As a few of you know I have been on the job hunt recently. My last endeavor took me to the promised land of Colorado. I had been watching the weather in hopes of snow while there. I had my b a gs packed with everything in anticipation of pre-Halloween turns. 2 days before I left I made the call that no one would open and I down sized my luggage. I was wrong.
Off we GO!
for those of you who have not flown into DIA, they have a special carousel for "oversized" luggage. I thought it was cool.
Cool storm on the front range
2 days into my trip, getting very safe at the hotel bar I overheard the news announce not only would A-basin open but Loveland as well!
I made a call to KneeDeep and after some begging was able to score some pants and a jacket. While hanging with KD he convinced me to try Loveland instead of A-Basin. I could not have had better advice. More on that Later.
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ut_Twintip
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A good sign
I decided Monday to take a day tip to Breck.
On the way I saw that Loveland was blowing aggressively
Breckenridge is a nice little town, lots of places to get safe and stay. I recommend Erics for some good food and brew.
I decided Monday to take a day tip to Breck.
On the way I saw that Loveland was blowing aggressively
Breckenridge is a nice little town, lots of places to get safe and stay. I recommend Erics for some good food and brew.
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ut_Twintip
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I was lucky on Wed and scored an early morning interview. As soon as that was over I took off for the mountains.
Aspen grove
I arrived at Loveland around 1pm.
Most of the crowds had left by then and out of 14 runs, I only waited for 2 chairs.
After I secured my rental gear and ticket I returned to the parking lot to get ready. WTF!? The car in front of me was from TENNESSEE, more specifically KNOX CO. HA!
Aspen grove
I arrived at Loveland around 1pm.
Most of the crowds had left by then and out of 14 runs, I only waited for 2 chairs.
After I secured my rental gear and ticket I returned to the parking lot to get ready. WTF!? The car in front of me was from TENNESSEE, more specifically KNOX CO. HA!
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ut_Twintip
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Obligatory chairlift shot.
And down
For those not familiar with the area I highlighted the open trail(s)
Lets do this!
And down
For those not familiar with the area I highlighted the open trail(s)
Lets do this!
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ut_Twintip
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Looking up
And down the turn from catwalk
More slope
I cant get over the beauty of this place.
And down the turn from catwalk
More slope
I cant get over the beauty of this place.
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ut_Twintip
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The run-out on Home Run
Beauty pics
Beauty pics
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did I mention this was not 56k friendly?
A happy UTTT
All too soon it was time to go.
I packed up and headed for the hotel
A pretty, yet sad sight to see.
Much thanks to KD for convincing me to hit Loveland instead of A-basin. AND loaning me a jacket, pants, and dog chew-toy he called goggles. I heard there were 45min waits at a-basin that day, and reports of some low landers gettin sick. I really want this job and to relocate. This trip secured my resolve to get out there at any cost.
A happy UTTT
All too soon it was time to go.
I packed up and headed for the hotel
A pretty, yet sad sight to see.
Much thanks to KD for convincing me to hit Loveland instead of A-basin. AND loaning me a jacket, pants, and dog chew-toy he called goggles. I heard there were 45min waits at a-basin that day, and reports of some low landers gettin sick. I really want this job and to relocate. This trip secured my resolve to get out there at any cost.