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Old 01-23-2013, 10:32 AM
 
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I don't ski a lot, but what if Colorado loses the spot as one of the best states to ski in the US? That's all we have!
As someone who rarely skis, I can tell you that is far from the truth!
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Old 01-23-2013, 11:31 AM
 
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Old 01-23-2013, 11:54 AM
 
Location: Cole neighborhood, Denver, CO
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I don't ski a lot, but what if Colorado loses the spot as one of the best states to ski in the US? That's all we have!
Won't happen as long as the resorts and the state continue to pump more money into global marketing than any other state.

Colorado Ski Country = the best there is at marketing an inferior product (except for the Chicago Cubs--their skills are legendary )
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Old 01-24-2013, 01:04 PM
 
Location: Le Grand, Ca
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Our numbers are up here in Tahoe this season.
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Old 01-24-2013, 01:29 PM
 
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Skiing in Colorado is a huge pain in the ass. The traffic has completely drove me away from it. There are much better ways to spend my time than sitting in that God-awful I-70 mess.
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Old 01-24-2013, 08:24 PM
 
Location: Colorado
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^^So go to the places away from I-70. Granted, the snowfall sucks this year but skiing is skiing is skiing and it's what you make of it. I live in CB and have 50+ days under my belt so far, without any of the extremes being open yet and it could be a while before they open. Quite a few of those areas slid big during some control sessions.

Crested Butte
Steamboat
Telluride
Purgatory/Durango
Wolf Creek

This guy managed to make the most of the hardpack available to him:

Hair jump @ Mammoth Mountain California - YouTube (adult synonyms for "poo" uttered, in case you have virgin ears nearby)
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Old 01-24-2013, 08:32 PM
 
Location: Denver/Atlanta
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As someone who rarely skis, I can tell you that is far from the truth!
I am a huge fan of Colorado and all that it has to offer, but when it comes to a national (and even international) level, that's all Colorado really has as far as people know.
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Old 01-25-2013, 10:19 AM
 
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^^So go to the places away from I-70. Granted, the snowfall sucks this year but skiing is skiing is skiing and it's what you make of it. I live in CB and have 50+ days under my belt so far, without any of the extremes being open yet and it could be a while before they open. Quite a few of those areas slid big during some control sessions.

Crested Butte
Steamboat
Telluride
Purgatory/Durango
Wolf Creek

This guy managed to make the most of the hardpack available to him:

Hair jump @ Mammoth Mountain California - YouTube (adult synonyms for "poo" uttered, in case you have virgin ears nearby)
Because those places are even further from Denver, 4+ hour drives. I have a real career here and wouldn't have time for 50 days "under my belt" even if I lived next door. Who gives a **** how many days a year you ski? You are not curing cancer or being paid to ski. Hardcore skiers really think they are badass and impressive based on number of days on the slopes per year. Do something really impressive and then we'll talk.

I take my vacations to international locations that are far more interesting that skiing.
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Old 01-25-2013, 11:06 AM
 
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Because those places are even further from Denver, 4+ hour drives. I have a real career here and wouldn't have time for 50 days "under my belt" even if I lived next door. Who gives a **** how many days a year you ski? You are not curing cancer or being paid to ski. Hardcore skiers really think they are badass and impressive based on number of days on the slopes per year. Do something really impressive and then we'll talk.

I take my vacations to international locations that are far more interesting that skiing.
This is so true. I have run into many of these one track minds. I had problem with the same self absorbed skiers who worked for me. They would not show up for work because of a good snowfall at the slopes. It happened so many times and some were even honest why they were not at work, as they expected me to feel the same; they could not understand when I fired them---"Dude, what is wrong with you?"

I laugh when I think of these lazy losers because this attitude will continue their whole lives to any obligation to family and a career--me first. Look at me--I am a skier...even more now when I hear on this forum, Da.....ahhhh, I want to go to college....study....I don't know what I want....but....but.....I...have to be able to get quickly to.....daaa.... snowboard....ooooh....ahhh...Dude!

Livecontent
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Old 01-25-2013, 11:50 AM
 
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Wow! Folks getting their panties in a bunch because someone simply mentioned that they have been skiing 50 times this year!

There are plenty of us successful professionals who are the furtherest thing from lazy losers, have season's passes & simply enjoy making time in busy schedules for skiing. Great exercise!
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