We arrived at Breck enridge on Wednesday and took the gondola to peak 7, and from there took the Independence chair to the top. Peak 7's lower half is rolling intermediate runs, while the top is windswept open bowl skiing. We proceeded in a methodical fashion, going from right to left across the mountain: Monte Cristo, Angels Rest, Wirepatch, Pioneer, and then Claimjumper.
After a quick bite at the Sevens patio, and observing the hungry real estate agents peddling timeshares, we went down Northstar to peak 8. We rode the Colorado Super chair a number of times, gliding down Springmeir, Swinger, Powerline, Crescendo, 4 O'Clock, and Spruce. We skied fast, enjoying the soft conditions and low levels of traffic.
Here I am starting down a trail on the top of peak 7; the wind has swept the snow off the trees. On the next day, I went over to peak 9 and zoomed down all the trails there in order: Briar Rose, Cashier, Bonanza, Columbia, Sundown, American, Goldking, and Red Rover. I also went back to 8 and tried Dukes Run which I had missed before.
Here I am coming down a peak 8 trail, that was lower and better wind protected as the snow on the trees is still there. The snow conditions on Thursday improved as the day went on, as a half inch of thick flaked snow fell in the mid 20's temperatures. This made turning easier and the light snow sent people home early, leaving an empty mountain for us as the day went on.
Yuji tried snow boarding, and has made great strides. I started on peak 9, while Yuji picked 7, and after exchanging texts, we met in the middle at peak 8. We took a couple of trails and I could barely keep up with him.
This what peak 9 and 10 look like, at the end of the day.
The infamous shot ski makes an appearance, having traveled from Vermont to California and now to Colorado. After this we went out to the white table cloth chop house, Briar Rose. Dinner was very good, but I've become spoiled by great restaurants after having been in big cities for so long.
We strolled through Breckenridge's charming main street on our way to dinner, and saw their ice sculptures as well as lighted trees. The town is one of the most charming I can recall in ski country: right up there with Gstaad, Zermatt, Aspen etc -- and it all grew up organically rather than as the product of a master plan like Tremblant or Whistler (which are also charming, although not as authentic).
We arrived at Breck enridge on Wednesday and took the gondola to peak 7, and from there took the Independence chair to the top. Peak 7's lower half is rolling intermediate runs, while the top is windswept open bowl skiing. We proceeded in a methodical fashion, going from right to left across the mountain: Monte Cristo, Angels Rest, Wirepatch, Pioneer, and then Claimjumper.
After a quick bite at the Sevens patio, and observing the hungry real estate agents peddling timeshares, we went down Northstar to peak 8. We rode the Colorado Super chair a number of times, gliding down Springmeir, Swinger, Powerline, Crescendo, 4 O'Clock, and Spruce. We skied fast, enjoying the soft conditions and low levels of traffic.
Here I am starting down a trail on the top of peak 7; the wind has swept the snow off the trees. On the next day, I went over to peak 9 and zoomed down all the trails there in order: Briar Rose, Cashier, Bonanza, Columbia, Sundown, American, Goldking, and Red Rover. I also went back to 8 and tried Dukes Run which I had missed before.
Here I am coming down a peak 8 trail, that was lower and better wind protected as the snow on the trees is still there. The snow conditions on Thursday improved as the day went on, as a half inch of thick flaked snow fell in the mid 20's temperatures. This made turning easier and the light snow sent people home early, leaving an empty mountain for us as the day went on.
Yuji tried snow boarding, and has made great strides. I started on peak 9, while Yuji picked 7, and after exchanging texts, we met in the middle at peak 8. We took a couple of trails and I could barely keep up with him.
This what peak 9 and 10 look like, at the end of the day.
The infamous shot ski makes an appearance, having traveled from Vermont to California and now to Colorado. After this we went out to the white table cloth chop house, Briar Rose. Dinner was very good, but I've become spoiled by great restaurants after having been in big cities for so long.
We strolled through Breckenridge's charming main street on our way to dinner, and saw their ice sculptures as well as lighted trees. The town is one of the most charming I can recall in ski country: right up there with Gstaad, Zermatt, Aspen etc -- and it all grew up organically rather than as the product of a master plan like Tremblant or Whistler (which are also charming, although not as authentic).
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