No pictures today, but we received a surprise this Friday morning with 3 inches of new snow in Vail. This is on top of the 2 inches from yesterday. Down in town it was a bit less, but this snow will freshen the slopes up just in time for the busy President’s weekend holiday. See you out there !
Posts Tagged ‘Vail Snow’
Vail snow and ski conditions February 12th
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010Vail snow and ski conditions February 8
Monday, February 8th, 2010Some of us locals can get pretty lazy mid-season and we can go a week without skiing. Yeah, I know……… But it was good to get out there again. Still no super huge dumps, but every three days or so we get another 3 inches or something. Just enough to keep things soft and keep the skiing good. The sun came out today and we had a trace of new snow. Multiple runs in China Bowl. If you stuck to the west facing slopes in China, the powder was still pretty soft. Some misc. pictures using the camera phone below. They groomed Headwall and Emperor’s choice in the back, which is where we spent most of the day. I went skiing with Marilyn Levey from New York. She took one of those Her Turn workshops through Vail this past weekend and raved about how great it was. Check it out the link for more information. Until next time… Chris R.
Riding up Chair 17 after doing headwall
Buffalo’s, the best place to meet up with people and adjust your ski boots
I thought I had more pictures, sorry………
Midweek Visit to Vail Mountain
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010Since I had been feeling better I took to the slopes February 2nd Tuesday morning. Wow, was I reminded of how great it is to be on Vail Mountain when there are no crowds! The Gondola, Game Creek, Chair 5, Chair 11 and Chair 4; no lines! It was heaven for those who have only hours before they have to work. My runs were in the glistening sun and as though I was all alone; it was one of my favorite days on the mountain. I hope your upcoming days here in Vail mirror my Tuesday morning and if you haven’t booked your accommodations here at the Antlers at Vail, well we’re here waiting 
Going up Game Creek Express
Taking in the sights on Lion's Way
Happy, happy, happy
~ Aisha
January 11th groomers, Vail ski conditions
Monday, January 11th, 2010Lots of sunshine today. I went out early as I had to start work mid-day. The Vail groomers were nice and soft early morning. We did a number of runs in the Northwoods area. Highs are expected in the upper 30s today with more snow expected Wed or Thursday. Everything is open. If you are looking for some Vail lodging for this upcoming Martin Luther King weekend, we don’t have but a handful of rooms left, so let us know soon. Chris R.
Some Vail groomers in the early morning
From the top of the mountain looking towards Gore Range
Early morning sun and no one around
And last but not least, Stella the bull dog in the snow from a little while back.
We are a Pet friendly Vail hotel, but as only 20% of our rooms accept pets, please let us know in advance when you make your reservations.
Vail ski conditions Dec 29
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009Still catching up on some posts regarding the snow. Not too much to report but that we are still picking up an inch or two every couple of days. They sure have the Golden Peak Terrain Park up and running. Kids are hucking off jumps left and right. Chris R.
Vail ski conditions Dec 27
Sunday, December 27th, 2009Well, the Back Bowls are OPEN ! Chair 5 has been open for two days now and conditions are excellent. Vail’s ski conditions are really the best they have been all season. The snow that we received these past 6 days has really helped out. Plus, it is staying cold. Not sure how long it will last as there are plenty of people on the mountain. The coverage on the back side is better than on front. I think mainly because the Back Bowls just haven’t been skied on very much at this point. Rumors are that they’ll open China Bowl tomorrow. Chris R.
Halfway down Milt’s face and the snow is great.
You know what? I’m always curious if anyone reads these silly posts…. So post a “comment” below or send an e-mail and if you can name this run straight across on this picture, I’ll put a complimentary bottle of wine in your room the next time you are in town. Use our Vail ski area maps if you need to. (the first three to name it, win. And NO, you can’t win a bottle if you work at the front desk) Chris Ratzlaff
Vail snow and ski report December 24
Thursday, December 24th, 2009In the last two days we’ve received 6 inches of snow. 3 new inches new each day. But Beaver Creek was the winner with 7 inches reported just this morning. The new snow softened everything up and really improved conditions. But it is really cold out there right now. The High temps are in the single digits up on the mountain. They are predicting a bit of snow on Christmas day and evening. We saw them running Chair 5 in the Back Bowls. Does this mean the plan on opening some runs back there? The Antlers still has a couple of Vail condos for this weekend. Perhaps a 1 Bedroom and a 2 Bedroom. That’s it. Give us a call. Chris R.
Skiing near Game Creek Bowl in a warm puffy jacket
Zero degrees at the base of Chair 4 at 3:30pm
Vail ski conditions December 20th
Sunday, December 20th, 2009Not much to report and even fewer pictures (oops, I deleted my photos). But Two Elk Lodge is now open and I have an exciting picture of that ! I had other pics of the back bowls but they were deleted, they are lost. Believe it or not, Chair 14 was the place to be today and other Antlers guests confirmed this. Chair 14 is that short and quick chair that goes up to the Two Elk restaurant. No one was there and the runs were all groomed to perfection. We are still holding out for more snow. They say Tuesday/Wednesday and they better be right. Rumors abound that they might open small portions of the Back Bowls but I still think they are holding out for more snow. If you are looking for some Vail lodging for New Year’s weekend we still have a couple of 2 Bedroom condos starting on December 30th (3 night minimum) Chris R.
Vail ski report and ski conditions December 18
Friday, December 18th, 2009Boy, it looks like it wants to snow but it just teases us. Another inch today with some good flakes falling early in the morning, but then the sun came out later in the day. Every little bit helps to keep things soft. Rumors that they might try to open Blue Sky Basin with access via Sleepy Time Cat-walks. We’ll see. Today I did a few runs with Marty Kovens out of Florida. He has been staying at the Antlers at Vail forever. This guy skis fast! I’m glad he didn’t mind waiting…… Chris R.
Marty wouldn’t allow me to get a picture of him, so I filled in (Chris R.)
Heading down Simba for the end of the day makes for some good carving.
Vail Back Bowls open December 6, Vail snow
Friday, December 5th, 2008O.k., here is the Press Report. Vail Back Bowls to open December 6th. Vail snow is piling up.
Additional snowfall on Wednesday evening and throughout the day on Thursday will allow Vail Mountain operations crews to expand terrain and lift offerings this weekend, boosting the total terrain to nearly 2,000 acres and 19 lifts. Vail has received an additional 11 inches of snow in the past 48 hours as of 1 p.m. today. In addition to currently open terrain, by Saturday, Dec. 6 the resort will offer terrain in the legendary Sun Down and Sun Up Bowls, accessible by the High Noon (Chair 5) and Sun Up (Chair 17) lifts, as well as terrain in the Highline Lift (Chair 10) area.
Wow, not too bad to have this much terrain open on December 6th. This is amazing!
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