BRING. IT. ON.
It is FINALLY starting to feel like winter around here! This storm turned up and dropped well over 12 inches on Valley of the Sun! It was a great day to stay home by fire. Our family’s favorite snow day activity is to make homemade tomato sauce and meatballs. What about yours?
Our drivers set out around 4 pm this evening to tackle the route. With such a massive storm, you can expect it to take at least a full 24-48 hours to clear. During the last storm, I noticed my phone didn’t ring at all, but Christian’s was blowing up. Let’s reverse that for this storm. Please reach out to me, Carey, if you have any questions. It’s pretty hard to drive and text when you’re in a car- it’s dang near impossible in a loader. Let’s make sure he comes home safe to those meatballs, and let me jump in and help you.
Stay warm, stay safe, and let it snow!!!
Update 12/08/25: Christian plowed overnight on Saturday & most of the day and night on Sunday. He finished up (Monday) this morning with the last few stragglers. If you still need a plow, give Carey a call. We currently have two trucks down (sigh, mountain life), so after clearing over 150 driveways, he’s a little tired and may have missed one or two.
Let It Snow!!!
Thank the heavens! We finally got a proper winter storm up here! Yesterday’s storm came through and dropped between 6-8 inches on South Park, with the temperature dropping below zero overnight. NOW it feels like winter! Woohoo!
Christian got a jumpstart on the route last night at about 8 pm, continuing this morning with our other drivers. We should get through everyone today, tomorrow at the latest. We are expecting another big storm on Saturday, so if you’re on the Basic Plan, you can expect to see us on Sunday. Otherwise, reach out to Carey if you have any questions, or if you want to schedule shoveling.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Snow Storm November 29, 2025, 4 inches finally falls on Valley of the Sun!
Happiest of Thanksgivings to all of you! We hope that your holiday was spent reflecting on gratitude and basking in the love of your families. We have a lot to be thankful for this year, but especially for our FIRST PROPER SNOWFALL! Woohoo!
After an alarmingly dry and warm November (I ate lunch outside in Breck A WEEK AGO), we FINALLY got 4 inches last night in Valley of the Sun. Our drivers set out early this morning to get the route started, and with such dry and windy conditions today, you should all expect to be clear by this evening, just in time for whatever the mountain brings us tomorrow.
Being the first storm out, I just want to remind you of a few things-
Please don’t call or text Christian asking when he’s coming. We follow a consciously designed route to maximize efficiency and time management. No one jumps the line, because that disrupts the route for everyone else and it wastes precious time.
If you do have questions, please text me, Carey. I will do my best to get back to you quickly with as much information as possible.
Please don’t assume that just because we haven’t gotten to you yet, it means we are not coming. We have built our reputation for nearly a decade on being reliable, honest, and trustworthy. We will never take your money and leave you stranded (after all, we’re a plow company, not an airline). If you haven’t seen us yet, it’s just because we haven’t gotten to you yet. We will; don’t worry.
If you haven’t moved your cars yet, do so if possible. Our driver will wait, but only for 5 minutes before they have to move on. If you have renters, advise them likewise, as they will have to wait until the route is finished and our drivers can circle back before a second attempt can take place.
Shoveling is an additional service, reflected in your invoice. If you have not requested this service, it will not be done. If you are on the shoveling route, shoveling will take place after the driveways are all cleared. To schedule shoveling, please reach out to me, and I will schedule your shoveling service.
Thank you again for trusting us with your snow removal needs this winter. And remember: pray for snow!
Welcome the 2025/2026 Plow Season!
Hello and welcome to the start of our 2025/26 snow season! It is an honor to serve you this winter, and to our many returning clients, thank so you much for once again putting your trust in us for yet another winter! Hopefully this slow start is just the calm before the storm, and we can all look forward to lots of powder days and snowy evenings by the fire.
As we kick off the new season, I just want to go over a few things. First of all, for those new to the route this year, this is the Snow Blog. We will update this blog regularly throughout the season with information on the storms that hit South Park, and status updates on our plow route. If you haven’t already, please make sure that you are subscribed to our text list so that you receive notifications when the Snow Blog is updated. We live in Valley of the Sun too, so we are the best source for information on how much snowfall we’ve received and when you can be expected to have a clear driveway. Which is a great segue into our second item…
Per our terms and conditions, which you all agreed to by accepting your quote, we guarantee that we will plow your driveway within 48 hours of a storm ending. We prefer to wait until the snow stops, or at least lightens up, before we start the route, because there’s no point in coming twice- it eats up all your plows for the month in one or two storms and wastes your money. That’s not how we like to do things. We like to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck…not unnecessarily charging you for a bunch of extra pushes. So please, trust us to show up, because we definitely will, we would never leave you hanging. If you have any questions, you can always reach out to Carey Bjornnes (me, aka Christian’s wife). I know where the guys are and I know how the route is going, so I’m your best option for getting more information on your service. I do ask every season that you refrain from reaching out to Christian Bjornnes directly, as answering message can disrupt the route and be a major cause for distracted driving. I want our boys home safe, and I know you do too, so please direct your questions to me, and I will do my best to address your needs.
This year, things are a bit different, as our partners have moved back to Texas for personal reasons, so please direct any and all communication regarding your service to me, Carey, going forward. If you are using any old contact info for CaveBuug, please email me at carey@cavebuug.com and I will get you updated information.
Finally, if you haven’t checked out our page, When & How We Remove Snow, I’d encourage you to take a few minutes to read through it. This will give you a good understanding of how we operate our snow removal services. The main highlights are as follows:
In the early and late season (before there’s a good snowpack around here), we try to pick up our blades when we plow so that we don’t move around a bunch of your driveway materials, nor do we damage our blades in the process.
We do not come out to plow unless there are 4 inches or more of fallen snow. Drifting is not considered fallen snow, so if you need drifting cleared, you need to reach out to us and schedule a separate push outside of the normal route.
Shoveling is done as needed, at least once per month depending on snowfall, also following the 4 inch trigger. YOU MUST SPECIFY WHEN YOU SIGN UP THAT YOU WANT SHOVELING, THIS IS NOT AN INCLUDED SERVICE IN YOUR STANDARD MONTHLY CONTRACT. IT IS AN ADD-ON SERVICE WITH A SEPARATE FEE. If this is a service you’d like to add, please reach out to us asap so we can see if we have room on the route for you.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to Carey with any questions you may have- I’m happy to help you! And thank you again for choosing CaveBuug for the 2025/26 winter season! Stay safe out there!
Thanks For a Great 2024/2025 Winter Season!
Happy May Day! We went out a few more times in April, but between the warm temperatures and sunny days, we didn’t get too much snow this month, finishing out the season on the same note we seemed to carry all the way through. Some years are just like that- warm, light winters which give way to early springs and drier summers than we feel comfortable with. Other years, we get absolutely dumped on and the snow doesn’t finish melting until September (if at all).
With that in mind, as we look forward, we do want to remind you that anyone interested in booking an arbor project, reach out as soon as you can- we’ve already started some summer projects, and getting dead trees and slash removed as soon as possible is a great way to protect your mountain home this fire season. We all have to play a part in protecting our community and making our forest as safe as possible during what looks to be a very dry and hot summer in Park County.
Finally, we just want to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you. It is an honor to be trusted with your snow removal needs and we are thankful to have the best clients around. Thank you so much for your business and we look forward to providing the same high quality service you deserve next season!
Happy Summer!
April Snow Showers!
Looks like we finally got a storm worth talking about! We woke up to about 4 inches on the deck, with a steady storm dropping more all day long. The guys headed out this afternoon, and will continue the route through tomorrow. If you have any questions, please reach out to Christin or Carey.
On a different, sadder note- anyone who follows our Insta and Facebook pages will already know that last week we suddenly lost our dear friend and longtime employee Jessica Schulze. She’s been a cornerstone of this company for over 3 years, and we are completely devastated by her death. If you are able to, please consider donating to her family’s GoFundMe to help them as they navigate the next steps and try to help her young daughters in their grief. Thank you. <3
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!
Welcome to the 2024/25 Snow Season!
Hello and welcome to the start of our 2024/25 snow season! It is an honor to serve you this winter, and to our many returning clients, thank so you much for once again putting your trust in us for yet another winter!
As we kick off the new season, I just want to go over a few things. First of all, for those new to the route this year, this is the Snow Blog. We will update this blog regularly throughout the season with information on the storms that hit South Park, and status updates on our plow route. If you haven’t already, please make sure that you are subscribed to our text list so that you receive notifications when the Snow Blog is updated. We live in Valley of the Sun too, so we are the best source for information on how much snowfall we’ve received and when you can be expected to have a clear driveway. Which is a great segue into our second item…
Per our terms and conditions, which you all agreed to by accepting your quote, we guarantee that we will plow your driveway within 48 hours of a storm ending. We prefer to wait until the snow stops, or at least lightens up, before we start the route, because there’s no point in coming twice- it eats up all your plows for the month in one or two storms and wastes your money. That’s not how we like to do things. We like to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck…not unnecessarily charging you for a bunch of extra pushes. So please, trust us to show up, because we definitely will, we would never leave you hanging. If you have any questions, you can always reach out to Carey Bjornnes (me, aka Christian’s wife) or Christin Lander (aka Clint’s wife). We know where they are and we know how the route is going, so we are your best option for getting more information on your service. We do ask every season that you refrain from reaching out to Christian Bjornnes or Clint Lander directly, as answering message can disrupt the route and be a major cause for distracted driving. We want them home safe, and we know you do too, so please direct your questions to the ladies, and we will do our best to address your needs.
Finally, if you haven’t checked out our page, When & How We Remove Snow, I’d encourage you to take a few minutes to read through it. This will give you a good understanding of how we operate our snow removal services. The main highlights are as follows:
In the early and late season (before there’s a good snowpack around here), we try to pick up our blades when we plow so that we don’t move around a bunch of your driveway materials, nor do we damage our blades in the process.
We do not come out to plow unless there are 4 inches or more of fallen snow. Drifting is not considered fallen snow, so if you need drifting cleared, you need to reach out to us and schedule a separate push outside of the normal route.
Shoveling is done on a monthly basis, not per storm. YOU MUST SPECIFY WHEN YOU SIGN UP THAT YOU WANT SHOVELING, THIS IS NOT AN INCLUDED SERVICE IN YOUR STANDARD MONTHLY CONTRACT. IT IS AN ADD-ON SERVICE WITH A SEPARATE FEE. If this is a service you’d like to add, please reach out to us asap so we can see if we have room on the route for you.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to Carey or Christin with any questions you may have- we are happy to help you! And thank you again for choosing CaveBuug for the 2024/25 winter season! Stay safe out there!
Last Big Storm of the Season!
WOO HOOOOO!!!!! One last storm to close out the regular plow season and boy howdy did Mother Nature deliver! We woke up to about 7 inches on our deck and it has continued to steadily snow all day. Christian left after breakfast to get started on the rentals, with Clint joining after a quick repair, and the boys will be out pretty much all afternoon and all day tomorrow.
Please reach out to Christin Lander if you need assistance. She is available to answer any questions.
Please remember that this is likely the final storm of the season. Starting May 1st, we will be in what is called a shoulder month. Shoulder months are not covered by our contract, so if you need a plow in May, you will need to call and let us know, as opposed to us automatically coming.
Enjoy the snowy Saturday and stay warm!
April Showers...
Well, what initially looked like a dud of a storm overnight transformed into a stud of a storm. It’s super windy out there today, blowing around what we got and making piles and drifts everywhere, so it’s hard to tell how much we actually got. The guys are out plowing today, so you should see them sometime in the next 48, but likely sooner.
Christin Lander is out of town visiting family, so if you need anything, please reach out ONLY TO CAREY. I will answer any questions you may have, and will help you to the best of my abilities.
Thank you so much! I know it’s been a roller coaster of a season, and we are so grateful that you’re on this ride with us. :)
Stay safe and warm out there today!
One More Time for Good Measure
Last night’s storm was a quick little dump that dropped just over 4 inches on Valley of the Sun, but be warned- it IS icy, thanks to all the warm weather last weekend, so proceed with caution. I saw two wrecks on the way to Summit this morning, and the day has only just started.
The guys were gone well before dawn to get the route started. They expect to be out all day today and into tomorrow, so you should see them sometime over the next 48 hours, providing that your driveway has 4+ inches in it. Remember, we measure from the middle, not the edges where it is not an even measurement.
Please reach out if you think you’ve been missed, but understand that we plan our route well in advance to maximize our time and minimize your wait. If you expect us to drop everything and come to you, you will be delaying our route and making things take even longer, so we ask that you just be patient and wait. We will be there.
One thing I’d like to address from the last storm- we received a lot of calls from renters and from property managers who were relaying messages from renters who were insistent that they needed to get out immediately, and were quite rude about it. To be clear- a trip to the hospital is an emergency, wanting to go skiing is not. Winter in the mountains is unpredictable and can be quite treacherous, and those who vacation here MUST be prepared for this- this means 4WD, chains or traction devices, and above all PATIENCE. If they would like to assist in making the route proceed more quickly, they can park their cars out of the way or be mindful of when we honk. Hearing from clients that their renters got into yelling matches with the county plow drivers and then blaming it on us is NOT going to make us plow any faster. As we say throughout our website, on many of these blogs, and when we initiate your service with us: kindness will get you everywhere, rudeness will get you nowhere. We are people too, not robots, so please treat our drivers with respect. They are working their tails off, and they do a damn good job so that you don’t have to.
Stay safe and warm out there!