Although Colorado has only been nicked by the Polar Vortex, it has been a record year for snow in Breckenridge. This has created deep powder conditions. I am under doctor’s orders not to fall, so it’s groomed runs for me. The snow is like soft vanilla ice cream. 
Since the beginning of the year, 249 inches of snow has fallen. By my expert calculations, 9 feet of snow fell in January alone. That my friend, is a lot of crazy good champagne powder!
It snowed all day!
Yep. 9 feet!
A pack of skiers. Good thing I’m on the lift!
I love how the sun peeks out from the snow-filled clouds.
Breathtaking. Breckenridge.
Where are you going for spring break?
The photos are untouched and from my Droid phone. The bottom photo is from Epic Mix.
Susie Lindau's Wild Ride 
Great photos, Susie! Portland is so far below our rain/snow levels but we may make up for it this weekend. Let’s hope anyway…snow and rain is what keeps us green…
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It’s funny how the storms weave their way from the coast. I heard that California is hurting too. We’ve had years like that. Start snow dancing!
Thanks so much!
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Colorado …. beautiful – when I learned to ski … the season I worked at the Swedish ski resort, Sälen … I had never done downhill before and I was so scared – tried to the skiing school, but they couldn’t have me because I slowed everything down.
So evening at a disco I met this wonderful and handsome Swedish guy, Peter … he had been working as ski instructor in Colorado. He took me on .. and in less than 4 days and loads of carry on, I was going down fearless.
Look at all that snow – the snow is totally different in Colorado to ours – it’s more powdery over there .. so lighter to ski in.
Now you got another story of mine.
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How wonderful! I wonder where Peter is skiing now. That is so cool that he took the time to teach you to ski.
Our snow is dry and fluffy. There is so much of it, the snow is like whipped cream on the groomed runs. Super soft and perfect for me this year. I would love to dip into the trees, but I’m waiting for the go ahead from my doctor. I can’t guarantee I won’t fall if I ski double blacks. Dang!
Maybe we’ll ski in Sweden some day! I would love to visit your country.
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While I very much hate the cold and don’t vacation anywhere that the threat of sand in my shoes isn’t very real, I do love the pictures. That’s some serious snowfall!
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It’s snowing in Boulder today. I LOVE it! More is headed for the mountains too. My husband is prodding me to go to Eldora tomorrow. It’s a ski area only 40 minutes away. It won’t take much of an arm twist!
Thanks so much!
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Beautiful shots of your snowy Colorado, Ann. We are forecasted for 8 to 10 inches tomorrow here in Syracuse. I am simply staying put — No spring break! So I will be rooting for a quick arrival of spring here in Central New York.
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You get a LOT of snow! It is one crazy winter that’s for sure. I hope spring arrives early for you too! For me? I hope we get a nice long ski season and our trees down here in Boulder don’t freeze in March and April like last year. We didn’t get one flowers or fruit on any of them! It was a lackluster spring to say the very least.
Thanks so much!
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I hope you get all your spring wishes, too, Susie. Life without the flowers and fruit of spring is far less fun.
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Thanks Mark!
It was so drab last year and no apples. We’ll see about this year. I may have to hose them down like the Florida orange farmers.
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The photos are wonderful… but each day as we get more and more snow I long for anything that is not white..:)
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Thanks Linda! Soon you’ll be back in Cali. Hang in there girl!
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Nine feet of snow is unbelievable! Here in New Jersey, we’ve had around eleven snow storms but I think the total for this winter for my town is now 40 inches. I actually love snow. I just hate driving in it so eleven snow storms means eleven days (or nights) of horrid driving conditions. I wouldn’t mind having all that snow drop on us in one day just so all the other days would be clear for driving. 🙂
Terrific pictures. I can see why you love Colorado. Gorgeous state.
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And 9 feet in a month! They’ve gotten 20 feet during the season so far.
Thanks so much! I grew up in Wisconsin and got used to driving in snow. I actually like the added challenge. Dealing with incompetent drivers who’ve never seen snow, not so much! They either drive waaaay too fast or waaaay too slow.
Thanks so much! I love it here. You’ll have to pay Colorado a visit!
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We’re heading up to Summit on Thursday, Susie. Can’t wait. Those shots of the skiers look like they’re of Peak Seven. One of my favorites. Yes, I love Colorado too!
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Very close! Peak 8. I took all of them on the lift. We’ll have to ski a run or two together sometime! Thanks Cathy!
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That must have been Spruce run then. Yes, we’ll definitely have to do that!
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It was Spruce! Tweet me when you’re up there.
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I’ve never been to Colorado. Your photos make me want to go there even more. It’s on our vacation list, but who knows when we’ll get there. At this point we’re lucky to make it to the next town over, let alone a whole different part of the country! 🙂
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Looking good, Susie! Love the snow. It’s been cloudy but dry here.
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Thanks! Not sure that you’ll see this since your gravatar didn’t come up. You must be in Cali somewhere!
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I love Colorado too, but my first love is the East coast. Mountains are nice but so is the ocean. Sorry about Sunday. 😦
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We always joke about California dropping into the ocean and having beach front property in Colorado!
I knew as soon as Manning missed the hike that it would be an ugly game. I have always found that too much hype effects the athlete. Next year!
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If the trend continues, we won’t be surprised if kids would start asking for an igloo instead of a tree house!!
Btw: When I saw the title “Why I love Colorado …”, first thing that came to my mind was Sunday (I rooted for the other team though, I always support underdogs 🙂 )
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Igloo is right and Boulder is in for some cold temps this week too!
I sidestepped the subject of the Broncos since everyone here is burned out. It was a pretty big shock, but at least Manning won’t retire! Who knew we would be the underdogs??!!! Sheesh!
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Thanks for the reminder of what that’s like! We haven’t had a chance to use our passes this year in the Sierra. But I think we’ll start getting snow now.
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It’s weird how the snow has missed you! I had heard it was very dry. March is generally the snowiest month, so there’s always hope!
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Yes, hoping for a “Miracle March!” Take some turns for me, Susie!
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My gosh, that’s a whole lotta snow. Awesome pictures Susie!
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20 feet of the white stuff has fallen this year. Probably 21 by now!
Thanks so much!
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Beautiful, Susie. Reminds me of snowmobiling in Michigan. Awesome you are feeling sooo good! Rock on Susie!!
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Thanks John! I just got a call from my reconstruction surgeon and he said to “Your risk is as high as anyone else. Go for it.” That’s a relief.I’ll hit the powder this weekend!
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Very much enjoyed your photos. Especially viewing them from my comfortably air-conditioned home in South Florida!!! 🙂
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Hahaha! That is the beauty of arm chair travel!! 🙂
Thanks so much!
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Colorado is a beautiful state. I really like Colorado Springs in particular. Great pictures.
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I’ll have to go to the Garden of the Gods. I’ve been there, but haven’t explored the formations.
Thanks for stopping by Clay!
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Hi Susie, I appreciate the reply but I’m not Clay. 🙂
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Stunning ! ( The shot of snow outside your window reminds me I do not miss the snow). I think I’ll stick to sailing 😉
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Thank you!
Luckily the snow was nestled up to a window in the lodge. Danny got a work out shoveling the deck!
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It’s nice to be reminded how beautiful winter can be. Colorado looks lovely all wrapped in the white stuff. I’m really pleased you didn’t fall.
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It really is gorgeous.
I just got word a few minutes ago that my falling restrictions are lifted. Yay! Not I will be super risky, but I’d love to hit the new bowls on Peak 6 and my favorite, Whales Tail!
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Now here is where we differ. The first thing I would have done is fall into the snow and make a snow angel to celebrate. 😉
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Hahaha! You’re right! I should have done that!
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Wow!
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It was gorgeous Jim! It has been snowing in Boulder too. Now we’re going into another deep freeze!
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We’ve gotten about 25 inches of snow in the past few weeks, and I thought that was a lot. More to come tonight…
Do you end up losing power with that much snow?
Looks beautiful on the slopes!
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That’s a good question about power. That’s more likely to happen with thunderstorms. Many times we’ve gone up to the mts. and PF was on all the appliances. I hope we keep our power through this next bout of cold weather!
Thanks Jackie! It was so beautiful. 🙂
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Holy moley, Susie–that’s a lotta snow! Glad you are safe and warm and it’s a good thing you love to ski! Lovely pics.
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Thanks Brigitte! Great to “see” you!
It has gotten really cold this afternoon in Boulder. I have to believe it is cold in Breck too! I think growing up in Wisconsin with really long winters with creative parents influenced my love the of the season. I would go ice skating or sledding after school every day no matter how cold it was and we would build forts, snowmen and caves out of snow!
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What amazing pictures. I am VERY jealous.
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Come on out Anthony! More snow is on the way. 🙂
Thanks so much!
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Wow that looks beautiful! 🙂
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Thanks Peter! It really was! Great to “see” you. 🙂
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Yeah I’ve been offline a lot lately. How have you been?
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I’ve been doing great! Just got the good word that I can ski anywhere I want. I will be in the powder this weekend.
How’re you?
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That’s awesome 🙂 I’m okay thanks, although weather wise it’s just wet over here. Even for this country it’s very wet
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Those shots are making me want to hit the slopes … even as I sit poolside in sunny south FL reading your post. I’m going up to deepfreeze country for the last two weeks of this month and am hoping for a ski day with the Adorable Jack (age 6). Hopefully the temps will be friendlier. It won’t be CO though! Enjoy those bowls, Susie! So good to hear the restrictions are lifted!
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Poolside? NICE!! Catch some rays for me!
I hope the temps are kind to you too. It will be below zero tonight. (((shiver)))
Thanks so much Pat! I will!
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Beautiful pics, Susie! No spring break plans yet–my son is going to Guatemala though. I’m guessing there will be no snow there. 🙂
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Wow! Now that would be an adventure! Will you visit him? I’ve been to Panama and loved it!
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