Snowshoe Bar - Mt High Ski Resort East

So you are hitting the slopes and decide that you are a bit thirsty and your flask is empty... what are you going to do? So you got to Mt High despite that splitting hangover headache and want a killer bloody mary... where can you get one? Your friends brought you along just to drive even though you thought a "snow day" to play would be as much fun as your friends are having on the slopes... Is there a big game that you want to get updates on and warm up for a bit during the day on the hill and wonder where you can watch it?

Well at Mt High bEast resort there is only one option... and well it is a kick azz option. It is the Snowshoe Bar... This is a great place to wait out traffic as well as all of the above listed items.

Hopefully Brad is working since he is an awesome bar tender and takes care of the whole crew non-stop, inside and out! Dude works his butt off and it shows in his loyal patrons. So much so that this patron had to set up a review to show his appreciation.

Pro Tip: If you have a group, you need to take a "shot ski". WTH is that you ask? well its an old ski that is built to take 4 shot glasses inset and simultaneously have 4 different people drink them! Awesome fun set up for sure, for the daring!

One of my friends described his bloody mary's as the best she has ever had, and this woman knows her way around a bloody mary my friends. He is willing to hook up whatever he has and its all pretty cheap.

Pro Tip #2: The drinks are $5 bucks here!!! talk about a good deal.

They have a lot of items available and a few brews on tap. I am not sure if they rotate or stay the same, but regardless its great stuff and not just the cheapo crud you find everywhere.

I rarely have found a watering hole so surprisingly tasty, cheap, friendly, and refreshing! Heck you can just stand/sit at the bar and get water to your hearts content without an issue while chopping it up with the other folks chilling at the bar.

Awesome off the hook place! Perhaps i will see you there. I know I will find a few of my friends there from time to time!

I recently discovered the greatness that is the East resort (shorter lines, longer trails, less crowded) and this bar is a mandatory stop each time I'm here.... well, usually 2-3 stops per day.

It's a tiny indoor-outdoor bar that serves harder liquors than the West resort, and great beer selections. Screens to watch sports, or you can take your drink into the main lodge to enjoy by the fireplace. They set out waters on the outside counter for thirsty skiiers/snowboarders to easily grab.

The reason to come here is Brad's bloody mary. Easily among the best I've had in my life. It's his own special mix that he makes in large batches, because you'll see him pouring 10-15 of the drinks at a time to keep up with the demand throughout the day. And it's perfectly spicy and strong (the mix is so good that you can't tell when your drink is 50% vodka) and only $5 a pop. I hope that shows you why I come back multiple times a day! It'll warm you right up, whether you need some liquid courage to get on the slopes for the first time, a reward after a few good runs, or something to unwind with at the end of the day .

Brad and the other bartenders I've seen there take care of everyone, no matter how large the groups get, with phenomenal service. They remember regulars, too. It's exactly the kind of laid-back, friendly bar you'd want at a ski resort.

My advice to you is to stop here the next time you visit Mtn. High, get a bloody mary or 2 or 3, make sure to tip them well, and let me know how you liked it!