It was a cold morning, with some clouds moving in and out, but with larger windows of Sun to balance out the mix. As anticipated, the machine worked lines were just amazing as the new product got worked into the mat. Chips, Anderson’s Hill and Lower Primrose path were buffed out and smoothed to perfection top to bottom. It was likely the best quality I have ever experienced on that combination….Ever. No kidding. I needed a cigarette right after that first run. Mineral Basin was offering great lines as well, but I opted to hit up Peruvian Gulch as it was totally vacant. With the cold temps, the quality held up all day long and did not become manky. I was on the peak for the eclipse, just to be there for the event.
Tomorrow, look for more amazing lines to be on tap on all sides of the hill. I think the temps preserved the pack, so the prepared lines should be really good in the AM. I expect continued low traffic and wide open top to bottom hot laps. The high north aspects are still holding the dry cold, so those lines should be good to go for off trail action. I will be looking for that perfect velvet again on all those prepared lines and, perhaps, another fresh till on Lower Lower. See you there dark and early for the warming trend. Dial it up, Dial it in!!