Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Blizzard and powder in Aspen Snowmass


A large storm moved in and produced constant snow with high winds. The new gondola is a real benefit on days like this. The higher lifts such as the Burn, Elk Camp and High Alpine were closed all day because of the wind. However, the silver lining to this cloud is POWDER!! While requiring more energy to ski, the thrill of plowing through the light stuff is difficult to beat.

At the top of the gondola at Elk Camp is the new children’s area. To ensure the little tykes don’t get too stressed out they are taken up the slope on a moving carpet with a wind defying transparent cover.

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