posted Feb 10, 2010 5:44 PM by Brian Duchinsky
¡Hola, Summit County Backcountry Skiers!
You are cordially invited to join the Gay and Lesbian Sierrans (GLS) for an awesome day of x-country/backcountry skiing on Saturday, Feb 20.
Grab your skis and join GLS for this cross country outing to Mayflower Gulch, a perennial favorite in Summit County. We’ll begin on a forested trail that opens onto the wide-open, snowy fields of the gulch, where we will encounter remnants of the old Boston Mine, and spectacular views of the peaks of the Tenmile Range. The trailhead is located about 6 miles south of Copper Mountain Resort on Highway 91. Roundtrip trail distance will be about 6 miles with an elevation gain of less than 1000 feet, starting at 10,996 ft. Although the trail itself is fairly easy, plan on a moderate difficulty excursion due to the elevation. Bring lunch, snacks, water, sun protection, and appropriate clothing layers and gear. Skins for your skis are definitely recommended, although more experienced skiers may not find them necessary. Plan on a full day if you're coming from outside Summit County, especially as traffic and weather conditions are notoriously unpredictable. Group limited to 10 participants.
For images of last year’s Mayflower Gulch cross country ski outing, visit: http://web.me.com/jfk61/Site/MAYFLOWER_GULCH.html
To sign up or get more information contact John Krotchko at 541-968-2994 or jkjfk@earthlink.net
You do not need to be a member of GLS or the Sierra Club to participate.
GLS is an activity section of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Sierra Club (1 of 7 GLBT sections, and the only one outside of California). For more info, visit http://www.rmc.sierraclub.org/gls/
Happy trails! _________________________ Brian Duchinsky a hairy knee-dipping tree fairy. bearded hippies rule.
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posted Feb 10, 2010 5:31 PM by Brian Duchinsky
For those of you who aren't snowriding this Valentine's Day with Paul Brown at Loveland Basin (umm, and why not?), you are cordially invited to join the Gay and Lesbian Sierrans (GLS) for an day of snowshoeing/snowhiking on Sunday, Feb 14.
This will be an easy to moderate snowshoe or snowhike. We plan to go to historic Caribou Ranch, near Nederland, for an easy paced 4.7 mile hike. There is negligible elevation gain, perhaps three hundred feet from the starting elevation of 8,600 feet. The trail is packed snow with some small portions of bare ground or ice. So either snow shoes or yak trax is appropriate footwear. The locale is in a beautiful setting and you will see open meadows and old mining sites. This outing will be half day and is good for beginners and people who want to enjoy a nice, social trip. Please bring outer layers (it can get windy), sun protection, water, and food for lunch.
Contact Phil at bringyour4k@msn.com to sign up.
You do not need to be a member of GLS or the Sierra Club to participate.
GLS is an activity section of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Sierra Club (1 of 7 GLBT sections, and the only one outside of California). For more info, visit http://www.rmc.sierraclub.org/gls/
Happy trails! _________________________
Brian Duchinsky ullrwolf@buffalomtn.com
a hairy knee-dipping tree fairy. bearded hippies rule. |
posted Feb 10, 2010 5:04 PM by Brian Duchinsky
¡Hola, Snowriders!
For those starting the Prez Day Holiday Weekend early, my partner, Jim, and I invite you to ski with us at Vail this Friday, Feb 12.
Here's our tentative schedule:
- 8:30 am: Meet for first chair at Lionshead. We'll meet by the ski racks right across from the lift ticket windows. Just remember "red, white and blue". We'll be wearing red helmets, white Columbia and blue Descente ski jackets.
- 11:30 am: Meet for lunch at Two Elk by China Bowl, just outside the main doors.
~ 3:30 pm: Apres ski, of course. Watering hole TBD, based on crowds and how many in our group.
If you'd like to join us, please email or call in advance, so we know to sync-up with you. If you decide at the last minute on Friday to join us, give us a call at the mobile number below.
¡Chau! _________________________
Brian Duchinsky ullrwolf@buffalomtn.com 970-485-4867
a hairy knee-dipping tree fairy. bearded hippies rule. |
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posted Feb 1, 2010 6:41 PM by David Everly
We can't promise you a bouquet of roses, but we can probably swing a box of chocolates. Spend the day with your special someone playing in the powder at Loveland Basin. - 8:30 am Lifts open; meet at CLOCK TOWER Lift Ticket Office (Base Area, bottom of Lift 2)
- 10:00 am Meet at the SKI SCHOOL (Base Area, bottom of Lifts 1 & 2)
- 12:30 pm Lunch at The Loveland Deli (Base Area Lodge, upper level)
- 3:30 pm Après Ski at The Rathskeller Bar (Base Area Lodge, lower level)
A limited number of 2-for-1 discount coupons are available by request ($40 per person). Paul will provide a special sweetheart treat for those who pre-register. To sign up, please contact paul.brown@mail.com or give him a call at 720.810.5777. Depending on cell coverage, you may reach him at this number throughout the day to hook up with the group. When | Sun Feb 14 8:30am – 4:30pm Mountain Time | Where | Loveland Basin Ski Area (map) |
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posted Jan 29, 2010 4:59 PM by Brian Duchinsky
Hey SummitScene Snowriders:
If you're snowriding with us on Saturday, please read the following carefully; especially if the last thing you've read was the previous announcement ...
8:00 am+ > VGSW Registration packs available at Vail Plaza, Umbria Ballroom. Note: VGSW Registration is free. Registering gets you some swag, with VGSW credentials that at least will get you 10% off your lunch bill on Saturday.
8:30 am> For you early-rising Front Rangers or those staying in the area, my partner Jim and I will be meeting those who want "first chair" at the Lionshead gondola. We'll be waiting in the public area by the ski racks, just across from the lift ticket windows. Just remember "red, white and blue" ... Look for two red helmets; one white and one blue ski jacket.
10:00 am> Everyone meets at the Lionshead gondola. We'll be waiting in the public area by the ski racks, just across from the lift ticket windows. Just remember "red, white and blue" ... Look for two red helmets; one white and one blue ski jacket. Folks can snowride together based on skill, terrain, aggressiveness, conditions, etc.
12:30 pm> Group lunch at the Eagle's Nest restaurant. This is the official VGSW Saturday lunch spot, with a free, special live performance by the DJ who will be performing at the monster VGSW dance party Saturday night. You can also meet Sirius Satellite's Derek Hartley from the Derek & Romaine show. Your VGSW credentials get you 10% off your lunch bill.
1:30-4:00 pm> More snowriding until the lifts close.
3:00-6:00 pm> For those inclined to apres ski, meet for a VGSW+GLS apres ski at The Tap Room, 333 Bridge Street. We'll have a small table set aside with GLS info for VGSW attendees to look over.
Obviously, with events of this type, everyone is free to snowride and participate in any of the day's events as you like. For those only snowriding, our event ends at 4:00 pm when the lifts stop running. For those interested in apres ski, our event ends at 6:00 pm at The Tap Room.
Note that VGSW has a wide selection of evening events, including dinners and a monster dance party - for those interested see their website at vailgayskiweek.com.
The Fine Print ... Helmets are strongly encouraged; and GLS (and yours truly) bear no liabilities, express or implied. Transportation and ALL expenses for the day are your responsibility.
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Brian Duchinsky 970-485-4867
a hairy knee-dipping tree fairy. bearded hippies rule. |
posted Jan 21, 2010 6:17 PM by Brian Duchinsky
For those attending Vail Gay Ski Week (VGSW), you are cordially invited to join the Gay and Lesbian Sierrans (GLS) for an awesome day of snowriding on Saturday, Jan 30.
The day starts for all the early-risers with an optional All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast. Then everyone meets at the Vail Plaza Hotel at 9:30 am ready with lift tickets/passes and gear, for a morning of snowriding.
We'll lunch at an official VGSW on-slope restaurant around 12:30 pm; then spend the rest of the afternoon snowriding.
We'll regroup again at The Tap Room on Bridge Street for an official VGSW apres ski between 3:00-6:00 pm.
If you’d like to join us on the slopes, just send me a message (contact info below). I am the GLS Outings Leader for this event.
You do not need to be a member of GLS or the Sierra Club to participate.
GLS is an activity section of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Sierra Club (1 of 7 GLBT sections, and the only one outside of California).
For more info, visit:
- http://www.rmc.sierraclub.org/gls/
- http://www.taproomvail.com/
- http://vailgayskiweek.com/
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Brian Duchinsky
ullrwolf@buffalomtn.com
a hairy knee-dipping tree fairy.
bearded hippies rule. |
posted Jan 3, 2010 5:55 AM by SummitScene.org Calendar
Copper Mountain - Sunday, January 17th
The first snowboard lesson didn't kill him, so our friend Chad will fly
in from KC to give it another go. Come witness his agony and cheer him
on as he tames the beast.
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8:30 am - Lifts open
- 10:00 am - Meet at the bottom of the Super Bee lift
- 12:30 pm - Lunch downstairs at Solitude Station (via American Eagle lift)
- 3:30 pm - Après Ski at Endo's Adrenaline Cafe
A limited number of 2-for-1 ticket coupons are available and will be
issued on a first-come basis ($46 per person). Contact Paul Brown at
720.810.5777 to let him know you'd like to take advantage of the
discount. Depending on cell coverage, you may reach him at this number
throughout the day to hook up with the group. --
Paul Brown
paul.brown@mail.com
720.810.5777 (cell) |
posted Dec 28, 2009 6:55 AM by David Everly
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updated Dec 28, 2009 6:24 PM
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One new year's day, many winters ago, your host Dave came to Breckenridge for his
first snowboard lesson.
Join him as he makes his annual pilgrimage to Breckenridge to celebrate his good
fortune in finding a snow sport he continues to enjoy.
- 10:00 am - Meet at the large map at Beaver Run
- 12:30 pm - Lunch at SubFusion (top level of Vista Haus)
- 3:30 pm - Après Ski at the Quandary Grill
If you have trouble meeting up with the group, call Dave's cell at (719) 357-5625 to
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posted Nov 11, 2009 6:41 AM by David Everly
Sunday at Cecilia's has ended, but Erik is now hosting a Saturday Ski-In at the River Mountain Lodge. Check out our Calendar for details. |
posted May 15, 2009 4:36 AM by David Everly
From: Jim Engle <atrainerjim@yahoo.com>
Subject: A-Basin Party Saturday!
To: Summit Scene <summitscene@googlegroups.com>
Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 22:05:57 -0700 (PDT)
X-Mailer: YahooMailClassic/5.2.20 YahooMailWebService/0.7.289.10
Saturday A-basin party! I will be there by 7:30 or 8 AM to get a spot. However,
since I am coming alone and to they are reserving some beach spots. I can’t
guarantee a beach spot. However, I will be in the lower lot. I will be in a
blue trail blazer with Florida tags and a ski rack. You can drive into the lot
and drop your stuff off at my car if you want, and then go park. I will bring
what I can, but I am sure we will need more booze, and bring something to
grill…by the way, I need a grill. Let me know if you are coming and have one,
but I should have one by Friday. Also, bring your chairs.
Let me know if you can come, how many people you are bringing and what time you
plan to arrive. That will give me a general idea of when I need to be at the
car. If some of you are willing to meet me there early, I’ll have more
motivation to get there earlier for a better spot. I have 3 other cars coming
from Denver if you wanna car pool let me know, and I will put you in touch with
my friends. There is no cell phone service up there, but will have one of those
Motorola 2 way radios tuned to channel 4 20. So if you have one, you can call
me when you get there to make sure I am at the truck to drop off your stuff.
If all else fails. I will go to the upper deck of the restaurant at the bottom
and be as close as I can get to the corner nearest the lift, at 10 and 11:30.
Any questions before, just call or text me at 954 415 5152.
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