The Official Skiing / Snowboarding / Playing in the Snow Thread

[Newcomer]

I'm thinking about renting a place in Telluride for 2-3 weeks and driving up (thinking December 26 to January 9 - unfortunately, early season, but I am optimistic for good snow fall this year). Seems like I can rent a 2 bedroom condo in-town for a semi-reasonable price. Honestly though, I'm increasingly worried about a straight-up closure of the mountain.

 

[Newcomer]

Also, first update on the new skis:

 

[imatlas]

I'm thinking about renting a place in Telluride for 2-3 weeks and driving up (thinking December 26 to January 9 - unfortunately, early season, but I am optimistic for good snow fall this year). Seems like I can rent a 2 bedroom condo in-town for a semi-reasonable price. Honestly though, I'm increasingly worried about a straight-up closure of the mountain.

I’m not doing a seasonal rental, but I’m going to book several week long stints in Tahoe during the winter. They have a 30 day cancellation policy and I may buy trip cancellation insurance.

 

[Numbernine]

I’m not doing a seasonal rental, but I’m going to book several week long stints in Tahoe during the winter. They have a 30 day cancellation policy and I may buy trip cancellation insurance.

One of the great things since I'm retired is deciding to ski Monday on Sunday night. This winter is going to be weird

 

[Numbernine]

Epic just released their pass policy for the upcoming season. Interesting I'll have to mull this over

Reservation Details | Epic Season Pass

www.epicpass.com

 

[Newcomer]

I'm kind of confused :\

 

[Numbernine]

I'm kind of confused :\

Yeah me too but since I'm retired the days I ski are usually a ghost town anyway so I'll throw out the $400 for a season at 3 Tahoe mountains.

 

[Newcomer]

I confirmed that I am going to Telluride from December 26 through January 6, and then Beaver Creek from January 6 through the 9. The Epic Pass makes sense for me... but I am still confused.

 

[Numbernine]

I confirmed that I am going to Telluride from December 26 through January 6, and then Beaver Creek from January 6 through the 9. The Epic Pass makes sense for me... but I am still confused.

Yeah I don't know those times are crazy in Tahoe normally. I haven't skied during that period in 20 years

 

[Newcomer]

Ha, I know. I'm not excited about skiing during that period. But this is what makes sense from a work/time off perspective. Telluride is usually pretty empty - and with reservations, I think it will be OK.

 

[otc]

Make sure everything you book is refundable...I can easily see busy holiday travel suddenly getting everything shut down for a while.

We'll see what Ikon does--that was originally my plan but everything is too uncertain. Even if I can get days blocked off, am I going to feel comfortable getting on a plane?

Was hoping to do a Steep & Deep at Jackson Hole this winter (even though it is now an upcharge on top of the base Ikon), but it is a tough commitment.
On the other hand, assuming I am still working remotely, road tripping out west and spending a chunk of time skiing is a possibility...too bad I don't own a heated camper van!

 

[Numbernine]

Ha, I know. I'm not excited about skiing during that period. But this is what makes sense from a work/time off perspective. Telluride is usually pretty empty - and with reservations, I think it will be OK.

I don't "know" but my guess is you'll be fine. Planning anything in the mountains in the winter more than 7 days in advance is rolling dice. I'm old and grumpy and I have learned that some conditions just aren't that much fun.

 

[Newcomer]

@otc - yeah, we are doing an airbnb for our time in Telluride and then we are spending a few days at the Ritz Carlton in Bachelor Gulch (guess whose idea that was...).

So far, I've negotiated a 7-day, full-refund termination policy in connection with my accommodations. And we are driving, so all good there.

@Numbernine - I'm young and am happy with what I can get. Sometimes you get great conditions, sometimes you get boned. But for me, it is just a pleasure being in the mountain air. I hope that good terrain is open, but I have long-since stopped caring for "ideal" conditions. When you have to travel 1200 miles to get to a mountain you cannot be too choosy.

 

[Numbernine]

@otc - yeah, we are doing an airbnb for our time in Telluride and then we are spending a few days at the Ritz Carlton in Bachelor Gulch (guess whose idea that was...).

So far, I've negotiated a 7-day, full-refund termination policy in connection with my accommodations. And we are driving, so all good there.

@Numbernine - I'm young and am happy with what I can get. Sometimes you get great conditions, sometimes you get boned. But for me, it is just a pleasure being in the mountain air. I hope that good terrain is open, but I have long-since stopped caring for "ideal" conditions. When you have to travel 1200 miles to get to a mountain you cannot be too choosy.

It does make you better skier imo. I have a friend who goes to the steepest inbounds stuff and skis icy moguls without poles just to remind himself where the body mass belongs

 

[imatlas]

I don't "know" but my guess is you'll be fine. Planning anything in the mountains in the winter more than 7 days in advance is rolling dice. I'm old and grumpy and I have learned that some conditions just aren't that much fun.

Bite your tongue! There's no such thing as a bad day on snow!

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But rain can make it a close call.