The ski season is way over, and it was a rough one. In this episode, the crew breaks down a historically weird Colorado winter defined by mid-season mud, 70-degree days in January, and a major drought that left the Rocky Mountains missing out while the East Coast and Michigan got absolutely buried.

We dive into the stress of Mega Pass price hikes vs. climate unpredictability, debate the financial sanity of an Ikon vs. Epic Pass gamble, and look at Eldora’s family bundle and weekday pass options. Plus, Marcus shares how he beat the high cost of gear by winning a free pair of Icelantic skis at a local liquor store.

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In Episode 37, the crew gets straight to the point about the "snow drought (snought)" currently gripping the West. With temperatures hitting a staggering 66°F in Boulder and 43°F at Eldora, the mountains are seeing more melting than accumulating in what should be the heart of winter.

The hosts dive into the grim statistics: Front Range snowfall is sitting at less than 8 inches (well below the 27-inch average) and skier traffic has plummeted across the state. They discuss a viral comparison of skiing at Vail versus taking a full trip to Bansko, Bulgaria, questioning if the soaring costs of American ski resorts are still sustainable when the snow won't show up.

Despite the "snought" snow and dirt-patched runs, they find some silver linings in family days at Mary Jane and the benefits of "skwirking (skiing while pretending to work)".

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In Episode 36, the crew finally hits the slopes after a long dry spell, heading to Eldora to test out the latest in ski tech and assess the mid-January conditions. While the resort claims a 28-inch base, the team provides a "hot take" on what the coverage actually looks like on the ground.

This week on the podcast:

• The Carv Review: Ryan breaks down his first day using Carv digital ski coach sensors. We discuss his "B-minus" ski IQ, turn tempo, and whether AI coaching can actually make you a better skier.
• Action Cam Showdown: We review the DJI Osmo 360 camera and a specialized ski pole mount, discussing how much easier it is to film your friends when the camera does the tracking for you.
• The Telluride Strike: A serious look at the end of the 13-day ski patrol strike in Telluride. We discuss the impact on the local community, the "insulting" opening of a single magic carpet, and the long-term struggle of living in expensive ski towns.
• Mary Jane’s 50th: Winter Park’s iconic territory is turning 50. We look at what's actually open (and what’s just a "commuter trail") ahead of the big anniversary bash.
• Après in Nederland: Why Crosscut Pizza and Busey Brews are essential stops after an Eldora day, especially with a new electric truck in the mix.

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