Say Hi if you are in Colorado this month

[Blake]

I'm going to be working and playing in Veil/Keystone Colorado from mid December until early January. If any is going to be nearby, needs a place to stay, or wants to go ski/ice climb, let me know!

 

If anyone has wisdom for must-do climbs or places to ski, I'd love to hear that as well.

[catbirdseat]

You should look up Barry Collins (BCollins). He recently moved to Colorado and he says he loves it there.

[dylan_taylor]

Hi Blake i tried to PM you but something malfunctioned... I will be in steamboat during the same time period.

[plexus]

Hey dude,

 

Backcountry skiing, if conditions aren't avalanche prone, you'll find plenty. The tour from Vail Pass to Vail resort is supposed to be top-notched.

 

The only time I've been out backcountry this season so far, the coverage was thin just north of Dillon. Heading out to St Mary's or up by Rollins Pass on Monday. Also around Berthoud Pass is nice. The problem with there, is surprisingly many people don't realize it, the avy conditions are frequently high there due to the lack of sun, the constant pounding of wind and it usually receives a bit more snow than nearby places.

 

Ice climbing, head out to Quandry Peak south of Breckenridge and north of Hoosier Pass. I don't do technical ice, but a couple of years ago, my wife and I did a real fun mixed route of rock, steep snow and some snice on the NE shoulder of Quandry.

 

BTW, we could use another storm to get some fresh pow-pow.

 

Also clean out yer private message folder or "No soup for you!"

[crazy_t]

Research "the Commando Run" from Vail Pass. The huts over Vail are good (Eisman hut a favorite). Loveland Pass car-accessed bc is sweet.

[Farrgo]

If your going to have a full moon make sure to join the crazies and do a nightitme Loveland trip.

[Blake]

Dylan, I cleaned out my PM box, but feel free to email as well.

-Blake

[carolyn]

I will be in Ouray from the 16/17th till somewhere around the 22/23. I will then be in Glenwood Springs (near you) until somewhere around the 28th/29th.

 

Im not much of a skier (duh! Im in the midwest!), but I might be game for checking out some more climbing after xmas. Im unemployed, so somewhat flexible on my return date to mpls.

 

carolyn

[crazy_t]

You should also consider firing down to the front range for rock climbing: S-facing Eldo, Flatirons and Boulder Canyon. Nice break from ski town vibe and could be done as a day trip. Ski a lap off of Loveland Pass or a pitch of ice in Clear Creek on your way up or down for the multi-sport day.

[BillA]

Your PM shit is full again. Still in Vail? Want to climb sometime between the 26th and the 30th?

[Blake]

sorry, deleted a bunch. i PMEd you.

 

why can't people just emial?