There was clear skies, great snow, and bonus terrain for today’s opening. Peruvian Gulch opened with much of the areas open off the top. Great quality, with smooth first of the season early snow fall surface. That old layer had been fully worked over and this new product was dense enough to really add a complete change to the feel on the hill. Many first of the season first tracks were had by the cognosenti who went to get the rare and best. There was plenty to go around, and folks really enjoyed the chance to get what they came for.

With all this snow and a fairly consistent substrate will provide some great turning before the next installment dials in. You know it will! Tomorrow, look for incredible machine worked lines that will be as good as it gets, still soft snow off trail, and new shots still waiting in the wings. This is a good time to get another close look at the hill as it gets worked to get a handle on the possibilities going forward. Watch Your SIX!!

It is an exciting time, with the holiday season in full swing, the new snow has really arrived just in the nick of time to provide all the folks who were wondering if the Promise of the Wasatch would come through. It came through with just what our visualizations imagined. Funny how that works. There was a full court press for the goods and the Faithful were rewarded with soft snow, wonderfully prepared surfaces, new extended terrain to explore and high energy to fuel the experience. All sections of the hill that were open for sampling were providing excellent conditions.

Tomorrow, look for continued great conditions wall to wall, with soft snow, and smooth lines that will be waiting for those who perhaps missed out on today’s offerings. These are the days we have been training for during this past month, and dialing in those consistent turns will be the pay off for all the visualizations and training. Straight Ahead!!!

Overnight snow, and high winds were working the pack for this morning’s offering, causing a short delay for the opening. The new installment is perfect for base building, with higher density product filling in the low spots and making for soft consistent turning. It is a treat to be able to feel that full platform engagement with each turn instead of the firm training surfaces we have been working with. Traffic was brisk due to the holiday season, pent up stoke, and, of course, fresh Essence to work. Face shots were happening really for the first time of the season and getting off the prepared lines was much more forgiving. The wind smoothed sections that were sheltered and offered smooth silky texture. What a treat!!

Tomorrow, look for more accumulation as the flow continues to bring impulse after impulse that is embedded in the flow. Wind is still an issue, and loading will keep filling the low areas with the goods. I’ll be looking for much expanded choices with the lines I have been scoping out filling in nicely. I will be looking for those smooth wind filled sections that I have been avoiding. Now, they are good to go, but caution is still warranted. See you there for the morning fun and soft snow sliding. IBBY!!!

The Essence has been building with each passing impulse, adding to the sensitive snow pack that has developed during the early season. Delays in opening uphill access during extensive mitigation efforts was expected with the fast moving snow and wind events. Our visualizations have kicked in and have been delivered as expected. As the hill gets sorted and available terrain gets worked over, we can expect much improved quality all over the hill. It will be fun to get a look at the newly covered terrain up close and personal in the coming days.

More accumulation is on tap for the overnight hours with some clearing as the day develops. Expect continued mitigation efforts in the AM. I am excited to get back into the soft snow zone which is shaping up nicely. Enjoy the full experience of an exciting snow cycle. Keep it tight!!

There was some accumulation overnight as more impulses moved in waves up the Canyon. The winds were wild and it was snowing briskly, with the Faithful on deck and ready to get the party started. This was really the first day of real soft snow sliding after weeks of training surfaces to hone the reflexes for just such the occasion. The wind was smoothing the lines, making the turns feel consistent and elegant. There were still many echos of the old layer peaking through, which kept me on my toes to stay in the NOW zone to keep the flow going. After all those training laps, the effort was paid off with real turns and silky lines. While the new product was quite dense, it was cold and dry and did not grab and stick, which was very interesting.

Traffic was brisk as one would expect after such a dry spell, but the snow remained consistent with the free refill effect thanks to the wind and fresh falling Essence. Tomorrow, look for more great snow to be on tap, with the cover improving the ride top to bottom. There will still be echos of the old layer where the wind may have worn high points off, so be aware. Remember that with the new snow, features that had been visible are now buried, so aim for the fat lines and watch the edges. Stay Frosty!!!

The front that moved in for the opening bell was a real fast mover, delivering very stout wind, rapidly accumulating snowfall and difficult visibility. The Tram was down for the morning session, as well as the Peruvian Chair that was super exposed to the nuking wind associated with the front. The new product was fairly high density, which was bonding to the firm surface, providing some added traction and softness to the turns, which was a treat underfoot. Traffic was brisk, but the lifts were keeping pace with the attendance.

I took the down time in the Forklift while I assessed the options, getting the down low from the team members as they came off the hill. The front moved through quickly with the Tram and Peruvian Chair reopening, keeping the party going. Tomorrow, look for continued snowfall overnight as it is raining here at The Trailer, so look for fresh lines in the AM. Getting a little accumulation at a time is key in building back the quality feel underfoot and establishing a trustworthy pack that will let you dial in the turns. Check the Canyon report for access before leaving for the hill. Remain Standing!!!

3 to 4″ of fresh Essence fell on the hill for the morning session, which as a nice primer coat for the additional accumulation that is slated to be delivered this week. It seems our collective powder visualizations are manifesting right on Que! Traffic was very light with walk on Trams making hot laps perfect for training. Of course the visibility was marginal with all the clouds, but that all adds to the training factor that will pay off when 5X5 visibility returns with plenty of cover with which to throw down.

Tomorrow, look for more accumulation to be on tap for the morning session. I will wait and see how much comes through, but a little here and a little there adds up and gets worked into the mat, making the conditions improved on a daily basis. See you there for the early laps and building base quality. Dial it up, Dial it in!!

The precipitation that fell yesterday added a strange glaze layer to the dance floor going into today’s offerings. The run prep was smooth, but the glaze on top made for some very challenging moments on the steep sections and kept me guessing going over some of the flats where I needed some speed modulation. Visibility was good, with some clearing from the earlier weather, so I stayed with the tried and true to keep things moving forward.

Traffic was light, which helped keep good spacing on the hill, but I bailed after two runs to start the holiday festivities a bit early. Tomorrow, look for more weather to be dialing up as the flow continues with impulse after impulse. I expect fairly light traffic again, and look for the prepared lines to offer the best traction. We’ll have to see what falls from the sky, while we keep the deep visualizations going. Deep, deeper, deepest!!!

The clouds hung low on the peaks this morning, delivering light flurries to start the cycle that will extend through the holiday, and perhaps a tad beyond. With all the clouds, visibility was marginal at best and the firmness factor was still fully engaged. There was still some traction to be found if you held the line that has been working all week on both sides of the hill. I am glad I got a good look at the features before everything begins to get covered. Traffic was very light and walk on Trams were happening, which left plenty of room to keep the vertical training laps going.

Tomorrow, look for the cycle to keep bringing the goods in manageable quantities to keep the hill open, while the pack builds in. I will still be sticking with the tried and true, avoiding the interference pattered sections I checked out and taking in the smoothing sections that were getting a bit of wind action. Traffic should still be fairly light, with lots of choices to keep things moving. See you there for the dark and early laps and fresh accumulation. Visualize Face Shots!!!

Another very warm day with shrouded sunlight, very firm prepared lines, light traffic, made for great training runs top to bottom. I was on a full on observation program, looking at the hill with an eye for lines that will be good to go when this incoming weather begins to fill things in. I was also taking careful notes of lines I will still be avoiding for some time till they get packed out once again, giving them a bit more cushion. Some areas of Sun popped out after Noon, making the visibility more well defined which was a nice touch.

Storms are lined up to move in over the next few days, with Christmas Day delivering the brunt of the energy. Tomorrow, look for some light accumulation, marginal visibility, still very firm prepared lines, and light traffic to be on tap. The flow is looking much better and I am confident that the hill will come together quickly and get more accessible with each passing impulse.

Now is the time to dial in your best inner visualizations of overhead face shots, so as to manifest an epic cycle. Why not indeed!!!!