Dec
22
2011
Eldora to the rescue 12/22/11

Kevin sampling the goods...
It’s been a funny season for me. Although there’s been very little snow in Northern Colorado I’ve somehow managed to get in enough powder days to keep me sane. Mostly this has been accomplished by driving to Wolf Creek regularly but I’ve also lucked out and made the most of the snow that’s fallen locally. Today was no exception as Eldora was the prime spot in the state with 10″ overnight and 15″ by noon making for some awesome skiing and riding for several thousand Boulderites. Fortunately I know some good stashes on the mountain and have a blind spot for ropes so between those two factors a very fine day was had. Please see my video report below for details…
![<a href="http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/2011/04/springtime-in-the-rockies/">Springtime in the Rockies</a> - [/caption]
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When I was up in Alaska, everyone kept telling me that I would now be ruined for skiing anywhere else. But for me the exact opposite seems to be true because as with any true addiction, a good dose just makes... Springtime in the Rockies](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/vlcsnap-2011-04-27-16h54m41s167-1024x576.png)
![<a href="http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/2011/04/haines-the-video/">Haines – the video</a> - [/caption]
One thing there was no shortage of on my Haines heli trip was helmet cams. Every one seemed to be sporting one in every shape, size and manufacturer. Because of safety issues, there was no setting up for shots so unless you had a super ... Haines – the video](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/UK-Ripper-4-1024x576.png)
![<a href="http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/2011/04/alaska-the-last-frontier/">Alaska – the last frontier</a> - [/caption]
For years I've been hearing epic tales of heliskiing in Alaska and seen numerous film segments of mind boggling terrain. I always assumed that terrain would be off limits to me as while I've spent a lot of time on a snowboard I'm cert... Alaska – the last frontier](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P1040119-1024x768.jpg)
![<a href="http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/2011/03/helmet-cam-fun-berthoud-pass-32311/">Helmet Cam Fun – Berthoud Pass 3/23/11</a> - [/caption]
Got to admit I've been slacking lately on updating this blog. It's been a combination of less than epic conditions and spending time breaking in new gear. I finally broke down and bought a split board (Voile Mojo RX 66) after one too ma... Helmet Cam Fun – Berthoud Pass 3/23/11](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/vlcsnap-2011-03-25-17h38m39s98-1024x576.png)
![<a href="http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/2011/02/hail-to-the-wolf-presidents-day-2011/">Hail to the Wolf – President’s Day 2011</a> - [/caption]
It's been a tough season for Wolf Creek. Their ski patrol director died in an avalanche back in November and seemingly in remorse the snow gods have been withholding their usual bounty from the area. Although I did not know him personal... Hail to the Wolf – President’s Day 2011](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P1010982-1024x768.jpg)
![<a href="http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/2011/01/an-east-vail-powder-tale/">An East Vail powder tale – 1/20/11</a> - [/caption]
After the first big snow of the season I saw a blog post about skiing at Berthoud by Joel Bettner that both warmed my heart and made me jealous. Since then I had seen several of his videos that were posted on everyone's favorite forecas... An East Vail powder tale – 1/20/11](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/joel-powder-1024x576.png)
![<a href="http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/2010/12/long-live-the-king-monarch-mountain-12212010/">Long live the King – Monarch Mountain 12/21/10</a> - [/caption]
Your mom probably told you this but it's worth repeating - don't believe everything you hear. Take for instance, this last storm that's been making headlines for ski resorts around Colorado. While it's true that several feet of snow has... Long live the King – Monarch Mountain 12/21/10](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/vlcsnap-2010-12-22-21h22m07s225-1024x576.png)
![<a href="http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/2010/12/striking-gold-at-copper-mountain-1272010/">Striking gold at Copper Mountain 12/7/10</a> - [/caption]
I knew the day had potential when I heard the sound of someone texting me at 5:40 in the morning. After looking at numerous snow reports calling for 3-6 the night before I had gone to bed thinking Tuesday would be a work day but kept th... Striking gold at Copper Mountain 12/7/10](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/IMG_0822-1024x764.jpg)
![<a href="http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/2010/11/a-snovember-to-remember/">A Snovember to Remember</a> - [/caption]
Alright - I'll admit it - I've really been slacking on the blogging thing. After three years where the I didn't get out in November due to poor snow conditions, this year has been a very refreshing change of pace. Steamboat set a snowfa... A Snovember to Remember](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/P1010755-1024x768.jpg)
![<a href="http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/2010/11/hells-half-acre-heavens-more-like-it/">Back in the saddle again – Berthoud Pass 11/12/10</a> - [/caption]
As much as I enjoy summer and mountain biking in the beautiful Colorado Rockies, I'd be hard pressed to not trade it all for one good powder day - that's why they call it an addiction. So when I saw shots of knee deep snow from a late O... Back in the saddle again – Berthoud Pass 11/12/10](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/P1030149-1024x768.jpg)