漸入佳境的銅山滑雪地

 

在2023年的新年伊始的時候，銅山的後方沒有開放。之後的幾周內，落基山裏的積雪覆蓋也越來越好。銅山後區的所有雪道已經都正常運行了，不過依然沒有到達它最好的狀態，許多區裏的地麵草叢都清楚可見。

1月20號星期五，雖然是晴朗的天氣，但氣溫很低，不帶手套的手，幾十秒種後就會感覺僵硬了。

從抓杆的地方，可以上到Hallelujah 的一處山頂，然後繞道後區，滑到山下，就是three Bears纜車， 從這裏直到山頂Tucker的最高處。在這裏滑雪的人要少一些。山雖有些陡，上上下下的路上，也會有平坦開闊的空間，讓滑行可以穿行在樹林間的小角落裏，並不是特別危險。

 

落基山一年一度的滑雪季，已經走在它的佳境之中。。。

快樂有時其實是非常簡單的，它就在這裏一直默默等待著你的到來。

 

也許這快樂就來自一段從未走過的小路。在過去的二十年裏，每年都會從它身邊經過無數次，今天終於走進去看看，體驗了一下這段林中的感覺。 

 

想想20年前，第一次學滑雪，摔倒在鬆林中的痛苦，一直都記憶猶新。那些已經扭曲的滑雪杆，就是我們跌倒的見證。

 

我們常常會說，如果不是因為你不斷的堅持，今天的我會依然在初始狀態，一年又一年循環往複著簡單的步子。 想想都覺得奇怪，像這樣簡單的快樂，來自於和你同行的人，他的生活狀態決定了你快樂的位置。

 

時光不老，童心就一定會依舊，快樂就是你願意一直努力去尋找。看看周圍許多老者的身影，就覺得自己會有更長的路要行。

 

從丹佛沿著70號高速公路向西行駛，大概三個小時，就會看到山邊非常著名的Vail鎮，卻常常忽略了Vail的鄰居小鎮Avon，它也是非常有魅力的冰雪小鎮。

冬天的落基山裏，有許多這樣的小鎮。在經過了一天高強度的滑雪之後，當你回到住地，有個熱桑拿洗浴之後，你的疲勞感就會很快消失了，第二天還可以繼續滑雪。

 

去銅山滑雪，許多人一般都會選擇在Frisco鎮住，它離銅山大概10分鍾左右。 Avon鎮離銅山滑雪大概半小時左右，其實也是不錯的選擇。

 

1月21號星期六，正好是中國陰曆大年三十，一大早起來兔子的問侯，宏兔到處飛舞。

來銅山滑雪許多年了，一直感覺是人越來越多，但從沒有經曆過今天這樣的壯觀場麵。10點半左右的時候，三個大型停車場就滿員了。在70號高速公路上依然是長長的車隊等著進入。滑雪場所有的街道兩邊都被打開，容許停車。

 

在纜車上遇到兩位丹佛來滑雪的，他們說，最近幾個周末都是這樣的盛況。不知道周末有多少是丹佛的居民，在我們車後是幾位從威斯康星州過來的年輕人。

 

今天的後山，明顯感覺到人群密集度增加了許多，想說任何時候，任何事情，都可能是沒有最多，隻有更多。。。

 

今天的銅山上是飛雪漫天遮日，霧蒙蒙的，奇冷的天氣，風刮到臉上，就像無數的小針紮在皮膚上，感覺到刺痛。鬆軟的雪道，在能見度低的時候，特別容易誤導前麵的路，滑起來一點都不舒服。

 

昨天磊穿過鬆林，喜歡上了那種感覺，今天看到鬆林裏被前人踏出的小道，就想衝過去試試。林中的小道，起起伏伏，皆為那些獵奇心理強的人而備。當然也會有這樣的時候，放棄獵奇心態，脫下滑雪板，原路返回的事情。

 

我一直喜歡鬆林，尤其是黑山的鬆林，但一般都在春暖花開的季節，很少想到過冬天裏的鬆林裏的味道。體驗鬆林裏冬天的氣息，也許在落基山裏是獨一無二的，落基山讓我們在飛雪的冬天，可以走進去嗅嗅聞聞鬆香的氣味。

昨天說到Vail鎮的小鄰居Avon鎮。著名的Vail鎮這些年一直都在不斷擴建改建中，每一次路過這個地方，都會看到新的基建工程。

 

它的春天沒有來過，但夏秋和冬天都是它非常誘人的季節。來過這裏的遊人，都會喜歡上這裏的。

 

冬天的雪道，也可以是夏天的徒步路線，一年四季都可以來這裏。

 

落基山裏的銅山滑雪場，二十多年間發生了許多變化，改進的雪道，纜車，山上的Cafe廳，讓這裏的冬天成為了非常受關注的地方之一。

 

當然滑雪也變成為了一項高消費的運動。二十多年前，平均隻有十幾元一張，到現在如果你周末來滑雪，窗口一張票幾乎200元，可來這裏滑雪的人也是越來越多。

 

1月22號星期天，新春兔年的初一。

 

銅山上終於雪停了，天晴了，風也靜止了。這樣的天氣真的是非常完美的滑雪體驗了。昨天夜裏這裏的許多雪道都被壓實過了，踩在腳下的感覺很踏實。在沒有被壓實的位置上，滑雪杆可以插入很深的地方。最近幾天的降雪量應該不少。

 

瑞雪豐年好的開始，給大家拜年，開開心心，健健康康，平平安安迎兔年。

 

你好，兔年的初一。

Frisco鎮是離銅山滑雪最近的一個比較大的城市。晚上從銅山滑雪場出來，常會遇到回家的長長的車流。在這個鎮上先停留下來，等交通不太擁擠的時候，再上路也會減少一些路上的壓力。 

 

離開Frisco鎮，向東行駛大概30英裏，才會有下一個城市Georgetown。我們有幾次離開Frisco鎮後，才注意到油箱裏的油已經很少了，就會從70號高速公路下來，在Georgetown加油，稍稍休息，吃個簡單的晚飯。 曾經介紹過這個山穀裏的小鎮和它的老火車。

 

三天的滑雪時間很快，隨著車流行駛在黑夜裏，生活又回到它的常態。。。

 

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[The ski resort in the Copper Mountain is getting better and better] At the beginning of the new year in 2023, the back of Copper Mountain is not open. The snow cover in the Rocky Mountains also got better and better over the next few weeks. All the ski trails in the back area of ??the Copper Mountain have been operating normally, but they are still not in their best condition, and the grass on the ground in many areas is clearly visible.

 

On Friday, January 20th, although the weather was sunny, the temperature was very low. Hands without gloves would feel stiff after tens of seconds.

 

From the grab pole, you can go up to the top of a hill in Hallelujah, then detour around the back area and slide down the hill, which is the three Bears lift, from there to the highest point of Tucker on the top of the hill. There are fewer people skiing here. Although the mountain is a bit steep, there will be a flat and open space on the way up and down, so that sliding can pass through small corners among the trees, and it is not particularly dangerous.

 

The annual ski season in the Rocky Mountains is already at its best. . .

 

Happiness is actually very simple sometimes, it is here silently waiting for your arrival.

 

Maybe this happiness comes from a path that has never been taken. In the past twenty years, I have passed by it countless times every year, and today I finally walked in to have a look and experience the feeling of being in this forest.

 

Thinking about the pain of falling in the pine forest when learning to ski for the first time 20 years ago, I still remember it vividly. Those twisted ski poles are witnesses to our falls.

 

We often say that if it weren't for your constant persistence, I would still be in the initial state today, repeating simple steps year after year. It's strange to think about it, such a simple happiness comes from the person who walks with you, and his life status determines the position of your happiness.

 

Time is not old, childlike innocence will remain, happiness is that you are willing to work hard to find it. Looking at the figures of many old people around me, I feel that I have a longer way to go.

 

Driving west along Highway 70 from Denver, about three hours, you will see the very famous town of Vail on the side of the mountain, but often overlooks Vail's neighbor town, Avon, which is also a very charming ice and snow town.

 

When going to Copper Mountain for skiing, many people generally choose to live in Frisco, which is about 10 minutes away from Copper Mountain. Avon town is about half an hour away from Copper Mountain for skiing, which is actually a good choice.

 

On Saturday, January 21st, which happens to be the 30th day of the Chinese Lunar New Year, when you get up early in the morning to greet the rabbits, the macro rabbits are flying around.

 

I have been skiing at Copper Mountain for many years, and I always feel that there are more and more people, but I have never experienced such a spectacular scene today. Around 10:30, the three large parking lots were full. On Highway 70 there are still long queues waiting to get in. All ski resort streets are opened on both sides to allow parking.

 

I met two Denver skiers on the cable car, and they said that it has been such a grand event in recent weekends. I don't know how many residents of Denver were there on the weekend. Behind our car were a few young people from Wisconsin.

 

Today it is obvious that the crowd density has increased a lot. I want to say that there may not be the most at any time, but only more. . .

 

Today on the mountain of Hallelujah, the snow blanket is thick and soft, the strong wind blows, the snowflakes bloom immediately, the sun is wrapped in thick clouds, and the road slips like stepping on a cloud. Not practical either. Feeling a little tired at the end of the day.

 

On the Copper Mountain, the sky was covered with snow and the sun was covered with fog, and the weather was extremely cold. When the wind blew on my face, it felt like countless small needles were stuck on the skin, and I felt the sting. The soft snow track is especially easy to mislead the road ahead when the visibility is low, and it is not comfortable to slide at all.

 

Lei walked through the pine forest yesterday, and fell in love with the feeling. Today, when he saw the trail in the pine forest that was stepped on by his predecessors, he wanted to rush to try it. The trails in the forest, ups and downs, are all prepared for those who are curious. Of course, there will be times like this when you give up your curiosity-seeking mentality, take off your skis, and go back the same way.

 

I have always liked pine forests, especially the pine forests in Montenegro, but usually in the warm spring season, I seldom thought of the smell in the pine forests in winter. Experience the breath of winter in the pine forest, perhaps unique in the Rocky Mountains, the Rocky Mountains allow us to go in and smell the smell of pine in the snowy winter.

 

Yesterday I talked about the town of Avon, a small neighbor of Vail town. The famous town of Vail has been constantly expanding and rebuilding over the years, and every time you pass by this place, you will see new infrastructure projects.

 

Its spring has never come, but summer, autumn and winter are its very attractive seasons. Visitors who have been here will love it.

 

Snow trails in winter can also be hiking routes in summer, and you can come here all year round.

 

The Copper Mountain Ski Resort in the Rocky Mountains has undergone many changes in the past 20 years. The improved ski trails, cable cars, and the Cafe Hall on the mountain have made the winter here one of the places that attracts a lot of attention.

 

Of course, skiing has also become a high-consumption sport. More than 20 years ago, the average ticket was only more than ten yuan, but now if you come to ski on weekends, a ticket at the window is almost 200 yuan.

 

Sunday, January 22, the first day of the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit.

 

The snow finally stopped on the Copper Mountain, the sky cleared, and the wind stopped. Such weather is really a perfect skiing experience. Many of the snow trails here were compacted last night, and the feeling of stepping on them is very solid. In the uncompacted position, ski poles can be inserted very deep. There should be a lot of snow in the last few days.

 

Happy New Year of Ruixue, I would like to wish everyone a happy New Year, be healthy and welcome the Year of the Rabbit in peace.

 

Hello, the first day of the Year of the Rabbit.

 

The town of Frisco is the closest relatively large city to Copper Mountain skiing. When you come out of Copper Mountain Ski Resort at night, you will often encounter long traffic going home. Stopping in this town first, when the traffic is not too congested, and then going on the road will also reduce some of the stress on the road.

 

Leaving the town of Frisco and driving eastward for about 30 miles, there will be the next city, Georgetown. We left Frisco a few times before noticing that the gas tank was running low. We would come off Highway 70, refuel at Georgetown, take a break, and have a simple dinner. I once introduced this small town in the valley and its old train.

 

Three days of skiing came quickly, and life returned to its usual routine as the traffic drove through the night. . .