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Life can be pretty unpredictable at 11K feet. Conditions can change in an instant. You need someone you can trust to keep you informed so that you know what to expect when you come up to the High Country.
CaveBuug’s CaveBlog is your window into life in South Park, Colorado. We post regular updates with insights into snowfall and fire weather in Fairplay and Alma, as well as updates for our plowing clients and tips to stay safe in any weather.
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PRAISE THE SNOWY HEAVENS!
Woohoo! We finally got a big storm! (Well, big for this year, at any rate.) There’s no denying that it’s been a long dry spell around here, and it has all of us nervous about the coming Fire Season. Even when Breck was getting pounded, we would go check driveways and find dirt. But finally, after weeks of storm warnings that manifested as barely a dusting here, we ended up getting about 8 inches on Saturday (which translated into about 5 inches of accumulation). HALLELUJAH!
The guys set out early this morning to start the route. If you have 4” or more of fallen snow in your driveway, you will definitely see them. They’ll be out all day, so if you have any questions, please reach out to Carey or Christin.
And enjoy this beautiful, snowy Sunday!
FINALLY!!!
Hallelujah! We finally got a good storm! Although we did have some minor snowfall over the past few weeks, for the most part, things have been sunny and dry. And, look, no one is going to be mad about a nice day, but come on. This is February in Park County. It’s time to get down to business, Ullr.
The guys set out around 4 am to start the route, so you an expect to see them at some point over the next 48 hours. We didn’t quite get the trigger, only around 3 inches, so it’s unlikely that a lot of you in the lower elevation neighborhoods need a plow, but we’re checking anyway. As always, if you need anything, please reach out to Carey or Christin. We are happy to help you!
Enjoy this gorgeous day!
Family Health Emergency
Hello! This is not a typical blog post, as we haven’t received the snow quite yet, but we needed to reach out to you all and give you a heads up, since there’s some snow in the forecast this week.
Some of you may know already, but Christian’s father has stage 4 pancreatic cancer. We had been searching for a window over the holiday school break for a time to go see him in Arizona, with little luck. Finally, we decided to jump on the break between storms that was originally forecast for this week…but now it seems that Mother Nature had other plans.
The weather forecast is predicting 3 inches on Monday and possibly another 2 on Tuesday. Up at altitude, we know that that could mean anything from 0-57 inches, so you can definitely expect to see Clint in your driveway this week. However, we are asking that you be extra patient and kind to him, as he’s completing the entire route on his own this time, while Christian and Carey deal with these difficult and distressing family issues. Christin Lander is available via text to answer any questions you have, so please feel free to reach out to her. We ask respectfully that you do not contact Christian, as he has his hands full with his father.
We thank you so much for your care and consideration during this difficult time.
Keep it comin'!
Phew, are we starting 2025 off right or what?! We woke up to almost 8 inches on our deck and it hasn’t stopped yet! What a great way to kick off the New Year!
The guys were gone by 4:30 this morning to start the route. Higher elevations will definitely see them today, with the lower elevations possibly tomorrow, but we’re hoping to knock it all out today. This is a big drop, so be patient and let them get through it.
As always, please direct any questions or concerns to Carey or Christin. We are happy to help!
Stay warm and keep the fire going today- it’s a cold one out there!
Finally a good drop!
Boy, oh boy! We woke up to a fresh 6 inches on our deck this morning and it’s finally starting to feel like a normal December, albeit just under the wire!
Christian and Clint headed out around 7 am to get started on the route. They’ll be out all day and likely tomorrow too, so you’ll definitely be seeing them. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Carey or Christin and we will do our best to assist you.
Stay warm and safe!
A little bit more...
Last night gave us a bit more snow, and tons of wind. We didn’t get a ton of snow, but since it was pretty varied around South Park, the guys went out anyway. They left early this morning to start the route, so you should see them sometime today or tomorrow, depending on your elevation.
Please reach out to Carey or Christin if you need anything, or if you have any questions. :)
Finally!
Well, after a very dry and warm December, we finally got some snow in time for Christmas and New Years! Not much, especially the lower you go, but still enough for us to go out and clear the highest elevations.
Christian and Clint are out, so if you live above 11,200, you’ll probably see them at some point today. If you’re lower than that, don’t be surprised if there’s not enough to clear. If you have any questions, please reach out to Carey or Christin, and we can help you out.
We hope you have a fantastic weekend and stay warm!
Snow in Time for Turkey!
This storm has been threatening all week to drop 2 feet on the Valley, but thankfully we only ended up with about 10-12 inches. Of course, that didn’t stop the roads from being crazy and cars being all over the Pass like it was the first time they’ve seen snow (maybe it was, lol). The guys got a jumpstart on it Tuesday night, heading out after dinner to start tackling the route. They will be continuing the route all day Wednesday, and should have no problem getting you all cleared out before the holiday. Most of you should have received a message from Christian asking if you’re coming up for the holiday. Please let us know asap so that we can prioritize your driveway.
If you have any questions about your service, please text or email Christin or Carey. We will do our best to answer you promptly and help you with whatever you need.
As a reminder, we are closed on Thanksgiving, to give us and our employees the chance to spend this special time with our families. Normal service will resume on Friday, November 29th. Any calls, texts, or emails received on Thursday will be returned after the holiday.
Thanks so much! We are so thankful for all of you, and thankful to be a part of this community. Cheers to you and happy, healthy, safe Thanksgiving to you and your families. Cheers!
The Storms Continue
Sunday’s storm hit us hard, and hasn’t really stopped since. We got a bit of reprieve Tuesday afternoon, but it started right back up later that night and continued all day Wednesday. The guys spent all day Tuesday finishing up the lower elevations, then back at it all day Wednesday, starting the route all over again. It’s looking like the snow is going to continue through Friday, so you can expect to see them out for the rest of the week.
As always, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Christin or Carey. We are happy to help you in any way that we can!
Stay safe and warm out there!
Hitting the Ground Running!
Woohoo! What a start to the season! Yesterday’s storm dropped nearly a foot on our little corner of Valley of the Sun, resulting in school delays, slick roads, and four very happy children who get to stay home and have a snow day! Haha!
The guys headed out around 4 am to get started on the route. Due to some mechanical issues with one of our blades, it’s a bit slow going, but this stuff is light and fluffy so we should have you all cleared out in no time. If you’re up here, please remember to have plenty of candles and water on hand, just in case someone slides into a power pole.
As always, we respectfully ask that you do not call or text Christian or Clint while they are on their route. Distracted driving can put their lives and your property at risk, which we know you don’t want. If you have any questions, please reach out to Carey by phone, or Christin by email. We are so happy to help you!
Stay safe and warm out there!
