blog @ Antlers Vail » Minturn mile http://www.antlersvail.com Condominiums and Conference Center at Vail, Colorado Mon, 20 May 2013 21:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Ski the Minturn Mile ski run http://www.antlersvail.com/2012/03/ski-the-minturn-mile-ski-run/ http://www.antlersvail.com/2012/03/ski-the-minturn-mile-ski-run/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:45:42 +0000 Chris Ratzlaff http://www.antlersvail.com/?p=15127 Skiing the Minturn Mile from Vail mountain down to the town of Minturn is one of the classic Apre ski activities in Vail.  Be forewarned, it is for advanced skiers only that are familiar with the back-country, prepared for back-country skiing, can make quick turns in deep powder and are physically fit .  It starts with a hike to Ptarmigan ridge on the West side of Vail’s Sun Down Bowl.  After a break at the top it is time to head through the gate and some powder skiing.  Make sure you have someone that is familiar with the trail and the area to guide you.   Once you get all the way down you have a hike to the Minturn Saloon for some beer and margaritas.  To get back to Vail grab the bus back or better yet, have a friend pick you up.  You won’t be in any condition to drive anyhow…

Hiking Ptarmigan ridge

Hydrating before the run (is that Bob Grossman with us?)

Pay attention

Some soft snow on the way to Minturn

Careful for the tree wells.  That’s Tom Schlader, our head engineer, on the right


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Crossing the creek

I’m soooo haaaappppy !

Bob Grossman hitting the luge

Cindy angulating the edges

Wanna go?  Ask for Amy, Tom S., Chris Ratz or Rob to make a reservation

 

 

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