It was much warmer this morning, so I went with sunglasses instead of goggles to greet the day. A stout wind was still blowing, but the sharp nip in the air was gone and it was going to warm up fast. Mineral Basin was offering great lines that had been freshly tilled and White Diamonds was drop dead awesome. On the South faces, tenderizing efforts had been performed, making those lines much less crispy than anticipated. The front of the hill was offering nice lines as well with some dry chalk still in the mat. Tenderizing efforts had been performed there too, which was a welcome relief on the lower mountain.
After 11AM. the day really warmed up and the pack began to soften quickly. After 1 PM. the lower mountain began to feel very tacky, with some sticky spots that made you pay close attention. Tomorrow, look for more warm temps. I am hoping to drive around with the top down. Grooming efforts will be in full effect and attention to aspect will be mandatory. Traffic was light today and I expect light traffic again, however, Friday has become quite popular, so there might be just a tad more pressure. IBBY!!