Today Len and I rode over in Keystone Ski Resort. The slopes were ice and the crowds were in high volume. So Len and I decided to do a little hike up in the North Bowl of Keystone. the first part was really nice because of the fresh groomers to hike on. However the last half of it we had to boot pack it. The weather was so nice, warmer and sunnier than we predicted. By the time Len and I got to the top life got a huge upgrade.

During our traverse over to the drop in spot, we passed by some other nice drop ins.

Len and I taking one last break before we descended down after the long hike

As Len and I were dropping in from our hike we saw a bunch of old cabins off in the distance. So we decided to check it out and see if we could have a little over there.

After we checked out the old cabin I decided to make the first drop

Len taking a break a checking the scenery of the Rockies

Len ended his last drop in with a butter smooth landing

Len and I ended our back country segment with one last drop in!

The day ended with Len and I taking a few runs through Keystones famous Jib park

The day ended hitting some big money booters!

Tonight when Melanie and I got out of work we went for a midnight hike with Tasha up the North Trail. The Moon was out so we did not need our head lamps. After we heard some weird noises coming from up the mountain side Melanie and I decided to head back down to the trail head.

Yesterday Nick and I went to Copper to find out that they only got a few inches of snow. We still had fun riding park in some of Copper back bowls. At the end of the day I saw Shaun in the parking lot with his sweet One Piece. So here's a picture of the One'y of the day!

Today Tasha and I went to Copper Mountain. I met up with some locals and got to ride some really nice lines through some snowy stashes! There park was really nice but as far as launching the money booters, the visibility was to flat to make confident landings. Copper is expecting 13 to 19 inches of new Pow overnight on the flip Vail is only forecasting 4 to 5 inches. Tomorrow is my day off again so guess where I'll be tomorrow? POWDER DAY!!!!!!!

Copper Half Pipe

Lunch was really good in the nice warm lodge, away from the harsh outdoor elements.

Coppers dinning facilities was top notch!

After I was finished with Copper's Mountain, Tasha got to play with the other dogs in the skier Parking lot.

The drive back over the Vail pass was not as fast as I thought it would be.

Today after work Tasha and I went to Ski Valet to get my Snowboard tuned.















Here is my board being tuned by Tommy himself with his tune machines

Melanie and I had Sushi later after my board tune at Tommy's

At the end of the night we all got to hangout for a little bit at the casa

Today after work Melanie and I went over to One Track Mind board shop in Lions Head Vail to pick up her Christmas present. Now I don't have to see her complain about her old stupid board anymore! Merry Christmas

Tasha was so excited about Mel's board she had to rock out with the Lib tech's Sticker!!!!!!!!

Merry Christmas to everyone! The best Christmas ever because of my newest greatest girlfriend ever. Melanie has filled in my emptiest gap in life, and I thank you for that!!!!! Tasha and Peanut got to do some Christmas celebration with all my friends before dinner. Thank you to all of my friends and family for all the wonderful gifts and thoughts on Christmas. All the best to you all on these holidays

Last night Daniel, Brooke, Melanie, and I went out to Kelly Liken for a fine dinning Christmas dinner.

Christmas dinner was complemented by tastes of Pino

Last Sunday Melanie had to deal with the boys on a great Colorado Powder Day!

Today Nick and I rode Vail's terrain park. Len comes up during the day today, so we all will ride tomorrow. The weather turned out really nice, sunny and near 30 degrees Fahrenheit . The nights have been still really cold so the mornings are still frigid!

Yesterday Tasha and I went to Leadville to finish our Christmas shopping and to get some food at Rosie's Brew Pub. However in the morning Melanie and I get a few turns before we had to do our thing.

Today was Vail first best Powder Day of the Season!!!!!! The snow was so dry and deep and there was no crowds. Denver still got more snow than the mountains but what can you do, I'll take knee deep Pow days any day of the week.

Melanie and Chelsie on our water break!

After Melanie and Chelsie left for work Gene and I met back up with the wrecking crew for a little inbound hiking!

Me, Gene, Jamie, and Nick a top Ptarmigan Ridge

I think by the end of the day Nicky was a little tired!

After a long boring day at work Melanie and I went to run some tasks down valley. One was the new dog bed for Tasha shown here in this picture. Later that night Dan and his girl friend met us up for dinner over at Gore Range Brewery. Now Mel and I are going to try to watch the movie Super Size Me for the second without falling asleep.

Tonight Me, Mel, Nick, Annmarie, Thad and his girlfriend went out for dinner at Lancelot's Restaurant in the Village. The food and wine was great.

Last night was the Sonnenalp's Employee party, however I missed it. But I got to met up for the after party at Art's Bar in the Village. I really think Melanie and I are really happy together!!!! Life is Good

Gene and Anmarie dancing the night away!

Me, Melanie, Martin and his Girl Friend

So this morning Mel and I woke up to Jamie Rampaging the door to my place, after his 7am wake up call to ride a wana-be pow day! After our first run on the freezing cold Mtn we decided to warm up on a short hike up Ptarmigan Ridge. Here we are in this pic a top our hike on Vail Mtn. The weather was suppose to be overcast and miserable, however the elements turned on us the better way with blue bird sky's and semi perfect temp's. The day ended early with lunch at Garfinkels on the sunny decks of Lionshead. Let the fun begin!!!!!!!!!!!

Jamie and I

Jamie scouting his line of the Ptarmigan Cornice

I think at the end of the day Mel had enough of Jamie and I

After a long day of work for Mel and I we spent the rest of the day walking around the Village and had dinner at the Attitude club. Snow is presently falling and has been falling all day! We're hoping for great powder day tomorrow. So check out the next day's blog for the final results from Vail snow storm. See you tomorrow

Sorry to everyone who checks on my posts. Work and social life has been kinda crazy here in Vail. I've download a new beta program for my blogger and took me time to figure it out. However I'm back in commission a ready to display more of my time with you all. Hope you all enjoy my fun time pictures! Here's a picture of Tasha making doggy friends at the Intermountain Dog Park today in overcastly- unusually warm Vail Colorado. More Powder expected throughout tonight into tomorrow morning. Cross Your Fingers if you like it or Not !!!!!!!!!

Malanie and I with big smiles on Vail Mtn on Friday morning!

Jamie and I last Thursday made some turns in Riva trees on Vail Mtn!

Jamie wishing he were in East Vail Backcountry