There was some overnight freshness to treat The Faithful who were on deck and ready to roll dark and early. 4 to5″ covered the dance floor and, with Mineral Basin opened from the first Tram, there was plenty of lines to choose from and areas to explore. I went with the machine worked lines on the Peruvian Gulch to take advantage of the serious smooth that was covered with sweet frosting that was flawless top to bottom. Mineral Basin was offering some amazing lines, and, with some traversing, there were righteous face shots to be had in some of the sections where the wind delivered extra accumulation.
Tomorrow, look for some overcast skies with flurries and variable visibility. The prepared lines will be offering excellent lines for super carving that will make you feel like a rock star. There is still plenty of soft snow to find and sections to visit that are out of the way and worth the exploration. I expect continued strong traffic, but the quads have been dealing with the influx in fine shape. I am hoping for a bit warmer temps, but the overcast and light snow will preserve the snow quality much longer. The hill is in great shape wall to wall. Great lines are available on all sides of the hill and there are really nice surprises to find. Speed safely!!