2-23-26

After a full on week of powder festivities, today was a much more mellow day, with fast turnarounds, smooth machine worked lines, and some new and exciting lines that the new snow made possible. Anderson’s Hill and Lower Primrose Path had been buffed to perfection, and while the most interest was pulled to Mineral Basin, the front of the hill was wide open and smooth top to bottom on the groomed aspects. Those top to bottom not stop runs were so much fun with the snow setting up the consistency for deep carving goodness. The Sun was bright, but lightly filtered by a high thin cloud deck that burned off as the Sun rose higher in the sky.

Tomorrow, look for clouds to be moving in ahead of the next Low Pressure system coming in for Wednesday. The light may be flat, but I expect visibility to be good, but the details may be hard to see. There are plenty of machine worked lines on all sides of the hill to let you dial in your arcs. The off trail interference patterns have been building a bit higher amplitude with the high traffic. I was looking around to scope out the natural smooth lines off trail, which have been nicely covered by the last installment. I expect traffic to continue to be light, and max vertical should be easy to pile up. Now is the time to get a good look before the storm moves in. See the Line. BE the Line

2-22-26

It was a sunny Sunday funday, with unreal pressure for the goods that were waiting to be worked. The hill was offering still soft aspects and dreamy corduroy carpets that made you feel like a super hero on all sides of the hill. The consistency was dry, chalky, cold and fast, the kind of snow that makes all those early training turns pay off for just these kind of conditions. The Sun is still low in the sky, but is beginning to get high enough to start affecting the direct aspects with radiant energy, but all the other aspects are holding the cold, soft lines. Mineral Basin was the call for the first laps of the day to stay ahead of the crowd for the first bit, letting the push get spread out. The entire span of The Bird was open and ready for more exploration for the left over pockets and secret stashes.

Tomorrow, expect more great snow conditions wall to wall, machine worked carpets of AHHHHHHH, and a bit lighter traffic as we start the new week. Look for the North facing aspects to be offering the coldest, driest consistency, but, truly, only the very direct Sun aspect will have taken some of the heat. The overall field is still quite smooth, but the the high traffic lines will be developing the chop and rumble as the hill gets more worked. I’ll be looking for the smooth machine worked lines for the perfect carpets, with Mineral Basin offering the Sun and full resolution visibility. More storm energy is coming mid week, leaving plenty of time to dial in the goods and scope out future lines before that energy moves in. IBBY

2-21-26

It was a beautiful sunny morning but quite cold, which kept that soft surface layer from morphing. Wonderfully prepared grooming efforts provided the ultimate dry chalky lines one dreams about. It was great to be working arcs on a surface that was consistent and dialable top to bottom on all sides of the hill. Some of those areas that were still being mitigated were opened for the first time in a long time for those with their ear to the rail delivering epic floaty, blower lines that were smooth consistent and just like the movie in your mind only it was real.

Traffic was full on but the larger opened areas were great to treat the seekers to the goods wall to wall. With the cold temps and the Sun angle still lower in the sky helped keep the quality soft and blastable. Even those due South aspects were holding up nicely, but were going to begin to morph slowly as we move forward.

Tomorrow, look for more great conditions on the hill wherever you travel. Still soft pockets are happening, and the prepared lines will be offering carpet smooth surfaces that will be absolutely perfect for the morning session. Sun will be shining as well and the morning will still be holding the cold. It is go time, and there is more weather on tap for the middle of the week. Like Joe Man The Snow Man says, “Don’t Skimp On The GROOVE SAUCE”!!!

2-20-26

It was a full court press by The Faithful, who got up early in anticipation of another amazing day of deepness. The stoke was high, and folks were cooking on tailgates, suiting up, and ready to get more of the goods. Mineral Basin opened, offering super surfy quality that was easy and very consistent. Visibility was quite good, and you could see the full on charge to the fall line. This quality and consistency really contributed to the performance level. Other areas of the hill were offering soft, but variable lines that had been worked from yesterday. All the traverses and entrances have totally recovered from the previous sketchy condition to a much more predictable and approachable state.

Tomorrow, expect continued heavy traffic, more great lines to still be waiting in the wings, off the charts corduroy carpets that will let you dial in your inner Ligety, and much colder temps in the wake of that cold front. The hill is in great shape wall to wall, and there are still a lot of great lines to find, so keep your ears open for openings, and let the Spirit of the Mountain guide you to a perfect line. Remain Standing!!!

2-19-26

Today was the prime definition of ALL TIME quality Essence. Truly bottomless, gravity suspending, perfection. This is what it is all about. What more can you say when it is amazing wherever you go. The The Faithful were in attendance and ready to go, and the stoke was high.

Here is a shot of The Jazz Man coming up for air in the Mid Gad Trees today. He was sure to get the earliest bus to be on deck to get the goods. Tomorrow, look for more great turning, with super soft snow, deep pile, shag carpets of AHHHHH, and some more waiting in the wings. Keep the deep dreams coming and bring in another round. IBBY!!!!

2-18-26

There was serious accumulation for today’s festivities that we have been waiting to manifest. The very early arrivals at the area were some of the few who were ahead of a Canyon tie up involving a truck that had spun out, leaving those on deck to a fair stretch of time with the mountain all to themselves. Those few folks were able to get some amazingly deep lines on both sides of the hill , with The Cirque and the West facing aspects all filled in and totally bump free and super deep. It was a face shot festival that, combined with the low pressure, made for a dream day. The road opened up and it was on, with plenty left for everyone.

So, now the hill is primed and stocked up with continued accumulation into the early evening. Much of the hill did not open due to continuing mitigation efforts, so there is a lot still waiting for tomorrow. Bring your heavy artillery for tomorrow’s serving of uber deep offerings. Visibility will still be variable as more clouds are moving in ahead of the next impulse in the stream. We have all been waiting for days like this and they are here and just like we envisioned. Strong Work Folks!!! I am still holding my visualizations strong for a continuation of the storm stream. Anything can happen here as it could, has, and will produce events that transcend exaggeration. DEEP DEEPER DEEPEST!!

2-17-26

With another short accumulation overnight, the totals are adding up top to bottom. Those high winds of the previous days ahead of the front really began to fill in the aspects that have been lacking and taking care of the interference patterns that had built up. The overnight accumulation was a medium density graupel that offered amazing floatability and cushioned whatever static or rumble was still in play. Those wind buffed lines had that smooth feel that was delightful and predictable. It is so nice to have this kind of quality to begin the cycle and fill up those lines that will really shine with the next installment sitting on the doorstep.

Tomorrow, look for the next fast moving front to hit the Canyon in commuter time line, bringing very high winds, and snow intensity that will really add up fast. The hill is in great shape for the additional accumulation, so expect a great day of storm riding. Temps will be dropping with the frontal passage so dress for extreme weather, and chillax into the day. There is even more upstream just as we all visualized, and will manifest nicely as it will. Think Deep Thoughts!!!

2-16-26

The wind was nukin’ this morning, with gusts on the peak at well over 70 MPH and not much of a let up in between. The wind was so high in the AM that the chairs, with the exception of The Peruvian Chair were shut down. On the hill, the wind was moving the loose product and filling in the low spots and anywhere that could catch it. Those upper sections of the hill that had been getting smoothed in previous days was offering the goods, which were dry, silky, and a carve fest. I made a bee line to the Forklift to assess the options for the day. This cycle is looking very juicy, with a lot of dynamics and the forecast for the West Coast is coming up with big numbers that I hope will bring that kind of energy to The Front.

Tomorrow, look for storm conditions that will be challenging, but that is what we need to bring the Essence that will totally change the pack and conditions on the hill. Since that last snow that fell has been worked into the pack, much of the surface elements have changed with traffic and overnight winds, leaving a much improved substrate that this new installment will relegate to a footnote going forward. I am stoked at the prospect and thanks for contributing to the collective visualizations that have helped amplify the intention. Stay Frosty!!!

2-15-26

The Sun was filtered through a high cloud deck this morning, leaving excellent visibility, but very difficult flat light on the Northern aspects or sections that were in the shade. Great machine worked lines were on tap on all sides of the hill, which were trustworthy with smooth transitions that let you slide through the uncertainty. Wind buffed lines have begun to firm up, offering some well worth the effort conditions that keep you lapping those lines when you find them. Dry chalky feel is always a plus, and the soft sections feel like plush flannel underfoot. Delightful. Traffic was brisk, but the lines moved quickly making for good momentum to keep the stoke high.

Tomorrow, look for more changing weather as the next front is poised on the doorstep and will affect the visibility and drop the temps on arrival. I have been taking note of all those wind buffed lines and freshly tilled sections to hold in mind as new Essence is added to the pack. The hill is in great shape to move into this next cycle, which promises to really pack some good old Utah light on the hill. Keep those visualizations sharp. Keep it tight!!!

2-14-26

It was a cool sunny Saturday morning, with super clarity wall to wall, amazing machine worked lines on all sides of the hill, and expanded access to more goodness for those who were paying attention. That last installment really delivered just the right combination of density, structure and temperature to prepare the pack for the next incoming cycle lined up in the forecast. Boundary Bowl was opened, offering fresh, cold, untracked lines that were sumptuous and smooth.

Tomorrow, look for more great turning, though the clouds may be moving in ahead of the coming changes that are just upstream. Look for machine prepared goodness as this last accumulation has refreshed the corduroy with extra buffage. Those deep carved turns are just magic underfoot, and keep me stoked to dial in those G Force turns that feel so good. There are still soft lines out on those far North aspects for those with an adventurous spirit. Traffic should still be moderate, but the lines have been moving quite quickly. See you there dark and early for the morning turns. Don’t forget to SIZZLE!!