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Curtis Weller

Conditions Report: Copper Mountain, CO | Epic End to an Epic Week

slaying powder

*Report from March 9th, 2019** March started off with a bang in Colorado as many resorts reported over 30 inches in 72 hours for month’s first weekend. It continued snowing over the past week, and Colorado witnessed what might have been the 1,000-year avalanche cycle. In the run up the weekend resorts again saw over 30 inches in 72 hours. […]

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Curtis Weller | March 11, 2019
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World Telemark Day is This Saturday, March 2nd

telemark in new snow

Telemark tribe, are you ready for the festivus for the rest of us? This Saturday March 2nd is World Telemark day. This is your chance to meet and greet the other members of the tribe, demo some gear, and most importantly, prove that Telemark is not dead! There will be meet ups and events all over the world: Telemark Colorado […]

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Curtis Weller | March 1, 2019
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Conditions Report: Angel Fire Resort & Red River, NM | The Tempest and Tranquility

yay snow

**Report from February 17th, 2019** The weather and conditions at Angel Fire on Saturday are best summarized in a single word, a tempest. Sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts over 40 mph, and from what seemed to be all directions. Temperatures, cold, really cold, like less than 15 degrees Fahrenheit not counting wind chill. Two inches of […]

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Curtis Weller | February 22, 2019
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Managing Our Wild Places in the Age of Instagram

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Curtis Weller | February 15, 2019
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Trip Report: A Whirlwind Tour of the Pacific Northwest

cool scenery

Before this season even started I was investigating a big ski trip in January. Two good friends and ski buddies had recently relocated to Seattle. A ski trip to the Pacific Northwest would allow me to visit them, and make the down time far more enjoyable than a solo trip elsewhere. After conferring with Michelle and Paul, and getting my […]

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Curtis Weller | February 1, 2019
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Innovative Gear: Portable Snowboard Footrest and Anti-Theft Lock

look its small

The two most common statements my mother has said to me regarding skiing are: be sure to leave your skis where you can easily see them during lunch so they don’t get stolen, and all the weight of a snowboard on only one leg has to hurt during the lift ride up. Apparently someone else’s mother has been saying the […]

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Curtis Weller | January 11, 2019
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Purgatory Resort, the Most Affordable Ski Resort in Colorado

front side skiing

An analysis by the vacation property metasearch engine HomeToGo has named Purgatory Resort as the most affordable ski resort in Colorado. HomeToGo examined the cost of a single day lift ticket, equipment rental, lunch at a resort restaurant, and a single night stay at 50 ski resorts across North America. With a total cost of $237.50 per day, Purgatory Resort […]

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Curtis Weller | December 28, 2018
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9-Year-Old Boy Saves Winter, Gets Snowball Fights Legalized in Severance, CO

snow fight

If there were one winter activity enjoyed by almost everyone it would have to be a good old-fashioned snowball fight. You don’t need expensive equipment, you don’t need mountains, heck you don’t even need snow, sleet will work. Given the ubiquity of snowball fights, it is almost incomprehensible to believe that until recently snowballs were illegal in Severance, Colorado. You […]

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Curtis Weller | December 14, 2018
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