Clouds were hanging on the peak as first Tram arrived, but clearing was on the way as the clouds were moving off. With the lack of traffic this past weekend, the pack had smoothed out quite a bit and the addition of 6 or7″ of fresh frosting was icing on the cake. As the Sun was out, there was a very short window before the freshness was affected by the rays and would go South quickly. Mineral Basin was full of options and the quick were going to get the best of the day.
On the front of the hill, there were great lines on the Upper Cirque that were smooth and creamy and felt really good until it began to be worked over, at which time the harbor chop really began to rise up and get stiff. That was when the window began to close, so it was quite short.
Tomorrow, look for some interesting texture and perhaps some overcast as a front moves through. I will be looking for the prepared lines to offer the smooth factor, which is important when the Spring consistency gets funky. There should be plenty of traction on the machine worked lines as that new product will get tilled into the mat. I expect a short window once again as the pack gets thicker and sticky as the day warms up. It will take a bit for a corn cycle to develop. Stay Frosty!!!