2024 LOVELAND ski area OPENING WEEKEND!

[@LucasCatania17]

Didn’t think I was gonna hit Loveland this trip, but super stoked I was able to fit it in! Last day of the CO trip here hitting Copper Mtn opening day then heading back to Utah for another boot fitting checkup and some van work before the Utah mountains open up this Friday! Thank you all for the incredible support!

[@Nate-Murray-]

So sick that you went up to Loveland. For future reference, you can buy the Colorado Gems card to get 2-1 lift tickets.

[@zachtilley4918]

Thanks for showing off Loveland in a good light. Place rocks and has true old school vibes. March and April are the months to be here. I’m serious about the pass offer if you return. 🤟🏼

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks Zach! Gonna have to take you up on that! Great to see you today

[@AlanLamb11]

One of the mountains I always regret not spending more time at because whenever I go it is a good time, the main thing si I really like Epic/Ikon passes as I ski out of state and I pretty much only go to Loveland to bring friends from out of town so we get a shorter drive and a bit cheaper lift tickets for them if they are beginner/intermediate skiers. Loveland has more advanced terrain but on POW days I drive by 99% of the time ( I stopped once when I-70 was closed).

[@zachtilley4918]

@@AlanLamb11 Just keep driving by Loveland sucks, it’s cold and windy all the time. ;)

[@LKGTAG]

@@LucasCatania17 What camera do you use to film? I am looking for a good camera because I also want to film while I ski.

[@cherlgolja5402]

OMG Bella mountains ⛰️

[@Behine.DeChilis]

Loveland is so rad! I can't wait to get back there.

[@LucasCatania17]

Yes man!!

[@jacobbell1503]

This is my home resort! Awesome to see you lap Chets. I think when Lift 8 opens, Loveland really starts to shine. The other side of the Basin is awesome. I can't tell which is more impressive, your filming/editing or your riding! Love the energy, keep it up!

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks man!

[@patkelly5910]

Great video as always.....I'm stoked to see you ski so much this early . Keep up the good work.....treat that girl to a nice dinner !

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks pat!

[@justinbayola]

Lets GOOOOO!!!! rad little hill. Thanks for another early morning adventure brother

[@LucasCatania17]

Appreciate u brother

[@JHSports]

I’ve actually skied at Loveland! It was pretty dope! Nice vid & haha I threw up in the parking lot lol

[@LucasCatania17]

Haha nice man!

[@WeekendPirate]

Loving these videos. Watching you from my office in south Florida. Farthest thing from any mountain or skiing but I have a few small trips planned this winter so I’m super excited

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks man. Stoked for your trips!

[@gregorssamsa]

Loveland is the best place to ski in Colorado, no joke. Cheap lift tickets, whole variety of terrain, and the absolute best people. If I could only ever ski abasin and Loveland I’d be okay with it.

[@LucasCatania17]

stoked to hear that! i need to get back there during the year.

[@susanmoriarty9900]

Wow, great video...beautiful area....your a luckey Guy.....living the dream!

[@LucasCatania17]

Thank you Susan!!

[@danbsmith]

Love that area up on Loveland pass. Definitely brought back some great memories of past adventures!

[@LucasCatania17]

Yes man always so beautiful 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@nicholasparker7323]

Love this video Lucas, shot of Luna going up the pass was too beautiful

[@LucasCatania17]

One of my favorites!

[@quintonrussell366]

Amazing vid man. Thanks for sharing the stoke and pushing these daily vids, appreciate it so much bro!

[@LucasCatania17]

Appreciate the love man. Thanks for taking the time to watch

[@ikimiki12]

Great viedo. bit sad I couldn't watch it yesterday! Still the same feeling! Super hyped for todays Video!

[@LucasCatania17]

All good man thanks for watching!

[@jalaska007]

Loved the storytelling in this one!

[@vitorbelford]

Приятно видеть развитый горнолыжный спорт. Родители с малых лет учат своих детей действительно полезному. Успехов в начинаниях.

[@LucasCatania17]

Спасибо!

[@quandaledingle9382]

Its sooooo much better with good snow and all the runs open

[@spencerconnelly7323]

The PNW is getting a big storm next week! Stoked!

[@LucasCatania17]

Awesome!!

[@jasoncmego1769]

Thanks for another great vid. I love learning about the different ski resorts and supporting your stoke!

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks Jason! I truly appreciate the support 🙌🏽

[@adventurercarlo115]

Another opening day, stoke is real!

[@LucasCatania17]

Yes it is bro!

[@keystone-skibum]

Ur living the dream bro! Keep pumping out these videos plz, absolute 🔥

[@LucasCatania17]

Doing my best man. Thanks for watching them!

[@123-o8u1j]

Dude those other mountains are mobbed out. Hit Loveland in the spring on a weekday when everything is open it rocks !! They have plans for a lift higher than Breckenridges Imperial lift making it the highest in North America.

[@LucasCatania17]

Sick! Definitely need to get back there. And that sounds cool if it actually happens 🙌🏽

[@AleksandrPavlenko]

Lucas, what heater are you guys using in the van? I got same model conversion and not sure what heater to use in my Colorado ski trips and stay warm. Thanks in advance ☺️

[@LucasCatania17]

I use the espar s2! Definitely recommend something with an altitude kit especially if you’re gonna be in Colorado. They can be very finicky.

[@josephstratemeier8619]

I have the powder alliance pass so I'm gonna try to get out there this year. Went 2 years ago and it was fun but -10 with wind chill was a bit tough.

[@LucasCatania17]

Yeah! The one thing I noticed was how exposed it was up at the top!

[@JhonPereda]

Awesome video. I'm visiting Loveland in March for my first ski trip and first time skiing and I'm stoked, but also nervous. Thank ou for taking the time to show the views of Loveland, not just the trails. I'm only going to ski one day.... should I pay for a class? Or will the green slopes allow room to learn on my own?

[@chauvy2154]

Do you guys know how long it takes for lifting all mountain ticket for half day?

[@Stay.Shroomy]

oh cool seeing caroline in this I've been following her channel for awhile

[@miketorre16]

Another stellar video 🎥 Loveland looks like a VERY nice ski resport 🏔⛷ Well done my man!!!!

[@LucasCatania17]

Thank you Mike!

[@rainmaker3700]

My favorite breakfast, I fry up kale chips in olive oil, scramble in eggs, add tumoric, gives you energy all day!

[@rainmaker3700]

Also, sautee fresh garlic with the kale.

[@LucasCatania17]

Nice!! Kale and eggs is good!

[@WishMeLuck123]

Thanks for Sharing! Curious why Walmart has been kicking you out? Thought they were camper / van friendly across the US?

[@LucasCatania17]

No not at all! It’s up to each Walmarts discretion and a lot of times the Walmart doesn’t own the parking lot. I honestly find that most Walmarts don’t allow overnight parking. Pretty common misconception

[@WishMeLuck123]

@@LucasCatania17 wow! - k

[@paulbrownjr8676]

I can’t believe they’re changing 119 for a day pass with essentially 1 run open. That is insane for an opening day. They’ll have plenty of days to charge full price later on

[@LucasCatania17]

It’s definitely steep for opening weekend. Woulda been cool to discount it a bit, but I get it!

[@markvaldez8602]

Great vid! Before I never really wanted to ski Loveland, but your video has my interest piqued!

[@bobfdowd]

Loveland is great. And the lift line is never but twice as bad as in this video...

[@LucasCatania17]

Yes I definitely want to go back in the season!

[@benjaminjohnson4697]

Nice running into you there, man. Hope you enjoyed it. Like I said - been enjoying the content. Keep up the stoke✌️⛷️

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks man! Nice to see you out there

[@Skibum2023]

Lucas, I just love the interactions with your fans! Especially the young ones looking to follow in your footsteps! Such an inspiration. You rock dude!

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks gabe! It is definitely the best part of what I do hands down.

[@bearded_pilot]

Love your videos!! Thanks for what you do. In this particular video around 13:22 the GoPro on your pole does it have the max lens mod or just an nd filter?

[@LucasCatania17]

There’s actually neither! I didn’t use an nd filter bc there was too much changing light but I shot it at 5.3k in super view.

[@bearded_pilot]

⁠@@LucasCatania17that’s good to know. Thanks for the quick response. Keep the videos coming!

[@cvn6555]

$119 and only one run open. That is a criminal act. The quality of these video and the editing remains top notch. The rate at which you produce them is crazy. Let's go. Can't wait to get out there.

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks man. I appreciate it. I did it for the squad.

[@Johnstonfour]

Cool to see you ride some park

[@LucasCatania17]

Hahaha

[@dylanlentz8655]

Fire vid Lucas. Just watched one of the deer valley videos that shit was fire. Hyped to see you rip some lines this year

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks man! Stoked for some more gnarly stuff

[@patrickkelly6066]

What pass do you usually hold that gets you access to the mountains you hit up?

[@LucasCatania17]

I have the epic, ikon and Indy pass but I had to buy a day ticket as shown in this video

[@louielombo1]

Drove past you parked & filming at the Continental Divide and got stoked when I recognized y’all! Hope to run into you on the slopes sometime

[@LucasCatania17]

Hell yeah man that was us hahah!

[@wideopenriding]

Where do you keep your camera when you are skiing, I would bring my camera but I'm scared I would fall and break it.

[@LucasCatania17]

I just keep it in my backpack

[@wideopenriding]

@@LucasCatania17 Oh ok thanks for responding. I really appreciate your videos!!

[@christophersperry]

Do you plan to make another trip out to CO for the Aspen area?

[@LucasCatania17]

Not sure about aspen or CO in general but maybe!

[@nathanwimsatt9438]

what software are you using to track your metrics on the slope? I like that angle/slope tracking it has.

[@LucasCatania17]

It’s called ski tracks !

[@scubiz1000]

Hi Lucas loved your video, what’s the name of the app that you use for the ski stats (like max speed and that stuff - the blue app). Moreover I am from Europe and the ski pass is way cheaper than the US, like 1/3. Why is that?

[@LucasCatania17]

The app is called ski tracks. And I dunno - I don’t set the prices! We do get quite a bit more snow than Europe mountains though

[@steveharris6916]

Lucas rocking the Armada Swag 💁‍♂️

[@LucasCatania17]

Yessir !!

[@markcoomber8222]

US$119 to ski 3 runs / 1 chair !!!!!!!! Forget it. In a few weeks I can ski 7 days in Val d'Isere AND Tignes (c.300kms of trails) for EUR396. A short while later, the 650 kms of Le Trois Vallees with its 180 lifts for EUR375 for 6 days....and loads of on-mountain restaurants....cooking proper regional food. The USA & Canada are massively over-priced.

[@LucasCatania17]

You pay for the snowfall I guess ;)

[@journeywithstu7199]

I used to get a 4-pack of Loveland tickets for $119. A few decades ago… It was a rocking deal. Free up-front parking back then. Is it still free?

[@LucasCatania17]

Sounds about right!

[@OnTheInternetThisWeek]

how come you dont use your armada arv 116 jjs anymore?

[@LucasCatania17]

wdym? im skiing hardpack groomers, not pow

[@johnzetzman5610]

Great vids as always man. Top tier cinematics. Possible to get an early season review of all the CO resorts and maybe a ranking? Clearly Keystone is gonna be first but wondering how WP ranks against Vail and Breck, etc. Keep up the good work

[@LucasCatania17]

Not a bad idea! I would say 1. Vail 2. Keystone 3. Copper 4. Eldora 5. Breck 6. WP 7. a bay

[@johnzetzman5610]

Appreciate it dude! @@LucasCatania17

[@cherlgolja5402]

You look like a FBI agent in your BLACK digs (the man in black )😂love your purple goggles 🥽 😊

[@LucasCatania17]

I like the purple too!

[@brianstecklermusic]

Lucas, I don't think I've ever heard you talk about your ski maintenence... do have a waxing set up you take on the road? How often do you get your bases worked on if you don't do it yourself?

[@LucasCatania17]

I don’t really ever wax or tune my skis to be honest!

[@brianstecklermusic]

Ha ha! Whatever works for you! As always, thanks for the stoke. @@LucasCatania17

[@lelleiv]

damn the day pass rates are absolutely hilarious in the states...I think the most expensive in the Alps is around $80 and that's in Zermatt, Switzerland which is about as high-end as you can get.

[@FLY1NF1SH]

119 isnt even super expensive here 😭

[@LucasCatania17]

Definitely some differences between US and Europe skiing!

[@bobfdowd]

A Loveland 4-pack is $67/day. That's affordable, and they are 4 lift Tickets. You can use them 1 at a time, or with 4 people on the same day. You can even sell them for say $80 x 3 and ski for $15. They are 4 actual lift Tickets, mailed to you.

[@scottaiken210]

man...every time i watch these videos gets me wanna book my next trip now! Another great stoke squad production!

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks Scott! Gotta get ready for the meetup

[@darinsmith2458]

Before I even watch this video... I am so jealous.. I want to ski Loveland..

[@darinsmith2458]

Don't they have half day passes or is that one?

[@darinsmith2458]

That is the coolest view.. I always wondered what the view is at top.. I was always looking from I70

[@darinsmith2458]

Loveland Pass is beautiful

[@LucasCatania17]

Yes you definitely should Darin 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@tvs2425]

와… 진짜 눈이 많이 녹았네요. 12년 전이랑 너무 다르다 😢

[@bonrodgers4096]

You should frame it for that much and they should discount it at early season since they probably only have one or two trails open. But oh that’s party early skiing

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks bon! Definitely on the pricey side

[@raviraivat]

Why didn't you like skiing loveland pass? Its awesome out there during peak season

[@LucasCatania17]

I just did it without avalanche gear.

[@littlepony6762]

You might see Casey Wilax there.he is a snowboarder I follow too . Hope your day is good At copper mountain 👊🏽

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks Corrinda!

[@steveharris6916]

Lots of little Homies 👩‍👧‍👧👨‍👧‍👧

[@LucasCatania17]

Yes tons haha!!

[@MR.TOYBOX]

Media pass!! Hmm 🤔

[@bobfdowd]

Thank you for Loveland. Yes, absolutely....you must ski Loveland in mid season. Cat ski The Ridge, above 13,000 ft. for free with your lift ticket, and The Face...through the tunnel under I-70 back to base. Loveland will be the pass we get next year as we are outgrowing the Monarch pass. Tanks Mang, -Bob-

[@LucasCatania17]

That’s so sick. I need to get back there

[@eitanpak5627]

Great vid. Crazy how u make a 18 min vid feel like 5 min

[@LucasCatania17]

Glad you liked it man!

[@alainbrouillaud484]

Lucas… I love what you are doing, seeing you ski gets me so stoked for my trip to Zermatt at the end of January. I wanted to ask which helmet mount are you using for the unicorn effect? $119 for a day of skiing… more expensive than ANY TICKET IN THE ALPS! Loveland should’ve stepped up and helped you out. Nice to see you and Tara having a nice time together 😊⛷️

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks alain! I am using the “GoPro Boom Mount” for the unicorn effect!

[@tiffanycondon5365]

It was so awesome to get to meet you at Loveland!!! Our four kids were super stoked to see you in person and thanks for taking the time to chat!! Thank you for putting out such amazing content!! Your videos really got the stoke going in our house! Happy ski season to you and Thanks again for all you do!!

[@philiplacey5430]

I could see the kids were stoked to meet Lucas, it was a fun little moment. Of course you don't have to be famous, semi famous, or remotely exceptional to bring joy into a stranger's life. Just be human and kind to one another.

[@tiffanycondon5365]

@@philiplacey5430 yes!! So true!!

[@LucasCatania17]

Tiffany it was so nice meeting your whole family. It truly makes my heart happy seeing the impact that my videos can make beyond just stoke visuals on a screen. I have 3 sisters myself so I am very family orientated. Tell Claire I said hello!

[@tiffanycondon5365]

That’s awesome to hear about your sisters! Thanks again for helping build excitement for our whole family skiing! And yes Claire was so happy to be able to catch you there at the end!

[@kurk23]

I love loveland, but Im not paying 119 for one lift open

[@wesleywang6658]

my guy is cooking

[@LucasCatania17]

🔥🔥

[@reginay7729]

What a surprise to get Loveland opening day vlog! Yewww unfortunately no Alta opening this Friday 😢

[@kentonwilliams2439]

Whats open in Utah?

[@LucasCatania17]

It’s all good! It’ll be open soon. Still have PC this Friday!

[@hunterm915]

The guy running up the stairs is me. Always wanting first tracks.

[@Angelo_Guz]

That lift ticket should’ve been $75 tops for that hill. I thought Copper was expensive but you can’t compare it. Way too much money for Loveland

[@LucasCatania17]

I think it’s fair for regular season but would be nice to be discounted early season.

[@JohnFireThunder]

Noticed your boots are a 120 flex. Thought you'd have at least a 130.

[@LucasCatania17]

Was on a 110 last year. Moved to a 120 this year.

[@res_ipsa-REX]

Old school ticket. Reminds me of my childhood. It would be cool if they actually punched the ticket too...

[@LucasCatania17]

Haha yeah I liked that part!

[@kgcummings]

Those Loveland Pass shots were gorgeous! Another great one, Lucas

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks kyle! Hard for me to be up there and not film!

[@michae8jackson378]

I'm sad to say that all these years of driving I-70, I've driven by Loveland and never skied it. It's always looked like it would be fun, but I kind of assumed, made an ass of myself?, LOL, that it would be so full of Denverites that I don't want that many people with me on the mountain. Another reason I love night skiing, so many leave the slopes for Apres Ski and leave the slopes void of lots of skiers!

[@LucasCatania17]

Good points but I would say that Loveland is probably one of the least crowded places !

[@michae8jackson378]

@@LucasCatania17 I've missed out for sure

[@idanbarnefy]

Hey Lucas I thought that your the person that I should ask, can you advice me as some ski clothing I need pants jacket and googles do you know some Company ski clothing company for man? Than you

[@LucasCatania17]

check out evo.com! they have plenty of gear!!

[@msmudga]

thought you said you dont think you should get a media pass? lol just say you want one dude lol

[@LucasCatania17]

i dont think i should get one, but of course i want one rather than spending 100+ on a pass to ski one run..

[@DonSlahern]

$119 😳 ……

[@jasoncapecod]

Hats off for hitting every WROD in the state..120$ for that...some times ya gotta walk away....

[@LucasCatania17]

Yah little steep!

[@AustinStolley]

I’m sorry but $120 dollars for a green and a mini terrain park is outrageous

[@LucasCatania17]

I don’t set the prices!

[@shawneggers4484]

$115 for one run!! What has this sport come to!? Lol!

[@LucasCatania17]

🫣🫣

[@christianwestling2019]

If snowboarders could refrain from sitting in the middle of the ski run this season... That would be great.

[@LucasCatania17]

Both skiers and snowboarders!

[@halloweenhauntman]

That’s ridiculous for a lift ticket

[@LucasCatania17]

Little steep!

[@ADHski]

Loveland appears to be the best view from the top of all the mountains you have visited so far. I wonder if their double blacks are on par with the surrounding colorado resorts. Thanks for sneaking this one in!

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks bro! Definitely some awesome views up there surrounded by those monoliths!

[@mikeribbing3249]

One of these days I would love to see the “Lucas Cut” don’t edit out all of the shots of you placing the camera or going back to get it.

[@LucasCatania17]

Ha! That would be a ridiculous video..

[@_e5598]

Come back when it dumps. STILL NO LINES

[@LucasCatania17]

Yessir I need to

[@_e5598]

@@LucasCatania17 come late season. We often get a killer storm in late April when other places are closing up.

[@steveharris6916]

Lucas treat the girl to a Sunset. Don’t be a Homie 🤓

[@LucasCatania17]

Hahah I did!

[@black_dog_barks]

You give them $50K in free advertising.....and get no respect....not cool. ❤

[@LucasCatania17]

Haha not sure about $50k. Just a few thousand KZbin views.

[@ccpmarch1980]

Yeww

[@kyleroman9326]

Inspiring the youth Lucas 🫡🔥, no more garage … what do you call it lmao

[@LucasCatania17]

The garage gang!