Colorado Behind the Epic Curtain

[Blue Streak]

Good Morning from behind the Epic Curtain.

On Saturday I did some recon on Vail Mountain, marking on my GPS some hidden front side tree lines which are not readily visible when the snow is on the ground.

Once again, I will be working undercover here this season, and I hope to provide good Intel on both Vail and Beaver Creek.

I will be prepared to share my Intel with anyone who dares to set foot behind the Epic Curtain.

 

[Tricia]

That's quite a beautiful curtain. Hope to see more of those hidden gems.

 

[Blue Streak]

There will be lots more.
I spent a little time at Beaver Creek yesterday, but my photographs were confiscated by the authorities.
Had a great photo of Stone Creek chutes,but they do not want that information to get out.
The success of this mission relies upon secrecy.
Under no circumstances can my identity be compromised.

Is that understood?

 

[lone pine]

You need a silent solar-powered chainsaw to clean away the slash. And a Groucho disguise.

 

[Wilhelmson]

If my mountain bike trails get too blocked with fallen trees, I put a Corona pruning saw in my backpack. It'll go through a 12 inch oak pretty quickly and give you a good workout.

 

[dlague]

a good drone might be the tool!

 

[Blue Streak]

I'll try to post interesting finds and important announcements as it pertains to the evil empire in Eagle County.
I hope some Pugskiers will come make some turns with me this year, as I am trapped...behind the Epic Curtain.
Some try to escape (that's why people ski the Minturn Mile), but few make it out with their wallets intact.
But seriously, there are some great deals here if you know where to go.
For instance our go-to après has a fantastic selection of craft beers for $3.00.
I'll try to pass on some good intel on the hill and après.

 

[dlague]

I'll try to post interesting finds and important announcements as it pertains to the evil empire in Eagle County.
I hope some Pugskiers will come make some turns with me this year, as I am trapped...behind the Epic Curtain.
Some try to escape (that's why people ski the Minturn Mile), but few make it out with their wallets intact.
But seriously, there are some great deals here if you know where to go.
For instance our go-to après has a fantastic selection of craft beers for $3.00.
I'll try to pass on some good intel on the hill and après.

Intel always appreciated since I ski the Epic Local.

 

[jmeb]

Intel needed: where to sleep covertly in a van near Vail / Beaver Creek and Breck. First year with an Evil Empire pass.

 

[Blue Streak]

Intel needed: where to sleep covertly in a van near Vail / Beaver Creek and Breck. First year with an Evil Empire pass.

Hey man, I would look forward to skiing with you. It has been a couple of years.

 

[jmeb]

I'll be up there and will give you a shout ahead of time. My only other friend in the area is a life-long local who is sommelier / wine rep (with an awesome book) to the big restaurants there -- so I may have goodies to share.

 

[Blue Streak]

This is "Look Ma," An iconic little bump run just above the 10th restaurant.

And these are some of the wild blueberries that grow there.


It's my secret stash.
Don't tell anyone.

 

[Blue Streak]

Awesome ski swap today.

 

[DanoT]

Intel needed: where to sleep covertly in a van near Vail / Beaver Creek and Breck. First year with an Evil Empire pass.

I had a 7 day Epic Pass 7 years ago and some of the places that I parked at overnight included Big O Tire in Avon where they did some work on my truck and then gave me the ok to park for the night, Home Depot where the policy was no overnight but no one enforces it, the rest area where it is posted "no overnight parking" but I was legitimately broke down and no one was checking anyways. Also the free shuttle lot for Breck. Any bar with their own parking lot.

The key is to not stay in the same place 2 days in a row.