The winter season is firing on all cyclinders here in Colorado with no end in sight. The powder pipeline from the Pacific has been fueling the Colorado high country with some of the deepest and lightest snows we've seen since the big storms of December 2006. Each storm that passes through has been leaving anywhere from 12" to 50" depending on what part of the state we are talking about. Most areas have received over 250" since late November, making for some unreal and sick powder skiing. Much of the mountains down here have been getting moisture every couple of days, followed by cold, bluebird, and windless windows of opportunity.

The past couple of days out we managed to hit those windows of opportunity and scored some sick bluebird pow sessions. Storm skiing is always fun as the snow is super fresh and the vibe is mysterious, but nothing beats hitting some of your favorite pow stashes after a big dump on a bluebird and calm day.

Much like most of the western states our snowpack is sketchy at best with deep instabilities becoming the common spoken word amongst backcountry travelers and skiers. Hitting the high peaks and laying down big lines isn't really an option right now, as some of the 40 year old slide paths are running near to full length, leaving that message to stay away. For now though we've been taking full advantage of the deep powder and safer tree skiing.

It is always amazing how time stops, the work schedule suddenly opens up, and everything else seems to fall into place when these storm patterns take effect. Dawn patrols suddenly become the day to day norm making for sleepless nights and lots of daydreaming at work in the afternoon. The frantic hustle and bustle of drying out gear using your truck heater vents is a common occurance each morning on the way to the hill. Ibuprofen and energy drinks become a staple to the diet. Your boss starts to question why your sick days always coincide with the weather forecast. It goes on and on. This is what we all live for. The Powder Pipeline. The endless string of storms and deep days that seem to get better and better with each day passing.

Enjoy the pics and hopefully they will provide some motivation and desire to get out there and seek some of the deepness in your backyard. Travel safe and ride hard.

Here are a few more shots from the previous two days: