J2Davis' Nomadic Journey » snowboarding http://www.j2davis.com Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:53:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Wolf Creek Ski Area http://www.j2davis.com/2011/12/05/wolf-creek-ski-area/ http://www.j2davis.com/2011/12/05/wolf-creek-ski-area/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:43:39 +0000 JacQ http://www.j2davis.com/?p=2089 This is our first visit at Wolf Creek Ski Area. I would have to say this is my new Loveland. Closer to us, lots of powder, no lines at the lifts. Love it!

We stayed at Alpine Inn in Pagosa Springs. Cute little hotel that has reasonable pricing for a suite with Jacuzzi & Fireplace. Our stay was only $69.99/night with AAA discount.

Star on the hill in Pagosa SpringsCrazy icicle on our back tireGreat little hotel we stayed at - Alpine InnOn our way to Wolf Creek Ski AreaSnow covered highway, everyone is taking it slowStill dumping fresh snowOn our way to Wolf Creek Ski AreaOn our way to Wolf Creek Ski AreaAt the 4x4 parking lot at Wolf CreekI can feel it, a perfect day on the slopesExcited for our first ride of the seasonBase of Wolf Creek Ski AreaMonday traffic, pretty lightGot our half day ticketsGoPro ready to go~It is really cold~J2Davis shotJeremy is ready to rideThe Raven ChairWe are going to come down that slope~View from the top on the other side of the slopesTop of Bonanza ChairTop of Bonanza ChairTop of Bonanza ChairTop of Bonanza ChairTop of Bonanza ChairChecking out which way to goJacq is all geared up to hit the powder!Trail sign at Bonanza ChairTaking a quit break before heading down the Bonanza CrossoverJacq stuck in deep powder~Covered in snowA great day to start the season~ We will be back!Beautiful sun ray hitting the snow covered hillsBeautiful sun ray hitting the snow covered hillsBeautiful sun ray hitting the snow covered hillsBeautiful sun ray hitting the snow covered hillsBeautiful sun ray hitting the snow covered hillsAround the bend, heavy snow!Beautiful San Juan MountainsBeautiful San Juan MountainsHeavy snow and fog on the way back to Pagosa SpringsHeavy snow and fog on the way back to Pagosa SpringsHeavy snow and fog on the way back to Pagosa SpringsVery little visibilityHeavy snow and fog on the way back to Pagosa SpringsHeavy snow and fog on the way back to Pagosa SpringsHeavy snow and fog on the way back to Pagosa SpringsHeavy snow and fog on the way back to Pagosa SpringsHeavy snow and fog on the way back to Pagosa SpringsHeavy snow and fog on the way back to Pagosa SpringsHeavy snow and fog on the way back to Pagosa SpringsLovely sunset on the way backLovely sunset on the way backLovely sunset on the way backLovely sunset on the way backLovely sunset on the way backLovely sunset on the way backLovely sunset on the way backSnow covered field in Pagosa SpringsAwesome cloudsCloseup of the awesome clouds
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Oh, the condition was freezing… cold… and oh, so crowded. Last season, we came during the weekdays and hardly had to wait in line. The weather was always perfect, sunny skies, mid 30s. Today, we were welcomed with -2 degree temperature and serious amount of people waiting in line. By 11am, we decided to call it a day. We are too spoiled to be standing in line for 30-45 minutes in -2 degree weather.

However, we managed to get some nice still shots from our GoPro HD.

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]]> http://www.j2davis.com/2010/12/31/az-snowbowl/feed/ 0 Arizona Snowbowl Take Two – video http://www.j2davis.com/2009/12/24/arizona-snowbowl-take-two-video/ http://www.j2davis.com/2009/12/24/arizona-snowbowl-take-two-video/#comments Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:00:45 +0000 JacQ http://www.j2davis.com/?p=1532

Our second time snowboarding at Arizona Snowbowl. Both times the condition was perfect! Sunny, mild temperature, snow was just right. This time, we tried out the terrain park. It was a blast! I finally did a few successful jumps and I also tried to ride the box once with success! Jeremy did the rails and the box, even ended the day with a nice 180 on the box (sorry, I did not catch that on film, maybe next time).

]]> http://www.j2davis.com/2009/12/24/arizona-snowbowl-take-two-video/feed/ 1 Arizona Snowbowl Opening Day 2009/2010 Season http://www.j2davis.com/2009/12/17/arizona-snowbowl-opening-day-20092010-season/ http://www.j2davis.com/2009/12/17/arizona-snowbowl-opening-day-20092010-season/#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:00:30 +0000 JacQ http://www.j2davis.com/?p=1515 Today is the opening day for Arizona Snowbowl. Our first day for the season. All the condition was perfect. Sunny, low 40′s, the snow was slow but smooth. I was thankful since it was our first day of the season. Definitely will be back again!

Arizona Snowbowl - end of Agassiz runJeremy getting ready to hit the slopesI was really excited to be here...Sunset Triple ChairliftChilling on the liftAnother view of the liftTop of Sunset BoulevardJeremy patiently waited for me to get readyThe parking lot was packed
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