Photo courtesy of Larry Pierce
Looking at that photo today truly amazes me and shows how great of a snow season we've had up here in beautiful Steamboat Springs, CO. The unscientific prove was to be found on the top of our ski mountain. Those of you who have skied here before probably know about this so popular Buddy Werner, who is one of the greatest Steamboat Olympians, bust statue at the top of Storm Peak Express chairlift. Us locals like to touch the helmet of the statue for injury free day and for good snow. I remember hiking up there past summer and not being able to reach the helmet, no matter how high I was trying to jump...and I'm almost 6 ft tall. Well, one thing I know for sure is that I'll never doubt the power of the statue ever again.
The snow base on Buffalo Pass, or like locals call it: "Buff", reached 180" yesterday and May is right around the corner?!? That is a new all time record for snow dept there with previous records dating back in the 60's. Buff Pass is one of the areas where locals go back country skiing or riding, which you need a proper gear for, snowmobile as there are no chairlifts and...good skills.
If I was you, I would seriously consider Steamboat Springs, CO and the beautiful Yampa Valley for your next ski trip, you won't be sorry...trust me on that. Moreover, we all know what that huge spring snow runoff means for the summer water sports - river tubing, kayaking, rafting...It will be a lot of fun!
Oh, I almost forgot...don't forget to tap Buddy's helmet for good luck next time you are on the top of the Steamboat mountain, summer or winter!
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