The storm moved off, leaving clouds hanging on the peak, still stiff winds working the pack, and wind smoothed lines on all sides of the hill that were perfect, silky, chalky, and naturally buffed. The machine worked lines were augmented by the transported dust, which felt like heaven underfoot, making top to bottom laps a ground pounding dream. Some Sun patches showed up now and again, bursting the visibility wide open with stunning technicolor.
Jake sent this shot looking at the dry buffed smooth surfaces that were on tap today. All those days of training paid off on a day like this. Traffic was moderate, but the Tram thinned out and fast turnarounds were happening. Mineral Basin was offering very rare wind buffed lines that really tax your stamina for top to bottom non stops, and that section of vertical is just a dream.
Three Daves trying to decide which way to go. It is all down hill from here. Tomorrow, look for more wind buffed lines on all sides of the hill as they all stood up fairly well. The machine worked lines will, again, be offering stellar dry chalky carpets that are just too much fun to deny. Traffic will be moderate and I think there may be some weather beginning to move back in. We’ll have to see how that shakes out. Remain Standing!!!