Today we awake in a parking lot in Breckenridge. It is still dark and we quickly get moving and head into town to look for breakfast.
After filling up we head over to the resort, parking near a gondola station. We make our way up the mountain heading towards peak 6. Peak 6 is a new addition to Breckenridge adding a bunch of terrain. And Peak 6 is good enough terrain that we have to wait extra for them to open it.
We listen to the WhaTHOOMP of mortar rounds, waiting for the ski patrol to sign off on the avalanche risk. Finally the lift opens and we head up to the top. We have a few nice runs before the blustery winds blow all the snow off the top and we head to another part of the mountain.
It is 11am and we want to try the other side of the resort. When we make our way down we find ridiculously long lift lines. We later have it confirmed that the single skiier wait to get on the lift is 30 min. Instead, we call it a day and head into town to find some internet and coffee.
Later we head to a brewpub for a dinner and to hang out til new years. But after a few games of disgraceful pool, we meet some fun folks and get invited back to a house party. Turns out it is common in Denver to go in with ~12 people and rent a house for the ski season. You never know who will show up on any particular weekend, but it is social and affordable (~$200 per month). And you can bring friends so long as they pay $20 per night to crash on a floor or couch.
We celebrate the New Year countdown at this house near a warm big fireplace with a champagne toast. But the snow has started to fall outside and we head to bed soon after midnight.
There is a high chance of fresh powder from a small overnight storm and we want to catch the first chair. So we go sleep in the truck, after all, $40 is far better spent on coffee and beer, and the truck is nice and cozy.
After filling up we head over to the resort, parking near a gondola station. We make our way up the mountain heading towards peak 6. Peak 6 is a new addition to Breckenridge adding a bunch of terrain. And Peak 6 is good enough terrain that we have to wait extra for them to open it.
We listen to the WhaTHOOMP of mortar rounds, waiting for the ski patrol to sign off on the avalanche risk. Finally the lift opens and we head up to the top. We have a few nice runs before the blustery winds blow all the snow off the top and we head to another part of the mountain.
It is 11am and we want to try the other side of the resort. When we make our way down we find ridiculously long lift lines. We later have it confirmed that the single skiier wait to get on the lift is 30 min. Instead, we call it a day and head into town to find some internet and coffee.
Later we head to a brewpub for a dinner and to hang out til new years. But after a few games of disgraceful pool, we meet some fun folks and get invited back to a house party. Turns out it is common in Denver to go in with ~12 people and rent a house for the ski season. You never know who will show up on any particular weekend, but it is social and affordable (~$200 per month). And you can bring friends so long as they pay $20 per night to crash on a floor or couch.
We celebrate the New Year countdown at this house near a warm big fireplace with a champagne toast. But the snow has started to fall outside and we head to bed soon after midnight.
There is a high chance of fresh powder from a small overnight storm and we want to catch the first chair. So we go sleep in the truck, after all, $40 is far better spent on coffee and beer, and the truck is nice and cozy.
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