Jones Pass 12.5.20

[Barb]

Headed up to Jones Pass today and arrived about 7:40. My friend and I didn’t carpool since we are not in each other’s immediate bubbles. It was cold at the start but quickly warmed up, sun shining snd no wind. We passed lots of happy smiling faces, everyone just stoked to be out.

 

Skinning up always gives me a reality check on what rotten shape I am in. We just did the road, not the bowl.

 

 

 

 

 

I put a new setting on my watch for “outdoor sports” not sure why it said I did 10 runs.

 

 

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[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Nice report!!!  How far is this from Boulder?

[Mixilplix]

You always bring the best stuff Barb.... 

[Barb]

3 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

Nice report!!!  How far is this from Boulder?

It’s at the base on Berthoud Pass on the east side. Took me about an hour 20 min. 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Just now, Barb said:

It’s at the base on Berthoud Pass on the east side. Took me about an hour 20 min. 

You know there used to be a small ski area in Berthoud pass?

[Barb]

^ yes.  Been intimidated to go to Berthoud because it is so busy and not sure what is what. I just got a guide book specifically for the pass that has all the lines, slope angle, avalanche hazard etc. Hopefully a tour there is in my near future. 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Barb when you skin are your ski boots set differently than when you ski or do you have alpine touring boots? 

[Barb]

There is a walk mode and a downhill mode. On the uphill I Also have buckles very loose.  But I need a boot adjustment. When I tighten them, the highest buckles are way too tight even on the loosest setting. 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

4 hours ago, Barb said:

^ yes.  Been intimidated to go to Berthoud because it is so busy and not sure what is what. I just got a guide book specifically for the pass that has all the lines, slope angle, avalanche hazard etc. Hopefully a tour there is in my near future. 

I believe Loveland pass also has some mellow pitches and you can shuttle. 

[NMSKI]

I forget if someone posted this here or I saw it elsewhere, but this video has a cool segment about Berthoud pass.

 

[Barb]

Great video first time I have seen it thanks

[Justo8484]

I forget if someone posted this here or I saw it elsewhere, but this video has a cool segment about Berthoud pass.
 

I watched that the other night!


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[skiincy]

This is awesome. Jones is great. 

@Barb- I’ll be in Colorado for about two+ weeks in December at least. If you ever want a partner to skin & get your legs moving, low angle stuff, let me know

[toast21602]

10 minutes ago, skiincy said:

This is awesome. Jones is great. 

@Barb- I’ll be in Colorado for about two+ weeks in December at least. If you ever want a partner to skin & get your legs moving, low angle stuff, let me know

You two in CO together will only lead to epic TRs if you meet up. 

[Barb]

This is awesome. Jones is great. 
[mention=1419]Barb[/mention]- I’ll be in Colorado for about two+ weeks in December at least. If you ever want a partner to skin & get your legs moving, low angle stuff, let me know

Send me a Pm with your dates and where you are staying. I am sure we could meet up.


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[indiggio]

On 12/5/2020 at 4:34 PM, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

You know there used to be a small ski area in Berthoud pass?

I remember passing by it on way to Winter Park a couple of trips.
Was still in operation then.