More light Essence covered the hill overnight and snow fall continued throughout the day. Temps were a tad warmer, but the high humidity made it feel much colder than it was. Clouds, snow, fog, and blazing snow guns made for some difficult visibility top to bottom, with Regulator offering full Zero Zero visibility, which really pushed your inner vision to hold the fall line. The consistency was variable, with some of the old layer in play that made deliberate turns by the numbers the ticket to mitigate the variations. Those sections of Gun Powder were really sweet when you found the path of accumulation, which seemed to shift from aspect and elevation, but that made the search for the smooth very rewarding. Some of the gates reopened for today’s festivities, and the intrepid made their way in to the adventure zone. Here is a shot of Stuart taking his time getting into Rats Nest.
After breakfast I took another run to get a bit more perspective, but got vertigo when I worked the Regulator line. Here is a shot from yesterday, where Jake found the open gate that offered the goods.
Our lifetime friend Sully made his first day the day with the most snow. It was great to have him back on the hill for another season of Powder Frenzy.
Tomorrow, look for improving weather, refreshed groomers, which promise to be carvelicious, and low traffic. Visibility should be much improved, so you can dial your turns in without guess work. I will be looking off trail now that there is more snow and better off trail consistency. See you there for the festivities. Straight Ahead!!