It was a a storm riding day for sure, but the promised accumulation was delayed as the storm energy just did not seem to have the lift to get the job done early. Visibility was variable with blowing snow, clouds and lightly falling snow kept the details in the surface obscured. Staying with the smooth prepared lines was the best, as the Grooming Crew had done a great job making the mai runs consistent and trustworthy. Who Dunnit opened for the first time of the season, with fair cover, but caution was required down at the return stretch where an attentive and deliberate approach was recommended. The off trail is still holding some treasures if you go looking and the pockets are holding up from the light traffic.
Snow fall began to intensify as I left the hill at 1 PM after battling the visibility all morning. We’ll have to see how the energy of the storm shapes up the delivery overnight as the weather Dude is still predicting over night intensification.
Tomorrow, look for smooth lines on the prepared sections of the hill, still firm surfaces underneath the new product, and light dry accumulation to sample for the early risers. I keep sampling the off trail lines, but I prefer the smooth consistency of the prepared lines until more cushion is happening. See you there for the fresh lines in the AM. Dial it up, Dial it in!!