2022 ~ 16th Annual at A-Basin in May Event

[mdf]

Any interest?

From new messages tacked on last year's thread....

I just realized it was time to start shopping for the perfect Mother's day card as the holiday is right around the corner. I seem to recall that there's something else usually going on, but I'm having a terrible bout of forgetfulness.

The traditional event isn't happening in the traditional way this year (I'm talking about A-Basin, not the Hallmark holiday). Phil and Tricia are going to the Rendezvan in Bachelor instead this year.

But a handful of us New Englander's are discussing coming west for a last bout of spring skiing anyway. It's 90% likely I'll be in Colorado the first week in May, dragging a couple of others with me.

 

[Philpug]

We are waving the white towel for long distance travel. Is Mammoth a consideration for those lookign to travel? We would be open to that.

 

[mdf]

Mammoth is my backup plan if my co-conspirators back out. They don't want to go that far.

 

[tromano]

The fam is considering a-basin. Depends if the bird will still be open at that point.

 

[tball]

Mammoth is my backup plan if my co-conspirators back out. They don't want to go that far.

Any decisions? I'm sure many Colorado folks would love to get together. I'd love to meet up for a day or two at A-basin and/or Mary Jane.

There's a pretty nice storm this week. Conditions should be good the first week of May. Here are some pics from A-basin Friday:

Colorado - 2021-2022 Colorado Ski Resorts/Conditions/Meetups

Loveland reported 3" of fresh Saturday night and it didn't disappoint as far as coverage Sunday morning. South Chutes were fantastic due to windblown deliveries. Unfortunately, wind was not our friend today. We made our way to chair 8, dreaming of some windblown stashes on In the Mood, only to...

www.skitalk.com

 

[tball]

And, don't forget about MJ. Here's a little video where you can see the great bump lines and uncrowded runs on a Friday, May 7th last year:



I think the snowpack is slightly better this year than last, at least at the Jane. Maybe slightly worse at A-basin, but should still be good.

Long term forecast shows temps not getting too far above average over the next two weeks, and probably another cold front moving through:

Keystone, CO Monthly Weather Forecast - weather.com

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[mdf]

I booked my trip... I'll be in Colorado Sat 30 Apr to Mon 9 May, skiing Sunday to Sunday.
@Tony S will be there the 2nd half.

@tball I'm looking forward to skiing some bumps with you. Hoping to see more of the Colorado locals, too.

We are staying in Keystone, so A-Basin is the most convenient, but I'm open to spreading things around some. @Doug Briggs I'd be interested in doing a day at Breck if you want to get together -- haven't been there in almost 20 years.

 

[Karen_skier2.0]

I have not skied yet this year due to hip problems, so I'm on the fence. Haven't used my season pass.

 

[mdf]

Good news! @James is joining our expedition.

 

[Philpug]

We will be there, remotely, from either Palisades or Mammoth.

 

[dbostedo]

We will be there, remotely...

Like, via Zoom?

 

[Philpug]

Like, via Zoom?

Like telepathically.

 

[dbostedo]

Like telepathically.

Maybe buy this?

 

[Gary Stolt]

I booked my trip... I'll be in Colorado Sat 30 Apr to Mon 9 May, skiing Sunday to Sunday.
@Tony S will be there the 2nd half.

@tball I'm looking forward to skiing some bumps with you. Hoping to see more of the Colorado locals, too.

We are staying in Keystone, so A-Basin is the most convenient, but I'm open to spreading things around some. @Doug Briggs I'd be interested in doing a day at Breck if you want to get together -- haven't been there in almost 20 years.

I would like to join you.

 

[Tony S]

I would like to join you.

We would like you to join us. That worked out well!

 

[James]

2022 Nth of however-many at A-Basin in May Annual Event​

Could we change this title to something one can read to the end? I get stuck on ‘Nth’, and by ‘however’ I’m done.
Like
> Annual ABasin in May, 2022 <

Otherwise, let’s just put a math formula in there because those really get the clicks.

 

[Tony S]

2022 Nth of however-many at A-Basin in May Annual Event​

Could we change this title to something one can read to the end? I get stuck on ‘Nth’, and by ‘however’ I’m done.
Like
Annual ABasin in May, 2022
Otherwise, let’s just put a math formula in there because those really get the clicks.

[puts on scrum master hat] Why don't you come up with a specific title that you like, and then flag your post for a moderator to change it?

 

[James]

[puts on scrum master hat] Why don't you come up with a specific title that you like, and then flag your post for a moderator to change it?

Done.
Had to get in a good complaint.

 

[Tricia]

Changed the title, which was kind of difficult because the 14th annual year was 2020, which happened on Zoom.
2021 was technically the 15th annual, but really the 14th annual in person, but that would make this the 15th annual, but really because we had the 14th annual on Zoom, this is the 16th annual.

Was that as clear as mud?

 

[Tricia]

I booked my trip... I'll be in Colorado Sat 30 Apr to Mon 9 May, skiing Sunday to Sunday.
@Tony S will be there the 2nd half.

@tball I'm looking forward to skiing some bumps with you. Hoping to see more of the Colorado locals, too.

We are staying in Keystone, so A-Basin is the most convenient, but I'm open to spreading things around some. @Doug Briggs I'd be interested in doing a day at Breck if you want to get together -- haven't been there in almost 20 years.

I'm glad you all are doing this. We just didn't have it in us after the year of travel we've had.
I'll add some images from years past when I get a minute.