Sunday, February 5, 2012

Snow Gods!!! What the - - - -?

Snow Gods, seriously, what the HECK?  Really? 1 inch of snow while less than 10 miles as the crow flies it was 40 plus inches.  Sacrifices have been made and continue to be made to YOU in the Mountains of Colorado.  Circles of burning candles with ski boots in the middle, prayers, chants, burning of ski area maps and skis, etc...  The Snow Gods have been summoned as they are every year by winter outdoor enthusiasts.   Mountain communities all over Colorado and here locally in Fraser, locals say "it  (snow) will come, it always does".  It's February 5th, and while there is OK skiing at Winter Park Resort and other Resorts throughout Colorado, the days feel like a cool spring day.  February came in like a Lion East of the Divide, but West of the Divide, February and pretty much the whole winter has been like a Lamb.   I do believe the snow will come, it always does, but this year I just hope its not in May.  If it does hit late in the season, well, it's time to pack up the mountain bikes and head for dry ground.  Snow Gods, if your listening and not sitting on the beach in Australia, PLEASE bring us an Epic 2nd half of the season. Amen!