Colorado TR: 11th Annual Mother's Day at Arapahoe Basin

[Bill Talbot]

I shouldn't even have to ask... @Ziggy pictures PLEASE

 

[James]

Maybe someone will have some there. I'm so torn between the two (rose and hi pink). Being a one goggle/one lense person I need to be sure it's not too dark for the normally cloudy days I ski here, or blinding when I get to ski somewhere that the sun shines.

Well if you were east I'd say hi pink. But lenses are too individualized. If you're coming to Abasin now you can try my Prizm Rose.
What I do here sometimes is use a light google lens like orange or prizm rose and have dark sunglasses for when it's bright in the jacket pocket. I have also used both for when it's super bright.
In Switzerland I went to the Przm rose just because the orange was too much light for my eyes initially. The przm rose does have an odd glowey effect though. When I went to Chamonix I switched to the Orange and dark sunglasses technique. I didn't want the distracting glowey look and wanted more light if things got bad in scary terrain.

Everyone's eyes are different though.

 

[Jenny]

I wish I were going to be there, but no such luck. Looking forward to seeing the pics, though.

 

[James]

I shouldn't even have to ask... @Ziggy pictures PLEASE

 

[James]

Some people ski their whole lives and never have thunder or lightening while on the hill. Today makes two days in a row ABasin had to close for thunder. It sounded pretty close. Closer than yesterday, but I saw no flash.


10:30 clouds and flurries. The three on that chair are on the Chinese freestyle team training moguls and air.


@cgeib and @FairToMiddlin about a quarter to noon.


FtM and fiancée.


Blue sky at 12:15


@jimmy on East Wall Traverse. Storm moving in, 2pm.


Looking down from East Wall Traverse. Black Mountain Lodge at far left, The Professor is the large peak and snowfield to the left. There have been slides over the years that came into the base area or took out the road.

On a run to the base at about 2:30 thunder came in while snowing and that was it. Lifts closed.

 

[James]

Very blue sky today. Clouds refused to cover. There was skiing today till 4. @Doug Briggs hiked Willy's and skied there and North Pole.

10am going up Black Mt Express.


@Gary Stolt, @Drahtguy Kevin, @Philpug. East Ridge in back.


@jimmy, @MaryG join the boys.


East Wall traverse.


@coskigirl, @MaryG on East Wall Traverse. 12:30


MaryG


@Drahtguy Kevin on Palli lift which was running on diesel power. 2:30 pm.

 

[Doug Briggs]

The view from the aforementioned hike up Willie's Wide.



Prior to climbing Willie's, I had hiked to North Pole for this 360* view.



I arrived late (around 1) and skied Zuma one run looking for Pugs then on my way back to the front decided to hike. North Pole was a bit firm from being skied a lot but pleasant enough. As soon as I could, I worked my way left until I was in 2nd Notch where things improved. This inspired me to hike Willie's. The hike was a mess with steps that were too large and often mushed by careless hikers. The skiing was worth it.

Today's image of Willie's with my tracks to the right of the staircase. Frozen in time.

 

[Doug Briggs]

I had a 'Chuck Norris' moment today on Zuma Cornice when without warning, I 'shot' down the hill face first in a slush and rock field. I don't think anyone saw that coming but Chuck.

 

[nay]

Have fun today!

 

[Philpug]

 

[Monique]

Oops! A couple from yesterday. I had a lot of fun the last two days - some skiing, lots chilling at the beach. Although apparently I was more huddled at the beach today, based on the pics above.

Thanks to my crappy reception, apparently my friend Barry didn't get the email about the PugSki beach party until after I left (ie, when my reception kicked in again) ... but I'm sure he fit right in!

 

[James]

Last day of Palli.


@dean_spirito , @Tricia at the Beach spot.


Up Palli lift 1pm, skiing over in there.


Clouds and wind moved in. Snow up top got some crunch berries on some aspects.

From yesterday. Mikaela was there with mom and coach? Skiing on 188/30m, Redster170 boots. Impressive arcs. Not easy to keep up with.

@Drahtguy Kevin. Mikaela in blue, mom in purple.

 

[Tricia]

We've endured a lot of crowds over the past few years at Arapahoe Basin on Mother's Day weekend, but this year was pretty mellow in comparison. That being said, WOW what a great week we've had.
I took a few photos, but not as many as I'd like.
Here are just a few.
Hanging out around the King Cornice

@Drahtguy Kevin

@James

@Gaby

@Drahtguy Kevin and the waxed lips @MaryG brought.....I forgot how much fun such things could be.


@SkiNurse manning the grill on Sunday


And because we like to get pictures of people putting food in their mouth

 

[Tricia]

@dean_spirito doing his hippy flippin thing.


The East wall was skiing very well. Had fun playing around in the Land of the Giants.

@James

@RachelV

 

[Mike King]

Thanks to my crappy reception, apparently my friend Barry didn't get the email about the PugSki beach party until after I left (ie, when my reception kicked in again) ... but I'm sure he fit right in!

Barry skied with @Nancy Hummel and I for much of the afternoon. It was great to see him -- he is a real gem! And he met @Tricia and her "double B's" ...

Mike

 

[SBrown]

 

[Monique]

Barry skied with @Nancy Hummel and I for much of the afternoon. It was great to see him -- he is a real gem! And he met @Tricia and her "double B's" ...

Mike

Yes, he is a great guy. Love skiing with him. Now that I think about it, did you guys already know him?

Belately, I am looking, and I think for future A Basin ventures, I will buy a cheapo AT&T phone for < $50, set it up with a pre-paid plan (25c/minute + 20c/text), and forward phone calls and text from my Verizon phone. Honestly, given how much of a pain it's been, I think it's worth it.

 

[Mike King]

I've known Barry for the 6 years he has lived her. I also met him in the Breck lesson club, probably skiing with Matt or Bags. I also skied with him a fair bit at Copper several years ago before I started teaching at Breck.

Mike

 

[Mike King]

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Too much beach, too little skiing...

 

[Philpug]

Too much beach, too little skiing...

It was a work day for me...I am willing to sacrifice a day of skiing so others can get out and enjoy the demos and the experience.