The wind was workin’ up a storm today, with the moderate snow fall being blown around and moving rapidly. Visibility was a definite issue, with swirling eddies that dropped details to Zero at times. I was working the tree lines to take advantage of the collecting qualities along these aspects to find deep transported snow that took the bottom rumble out of play for a bit. Wide spread rumble and static were very crunchy where there was insufficient depth to cushion the ride, so I was using the averaging technique to mitigate the variables. The new 5 or 6″ of fresh Essence was a treat for sure, and Mineral Basin was on the receiving side of the hill for deep lines.
While traffic was brisk, the crowd dwindled with the physical demands of the visibility and variability on the hill, and the lines just evaporated. I took a moment to check in at The Summit to bask in the Teluric Energy that is bouncing around in that structure. It is electrifying.
Tomorrow, look for full on storm conditions to be in effect. The Canyon will be closing overnight, so expect the usual delays in the AM. The incoming product will be deep, with a lot of high wind associated with the event. Staying with the trees will really be important with these kinds of conditions. Dress for weather and work into the day slowly…… and with feeling. Straight Ahead!!!