So, I have been looking online for Level 1 avy classes around CO and noticed that they generally follow the same AIARE, AAA, AMGA curriculum, and cost about the same. Since in live in Glenwood, I was thinking about taking this course through Aspen Expeditions. Has anyone taken this course through them and what was your impression? Or is there a hands down best class through someone else I should take?

Thanks

I am looking at a pair of these. I have the dynafit TLT's on my Insanes and want to get my old skis back into some action. Does anyone have any experience with these? Good or bad?

Thanks,
Skyman

This is a project I did for my video class. The objective was to keep something interesting without using any sound. Skiing shots are from the best powder days of my life in marble.
Silent Ski Reel on Vimeo
or you can check it out on me and jake's super cool new blog
Soul Gypsy

Heads up for the final Boulder and Golden classes tonight and tomorrow.

We're taking a much needed extended Thanksgiving break from fund raising and teaching, but will be back at it in December and January with classes in Denver and Winter Park.

Remember, in order to take the on-snow you must attend at least one classroom.

No registration needed for the classroom. We just ask that you bring at least $5 to donate to the cause, and bring a friend. They'll thank you for it later.

Email fobp_info*yahoo.com with questions.

November
18 – Boulder, EDUC 220, CU Campus
19 – Golden, Colorado School of Mines, Hill Hall 202

December
9 – Winter Park Pub
15 – Denver, Oriental Theater, 4335 w44th Ave

January
6 – Winter Park Pub
14 – Denver, Oriental Theater, 4335 w44th Ave

February
6/7 – On Snow Class, Berthoud Pass

I'll be hitting the Basin (or other Colo Pass ski areas) on Friday afternoons during the early season and would be glad to share the ride with anyone that wants to join me. My schedule will have me at the Dinosaur lot Park & Rides in Golden just off I-70 at about noon on Friday, and I expect to be back down by about 5 or 5:30.

This is also a good way to get to the Summit Co. bus system if someone's going up for the weekend and needs a ride up the hill.

Drop me a PM if you're interested.

-AH

I am just getting into backcountry this season and was wondering if your snowboarders hike in your boots while snowshoeing or if you carry them and wear something else on your feet.

Any input would help.

Thanks

The owner of Whistler Blackcomb, co-host of the 2010 Winter Olympics, has sold one of its Colorado ski resorts as the company grapples with a heavy debt load.
Intrawest ULC, which owns Whistler and nine other winter resorts in North America, said Tuesday it has sold Copper Mountain to Powdr Corp., based in Park City, Utah, and one of the larger ski resort operators in the United States. The price was not disclosed.


Intrawest sells Colorado ski resort - The Globe and Mail


I wonder what Powdr Corp. will be like? I assume they are just another big Corporation and will run Copper as such. I had hoped Tony Nevelly would buy Copper back and bring back the old ski resort for skiers ethics. Meaning longer seasons and great spring skiing until May. I had assume spring days in late April back in the 90's.

So, I recently bought a used splitboard (Venture Divide) w/ skins and am wanting to start going into the B/C. I need some help with gear recommendations like:

- who do you recommend taking an avy class from?
- avalung?
- what probes/beacons are recommended?
- what spare parts do you carry?
- aluminum vs plastic shovel?
- what collapseable poles do you use?
- any other gear that you can think of?

I've been a snowboarder for many years now, but have spent 99% of the time riding resorts and would love to explore more areas around here. For the mean time, while I practice getting used to my gear, I'll be doing laps at Sunlight and Willies peak after work once the snow starts falling. I most likely will not be doing anything too crazy this season, but would like to have the proper gear for when I eventually do, and want to be damn sure I know how to use it.

Any insight would be helpful. Thanks.

hey buzzards, anyone know of any places that have enough snow yet to go snowmobiling?

Just wondering if there are any trails open this early in the season.

bob

Need some beta about which ski resorts, that you can park a Recreational vehicle 24 ft class C and not be hassled for the night.
Or a wintertime rv park just need a plug in 8)

Shock and awe

Shock was admittedly the first reaction of just about everyone as they heard the news that the Forest Service rejected Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s plan to expand lifts onto Snodgrass Mountain. Reaction in Crested Butte, Mt. Crested Butte and the County was one of universal surprise.

Check out this post on me and jake's new blog about the opening day at mt. baker.
http://soulgypsy.org

Has anybody mounted the new Gotama for telemark? If so, where did you mount your tele binding on the ski? I'm looking to mount this ski tele, the whole rocker rise has me thinking on position of binding. Thanks for your help or advice.

Avalanche class tonight in Boulder at CU.

7:00-10:00 in Hellems 252.

Details about the on-snow in Feb are available at the classroom session. YOU MUST ATTEND A CLASSROOM TO REGISTER FOR THE ON-SNOW.

We're asking for a $5 donation and suggest you bring a friend. They'll thank you for it later.

Hope to see lots of you there!