7th? annual Indy pass T-tips get together

telePhil · Joined: 23 Feb 2005 Posts: 250 Location: Front Range

Didn't see a thread on this yet. I haven't made it for the last 3 years but took off June 1-2 (weekend after Memorial Day) hoping that will be what the masses decide on. Let the discussion commence.

Danno · Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 5:44 pm Post subject:

Memorial day is definitely out for me. Right now, the weekend after or the next two weekends are open.

I too have missed it for a few years, but hoping to come with family and camper in tow.
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Danno · Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 6:06 pm Post subject:

and according to my search, I think it would be the 8th annual!
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granpa · Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 8:36 pm Post subject:

so how's the snow...will it last till then?
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Matt J · Joined: 09 Dec 2009 Posts: 2616

Snow's purty good up there. Another foot last night won't hurt. Can't guarantee how long it will last as that will depend on how warm we get. Also, I'm going to try and make it this year and the first weekend after the holiday works for me too.

Danno · Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 9:23 pm Post subject:

Last year, the first week of June was too late (at least according to the TR), but this year -- while till a low snow year -- has been quite a bit different than last. As in, we've had snow and cold in March and April.

And while the pass did open early last year, they typically don't open it until just before Memorial Day, so planning anything earlier than that until we know isn't really possible.
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"But of course to Telemark is just one function of ski gear, but to have fun is the other. If I so much want to make Parallel turns all day long, I shall do this as well"

gpp33 · Joined: 08 Mar 2010 Posts: 413 Location: Longmont, Co

cesare · Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 4:22 am Post subject:

Holiday weekends are impossible for me. So I vote for the weekend after Memorial Day. Thanks for putting this up, Phil.
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baetis · Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Posts: 3523 Location: Salida, CO

cesare · Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 3:58 am Post subject:

This spring and this week in particular are making things look promising even now. It isn't the early season snow that makes a good spring but the spring snow.
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granpa · Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 3:23 pm Post subject:

Just wondering whether to bring the skis, mountain bike or both - I just might be able to make it this year
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Danno · Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 4:21 pm Post subject:

too early to call on the bike, but you'll definitely want the skis.

One year I brought the bike and we had a great ride on the CO Trail on Sunday out of Twin Lakes. But most years it's been all skiing.
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"anecdotes are fine assbaggery is not"
"But of course to Telemark is just one function of ski gear, but to have fun is the other. If I so much want to make Parallel turns all day long, I shall do this as well"

QuiverQueen · Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 3253 Location: Boulder

MattB · Joined: 22 Mar 2005 Posts: 4843 Location: G-Spot, Colorado

Maybe this will be my year to make it. I bet my boy would be into it now too. The holiday weekend would probably be best for us since I think he gets a day off school.

Anyone got some small gear he can borrow? He can now wear the same size boots as mom and she has a pair of AT and a pair of tele boots. But our smallest tele setup may still be on the long side for him and I don't have extra skins. But if someone had an available pair of small skis (AT or tele) and skins that would be great!

Or even just skins and I could make him suffer on the longer skis...
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QuiverQueen · Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 3253 Location: Boulder

Hey Matt, what sizes are you looking for?
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