Oh, and wouldn't it be awesome to own a condo right by the lift!
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Breckenridge I
This past weekend was my first time snowboarding in Colorado while at school here. I went to Breckenridge, supposedly the "Amsterdam of the Rockies". It was a ton of fun! I went with my neighbor Steven, and two of his friends, Daniel and Michael. We left at 7:30am, were at the resort by 10:00am ish and headed up to the slope. We took it easy the first run going down an intermediate run. They raced down it and I just took my time for a couple of reasons. I was super rusty and I wanted to just mess around on the slopes. I was hitting some jumps, trying to ride switch and just having a good time. After a couple more small runs on Peak 6 we headed up to Peak 7 where we had to hike the last 200-300 feet. This was the hardest hike ever. The air was so thin. We were at 12,000+, the highest ski lift in North America! Below you will find a picture of the view. FYI: It is iPhone quality.
At the top, getting down sucked. It was super icy with a 50º decline. We scrapped the idea of going on this run anymore and hung out on Peak 6 for the rest of the day. I was really rusty, but I had a great time boarding at Breck. I really hope I can improve even more with the time I am spending here in Colorado. But I promise I won't be spending too much time here. Overall it was an awesome time.
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That looks like crazy fun! I def have to try snow boarding sometime soon.
ReplyDeleteDo you know how to ski/board?
ReplyDeleteWe might be able to go if you come visit....?
I've never tried, but that would still be sweet!
ReplyDeleteOhh you have never tried? then that probably wont be too fun for you. : /
ReplyDeleteyou will be incredibly sore!
So what? And you're the only one who probably wouldn't have fun because you'd spend the whole time having to teach me. Hahaha
ReplyDeletenah, i totally like taking it easy and just messing around on the easy slopes anyways. everyone else likes to bomb down the hill all fast. i like to hit jumps and ride switch and such.
ReplyDeleteTranslation: I like just chilling. I dont take riding hardcore too seriously. lol.
Nonetheless, I'll need more help than cupcake at a WeightWatchers meeting.
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