Groomer Sessions at Ski Loveland
After gouging our gear and bodies on granite stones at Guanella last week, Steven and I opted for some manicured groomers at Loveland this week. I am a Loveland pass holder, but Steve is still drinking the corporate Kool-Aid that Vail Resorts pours him every winter. Though there are many more skiable acres beyond that heinous, death-is-awaiting pass, the friction of getting there (the traffic, the parking, the scenesters in basketball jerseys and over sized beanies, the frequent pass closures on those days when the snow is actually worth going out there for, etc.) outweighs the frills of a few extra tree runs and bowls. I often tell Steven I’ll be watching him in traffic while I make deep turns just up the hill from the highway.
But whatever…the point is that I ride alone all winter and I’m bitter about it.
So it was a thrill beyond words when Steven decided to debase himself and ride at a “lesser-quality” ski area with me. The video below is a document of proof that you can have lots of fun no matter where you are for little money–it just depends who you’re with and how creative you can be. (It’s also a reason for me to keep developing my video editing skills–I apologize in adavance for the nausea induced editing…).
Cheers.
p.s. I added a Facebook transcript to show you how desperate I get to find someone willing to go into the backcountry with me. It’s also a foreshadow of my own probable death…
so, about tomorrow. I found this website:http://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/snotel/Colorado/colorado.html
See the little red dot aaaaalll the way down on the NM CO border? That’s where I’m going. 27 inches of snow…all freshy. And I am going to build a kicker and ride an abandoned resort, and probably die…alone. Unless you are guilted into joining me.
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Jason Abdilla ”Anticipation and excitement run high with early season storms. Everyone is eager to get out and play. Be sure to unpack and dust off your avalanche thinking, good travel practices, and safety equipment with the rest of you gear. An early season encounter with an avalanche will often come with a ride through rocks, downed timber, stumps, or other obstacles, which can quickly bring an end to your riding season. Always think of the consequences if you get caught and take a ride in an avalanche.” from the avalanche center. Geeze. I’m a prime candidate…Wednesday at 6:34am · Like -
Steven Arnold was this last comment suppose to be the icing on the cake? because it completely failed and convinced me to just go to a resort.Wednesday at 7:53am · Like -
Jason Abdilla i knew you’d flake out on riding the backcountry…Wednesday at 8:18am · Like
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Steven Arnold haha yeah i already explained you, i want to get a solid day of skiing in to get my legs backWednesday at 8:19am · Like
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Jason Abdilla go for a walk today and “drop knees”. you’ll get your legs back pretty quick. it’s almost the same thing.Wednesday at 8:20am · Like
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Jason Abdilla well. where I thought the old resort was is no where near where all the snow is. Guess Im staying home and eating potato chips.Wednesday at 8:39am · Like
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Steven Arnold or going to lovelandWednesday at 8:41am · Like
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Jason, you are to talented in so many ways. Words, humor, photography and video, and snowboarding. I’m so proud of you. Well done. Love you heaps. Mom
PS…I meant *so talented. Also, glad to see you’re wearing a helmet!