The Aspen Times sports editor Austin Colbert enjoys the baby powder on Ajax Sunday, a calming day before the fun chaos that is Winter X Games week. Aspen Mountain reported about 4 inches, with more in the forecast Sunday night. Until then, enjoy the blue skies. It’s good out there.

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Aspen Times sports editor Austin Colbert takes a few laps on Aspen Mountain Monday morning, Dec. 19. Christmas carolers included. Temps are in the mid-teens and warming. Skies are bright blue, and lines are short. Happy shredding!