Here’s how you do it–
Happy holidays!!
The Christmas tree cutting ski tour– a how-to guide
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Christy, making it look easy. After ringing in the new year, we decided to head out on a ski tour to Ashcroft, a favorite zone near Aspen.
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After you leave Lindley Hut you skin through some willows in the base of Cooper Creek. Eventually you'll climb up on the south side of Cooper Creek and get out of the streambed. When you get higher you'll rejoin the creek and then it's easier travel to Mace Saddle. Cresting Mace Saddle, the high point of the loop around[...]
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Always wondered about those trees on the backs of backcountry skiers.
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The Pearl Pass area was a bit far from the truck so we opted to pick our tree from a different location that was easier to get it out from.
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Lynn
Best looking tree yet! Looks like a fun day.
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We agree it’s one of our favorites. Usually the homegrown trees aren’t as full.
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jenabear54
Your tree always looks so good!
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Randy
Even turning a Christmas tree purchase into an adventure,pretty awesome.(Liked the picture book style,easier for me to follow^^).
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Considering a tree that size costs about $200 if we bought it from the local guy, the little adventure is as much a fun outing as it is just being a smart shopper.
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Randy, I don’t recall seeing your name in the Hardrock lottery results. Did I miss something? I opted to pass on it this year.
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jbchalk
Now that’s a nice day out to cut down a tree. Nice work, guys. Hoping to get ours this coming weekend. First Christmas in the last 6 years we’ll be home for the holidays. Happy about that. Happy holidays!
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KFry
Love the play-by-play! I also love how many jackets and gloves Christy is sporting:)) Merry ho ho!
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Thx Fry. It’s as much about getting the tree as it is about getting all bundled up in your winter stuff for the outing. At least that’s the case w Christy. Hoping CR is a blast.
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We met in Aspen in 2000 and have been happily stuck in the rockies ever since, getting out in the mountains every day we can, in every season and by all means possible. Read More
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