April 7, 2008 - The ski season is over and it is still snowing!
Yesterday was the last day of the ski season and as the mountain closed it was snowing. Final snow totals put us at 489 for mid-mountain and over 500 inches at the summit. The skiing was actually quite incredible on the final weekend from an epic sunny Friday afternoon (one of the few all season) to the dull roar of snow plows heard off and on all weekend.
There was much fun had by all on closing weekend from free concerts, to the “early” cardboard classic and a pond skimming finale…I think all locals left the mountain with a grin from ear to ear. There is a subtle quietness that has come over town, with many folks packing up after a long season and getting ready to head out to all corners of the earth. Others of us are getting ready to reconnect with friends in town and to enjoy a long list of meal deal specials in town. As one friend pointed out, Mud Season is the one time that she and her husband can afford some of the nicer restaurants in town thanks to the specials for locals.
To all of our guests this season - we would like to thank you for many wonderful memories. I started out this season skiing with guests and in true guest house fashion my last run of the season was with one of our guests, a 12 year ripper from the front range.
We are open for bookings year round, so once you make the switch to spring and summer thinking, keep us in mind for your next trip to the Yampa Valley.