A cold wind was blowing briskly out of the North, making for some uncomfortable exposure to the skin. I was bundled up and staying covered, however, that wind seemed to cut through the layers. I stayed with the Peruvian Gulch to dial in those smooth dry chalky pitches that kept the action up and brought some warmth to the party. Out in Mineral Basin, the wind was doing some interesting things to certain aspects that were getting that wind buffed action that made every run epically smooth and silky. When the Sun came up over the ridge line the visibility got much better with detail and sharpness that made things feel a bit warmer.
Mark Malu was feeling awesome, with smooth dry chalk that let you let it all hang out with positive traction with each turn. Magnificent. So nice to get these pitches with no one on them. Traffic was quite light, and back to back walk on Trams were on tap.
The Road to Provo was well covered and, with the sparse traffic, made the full on wide open drops a treat and a half, with no one out front and no one behind. That Pipeline face is looking a touch thin yet and in need of more cover, but the main bowls are really well covered and have generally smooth aspects. Tomorrow, look for more top to bottom fun with the machine worked lines offering ground pounding fun. Look around for the wind worked aspects that should be offering back country smooth surfaces and dry wind buffed lines. If the wind is still up, watch for free refills on those wind worked lines. Traffic should be light again, and the temps will still be cold, so dress for the occasion and stay covered up. See you there for the fast pace morning session. Stay Frosty!!