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February 2006 Archives


01:39 PM

Adventure Passport Resort Challenge #13: Sneaking Around Snowmass

Snowmass

Snowmass

Summit Elevation 12,510 feet
Vertical Drop 4,406 feet
Average Annual Snowfall 300 natural inches

Date Skied/Logged: February 5, 2006
New Snow: 3”
Weather: Sunny
Snow Conditions: powder/packed powder

other posts tagged: adventure passport, Snowmass

01:43 PM

Bloggy Mountain High Recap

From Tuesday until Friday of last week, eight top bloggers came to our state, under the auspices of Colorado Ski Country USA, to ski, have fun, and blog about it.

Tuesday

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01:41 PM

Pam's novice skier tips

Or “How Not to Stick Out Like A Sore Thumb at the Ski Resort”

Pam Massey, one of our Bloggy Mountain High attendees, sent me the following tips for people who want to look like they belong at a Colorado Ski resort.

other posts tagged: fashion, gear, never-evers

01:46 PM

Adventure Passports: Resort Challenge #8: Still at a Loss for Words over Chicago Ridge SnowCat Tour

Chicago Ridge

Chicago Ridge Snowcat Tours

Summit Elevation 12,600 feet
Vertical Drop—Depends on your group
Average Annual Snowfall—250 inches, all natural
Skiable Acres 2,400

Date Skied/Logged: January 29, 2006
New Snow: 3” (Somewhat deceiving)
Weather: Snowing Like Crazy
Snow Conditions: Powder!!

other posts tagged: adventure passport, ski cooper

01:44 PM

A Visit to the Boot Fitter

Anyone who skis or rides soon learns that boots are your most important piece of equipment. Uncomfortable boots will make you miserable and sloppy boots beget sloppy turns and inefficient skiing. The ideal is a snug but comfortable fit and, unless your feet are perfect, odds are you need to see a boot fitter to achieve it.

other posts tagged: gear

01:47 PM

Adventure Passports: Resort Challenge #7: Spectators of Grandeur

Howelsen Hill Ski Area
A Special Report from Passport to Ski Areas of Colorado author Kimberly Hornsby

Summit Elevation 7,136 feet
Vertical Drop 440 feet
Average Annual Snowfall 150 inches

Date Skied/Logged January 22 and 24, 2006
New Snow: 1.0”
Weather: Bluebird
Snow Conditions: PP

other posts tagged: adventure passport, Howelson Hill

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