It was a light but enthusiastic turn out for first chair this morning under gray skies and wind ahead of the next installment coming in tonight through Saturday. A loud chorus of hoots and cheers went up as the first chair loaded just a few minutes before 9:oo AM. The snow making had covered the main runs available with plenty of cushion to keep the rocks well out of play. The Bass Highway is good to go all the way back to the Plaza thanks to the snow making that was installed specifically to build the base on this previously sketchy section. Now it is just a cakewalk!! The severe terrain features on the main runs have been smoothed over, making the transitions very predictable. Off trail, however, was quite thin, but that did not dissuade many folks from exploring the fresh sections just off the groomed runs.
Wednesday
The recent snowfall, along with the snow making, provided a firm, though not icy, carpet to work out the cobwebs. I took out my special skis with the 150 day bottom patina, which allowed me to shwag each turn without catching edges or experiencing any weirdness. For me, it is no time to be sticking my turns until I get my legs dialed in. I spent a fair amount of time at the local skate board park this Summer to keep my timing sharp, and that non attached moment pays dividends on these first days. The Tram is still undergoing mechanical maintenance, but they are working hard to get it going for us. Tomorrow, look for some fresh snow to have fallen overnight, with continued precipitation through tomorrow, so the conditions are going to improve markedly as the Essence accumulates. I don’t anticipate a huge surge of attendance tomorrow, so there will be no waiting as the chair really puts the folks up the hill. Be aware of the fast movers as you work the limited terrain, keeping an eye uphill for the situations that collect behind you. I was using my ears to hear the proximity of the fast movers, which gave me a heads up as to their presence. It is going to be a great season, and today’s opening was really fun, so I will see you there. Here is a shot of the hill last Wednesday so you can get an idea of the coverage. Peace Out!!
dave,
nice to see your beautiful, smiling face in “the lift line.” just want to say that i seek “weirdness.” i select my equipment and clothing with the idea of “will this get me more wierdness ?”
in that way, you and i are different.
being on the mountain was like “being home.” was great seeing the ski patrolers and trail crew. a shout out to them for all their work keeping the dangerous things “marked and padded.”
thanks for always being the eyes and ears, when i choose not to get up on the hill.
hasta luego, marie
dave,
sorry if you get two of these. zeeeeeee computer decided not to cooperate.
nice to see your beautiful, smiling face in “the lift line.” just want to say that i seek “weirdness.” i select my equipment and clothing with the idea of “will this get me more wierdness ?”
in that way, you and i are different.
being on the mountain was like “being home.” was great seeing the ski patrolers and trail crew. a shout out to them for all their work keeping the dangerous things “marked and padded.”
thanks for always being the eyes and ears, when i choose not to get up on the hill.
hasta luego, marie