There was a hard freeze overnight, with the Bird site reporting a 15 Degree mid mountain temp. Needless to say, the pack was firm and was going to take a bit for the break to happen, even in Mineral Basin. The front of the hill was super firm and very crusty, with a bit of tenderizing on the lower aspects, making for some good turning. The Sun was shining, but the temps remained quite cool and the pack was really taking it’s time to soften. The Tram had a maintenance issue around Noon, so that was it for my day.
Tomorrow, look for overcast skies, with some precipitation in the forecast. Visibility will be at a premium, so stick with the known smooth lines and keep the turns tight to avoid crossing too many transitions. Traffic is light and the hill is very wide open, but sticking to the main prepared lines is key as the off trail is quite crispy and variable. See you there dark and early for the morning session. IBBY!!