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Sunday, February 19. 2017

Crested Butte

From a friend skiing at Crested Butte yesterday. I have skied Telluride, which is up the road a piece, but not Crested. More dramatic views than New England, but all ski views are wonderful.


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I've been on that slope. Crested Butte is a fabulous place for beginners and intermediate skiers, with the added bonus of plenty of places for good food and entertainment, both at the base and in the town nearby.
#1 Cleve Watson on 2017-02-19 09:15 (Reply)
Besides the dramatic views, the snow is better in Colorado too!
#2 R. Shearer on 2017-02-19 11:17 (Reply)
So I understand. Even with modern snowmaking, one encounters much more ice in New England. Which is good for a certain type of adventurous spirit and for teaching you quick adaptability, but is not necessarily "good skiing."
#2.1 Assistant Village Idiot (Link) on 2017-02-19 12:53 (Reply)
The ice is terrible.
#2.1.1 Bird Dog on 2017-02-19 16:06 (Reply)
Do you mean here, or there?
#2.1.1.1 Assistant Village Idiot (Link) on 2017-02-19 16:16 (Reply)
Have a long time bud who moved there for a few years, largely, for the snowboarding.
#3 LWS on 2017-02-19 13:32 (Reply)
CB has terrific beginner and intermediate terrain, but really... if you're an expert and/or into "extreme" terrain, CB is absolutely great. Teo Bowl, the peak runs, the extremes ... holy cow it's amazing. There really is no comparison in conditions: "icy" in CB is "packed powder" in NE.
#4 Jeff C on 2017-02-20 09:41 (Reply)

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