shaggy.for gritty and down to earth, best you'll find is Ruby Hill, which is a little hill with several rails in denver. it's free. Loveland (tiny park) and Eldora are about as down to earth as you'll get for actual resorts unless you want to drive halfway across the state. I have never been to Echo, but I know it was all park many seasons ago. could be worth looking into.
Echo still exists? I thought it was turned into a ski race facility for the ultra-rich
armchair_skierGet yo self an uptown girl and become best friends with her dad.
Actually no joke, find some thot who drives a brand new 4runner, jeep, or outback with cali plates and there's a 69% chance her family has property you can crash at in breck, vail, or dillon if you lie to her about how thoughtful she is enough
No.QuarterEcho still exists? I thought it was turned into a ski race facility for the ultra-rich
It was but I think it was unsustainable so a different company bought it and it is open to the public... sometimes they have two boxes and a rail set up. It is a shadow of its former self. I went once for shits and giggles and got bored pretty quick.
Mans really asking if there’s a Brighton or Trollhaugen in Colorado, smh. Jus embrace the colorahbro lifestyle and go to the normal resorts, Colorado is flat as shit so there’s a lot of good park there to chose from.
I never knew this about echo. I was just looking at their old park. Looks fun as hell
shaggy.for gritty and down to earth, best you'll find is Ruby Hill, which is a little hill with several rails in denver. it's free. Loveland (tiny park) and Eldora are about as down to earth as you'll get for actual resorts unless you want to drive halfway across the state. I have never been to Echo, but I know it was all park many seasons ago. could be worth looking into.
TrickyDick470It was but I think it was unsustainable so a different company bought it and it is open to the public... sometimes they have two boxes and a rail set up. It is a shadow of its former self. I went once for shits and giggles and got bored pretty quick.
From foco it'll take about the same amount of time to get to steamboat as it would getting to Summit County with weekend traffic. Definitely the move on busier weekends
tyler1719From foco it'll take about the same amount of time to get to steamboat as it would getting to Summit County with weekend traffic. Definitely the move on busier weekends
Snowy range in Wyoming is definitely low key. But steamboat on the weekends kicks ass and is often times faster taking highway 14 than fighting the I-70 hellscape to the resorts in summit or vail.
BiffbarfActually no joke, find some thot who drives a brand new 4runner, jeep, or outback with cali plates and there's a 69% chance her family has property you can crash at in breck, vail, or dillon if you lie to her about how thoughtful she is enough
I did this once but I wouldn’t call her a thot. I lowkey stopped talking to her 1 month but then out of the blue her dad invited me to stay in the Teton Club at Jackson Hole for a week.
Tahoe has the same at Mt Rose trailhead. That shit was so fun
PowderPig970Pre season there’s a small park at the first turn off on Loveland pass that’s pretty fun nothing major just some rails some homies throw together
That my home spot! It’s tight and super low key. The park is honestly pretty bad but like 5 years ago it used to be poppin. This year they had a couple wack ass jumps, a dfd box, a frame rail, a short fat tube, and some other random boxes. some buddies and I are gonna be on park crew this year hopefully so it should be a little better. Great mountain, fixed grips only, 350 some feet of vert, patrol are super homies and there’s good cold snow 9/10 days. TLDR: flat, good snow, good people
I’ll definitely be checking it out. Looking forward to meeting some new people.
HometownerzThat my home spot! It’s tight and super low key. The park is honestly pretty bad but like 5 years ago it used to be poppin. This year they had a couple wack ass jumps, a dfd box, a frame rail, a short fat tube, and some other random boxes. some buddies and I are gonna be on park crew this year hopefully so it should be a little better. Great mountain, fixed grips only, 350 some feet of vert, patrol are super homies and there’s good cold snow 9/10 days. TLDR: flat, good snow, good people
skierman_jackI’ll definitely be checking it out. Looking forward to meeting some new people.
If it's still around join the CSU snowriders. There's gonna be a lotta casuals but there will be a good amount of people who rip and are always down to ski/board
BiffbarfIf it's still around join the CSU snowriders. There's gonna be a lotta casuals but there will be a good amount of people who rip and are always down to ski/board
Snowriders if you're about the casual side. Freeride if you're more into big mtn and a true team. Also can join both since they're both super cheap and great people. (Just graduated and former founder/prez of freeride) (gf was VP of snowriders) if you have any questions about them just dm!
**This post was edited on Aug 5th 2021 at 12:07:09am
Eldora has a good park and the resort has great vibes; as long as you don't mind occasionally standing in line with backcountry rippers skiing downhill on their tech setups (I speak in self-deprecation). Super Unknown goes there, and L1 is core, so if it's good enough for them, then it's probably good enough for you.
Or you could just set up some BC jumps in Cameron Pass or Rocky Mountain National Park; the former for better snow.
XannyPoppinsSki Colfax at Denver. Their terrain park is gritty. Way better than Woodward.
Cmon man don’t lie to him
Colfax is as nice as it gets, imagine nyc and those 10 mil dollar penthouses. That’s what colfax is all about. Make sure to walk around at 12-2 am just to see all the night life and culture it has!
JemsThis is one of my favorite comments of this year
in all seriousness you chose colorado state so expect to be skiing a lot less than boulder and msu kids
I’m not expecting to ski much. Maybe half a dozen times. I’ll be skiing plenty when in home on winter break. I didn’t apply to CSU for the skiing I applied for my major and for Colorado
skierman_jackI’m not expecting to ski much. Maybe half a dozen times. I’ll be skiing plenty when in home on winter break. I didn’t apply to CSU for the skiing I applied for my major and for Colorado
You'll get way more than 6 days unless you literally don't try to ski. CO's season is long.
skierman_jackI’m not expecting to ski much. Maybe half a dozen times. I’ll be skiing plenty when in home on winter break. I didn’t apply to CSU for the skiing I applied for my major and for Colorado
I got almost 70 days this season with an 18 credit spring semester and internship. CSU certainly has a big ski community and you can get a ton of days if you're committed. Granted im in the backcountry half the time but just letting you know there's tons of skiing to be had if you're willing to drive a little further!
That’s awesome to hear. I wanted to go in with low expectations so I didn’t get disappointed
tyler1719I got almost 70 days this season with an 18 credit spring semester and internship. CSU certainly has a big ski community and you can get a ton of days if you're committed. Granted im in the backcountry half the time but just letting you know there's tons of skiing to be had if you're willing to drive a little further!
