I got an early start on the day in anticipation of a great day of top to bottom training laps. The Sun was getting an early start as well, just kissing the top of Hellgate when The Star Cruiser pulled into the lot.
With very light attendance, getting fast laps was easy and fun to begin working on the top to bottom stamina that will come in handy when the hill is ready for prime time. The Gun Powder was perfect as it stretched way down the hill in the still air.
The cover keeps getting better and better with the product of the guns making the pack dryer and softer. The Grooming Crew is doing a stellar job of making the carpets consistent and predictable, especially in the early morning shadow.
There are rumors of the Peruvian Gulch opening soon, but I have not heard anything definitive about when. The Grooming Crew has been preparing lines on the main runs, which look very well covered, but the off trail seem so be still in need of more snow. We’ll see how that shakes out. Tomorrow, look for cool morning temps., beautifully prepared lines on the Gad side of the hill, and light traffic to keep the Training Laps wide open for maximum vertical. Be careful of the Black Ice in lower Canyon in the AM. Straight Ahead!!