Barb

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Very empty. This is the last week the park hotels are open then they close till summer. Just got to the old Faithful Lodge. This place much nicer then Mammoth. The snow coaches were very cool, just purchased in 2016. She said it would take 2.5 hours to get here, it took 4.5. But it was like our own private tour of the park. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I go on a lot of Bold Betties trips. Anyone (female) can go. But usually we are all the same level as far as fitness and wanting to push each other to do things. This group the ladies are a bit older. I’m just happy to be here. It’s very scenic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Arrived in Yellowstone late yesterday afternoon. Staying at Mammoth Hotel near the north entrance. Later today getting a snow coach to Old Faithful hotel. Girls on this trip seem a little less adventurous then I am used to. The majority opted to go see the Mammoth Terraces, which have boardwalks around some thermal features. There is a short snowshoe from that location. One girl and myself chose a longer snowshoe. We were the only ones on the trail and it was a beautiful morning. Saw lots of elk and have seen lots of buffalo from a safe distance. People are saying there have been a lot of wolf sightings this week so that would be cool. Sitting in the lodge now since I had to check out of my room before the snowshoe. Wish I could take a nice hot shower because I sweated my ass off on the uphill snowshoe and now I am really cold! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looks so much better than Colorado right now. I have family in Columbia Falls and they have said they are getting tired of shoveling snow.

I miss your pictures Sib!

Happy to share my passes, but next year it will only be 25% off. Eaf are you looking at trips this season or next?

Just realized I can get my son a teen pass one more year. It goes by his age the date of purchase. Old pass would have been his age 11/1/18.

Eaf, a few trips to Vermont and a trip out west would pay for this pass. I think some people will jump ship from the Epic Pass this year in favor of the Ikon. It definitely benefits Colorado the most. I think Winter Park is going to see a lot more traffic. Unless I am staying overnight, I can't justify doing day trips to the I-70 mountains on weekends. I can deal with the crowds because you can get some good runs in if you go early, but the traffic is a nightmare. I do get sick of Eldora, but its like you guys with Blue. I can be there in 35 minutes and it doesn't take up my whole day. Next closest is Winter Park which is 1 hour 45 min. Hoping to check out some new places with the Ikon, maybe Aspen, and I still have yet to go to Steamboat.

I don’t care how sick you are.....this report needs pictures. Step it up! Really though that sucks you are sick.

I did a motorcycle trip to Yellowstone in summer. In summer, I wasn't impressed. Too many people and I had already been living in Co for a number of years and the scenery was just meh. We had a traffic jam due to people being stopped all over the place to see a bear that if you put your finger in front of your face disappeared. Way far away in a meadow. We got passed that and less than 1/2 mile later a bear busted out of the woods running full speed and was about 10' in front of us running along the side of our bike on the shoulder. It was only maybe 10 seconds that he was running along side of us then he dove back into the trees. It all happened so fast and we were like WTF just happened. I am hoping I will like the park better in winter. We stayed in Grand Teton National Park a few days before we hit Yellowstone, I enjoyed that more. Sorry for the hijack, I'm done.

I’m flying into Bozeman Monday night to head to Yellowstone. Also flying home 3/3. Maybe we will see each other.

Wow, that’s huge!

Also Doug looking at the FAQ I see starting 4/9 you can use it this year at WP. So you could have 2 days of your skifari there and 5-7 at JH next year (depending on which option).

and the buddy tickets are more expensive too. 25% off window price. Right now its about 40%

I think Epic was $650ish last year, so this is a better deal. I wouldn't switch to the Vail resorts but they have almost 2 weeks to come up with their pricing. I am sure Vail will do some adjustments. This also means Winter Park will be a complete shit show on weekends (more than now). I am sure I will get the Ikon base but still waiting to see if Crested Butte pulls something out of their hat. And I don't think anyone around here buys single mountain passes. Maybe with the exception of Loveland. The multi mountains are too good of a deal.

details released for the Ikon Pass, goes on sale 3/6. I am somewhat disappointed there are not more levels. Only 2. $599 for the cheaper one which includes unlimited Copper, WP, Eldora and some others with 5 days at Jackson Hole, Aspen and some others with blackout dates. I am still sad Crested Butte is not on it. www.ikonpass.com Kids pass only $149 and includes 3 Vermont resorts and the ones out west. May be something to look at ski2live

Yeah, you should check out Winter Park. Now that I don't have a place there anymore and drive instead of taking the shuttle, I never go on the WP side. Always park on the Jane side and hang out there. Lots of terrain.

Doug I will send you some buddy tickets closer to your dates.

https://www.tetongravity.com/story/news/sidecountry-slide-claims-skiers-life-near-jackson-hole Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

None. Some of that snow came when the mountain was still open yesterday. And for whatever reason there were multiple accidents on I-70 this morning. Was at the park and ride 7:30 to meet my son, but he hit traffic then it was stop and go. Got to the mountain at 9:20. Then I had to wait in line to get him a buddy ticket for 30 minutes. Brutal.

7” in last 24 hours. I just have to get better at skiing chopped up snow. Right now I suck at it and it tires me out.

Winter Park a shit show today but still super fun! Nothing groomed, legs tired from all he chop. The last run I took on Mary Jane trail fried my legs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Winter Park is nice today! Snow over the weekend freshened things up. No lift lines. Love being here on a Monday! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That first pic with inversion, sun and snow is beautiful!