An inch or two of very dense accumulation greeted the Faithful for today’s offering. The ne product was not a wet type of dense, but rather an accumulation of very fine granules that made for an very nice frosting on the other wise firm pack. With visibility at a premium, I went with a first line down the Peruvian side to take advantage of the wide open runs, and the trees to help with the navigation. Mineral Basin was the call to get away from the crowd, where the Groomers were offering consistent lines and that soft accumulation seemed a bit more luxurious.
Off trail continues to be tricky, with widespread rumble and interference patterns, which are difficult to see in the storm conditions. Solid, averaged turns work best then dealing with the variable surfaces. There were some very slick spots that crop up in the main lines, so expect excitement from time to time. Tomorrow, look for improving visibility as this impulse moves off in anticipation of the next impulse predicted for the next couple of days. Tomorrow promises a short window of clearing. It is still precipitating here at The Trailer as I write this, so I expect some additional accumulation on the hill. Remember the smooth lines from the past couple of days for the best ride. Stay Frosty!!!