Arapahoe Basin, CO 10/21/12

[ski stef]

Got out for the first day of the season! A-Basin has been open since last Wednesday. Took the opportunity that CO had provided us with beautiful weather this weekend (mid 50's-60's) and went dirt-biking Saturday, skiing Sunday.

Skiing wasn't bad, we got there about noon. 20 minute wait for just the one trail open, a little ice in the shade but really well covered, skied about like you'd expect for October 21st. Took out the tele's, legs felt pretty good. Trails were a bit packed so you had to definitely be aware of your surroundings. Took 4 runs, then called it for some beers. Felt great to be out. Looking forward to some more snow and the season to really pick up!


Dirt biking Saturday (Tiger Rd/Breckenridge):
lots of snow on the trails

look out (Breck in the back)

Skiing Sunday (A Basin) vdk03 and I. HAPPY!:-D

INSTAGRAAAAAAM. The quad taking us to mid mountain and just the one trail open on the left

 

[Nick]

Nice !! Not used to seeing vdk on skis!!

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[bzrperfspec77]

Nice, getting more acclamated to the bike!? Here in the northeast, riding in the winter/snow/ice is some of the best riding!

 

[ski stef]

Nice, getting more acclamated to the bike!? Here in the northeast, riding in the winter/snow/ice is some of the best riding!

Yeah! I have been getting more confident each time I take it out. I am always hesitant because I am riding with people who have much more experience than me, and being on the snow was definitely intimidating... i slipped out a few times... ha! but it was a lot of fun and definitely a confidence booster. It's been one of the best sports I've picked up in awhile.. and a hell of a workout!

 

[Trekchick]

Arapahoe Basin holds such a special place in my heart. Glad you got out to enjoy some early season turns.