Lately I have been finding my epic lines in Colorado. Though I love Utah and my favorite place to ski is Montana there is something about those Rockies in CO that keep calling me back in search of better lines.
I would say A-basin is one of my personal favorites. If conditions are not conducive for hiking, there is plenty of steep and technical terrain in nooks and crannies off the Pali lift too keep you busy for hours. Not only does the elevation guarantee a longer season, but the local flavor is what I personally love. Sure Vail's vast terrain and runs like Steep and Deep are awesome, and I have had some epic runs, but to me a mountain that has local flavor, with quirky lifts, and challenging geography adds character and represents what the heart of this sport is all about.
So if you find yourself in Colorado, and mother nature gets in the way of your backcountry skiing, explore some new terrain at A-basin. If you really get bored go hit up the Birds of Prey at Beaver Creek, hone your bump skills till your knees are shot :) Until next time pray for snow the season is near.
Venture On ~ Alisa
I would say A-basin is one of my personal favorites. If conditions are not conducive for hiking, there is plenty of steep and technical terrain in nooks and crannies off the Pali lift too keep you busy for hours. Not only does the elevation guarantee a longer season, but the local flavor is what I personally love. Sure Vail's vast terrain and runs like Steep and Deep are awesome, and I have had some epic runs, but to me a mountain that has local flavor, with quirky lifts, and challenging geography adds character and represents what the heart of this sport is all about.
So if you find yourself in Colorado, and mother nature gets in the way of your backcountry skiing, explore some new terrain at A-basin. If you really get bored go hit up the Birds of Prey at Beaver Creek, hone your bump skills till your knees are shot :) Until next time pray for snow the season is near.
Venture On ~ Alisa
