Sunday, March 23, 2014

Red Lodge 2014


Another great trip to Red Lodge! We went out a bit earlier this year instead of over Easter usually. We were greeted with great snow and January like temps!! Typical of this winter.

Roads were great heading out until 20 miles out we ran into snow and wind a stuck behind a plow at 20mph. All good, as made it safe to the destination.
 Red Lodge Mountain is always busy the day after a big dump, with the locals getting out to hit the fresh.  10" new the night we arrived but the snow was great all four days we skied.
 Palisades area. All runs etc. were open and never any lift lines at Red Lodge.

 Jonell skiing through the trees!
 Jack carving it up!
 Getting to the hidden powder stashes!
 Jens keeping in control.

 Some of the best chute skiing I have ever experienced. No icy turns and plenty of powder to carve when needed.
 Jon going off a rock.
 Love the "snags".
 Didn't work to have Jake come along with his spring break earlier and we missed him!

 Top of Upper Bucking Chute run. One of our favorites. Skied 4-5 times and never saw one person.

 RLM has had one of their best snow years in recent years. Last year we were skiing under this log!
 The morning we left, Jon and I skied at the Red Lodge Nordic Center, cranking out a quick loop. Fresh snow, grooming and temps in single digits!!
 Meadow skiing with nice flow.

Hooking up with the Wenzel family minus Matt for some good laughs and fellowship.
 Brought the mountain bike along for the first few rides of the year. Cold riding!!
 Local buried nicely.
 The first place we stayed at wasn't avail our last night so we stayed at the Yodeler for the first time. Great place with lots of fun character.
Kids loved the steam bath!!


 Traditional last morning breakfast at the Red Lodge Cafe. Fantastic eats and love the huge paintings on the wall of area scenic spots.
 Biscuits and gravy with egg on top!
One of the best breakfast burritos I've eaten. Simple, fresh and tasty.

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