THE Aspen/Snowmass / Greater Roaring Fork Valley 23-24 Thread

**alpinevibes** · 04-20-2024, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by Shredhead

Pretty dismal looking at 6:30, but I think the skiing will be good. We haven’t been getting a hard freeze at night, so some of the lower slopes are soft at the get go.
Yesterday the dumps/Hero’s were soft at 10 and the Face was amazingly soft and flat at 11:30.

Après-ski party at the XO House.

I’m now officially Gramp’s.

Congrats!

We’re skiing (walking?) into Markley today with the kids. I’m hoping to catch a last run at the Crown Jewel tomorrow afternoon.

**Buster Highmen** · 04-20-2024, 09:50 AM

Congrats!!!

**grskier** · 04-21-2024, 10:25 AM

Congrats shred!!!

My daughter and I should be at the bucket around 10:45

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**alpinevibes** · 04-22-2024, 09:38 AM

Fun times this weekend. Good stuff up at Markley and the boys both skinned both in and skied out of the hut, so they were very proud.

We all caught a final Ajax lap together after some CP Burger. Another great season in the books!

**Shredhead** · 04-22-2024, 11:34 AM

That’s awesome!

Yesterday was an outstanding closer and my 130th day on the lifts.
It was great they ran Bell, the vibe was off the charts!

**Wes Mantooth** · 04-22-2024, 11:42 AM

Perfect weekend. Saturday ended up being a perfect touring day we got up on cathedral and it was great, then as ideal a closing day as you could ask for yesterday. Aztec was stupid fun. Not ready for the lifts to be done I could happily slush ski all year round

**Shredhead** · 04-24-2024, 12:03 PM

ASC was Jim’s baby.
Now that he’s gone, I’m hearing the possibility of divestment.

**grskier** · 04-24-2024, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by Shredhead

ASC was Jim’s baby.
Now that he’s gone, I’m hearing the possibility of divestment.

Ugh, I really hope that doesn't happen any time soon.

**ski whore** · 04-25-2024, 09:57 AM

Anyone know if the Ashcroft gate is open yet?

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**grskier** · 04-25-2024, 10:34 AM

ON or around May 15th.
Same with Maroon and Dinkle

**garuda** · 04-25-2024, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by ski whore

Anyone know if the Ashcroft gate is open yet?

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It wasn't last Sunday, and plenty of snow and snow patches still on the road then.

**grskier** · 04-27-2024, 07:44 AM

Anyone headed up to ski?

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**grskier** · 05-03-2024, 02:49 PM

Road is cleared, gate is closed above Ashcroft.

Biking has been $$ in the mid valley. My allergies are making me not ride right now though.

**alpinevibes** · 05-05-2024, 08:42 AM

Rode Smuggler/BTS yesterday and that was good. Maybe some midvalley laps next weekend.

Really need to go skiing…

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**Shredhead** · 05-05-2024, 07:25 PM

Ran into another couple from the RFV at the Little Palm.

**criscam** · 05-06-2024, 09:58 AM

RIP Weems Westfeldt.

I imagine some of you here knew him or his family.
Had the pleasure of spending summers in RI with him and his family. Taught me how to windsurf. Babysat for his kids. Made several trips out to apsen/snowmass to ski with them. He was a funny, smart and unique individual. You will be missed.

**Shredhead** · 05-06-2024, 01:05 PM

I didn’t know Weems well, but he was an Aspen legend.

RIP

**alpinevibes** · 05-07-2024, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by criscam

RIP Weems Westfeldt.

I imagine some of you here knew him or his family.
Had the pleasure of spending summers in RI with him and his family. Taught me how to windsurf. Babysat for his kids. Made several trips out to apsen/snowmass to ski with them. He was a funny, smart and unique individual. You will be missed.

Didn't know him but I've skied and been on some trips with Packy and his wife a bit and gotten to know them some over the hears. I'd heard about Weems and his presence in the Valley and industry over the years. Legend!

**funkendrenchman** · 05-07-2024, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by alpinevibes

Rode Smuggler/BTS yesterday and that was good. Maybe some midvalley laps next weekend.

Really need to go skiing…

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Today is your chance.

**grskier** · 05-07-2024, 02:26 PM

How far up is it a tough hike to get to snow to ski on any of the ski areas?

**Shredhead** · 05-07-2024, 04:23 PM

I’m in the Keys, so no up to date beta.
Elk Camp work road to Coffee Pot is generally the last, easy route.

Can’t you just go inspect Independence?

**ski whore** · 05-07-2024, 08:05 PM

Top of wood road is gtg

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**ski whore** · 05-09-2024, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by grskier

ON or around May 15th.
Same with Maroon and Dinkle

I know it’s not the 15th yet but any more news on Ashcroft gate. With the update that pavement was dry thought I’d check back in

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