Barb

https://denver.cbslocal.com/2020/12/03/covid-aspen-pitkin-county-coronavirus-negative-test/ Aspen will start requiring proof of a negative Covid test within 72 hours of traveling starting 12/14.

I agree and glad they got out. Just depressing of how dry this season is starting out.

I am glad you got to ski but that just looks really depressing.

https://www.levelninesports.com/rossignol-soul-7-hd-skis-2020/

Gonna try my best to ski as much as possible. There is also still construction in the canyon which makes Eldora a pain in the ass as well. Just trying to go with the flow this weird season. Have 2 more friends that are getting into the backcountry so hopefully we will have a nice crew this season.

Yeah a necessary evil. Eldora parking reservations are already all booked for mornings thru February. Thinking about deferring my Ikon Pass and just using my Epic. Could be cool to check out some new places.

Reservations for Keystone 12/4.

Seems like all my friends got Ikon this year. Bummer

Copper and Eldora are doing parking reservations instead of lift ticket reservations. I don’t really get it because you don’t have to limit the people in your car, nor do you have to say how many people will be in your car. Also you can take the bus to either place so that would increase their numbers too.

Eldora opened today but parking reservations required. I am kind of holding off on Ikon resorts until I see what happens with a possible lockdown. If you don’t use pass you can defer it towards next season credit. Def keeping Epic pass because of Crested Butte.

I was all excited because some friends and I made plans to drive up to Winter Park and just do a mellow tour and test out gear. We knew we were not going to Berthoud Pass since it is always a shit show. But even when we drove by it looked pretty dry. Iced over punchy snow but there were plenty of cars there. When we got to the spot we planned this is what we found. So since a few of us just got new beacons we just did some beacon practice for a while Such a bummer, we really need some snow. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Just read an interesting article about how private planes landing in Gunnison were very popular this summer. They had between 15-20 privates per day land all summer. They wouldn’t disclose the locations people were flying from because they said private plane users value their privacy lol.

The state updated their website and gyms will have to go to 10% capacity. I just called my gym and said they are most likely closing, but they will send out an email. There is nothing specific to ski resorts. I think Polis knows that is a pretty hot topic and is proceeding with caution. If you don’t use IKON pass and resorts close they will roll over 100% to next year. If you use one day you are screwed. Think I am going to wait snd see how this plays out. No sense in getting a day or two in on a WROD then losing towards next season.

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^agree!

Boulder is level orange, level red is lockdown. Now they decided to make level red stricter restrictions and add purple as the new lockdown level. We start level red restrictions Friday, but they are not even updated on state’s website. Article in the paper just says indoor dining is done but really does not give any other guidance. Meanwhile I joined a newly formed FB skiing group and the ladies are all talking about carpooling? Seriously?

I don’t know wtf is going on in NJ but every time I see old friends posting pictures nobody is wearing masks. HS sports, kids are in arm as well as parents, people getting haircuts and nobody inside wearing masks.

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Yeah there are a few places opened but with reservations and it being a weekend it’s gonna be tough. I know my son is in hospital until at least Monday now so tomorrow was a lock that I could go play.

Lack of snow and all the other bullshit is annoying. A few of my friends were trying to get out for some beacon practice and just a light day out to shake out the legs. Nothing looking good close by that wouldn’t be a total shit show. Looks like just hiking on dry land tomorrow. Boo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I let his dad visit him today as he is only allowed one visitor per day. He is out of ICU now and joking with the nurses. He is writing down all the nurses names and said he wants to get a cake with all their names on it when he is released. So things are looking up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hope your kids know how lucky they are! You are an awesome dad Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Our school district just announced they will be 100% remote learning until at least January. They said they can no longer handle schools on an individual basis. They were really trying to keep k-2 in person as studies have shown that age bracket does the worst with remote learning. My son’s lung collapsed again and he had the surgery to fuse it to his chest wall yesterday and is now in ICU. Now I am just really concerned about COVID for him. I have been careful myself, but now I feel I should up my game even more since he is in my bubble.

Helmet with the ear straps (face palm!). I wasn’t even thinking about that. I had seen rumors that some ski places want a real mask and not just a buff. So yeah, with the helmet thing not sure how that will work.

Ah shit, now I am panicked. Had a lot going on this week so I guess I have been asleep at the wheel. edit: ok I just went on Epic and made reservations for the first 2 weekends I will be in CB (4 days total). Took less then 1 minute. Whew.