Happy May!!

Well, Happy May 1st to you too!! When you think of Springtime in the Rockies, is this the image that pops into your head? Our crew here @ SnowVentures is a hearty bunch and nothing get's the boys and girls more pumped up to get into the office than a nice May dump. I guess it's time to crank up the heat and some Jimmy Buffet!

My two favorite men skiing on the last day at Breckenridge. Randall and Joey. It's all about the memories.

The last day at Breckenridge was amazing! The sky was blue and the sun was out. We still had a 100 inch base. It really doesn't get any better. This is Joey my 3 year old and I to the left. My 7 year old is the racer on the right. We can't wait to see you on the mountain!!!

Another Great Day

April 17, 2008 and yes I said 4/17/08 and yet another 10 inches of the fresh Colorado stuff. Shin deep and fluffy and soft! It's been one week after another of nothing but great snow and the never ending winter storm warnings. If you are still in the snow mood please think about Breckenridge for the next few days and remember A-Basin will be open at least another 8 weeks.

Anyone reading these blogs and thinking about that last minute trip please contact Derek at Ext. 314 and I will provide anyone who books a trip with me by 4:00pm MST today a 2 day Breckenridge lift ticket free of charge. Looks like the snow is not going anywhere soon so please keep us in mind for South America as well. I hope that someone takes advantage of the last minute great snow conditions and the lift ticket special presented above. "Keep think snow and remember there is no adventure like a snow venture".

Derek Baum
"There's No Adventure Like A Snowventure"

Derek's Powder Post

Wow! Holy Cow! Unbelievable! Etc. What a day to be out on the mountain. Just got back from skiing knee deep powder at Breckenridge...no crowds, no skiing over your same tracks and no people on the mountain to ski it all up. If you are thinking winter is over, think again. Over the last 2 days we have received another 14 inches of snow and at time of writing this post it is still snowing hard.

Anyone wanting to get any last minute skiing in and take advantage of great snow conditions, this next week is the last week to take advantage of it. We are closing mountains in Colorado with at least 85 plus inch bases and have some resorts extending their dates for weekend skiing. Give Derek a call at 800-845-7157 Ext. 314 to get you last minute trip planned to Colorado or to discuss the epic day. We are also setting up South America skiing adventures at this time. Don't stop thinking snow just think of a sunny day playing in 85 plus inches of fresh snow.

"Think Snow for ever and always"

Derek Baum

January 15, 2008
This past Saturday I drove to Vail to spend the day skiing with some friends and colleagues. While we were busy working on Friday the snow was coming down all day in Vail and some very lucky locals were taking the best runs of the season. I could feel the excitement and anticipation of another epic day as I waited in line at the Gondola with another 11 inches that fell overnight. Making my way to the back bowls I was surprised to find hardly any one skiing Game Creek bowl. At first I was a little nervous, what if I wiped out, but then I realized it was so light and fluffy, that I couldn’t possibly get hurt. Not waiting for anyone I dropped in and had the time of my life, aching thighs and all. I couldn’t see any one but every now and then I could hear people shouting having a ski/ride day to remember.

Watching the Flakes Fall....

Check out this picture of Vail from Sunday, 12/2.

We've been getting daily snow and the forecast for this weekend is for 1-2 FEET!

Summit For Life

Hi,

Last Saturday I attended the second annual Summit For Life with Chris Klug in Aspen, Colorado. The mission of this organization is to raise awareness about the importance of organ and tissue donation. Chris Klug, an Olypmpic medalist in the 2004 Park City Olympics received a liver transplant in 2000 in Denver and is the founder of http://www.summitforlife.org/

220 people raced to the top of Aspen mountain in a blinding snowstorm on Saturday evening. The first racer crossed the finish line in just over 58 minutes! But the most touching finisher was the last racer who crossed the finish line in 3 hours celebrating the 8th anniversary of his liver transplant!

Being a liver donor for my brother Jim, this event is very dear to me. Please contact me if you would like any information regarding our transplant.

Here is a link to a video from last years event: Summit for Life 06