Skiing Breckenridge - Psychopaths (01/07/20)

[@c-LAW]

Dude, you are a pro to be able to ski those bumps while talking

[@ivonadanziger964]

You seen Czech ski slopes? Yeah no matter I go bumps bumps bumps EVERYWHERE

[@GreggoryThorpe]

You should post more videos. I love watching all the runs even if they're repeats, especially since your most recent videos are really good quality.

[@BreckSnowPro]

Thanks Greggory! I intend to post more eventually.

[@adfishingandskiing]

@@BreckSnowPro which mountain do you recommend that would be best to ski at for a few days? (Intermediate and advanced)

[@BreckSnowPro]

@@adfishingandskiing Peak 9 and Peak 6 are the least crowded during busy times of year, which it is about to be.

[@adfishingandskiing]

@@BreckSnowPro oh no, I meant like which resort. My bad for not being specific. (Like vail, beaver creek, Breckinridge, aspen etc.)

[@BreckSnowPro]

@@adfishingandskiing This will just depend on what kind of terrain you are looking for, the time of year, the conditions of the day, etc. Summit County has the longest ski season in Colorado, the elevation here means that the snow holds well, and between Breckenridge and Keystone... you can probably find whatever kind of terrain you are looking for.

[@tiggytiger171]

Somehow even though I’ve never been to Breckinridge and my local ski hill is extremely puny, and I could never dream of being able to do one of these hills, I still love these videos. Keep it up! Looking forward to when more is posted!

[@cvn6555]

Of course you could be able to ski these runs. I grew up just outside of Philly and learned on tiny hills. Learning really good ski technique is paramount. The skills translate. It takes experience to get used to the steepness, the bumps, the deep snow and the length of the runs but that means getting out there and doing it. I never skied in the Rockies until I was almost 30 and this trail is one of the ones we always hit when in Breck. The upper part and lower part are excellent to work on bumps; that middle part is still something I take slowly. Breck is a great mountain for first trips out West.

[@thomjarvis]

Would love to get some insight into how you chose your lines through moguls. You take some of the bump runs quite fast and it’s hard to make sense of your choices without seeing your skis and boots. May be a good subject for a new video once things get started this season. Thanks also for keeping the focus on the runs and for being so comprehensive in your coverage of the resort.

[@RyRyWags]

Great video! Some straggler of trees still poking through the ski run. Hope we get a good dump of snow soon!🙂

[@arjunski]

Any plans for new videos this season? Miss these!

[@szpeedy]

Just came across your channel and your videos are great. Do you have any videos on easy glade skiing at Breck?

[@BreckSnowPro]

Yes, take a look in the play list for Peak 9 for Peerless trees and trees between Bonanza and Cashier. On Peak 7, middle Ore Bucket.

[@brianm120]

Hi, just wanted to mention that I was here the same day! Really was digging imperial bowl, but most of 6 chair was extremely fun

[@Ghostrider-71]

I was just in Breck in early Feb 2022, I wish I had seen this before going.

[@markeaton2003]

So great to see the runs, the scenery and skiing. I miss skiing Colorado. I havent been in too long. Though skiing is not a cheap sport, for a ski bum like me. Glad to see you are doing well it lots of ways.. Seems like you got it all going for you. I envy your lifestyle. Good luck to you. Thanks for the view.

[@kevinhart1661]

Dude. Why have you stopped making video? I love to watch your videos to plan my trips to Breck.

[@BreckSnowPro]

Thanks Kevin! Without getting into details, the virus got in the way of what I had planned for this past winter. But stay tuned! I still intend to post new content in the future.

[@Basketball75]

Could you ski the trail Twin chutes? I have tried to ski it for awhile but my ski school woont let me so could i see how hard it is actully, btw love your videos:)

[@HackedFishing]

Heading in two weeks. Cant wait. Been watching all your videos

[@brianm120]

Just past the part of the video with the fighter jets... I heard (and felt them) at the very peak of 8, it was very surreal and felt like the rumbling of an avalanche behind me

[@danjf1]

Thanks for the new videos. Love Breck!

[@JasonBraud]

Thanks Ted! May I suggest putting a direct link to the Breck Ski map... I will look at that map when watching your videos so I can get a "feel" to where you are skiing and it would be helpful for others viewers as well. Keep up the great vids! 🙏

[@JaFeelMeBro]

Could you try going down hombre, no name, snowbirds, and amen. I went when it was powdery after Christmas and it was the best run I’ve ever done.

[@BreckSnowPro]

I know I have shot Amen, because I remember superimposing "ta" at the end of it for my last name... Amenta. And I just posted West Snowbird. Check the play-lists. And the rest are coming.

[@JaFeelMeBro]

BreckSnowPro would you say Snow White is in a good condition to ski down yet?

[@BreckSnowPro]

@@JaFeelMeBro As far as I know, it has not opened yet this season.

[@arjunski]

BreckSnowPro Video Wish List 2020-21' ski season: 1.) Lake Chutes - Zoot Chute 2.) Lake Chutes - 9 Lives Street (I believe you did Easy Street in your Lake Chutes video) 3.) Lake Chutes - Wacky's Chute 4.) Snow White 5.) Serenity Bowl - Sublime, Felicity, or Yugen 6.) Six Senses - E.S.P 7.) Six Senses - Savor 8.) Needle's Eye 9.) Double Barrel/Way Out (maybe after Snow White) 10.) CJ's Just some videos that I'd really like to see you do! Looking forward to this upcoming season! :)

[@BreckSnowPro]

That is a fun looking list!

[@arjunski]

@@BreckSnowPro Haha thanks! I based it around my own 2020-21' list to do at Breck! Except I included a few that I currently have no chance of doing such as Six Senses, Wacky's, and Needle's eye! I'm absolutely pumped to tackle some of the Lake Chutes and Snow White! Cheers! :)

[@cubinghacks8521]

That is a very hard looking list

[@T25de]

Happy new year Ted. Always enjoy your uploads and looking forward to this season. Cheers 🍻

[@albthewise6135]

Have you skied all of the runs at breck?

[@BreckSnowPro]

I think so!

[@Freefall-uj7cv]

Great video! Do you think it would be possible for you to ski needle’s eye next?

[@BreckSnowPro]

Needles Eye is on the list to do. But snow conditions need to be right for it and I want to get my camera settings figured out better first as well. But stay tuned, I intend to get it in. This is one of the most requested runs for me to film.

[@shinedreazy]

My kids love to go find the more advanced “kid zones” (CJs Cabin and Rips Ravine). Lost Cabin is the last one on the trail map we haven’t ventured to because I’m not quite sure how to get there. Can you shoot a video of the best way to get there that doesn’t involve T-Bar (We haven’t taught them to ride that yet) or a ton of traversing? Love the videos, keep em coming!Thanks!

[@BreckSnowPro]

@@shinedreazy Thank you! Lost Cabin is going to take some traversing to get to.

[@Freefall-uj7cv]

@BreckSnowPro awesome!

[@breckr1121]

@@shinedreazy Lost cabin is tucked in the trees on peak 6, if you're not careful you'll miss it.

[@glocklovell]

That looks super fun

[@ihasbagus849]

You should do a run called "Needles Eye" its real difficult

[@T25de]

Almost time to check out the new chair Edit- Freedom chair is great. Had a blast on peak 7 the other day with some fresh powder!

[@clarkcoffman]

Do you have any videos on skiing moguls? Not the runs but actually the technique to ski them successfully? Just visited Breck and I am a confident skier but I never learned how to ski moguls. Love the vids. Thanks for all the great content!

[@BreckSnowPro]

No. I think that most skiing tutorial videos are actually counter-productive. The way to learn is with an instructor in person. I am constantly coming across people who watched something on KZbin about technique and I have to undo their misconceptions.

[@clarkcoffman]

@@BreckSnowPro Haha sounds like me last weekend on Spitfire. Okay cool. I'll check out the site. Maybe next year!

[@1flyrocha]

Hi Ted, great video and commentary. Can you explain your helmet mount and setup? Thanks! I've been trying to get a lower profile look like you have.

[@jonnyjonnyj2847]

Same

[@BreckSnowPro]

I'm still trying to figure it out myself. The next time I shoot a video, it will probably be with a mount on top of the helmet, and as far back on the helmet as I can given where the vents on it are. I'm hoping this will get the ski tips in the video from time to time. I like having the camera mounted as low as possible on the brim of the helmet, but don't like the floating in space look of the video. You can get an assortment of mounts in a package on Amazon that will give you all kinds of different mounts to try out too.

[@carsoncline5281]

Hey Ted. when will you post another video?

[@BreckSnowPro]

Hopefully soon after the ski area opens again.

[@NoTreadingOnMe]

Hey Ted! Hope all is well. Haven't heard from you in awhile but hope you're making it through this COVID nightmare and getting some turns in. My boy just asked me about you yesterday and we were thinking about all of the videos of yours we watched together. Take care!

[@BreckSnowPro]

Thanks for checking in Paul! All is well. I'll certainly ski more after the holidays. My mask is one that I just assume leave on while I'm skiing rather than have to adjust it over and over. So, I'm not sure how much new content I'll post to this channel this season. I'm trying to think of a different format that might work better now and I'll probably run some tests in January. Be well!

[@elliottecc210]

Hi, could you please do the run going off Peak 7 called "The Dunes"?

[@BreckSnowPro]

Yes, one of these days! Thanks for the request.

[@wayneharasym7562]

You da man! Love Breck! Sucks that I haven’t skied there since 2000...made a point to go Breck Brewery October 2018 on my honeymoon road trip from Vegas to Denver. Your vids are amazing! Love Psychopath...skiing in a canyon! Upper bowls awesome too! Whiteface Mtn is nothing compared to Breck!!

[@jarredj8278]

Hi Ted! Love the videos, my friends and I are planning a trip to Breck Jan 4th to 11th. The conditions look great, but I was curious if the mountain usually gets hit with snow storms during this time frame? Would love to get some runs in various conditions/weather.

[@BreckSnowPro]

We could get a big snow storm anytime between now and early June. Any given week or month is hit or miss any given year. I remember one year when we had average snowpack around Christmas and were about 50% above average by the end of January. That was a big month! But I'm sure there have been Januarys that were well below average as well. I'd say plan for anything being possible this far out. And have a great trip!

[@frankyang3784]

Ted, do you think Serenity Bowl is easier than Snow White?

[@BreckSnowPro]

I suppose it depends on the conditions of the day, the cornice that you are dropping in from, and the line you take. But in general, no I would not consider one all that much easier than the other.

[@stormtech8010]

Awesome video! Also, which double black would you say is the easiest on the mountain, I hope to ski mi first double black this season, preferably without moguls as I am still trying to learn them, also, how steep would this run be in comparison to Something like Cimarron? Thanks, You’re awesome

[@BreckSnowPro]

It really depends on the conditions of the day, but check the play-lists for Imperial Bowl, this is one of them.

[@stormtech8010]

Ok thanks!

[@Freefall-uj7cv]

What is the easiest double black run besides the imperial bowl?

[@BreckSnowPro]

@@Freefall-uj7cv If you are comfortable in Imperial Bowl, I might suggest the least steep line in Horseshoe Bowl next. But it really depends on the day. I'd suggest that you go with someone who knows the terrain and can anticipate the conditions.

[@todddegraffenreid2075]

Ted thanks for what you do! When can we expect another video?

[@doyouevennaturebro4593]

Ted, do you have any suggestions for beginner trees at Breck? Something not too steep or close together.

[@BreckSnowPro]

Check the play-lists. I have shot some of the easiest trees I can think of on Peak9 between Bonanza and Cashier and also to the right of Peerless.

[@brianm120]

BreckSnowPro gotta agree, the trees on any peak 9 green run are not only easy, but extremely fun and relaxing

[@doyouevennaturebro4593]

BreckSnowPro Great thanks.

[@ftwdjw1]

Do have a recommendation for a hand held gps to use at Breck? My phone gps loses service and don’t want to get lost.

[@BreckSnowPro]

I don't. My best guess is that your phone GPS loses service when you are in a place where much of the sky is blocked by mountains, like at the bottom of Windows. And this would be a problem with any GPS. But having said this, I have a 10+ year old Garmin that I often hike with. And once it gets locked on, I have never seen it lose service. However, other than for one video when I wanted to measure distance, I have never skied with it. To keep from getting lost, you could always bring someone who knows where they are going.

[@ethana2359]

do you recommend having avalanche gear riding these slopes? i'll be visiting breckenridge next winter but i wasn't sure if it was gonna be necessary to have avalanche gear when riding the blacks/double blacks

[@BreckSnowPro]

In-bounds slides are extremely rare. I have never considered getting avalanche gear for in-bounds use.

[@ethana2359]

@@BreckSnowPro alright, thanks for the info!

[@waxxasdf]

I live in como and work at the hospital in frisco. So random this video popped up in my recommendations and I dont ski or snowboard or anything 😅

[@ethanjohnston8358]

Hey Ted what is the best time of year and best day of the week to avoid the big crowds at Breck?

[@BreckSnowPro]

I'd say pretty much any weekday that is not during a holiday or spring break has minimal lines.

[@quinnboudreaux]

When will you upload again.

[@ejandadrien9194]

Hi will you ever upload?

[@calvingleit4766]

Hello! This is Ted with another Breckenridge ski video. Today, I'm standing near the bottom of the Imperial chair. I just came down the Imperial Bowl, and now I'm heading over to Peak 9. I thought I'd show you my preferred way of doing this, which is to ski both Psychopaths: Upper Psychopath into Lower Psychopath, down to the bottom of E-Chair. So, from the bottom of the Imperial chair to the bottom of E, on Psychopaths. Let's go make some turns! So, something else worth mentioning on the route that I'm about to take, or at least the route I'm starting out on, is that if you get up to the top of 6-Chair, and everything that you could see from 6-Chair looked like it was a little more challenging than what you want to do. Where I am right now is the easiest way down from the top of 6, to the top of the Colorado chair. I'm not going to go all the way to the Colorado in this video, but I'll show you where you would peel off to the left to do so. But as you can see, all of this is nicely groomed and pretty gentle. If I wanted to go to the top of the Colorado chair, I would come this way, and then, at this sign, stay to the left that way, but I'm going to go down here to Upper Psychopath. So, and I forgot to mention, but this is January 7th, 2020. I have shot this video or shot a video of this run before. You can find that in the playlists, but a number of you who subscribe have said you just go ahead the shoot the same things, because you like to see the snow conditions at different times of the year. This is probably the hardest part of Psychopath right here, or it gets pretty narrow. Alright, and here I am back at the bottom of 6-Chair, having just come down Psychopath, and I'm going to continue down Lower Psychopath over that way. A much easier way down would be Frosty's Freeway, and past the bottom of that lift line is Lower Boneyard. And I've shot all of these videos, or videos of these runs all before. You can find those in the playlist if you would like. And you'll see the Lower Psychopath is quite a bit easier than Upper. And this might be a good time to mention, that I am a local real estate broker, and shooting these videos as part of a self-marketing effort. More information about Breckenridge real estate for sale, please see the link in the description below. And I also teach private ski and snowboard lessons part-time. And once again, more information about me, please see the link in the description below! That's some military jets going overhead. That'll be a good test of my microphone here. So that was the bottom of the Imperial chair to the bottom of E-Chair, taking upper and lower Psychopaths. I hope you like that. If you did, please give it a thumbs up. If there's anything you'd like to see me ski or ride on this channel, feel free to mention it in the comments below, and as always, have fun and be safe!

[@bigworm6623]

Could pls ski Needels eye sorry I spend it wrong

[@BreckSnowPro]

Needle's Eye will happen, but probably not until next season.

[@Elysabee12]

have you skied every trail at Breckinridge?

[@BreckSnowPro]

Just about.

[@brianm120]

Would also like to mention that while psychopath is the “easiest” way down from 6 chair, upper 4 o’ clock is right next to psychopath and doesn’t have any moguls, which many people want to avoid

[@BreckSnowPro]

Just to clarify...To get to Upper Psychopath, I started on the easiest way down which is to follow signs to Upper Four O'Clock, which is to the far skiers left of the bottom of the Imperial Chair. And I have posted a video of this route before which can be found in the playlists. But Upper Psychopath is probably the hardest way down from the top of E-Chair, NOT the easiest.

[@danieljohn6848]

Could you hit some jumps for the BOISSSS? Also even tho i dont go to breck i enjoy your videos! miss you ted

[@BreckSnowPro]

Thanks! I hope to get back to posting videos again next season. I'm not much of a park-and-pipe guy. But I have considered trying to find someone else I could film doing this kind of stuff.

[@Elysabee12]

can you ski Quiver?

[@BreckSnowPro]

Will do! But likely not this season. Thanks for the suggestions!

[@MM-wi5dn]

Why no 2021 posts? Have you video’d peak 6?

[@BreckSnowPro]

I have shot a bunch of Peak 6. Check the playlists. The pandemic got in the way of my shooting videos this year. But I hope to get active with new content again next season.

[@carolinecoffey2216]

Hi Ted! Coming out to breck for a ski trip in a month or so. Any recs for intermediate skiiers - want some great views but not sure we can handle a double black bowl... Would love your input! Thanks so much

[@BreckSnowPro]

All of the chairs have nice views from the top and place to take photos from. The Country Boy trail probably has some of my favorite views from an intermediate run and you can find that video in the Peak 9 playlist.

[@carolinecoffey2216]

@@BreckSnowPro thanks so much! That’s super helpful. Are there blue squares or easy black diamonds at the top of the imperial lift? Or is it pretty much just double blacks would you say

[@BreckSnowPro]

@@carolinecoffey2216 Imperial Ridge is a single black from the top of the Imperial chair.

[@stormtech8010]

So question, I have heard about Whales tail not being a true double black, and imperial Bowl being the easiest double black, which of these two do you think would be best to start on for double blacks, also about whales tail, do you have to traverse into peak 7 bowl, or would there be a way to traverse into runs like white crown, ptarmigan and pika?

[@BreckSnowPro]

It will always depend on the conditions of the day, but in general, the far right side (looking down the hill) of Imperial Bowl is typically a little easier than Whale's Tail. To get to Whale's Tail, you traverse from the top of the Imperial Chair-lift.

[@stormtech8010]

Thank you so much, and also, after whales tail, do you have to traverse into Peak 7 bowl and if so, how difficult is that one?

[@BreckSnowPro]

There are several lines down Peak 7 Bowl. After Whale's Tail, you can just stay mostly in the fall-line for some of them, or traverse skier's left for others. All are probably a little more difficult than Whale's Tail. If you are looking for the easiest way out after Whale's Tail, traverse skier's right to Forget-Me-Not.

[@stormtech8010]

Thank you so much, Forget me not is what i was looking for, because the peak 7 bowl looks very intimidating from the Independence chair, is forget me not usually groomed?

[@BreckSnowPro]

I can't remember if Forget-Me-Not is usually groomed to the top or not. Check the morning grooming report the day you are think of doing it. Regardless, if you are going to be comfortable on Whale's Tail, you will be on Forget-Me-Not too.

[@flamingfishey]

Can you ski shock? Please

[@BreckSnowPro]

Shock is in the Peak 9 playlist already.

[@raymondsiewert2720]

What skis are you using on Psychopath ? Moguls on hard snow what brand and waist size ?

[@BreckSnowPro]

I've been skiing on the Rossignol E88s for years, since the first model came out, and I think I'm on my third now.

[@charlesaldridge5688]

where are everyone's favourite trees at Breck??

[@grizzlywhores459]

Chilli Charles off peak 6

[@lemondevil36]

do you know where the smoke shack is ?

[@kateluedtke4744]

what are the best first blacks for a snowboarder?

[@BreckSnowPro]

Spruce is one of the easiest and you can look at it from the Colorado chair-lift first.

[@juliafunck5991]

What is the best time to go skiing in Breckenridge?

[@BreckSnowPro]

Mornings after a big storm, and I like spring conditions too!

[@lemondevil36]

is imperial lift open right now?

[@BreckSnowPro]

www.breckenridge.com/the-mountain/mountain-conditions/terrain-and-lift-status.aspx Not as of my posting this now.

[@Wanderlust073]

Hope we start getting nuked on soon. Coverage is so weak at the summit resorts, and the winds haven’t helped either.

[@JaFeelMeBro]

Wanderlust073 Christmas week flooded us with snow and wind

[@jbwire100]

sick bro

[@samnease5271]

Ski needles eye

[@Dandaman81]

Hi Ted! We are coming out next week can we hook up? Can I get your email?

[@BreckSnowPro]

You can find my contact info by going to www.BreckSnowPro.com

[@trackpack5831]

First

[@kyleschueler7873]

You are looking for the wrong info he’s fair weather skiing Most of you are far to advanced to put up with this novice advice