Undoubtedly, powder is one of the best things imaginable to both skiers and snowboarders. But, coming in at a very close second is pristine corduroy. Few things exceed the sensation of carving a huge turn, at high speed, down an untracked groomer – especially when the conditions are sub par or your legs are still…
While all of the recent snowfall has been great for on-mountain shredding, it’s made the backcountry pretty damn sketchy. Sure, people are still “getting after it” in Bear Creek and beyond, but considering that natural avalanches are still prevalent, we’ve decided to wait a bit longer before getting our touring fix in for the season….
While Superman, Batman and Spiderman may be the most popular superheroes today, if you ask any Telluride local who their favorite one is, they’ll all give you the same answer: The Tellurider. Standing for environmental protection, historical preservation and, of course, skiing, The Tellurider used his super powers to not only build the ski area,…
Well, it’s safe to say that we’ve hit a bit of a hiccup this winter season. While last year started off slow and picked up in January, this season started on a high note and has since then fizzled – or melted – away. Sure, we’re doing better than most resorts (that’s not saying much),…
Although the last couple of inches definitely freshened up the slopes, that two-week holiday drought, in addition to the holiday crowds (as light as our snowpack has been, it was better than most resorts), definitely wreaked havoc on the slopes. Almost every run is either rocky, icy, firm, or a combination of the three. Nevertheless,…
Due to all of the smiles, hellos and great attitudes, we couldn’t have completed our first winter season of the Telluride Newb without a tribute to the ski area lifties. They are the first ones on the mountain, the last ones off, and without them we’d have to boot pack or skin up the resort…
Who says you need snow to kill it in Telluride? Though early season in November and early December was a bit dry (like the rest of the state), Telluride’s mini-park, See Forever Loop, Lift 5 pitches and, of course, Gorrono’s beers, kept us thoroughly entertained. Check it out for yourself!
Around the time the World Cup arrives, Telluride gets a ton of snow; it just seems to be the yearly trend. Due to a mid-week dump, Lift 6, Revelation Bowl and Gold Hill opened to the masses, from pow-shredders to weekend excursionists. Nevertheless, last year holds a special place in our hearts, because our roommate…