Yesterday was my first taste of nice Colorado mountain weather. It's been cold as Hell here all winter. Yesterday was different, though. Sunny, no wind (a rarity) and temps were in the high 30's.

Grigsby and I decided to head up. Choice.

Given the temps, it wasn't nice and fluffy in most spots, but it was good...damn good. Griggs didn't really go for it. The landing wasn't all that good.

We spent most of the day in the Montezuma Bowl, which opened about a month ago. The bowl doubled the size of A-Basin's terrain, and on a powder day would be so amazing. Yesterday, the sun beamed down on the bowl all day. It was the perfect spot.

I was stoked to get into a few good spots with a mellow hike.

Little rocks are fun.

The far right side of the bowl had all these perfect natural butter pads all over the place. Also fun.

I think Grigsby hit every rock (in a good way).

The views of the Continental Divide are something everyone should see.

After a bunch of runs in the bowl, we headed to check out the frontside action.

Car Ramrod.

Token CO smokeshack photo.

There was this sweet ice sculpture at the midway lodge. The smell of the burgers emitting from this place was insane.

Montezuma lift.

Exhibition lift.

Weekdays at A-Basin are something that you can't find anywhere else. Be sure to check out more at www.arapahoebasin.com.