The goodness just keeps comin’ as this cut off Low keeps turning and not moving much, but is continually adding up the deep. With all the new snow, the substrate is becoming a non issue and great turns are happening all over the hill. This has been a really great pause in the Spring feel, bringing back Winter for The faithful. It is raining here at The Trailer as I write this and that translates to more goodness up on the hill. Here is a shot of Professor Tom up on Baldy dialing in the full measure of Essence.

Thanks to Mikey M for sending along these great shots that really tell the story, no words required. Tomorrow, look for additional accumulation as these impulses keep pumping through with the rotation. Lots of areas of the hill have remained closed, so there is plenty of Uber deep coming up. The forecast is for a continued unsettled pattern, so visibility will remain an issue, but the conditions remain deep and Winter worthy. I expect fair pressure for the goods, so use the chair option for the best access. Don’t Touch That Dial!!

The rain was pelting the skin of The Trailer as I was surfacing this morning, signaling the arrival of a cut off low to The Front and snow up on the hill. The snow fall up on the hill was fast and hard, and adding up quickly. With some high moisture content, the new Essence cushioned the ride and became deep enough for righteous face shots. Here are a couple of shots that Mikey M sent of the deep lines.

It is dumping here at The Trailer as I write this, and I expect a fair addition to the delivery overnight as impulses are lined up to the West and are continually developing as they move East. Expect delays on the hill as mitigation is performed and brisk traffic for the new installment. Looks like we could see continued additions as the cut off Low keeps bringing the goods. More is better and getting closer to my prediction of an average snowfall for the season. Speed Safely!!

It was another bright ,sunny, cold morning today, with a stout wind blowing out of the South East. Great Grooming had been prepared in Mineral Basin, with Silver Dipper, and White Diamonds delivering sweet, granular consistency that let you dial in deep carves with each turn. With very light traffic, fast hot laps were on tap, making it a rippin’ shred fest. Here is a shot that Jake sent of the second Tram wait.

The winds of change were blowing, and with it comes a storm that is predicted to be with us for several days and deliver fresh Essence to the hill. Here is a shot that Jake sent of Tower 3 with the first of the high clouds that would, later, fill in an make the light go flat.

The cold temps kept the pack from getting too soft, but the front of the hill had some really nice lines that had been tenderized shortly before opening, providing good traction and smooth granular surfaces. Traffic remained light and maximum vertical was easy to rack up. Tomorrow, look for overcast skies and, some precipitation as the storm moves in and intensifies. Go with the known smooth as the off trail is very rasty and difficult. Dress for cold and weather. Straight Ahead!!

It remains very chilly these days as the wind continues out of the North. Mineral Basin was a bit softer this morning, with Silver Dipper offering soft prepared lines as it baked in the direct Sun. On the front of the hill, the prepared lines were still very crispy though you could get some traction from the wind deposited dust that was landing on some of the low spots. Traffic was light and walk on Trams was a treat. I stopped into the Summit on Hidden Peak to take in the ambience, and absorb the vibrations and view framed by the huge windows.

Tomorrow, look for another cool morning, with slow softening after Noon. I will be looking for the softening in Mineral Basin early and making my way over to Lewis and Clark for some low angle lines that make it easier to negotiate the firm conditions. A later start is recommended, and after Noon is not too late. I am a morning person, so I deal with the pack as I find it. Keep it tight!!

The cold continued today, with a stout North wind blowing on the peak keeping the pack from thawing anytime soon. Great grooming efforts had been performed, with some tenderizing efforts on some of the main lines to add some traction, and the wind did transport some dust which settled on the mat adding some silky feel to the turns. Light traffic was on tap with fast laps in Mineral Basin that kept you working the lines. Here is a shot of a rare industrial smoothing of Lower Lower this morning.

Lewis and Clark was offering very nice dust covered carpets, and the morning crew had fun doing laps there while other Sun facing lines softened a tad. Here is a shot of the Crew with my Brother making an appearance on the hill after a twenty plus year pause. Great to have him with us.

Tomorrow, look for another day of slow warming, but lots of smooth prepared lines will be on tap. A late start won’t set you back, as the softening is happening after Noon on most of the hill. Mineral Basin will be offering the early break, but, with the wind blowing, it may take a while like it did this morning. Enjoy the wide open vacant lines of Spring sliding. Stay Frosty!!

It was another sweet day of Spring Crusin’ with wide open lines of Groomed goodness and bright Sun. More steep lines were prepared once again, which were smooth and consistent. Staying ahead of the Sun work was key for the best quality, but it took patience to wait for the break. Here is shot I got yesterday of the surface features as the Sun works the direct aspects.

Tomorrow, look for more Spring excellence, with groomed lines that will be wide open and fun. Stay with the Sun softened lines for the best ride, with Mineral Basin offering the best of the early morning offerings. I attended Kazoodi’s Pizza Tasting party last night and it was really amazing. Nothing like fresh pie right out of the Pizza Oven.

See you there for the morning session as the wide open lines will be rippen’ smooth. Syrup Won’t Stop ‘EM!!

A stiff, cold North wind was blowing this morning, keeping the pack from breaking even where the Sun was working the rays. Wide open carpets of grooming had been prepared on all sides of the hill with White Diamonds, Silver Dipper, Upper Primrose Path and Lower Lower offering steep long lines that kept you close to the fall line. It was not going to be till after 11 AM that Mineral Basin was going to break and much longer on the front of the hill. The coverage remains excellent all over the hill despite the Spring feel, and the cold fronts that have been moving through have helped minimize the melt off. The off trail remains difficult, but there are a few high North aspects that have some dry chalk if you look around.

Tomorrow, expect another cold morning with crispy lines to start the day. A later start will pay dividends as this morning was really firm and I stopped in at The Forklift early to let softening occur. Look for those great steep lines to still be on tap when things soften up later which are such rare treat as they need a lot of snow to get the treatment. I’ll be taking the day off, so dial in some smooth corduroy for me. Remain Standing!!

A cold North wind was blowing briskly this morning, making the temps cold and keeping the pack from breaking early. Great grooming efforts had been performed on all sides of the hill, but they all were very firm, including the shots that were seeing the early rays of the Sun. Traffic was light, and the lines were wide open. Lewis and Clark was offering some really nice lines that had plenty of tooth to get an edge, and, with few takers, made for country club turns. Here is a shot from yesterday’s grooming efforts that are still etched in my memory banks.

The front of the hill was offering nicely prepared lines, with some wind driven dust to cover the pack, making some of the sections soft and dialable. The off trail was still very difficult after the previous day’s thaw. Here is a shot of the sheen on Lower Primrose Path with some folks who had make a wrong turn.

The pack did thaw a bit as the Sun rose high in the sky, and there was much better traction with the break. Tomorrow, look for more groomed lines and still cold temps as the dry cold front has moved through. Expect mighty crispy lines, but work the Sun aspects for the first signs of a break in the freeze. The Grooming does provide ample tooth, even on those steep sections, but keep in mind the variations as they can arise quickly. I’ll be putting on an extra layer for the morning session. IBBY!!

It was a clear cold morning, but, with the Sun high in the sky it was going to warm up quickly. As anticipated, the Groomers were really sweet on all sides of the hill as the new product was tilled into the mat, providing dry chalky traction that made for hero turns. An amazing industrial smoothing of Upper Silver Dipper was the highlight of the morning, with a seamless carpet of corduroy that kept you close to the fall line as it dropped relentlessly and kept the smooth perfection top to bottom. Upper Primrose Path also go the treatment and was good to go when the other aspects were falling off with the Sun and traffic. Off trail was offering some really smooth lines on the North facing aspects, but the bottom layer was still in play, however, the general smoothness of the pack there made those turns easy and consistent. Here is a long shot of Upper Silver Dipper after the first run.

The temps warmed up really quickly, and by 11AM it was getting toasty, but I am glad that I put on that extra layer for the early session. Tomorrow, look for more great prepared lines on all sides of the hill, though there may be some crispy sections with the morning cold. The pack should thaw out quickly again, but expect some variation and follow the Sun for the best quality. Coverage remains excellent top to bottom on all sides of the hill, so you can work the lines with confidence. Remain Standing!!

A fair installment of fresh Essence covered the dance floor overnight and continued for most of the day. The new product cushioned the ride a bit, but the underlying substrate was fully in play. Most of the hill opened up, but there is still some sections of the hill that will be waiting in the wings for tomorrow. Here is a shot of Whiskey stoked to be on the peak and ready to hit the power powder pocket!

Tomorrow, look for some of those sections that were closed today to be opening, but expect the bottom layer to still be in play. The Groomers will be offering much improved softness with the addition of the new product tilled into the mat. The Sun will be shining, and temps will be warming up, so stay ahead of the Sun angles and work the dial on the hill for the best quality. Traffic will be much higher with the new snow, so work the chairs for the best uphill access. Stay Frosty!!