weekend slopes or trails?

That's a shot from Loveland on Friday. Nice April skiing. It was tempting, but so were local trails. I stayed local - way local, as in Garden of the Gods. It was nice to get out in the sun.

Oh, and Amy Kemp from Vail Resorts sent more info about those RF scanners in the works for next year. She says they'll use handheld devices "that will still show your pass photo and pass info." Looks like there'll still be lifties AND pass/line wranglers. Nice to know we're keeping people in the equation.

Forget eloping

... And forget Las Vegas, too. For a quick and fun wedding, head to Loveland Ski Area tomorrow, Valentine's Day, for the "Marry Me & Ski Free" ceremony.

Loveland got 6 inches of snow last night and with a storm moving in it could be the best wedding day skiing in ages.

2 more inches

A-Basin report 2 more inches of snow, making an 18-inch base. Check out the photo is that just 2 people?

Loveland says it got 3 inches. No sun in their photos, either. I think I'm liking this sun a bit too much today.

Loveland opens Tuesday

More than a foot of fresh snow on Sunday has prompted Colorado's Loveland Ski Area to officially open the 2007-08 ski and snowboard season at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Loveland Ski Area's opening day trails will offer skiers and riders a 1,000 vertical foot run with top to bottom, side to side coverage and a minimum packed base of 18 inches. Tickets are $17 for Chair 7 only; otherwise through mid-Dec: $42 ($20 ages 6-14 and free ages 5 and younger).