Warmer and windy conditions greeted The Faithful this morning as the Tram docked on the peak. With high dense clouds shrouding The Sun, the light was very flat and details were hard to discern. A light skiff of snow covered the pack, making the turns a bit softer and easy on the firm surfaces. The wind was really kicking up ahead of the storm that is headed our way, but the precipitation is holding off until tomorrow morning. Here is a shot looking into Mineral Basin at the Lewis and Clark area looking forlorn as the Baldy Chair is closed for the season.

Tomorrow, look for precipitation to be in the mix in the morning and filling in during the day. Look for the groomed lines to be offering the smooth consistency that is important in the variable visibility that will be on tap. Coverage is good wall to wall, however, the off trail is still rasty and frozen, making it quite difficult. I expect colder temps, so don’t expect much in the way of softening, though any new product will help cushion the turns. It is looking like a fairly meaty storm in the next couple of days. Stay Frosty!!

It was a cloudy and windy day, with still cold temps on the peak, but warming on the bottom of the hill. The Grooms were the place to be as the off trail is still difficult with widespread rumble.

Coverage is excellent top to bottom with plenty of of variation to keep you dialed in. Tomorrow, look for another day of clouds before this next system moves into the Front. The forecast is still looking very promising and this may well be a real Winter Powder event, with cold dry Essence with cold air and a Northerly flow. The Groomers will be the place to find the consistent smooth, and the early hours will be crispy before any softening occurs. See you there for the morning hot laps. Straight Ahead.

It was bright, sunny, and cold this morning for the opening bell. Mineral Basin was calling with White Diamonds offering smooth crystal corduroy, which had plenty of tooth to get good edge for solid turns. Lower Silver Dipper was prepared as well, making the smooth transition over the knoll to the lower face which was just beginning to break in the Sun. Fast laps there with no pressure for the goods was fun and fast. The Front of the hill was quite firm, but tenderizing efforts had been prepared on the main runs, with a sugar consistency that made the turns feel easy. The clouds built up and snow showers began falling around 11AM, with the light becoming flat. I took that eventuality to stop in at The Forklift to assess the options.

Tomorrow, look for the wind to pick up as a storm is approaching out of AK, which will bring fresh Essence to the hill. I think there may be some Sun to start things out in the AM, but clouds may build in as the front approaches. Look for more groomed lines in Mineral Basin to start the day, and low traffic early as folks are waiting till later to show up. I’ll be taking the day off as usual, so dial in some rippin’ turns for me. IBBY!!

Cold temps. and bright Sun were on tap this morning, but the Sun was working it’s magic on the direct facing aspects. Silver Dipper was sporting a stellar preparation for the Morning Crew, which kept us lapping that big mountain smooth pitch lap after lap. White Diamonds was also amazing, with seamless passes that let you explore your inner Ligety. Traffic was light and hot laps were easy to rack up. The colder temps kept the pack just right a bit longer in the back before is started to break into the too soft zone. On the front of the hill, nice lines had been prepared, including lower Primrose Path, which was quite crisp, however, by 10AM it started to break. Mark Malu was also offering really nice quality for a long time for variations in line choice.

Tomorrow, look for more nicely prepared lines on the hill and firm conditions to start things off. Some clouds are predicted to be present for the start of the day, so the break may be hampered without the direct rays. Still, the smooth lines have enough traction to keep things fast and fun. I expect the break to begin after 10AM and the quality to hold up a little longer before the pack gets too soft on the lower elevations. Look for the High North aspects to hold up with the dry chalk they have been holding these days of cold mornings. Lay it over like Ligety!!!

It was an overcast day today with some light precipitation from time to time over the high peaks. The groomers were the place to find the consistent ride as the off trail is very difficult these days after these afternoons of softening. The usual lines were prepared on all sides of the hill, however, the scope has been scaled back, so check the run report for the prepared lines. White Diamonds got a nice till, and was smooth and consistent in Mineral Basin. Here is a shot of the Morning Crew lined up and waiting for the festivities to begin.

Tomorrow, look for clearing skies and much better visibility, however, the wind may be picking up as the weather dude is predicting some storms moving in for early next week. I’ll be checking the run report in the AM to see what will be prepared and I expect some crispy Groomers to be on tap. Tenderizing efforts have been being employed on the easier lines down the hill that have good traction and let you dial in some carving turns. See you there dark and early for the Spring turns. Remain Standing.

Rippin’ fun was on tap this morning with bright Sun, cold temps., and beautifully prepared groomed lines for The Faithful. With the cold temps and light wind, the pack was breaking slowly in the direct Sun. Mineral Basin was amazing and vacant for the first hour. Here is a shot of Silver Dipper I took after my second pass at the smooth corduroy lines.

On the front of the hill, the High North aspects were holding the cold and had that small amount of accumulation that made the prepared lines a real treat. Upper Primrose Path was prepared and offered dry chalky turns top to bottom. Here is a shot of Mark Malu that Neil sent along. Smooth rippin’ fun lines kept the Morning Crew working the hill with hot laps.

Tomorrow, look for some overcast skies with light flurries as a quick front moves through. Expect windy conditions and nothing in the way of softening. Visibility could be a challenge, so use the known smooth for consistency. The prepared lines will be trustworthy, so stay close the the smooth and avoid the off trail. I expect very light traffic with the forecast such as it is. We’ll have to see how it shakes out. Straight Ahead!!

It was a beautiful morning with bright Sun and a stout breeze out ahead of another front that will be moving through quickly. Grooming efforts were happening on all sides of the hill though they were scaled back as many of the lifts were closed for the season. Tenderized lines were on tap to mitigate the firmness of the pack after a very cold night, and dust was being blown on the North facing aspects that made the prepared lines a bit more silky. Mark Malu was a treat with the soft dust that covered the prepared lines and a few laps there were fun and fast. Here is a shot I took yesterday from the top of The Baldy Chair during it’s last day of the season.

The front of the hill was offering some nice smooth lines that were vacant with the light traffic. The wind started to pick up and clouds began to move in, making the light go flat around 11:30AM as the approaching front began to move in for later tonight. Tomorrow, look for a dusting on the hill and a bit of Sun. I expect the temps to be cold, so dress for the occasion. The pack will be crispy, but look for the High North facing aspects to still be holding the dry chalk, however, the lower elevations will be firm. I will be looking for tenderizing efforts lower on the hill for the best traction. See you there for the Spring conditions and the light traffic. Stay Frosty.

It was sunny and cold on the peak this morning with a fair breeze keeping the temps from warming up. Mineral Basin was offering very nice prepared lines, with White Diamonds and Lower Silver Dipper providing solid turning surfaces that let you dial in your inner Ligety. Lewis and Clark was quite crispy as it saw it’s share of Sun yesterday. Off trail was very difficult with the exception of some High North aspects that were good to go. Here is a couple of shots Mikey M sent along from Baldy Shoulder.

I was doing laps in Mineral Basin while the crowd was small and bypassed the opening of the Road to Provo which looked a tad rasty to me as I scoped it out on the way to the Basin. Here is a shot that Jake sent of his and Wynona’s line down Old Ladies. It looks mighty crusty, but they put down those two righteous lines there on the right.

On the front of the hill, dry chalky Groomers were on tap up high, but the pack became much more crispy lower down on the hill. The break began around 11 AM, when the Sun had had a chance to play on some of the lines. Tomorrow, look for a clear morning, with weather moving in later in the afternoon. Expect crispy Groomers, but softening in Mineral Basin as the Sun works it. The off trail is still very difficult and only the High North aspects might still be holding the dry cold. I expect light traffic and wide open lines. Speed Safely.

Sunny powder was on tap today as that Low moved off leaving only some puffy clouds in it’s wake. Areas that were waiting in the wings were opened and the quality was holding up for the early risers. The Groomers were amazing as that old layer is gone and only total platform engagement was working on all slides of the hill. Here are a couple of shots that Mikey M sent along of the goods over on The Chamonix Chutes.

Coverage is great with this new installment on the hill and the hill is in great shape for exploration. Tomorrow, look for amazing Groomers to still be on tap, but watch the off trail for sun affected areas. High North facing aspects will still be holding the cold, but check around for reference. There is another impulse predicted to move in out of the North around Noon, so expect some visibility issues to develop as the day goes on. IBBY

There was more accumulation and fresh lines as new sections of the hill opened up and more precipitation adds to the pack. Low traffic made for a relaxed feel and wide open lines to ply. The old layer is all but gone and smooth lines are everywhere as all the rumble and interference patterns have filled in. Here is a couple of shots Mikey M sent of the opening of the Sunday Cliffs.

Conditions are great and there will be plenty of soft snow. Tomorrow, look for more sections waiting in the wings, amazing Groomers to be on tap with Winter soft carvey carpets of AHHHH. If the Sun comes out it will be affecting the pack quickly, so stay ahead of the Rays. Better weather is lining up, so take advantage of the fresh Essence and smooth lines on the hill. Keep it tight!!