I spent day 14 OTS at DMR riding with Krusty and ran into Greg Linder from the ASA and Roy from DMR. I also saw the boys from Pedal the Peaks on the mountain but did not ride with them.
So I was hoping for some deep untracked powder after this last storm some but seems the place was a zoo on Sunday and everyone had tracked most of it out. I decided to ride my Snowscoot Boarder-X for the day and hunt out the soft untracked stuff. After about 4 runs I thought I was done as this bike takes a bit more effort to ride than my Brawler. I got a second wind and rode the Snowscoot up till almost 3pm. I don't think I've ever spent a full day on a board bike but found this day to be a bit different. What a day on this coll machine. Found some fun stuff on upper and lower Hades and hunted for as much ungroomed stuff we could find. I had a blast on that Boardbike today. I'm getting real good on it and if I was a bit younger I would seriously hook this machine in the park and see what I could make it do but at 43, I have no intention to start now.
Rode till I was fatigued quite a bit ~ 3pm and called it a day!! Going to take Tuesday off as a down day and decide if I want to Ski at the Creek tomorrow!!!!
Cheers!!
Randy
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Day 13, OTS (On The Snow) Feb, 18 2011 Santa Fe Ski Basin
I got a call late Thursday from my buddy Ryan at my work asking if I wanted to catch up with them at Santa Fe Ski Basin for a day of play. I left the group only 3 short weeks ago to start my Sabbatical but miss my crew a lot already. I have been meaning to get some work on my snowboard but alas...12 days this season..all on the skibike. I wanted to hang with the boys and keep up so for what ever reason, I decided to put my skis on for the first time in 3 seasons. I use to be a really good skier but from the first time I rode a SkiBike I have spent less and less time on them to the point that it had been several seasons since I had them on my feet. I actually had butter flies in my stomach wondering if I could even ski anymore.
I arrived early at SF Basin and was able to get a few runs in before the boys showed up. I was pleasantly surprised at what I remembered and after only a few warm up runs, I was rolling the my skis..making turns with minimal effort. The boys showed up, Both Ryans from work and the 2 Irish boys Brandon and Allen. The Irish boys are here on temp assignment in Albuquerque from their Fab in Ireland and have been working with us for over a year now. They don't get much ski time at home as they have to fly to Europe for any skiing. Any who......we all chased each other around SF Basin, drank beer on breaks and sipped Whiskey on the lift. At the end of the day, I was very glad I put my skis on. #1, it was not near as bad as I remember, and 2, like ridding a bike, I was able to get back into it after a few runs and really had a good time on my boards. At the end of the day, after seeing a almost 70 YO snowboarder, I've decided I'm not giving up skiing and will just continue to add to my snow play abilities. I've decided its very shallow minded to commit to only one platform when you spend as much time on a snow covered as I do. Currently I can SkiBike, Ski, 3Skis, Boardbikes and Snowboards. Next.....mono board and pan lids!!! What a way to change it up!!!
I'm sitting in Durango right now getting ready to play at DMR on this Monday Presidents day to play after about 13" dump over 48 hours. Heading into SkiBike festival later this week. Time to get lost on a hill somewhere yet again and continue the dream........
Randy
I arrived early at SF Basin and was able to get a few runs in before the boys showed up. I was pleasantly surprised at what I remembered and after only a few warm up runs, I was rolling the my skis..making turns with minimal effort. The boys showed up, Both Ryans from work and the 2 Irish boys Brandon and Allen. The Irish boys are here on temp assignment in Albuquerque from their Fab in Ireland and have been working with us for over a year now. They don't get much ski time at home as they have to fly to Europe for any skiing. Any who......we all chased each other around SF Basin, drank beer on breaks and sipped Whiskey on the lift. At the end of the day, I was very glad I put my skis on. #1, it was not near as bad as I remember, and 2, like ridding a bike, I was able to get back into it after a few runs and really had a good time on my boards. At the end of the day, after seeing a almost 70 YO snowboarder, I've decided I'm not giving up skiing and will just continue to add to my snow play abilities. I've decided its very shallow minded to commit to only one platform when you spend as much time on a snow covered as I do. Currently I can SkiBike, Ski, 3Skis, Boardbikes and Snowboards. Next.....mono board and pan lids!!! What a way to change it up!!!
I'm sitting in Durango right now getting ready to play at DMR on this Monday Presidents day to play after about 13" dump over 48 hours. Heading into SkiBike festival later this week. Time to get lost on a hill somewhere yet again and continue the dream........
Randy
Day 10, 11 and 12 OTS (On The Snow) Feb, 13-15 2011 Angel Fire Ski Area
I spent days 10-12 OTS at Angel Fire Ski Area, Angel Fire NM with my buddy Eugene. (aka Krusty) I had just been up there earlier the previous week ( see previous post) with lows of -11 to -22 degrees below zero morning starts after nice big powder dumps. This trip was a completely different animal only a few days later! We arrived on the hill at about 11:00 am Sunday morning. At that time the mercury was already tipping 38 degrees. A far cry from the -22 degree start only 3 days earlier. We spent the rest of Sunday having fun and hot lapping the hill. The snow was still in good shape and soft. We had Eugene's sisters cabin to ourselves and just enjoyed the down time and ride time on the hill.
Day 11 we hit the hill at about 9:30 it the tem was already at 38 degrees and climbing. How amazing to have the additional warmth on your face and the sun but it was killing the snow exponentially by the day. While the snow softened up nicely, we were starting to get really bad ice under main runs and nasty brown skids showing through several runs. The day closed at almost 50 degrees!! Hot lapped the mountain had lots of funs and took lots of tree breaks. J went to Zebs and had a big ol New Mexico green chile cheese burger, Krusty bought.
Day 12, we closed up the cabin before we hit the hill. While it was just as warm as it had been, there had been a cold wind that moved in and started ice over the hill. Hot lapped the mountain but lots of rocks showing through and some found their way under my skis!! Ouch!! The snow was turning to crap due to the heat over the last 3 days and we decided to call it a day at about 1pm and head back to Albuquerque. It hit over 55 degrees on Tuesday. Spring skiing in Febuary.
What a good time, can't get enough of these days!!!
I heard something last week while watching a Warren Miller Movie, "They gathered here for no other reason then it suited them"...some how I can relate.
Randy
Day 11 we hit the hill at about 9:30 it the tem was already at 38 degrees and climbing. How amazing to have the additional warmth on your face and the sun but it was killing the snow exponentially by the day. While the snow softened up nicely, we were starting to get really bad ice under main runs and nasty brown skids showing through several runs. The day closed at almost 50 degrees!! Hot lapped the mountain had lots of funs and took lots of tree breaks. J went to Zebs and had a big ol New Mexico green chile cheese burger, Krusty bought.
Day 12, we closed up the cabin before we hit the hill. While it was just as warm as it had been, there had been a cold wind that moved in and started ice over the hill. Hot lapped the mountain but lots of rocks showing through and some found their way under my skis!! Ouch!! The snow was turning to crap due to the heat over the last 3 days and we decided to call it a day at about 1pm and head back to Albuquerque. It hit over 55 degrees on Tuesday. Spring skiing in Febuary.
What a good time, can't get enough of these days!!!
I heard something last week while watching a Warren Miller Movie, "They gathered here for no other reason then it suited them"...some how I can relate.
Randy
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Day 8 & 9 OTS
Spent days 8/9 at Angel Fire Ski area in Angel Fire, New Mexico. Snuck in just after another 12"+ dump during the night.
I drove in from Albuquerque Wednesday morning and the roads were clear up to Taos. The canyon drive was white knuckle. I arrived at AF with the town sign stating -11 below!! Rode amazing 18"+ deep snow in places and spent the day personally tracking out several runs no one could get through.
Decided to get a little more of this amazing snow and spent the night at AF Resort. Woke Thursday morning to -22 degrees!!! God I hope it warms up just a bit today. I can't even believe my PC started up after sitting in the car over night.
Need to get ready for a bit more play on the hill today before I head back to Albuquerque today.
I drove in from Albuquerque Wednesday morning and the roads were clear up to Taos. The canyon drive was white knuckle. I arrived at AF with the town sign stating -11 below!! Rode amazing 18"+ deep snow in places and spent the day personally tracking out several runs no one could get through.
Decided to get a little more of this amazing snow and spent the night at AF Resort. Woke Thursday morning to -22 degrees!!! God I hope it warms up just a bit today. I can't even believe my PC started up after sitting in the car over night.
Need to get ready for a bit more play on the hill today before I head back to Albuquerque today.
Day 6 & 7 OTS
Spent days 6/7 at Sipapu Ski Area giving Skibike demos.
They had received snow earlier that week of 18" (thank heavens, no snow through Jan) and the snow was in good shape to play. We were able to get 41 people through demos on Sat/Sun without an incident. Had lots of fun giving lessons and ripping runs on the 3ski.
Shared the snow with another good friend Patrick from Stalmach. Very much enjoyed his company and sharing snow and runs with him. He had a hoot on the 3ski. He needs to get a regular jobby- job so we can all celebrate on the mountain.
I love spending time at Sipapu. Its 2 very hard days of work but to see the laughing and smiling on those bikes is life changing to me!!
They had received snow earlier that week of 18" (thank heavens, no snow through Jan) and the snow was in good shape to play. We were able to get 41 people through demos on Sat/Sun without an incident. Had lots of fun giving lessons and ripping runs on the 3ski.
Shared the snow with another good friend Patrick from Stalmach. Very much enjoyed his company and sharing snow and runs with him. He had a hoot on the 3ski. He needs to get a regular jobby- job so we can all celebrate on the mountain.
I love spending time at Sipapu. Its 2 very hard days of work but to see the laughing and smiling on those bikes is life changing to me!!
Day 4 & 5 OTS
Spent days 4/5 at DMR (Durango Mountain Resort) in Colorado. My buddy Krusty and I hit a nice powder day at DMR on Monday and Tuesday on the Skibikes.
We managed to sneak in Sunday night before it laid down about 6" over night. Fluffy dust on crust but what a day it was. Ripped lots of runs and made lots of stops in the trees. Turned Krusty on to the magic of Crown Royal on those cold ride days. He's a believer.
Stayed Tuesday to get a little more but alas, most of it had been groomed out and very cold that day. Met up with Cliff from Pedal the Peaks in Colorado. Managed to get back into Albuquerque before the weather let loose on the roads too bad. Nice 2 days!!
We managed to sneak in Sunday night before it laid down about 6" over night. Fluffy dust on crust but what a day it was. Ripped lots of runs and made lots of stops in the trees. Turned Krusty on to the magic of Crown Royal on those cold ride days. He's a believer.
Stayed Tuesday to get a little more but alas, most of it had been groomed out and very cold that day. Met up with Cliff from Pedal the Peaks in Colorado. Managed to get back into Albuquerque before the weather let loose on the roads too bad. Nice 2 days!!
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