The wind was nukin’ again this morning, with very high velocity winds on Hidden peak. I checked at 6:15AM and decided to call it a day right there. I am quite excited for the incoming weather, which will give the pack a nice coating. It was good to get a good look at the existing pack, so that I know the areas to avoid as the features get covered.
A great shot of The Team at The Beach back in the early 80’s. So many great memories on the hill, and this tradition continues.
Tomorrow, expect weather, the pack has endured very well since opening, with all the main open trails well covered. I am hoping the new accumulation will stick to the old layer and begin to bring in that soft feel I’ve been waiting for. Enjoy the day, Speed Safely!!
The wind was still nukin’ this morning, shaking The Trailer with intent as each gust hit the side. Up on the hill, The Tram was delayed due to the wind, and fresh grooming efforts had the main lines riding smooth. Coverage remains good, and with the few new inches that was delivered overnight, it was offering a bit of cushion for the morning crowd.
Santa watching the sky and hoping for a big dump.
The main atmospheric flow continues and I think it is dropping into our zone of the river. Tomorrow, expect some weather to be in the mix. With some luck, the arrival of this next impulse will drop the temp a bit and bring more of the goodness to the hill. Check The Bird site for up to date info in the AM. IBBY!!
The wind backed off in the early morning hours, letting The Tram open on time with light traffic and still breezy conditions on the peak. The gusts were brisk but not nearly the intensity of prior days. A fresh till had been performed on the main lines down, which offered much better traction underfoot, but there were still slick spots remaining that kept you on your toes. Visibility was good, but the light was flat. Back to back Trams were happening as traffic was light, which made for more stoke to be carried back up the hill for more fun.
Wilma and Marry on deck greeting the Holiday visitors, giving them the 411 on the days offerings. They have so much joy to share!!!
Weather is incoming and the rain is pattering on the skin of The Trailer as I write this, signaling the arrival of the moisture stream that is dropping down. I expect some overnight accumulation and continued accumulation of the next few days. Expect the old layer to be still an element of the flow line. Visibility will be an issue, but trust the prepared surfaces for a smooth ride. Temps will be much cooler, but the temps will be above normal for this time of the year. I’ll be taking the day off tomorrow to chill and enjoy the Peace of the Season. Dial it up, Dial it in!!!
The wind was still working the Canyon and the peak as well this morning, leaving the Tram on a wind hold for the AM. Traffic was moderate over on the chairs, but there was still plenty of room to maintain a solid line. Coverage remains good despite the warm temps, and the warm temps also softened the pack as the morning progressed. Again, with the Tram on wind hold, I retired to The Forklift to assess the options once again to see if The Tram would open, which it did later in the AM.
Me holding down The Table at The Forklift while assessing the options and hoping The Tram will open soon.
Tomorrow, look for the pattern to remain in its established position and the wind will still be a factor. Hopefully, the hill will open up earlier if the wind cooperates. Regulator still has good cover top to bottom, but the winds have scoured the unprepared areas leaving them very marginal. Tread carefully if you venture off the beaten path. I think traffic will remain moderate and make laps good to go. See you there dark and early for another day of early season training. Watch Your SIX!!
The wind was pumpin’ again this morning, with warm temps and scattered clouds that left the light flat but hopeful for some light on the details…. maybe. The Tram was on a wind hold, so I retired once again to The Forklift Restaurant to assess the options. Word coming off the hill was not encouraging, with a hard freeze of the pack from the residual cold of the base making the surfaces challenging. I opted to get some Holiday shopping done and stay ahead of the time line that is moving forward so quickly.
This little guy does not let the wind or any other adverse condition stop his enjoyment of the environment. He is living his best life as should BE.
Tomorrow, look for a similar pattern. Check the Bird Site for up to date weather and temps for up to date info. The Holiday surge of guests is now arriving for the coming span of the holiday season. Be sure to keep your head on a swivel and give plenty of room to move. Even with all the warm weather and variable visibility, the pack still remains good, but there are some areas where some loose rocks are evident, but easy to negotiate. I’m going to give it another shot in the AM and hope for a break in the wind. Stay Frosty!!
It was 47 Degrees in the parking lot this morning with a spritzing rain, and some very strong gusts blowing through the Canyon. The Tram was on wind hold, and with the way the trees were bowing down in the gusts, I retired to the Forklift to assess the options. Word from the early Seven Summits runs spoke of soft granular surfaces that got progressively softer lower down on the hill. There was a fair turnout of The Faithful who were working the lower sections on the prepared lines.
Wind hold on the Tram this morning kept the car in the dock. The frost was light as the main flow of moisture remains to the North.
Tomorrow, look for similar conditions as today with a still warm flow moving through. Hopefully the wind will back off a touch to let us do some more early season training laps. I think, with colder overnight temps up high, the pack could be a tad crispy in the AM. I’ll be there dark and early to suit up and charge the day. Straight Ahead!!
Three or four inches was added to the pack overnight, giving a bit of cushion and extra traction to the pack. Visibility was still offering flat light with the clouds of the current flow still moving through briskly. The old surface was still fully in play, and staying with the known smooth lines was key to keeping a consistent contact and flow. Traffic was moderate, and it took a modest pace to keep all boxes checked for closing traffic.
A BRIGHT SHINING STAR SHINING DOWN ON US ALL FROM ABOVE. STEADY, POWERFUL, AND SERENE OUTSIDE OF TIME!!!
Tomorrow, look for, perhaps, a bit more accumulation as the moist flow continues out of the West. I expect moderate traffic and I am looking forward to having that fresh accumulation tilled into the mat, offering a softer feel and a bit more traction underfoot. Temps are still moderate with this pattern, but dress for variations. Remain Standing!!!
It was very warm this morning with temps at 60 Degrees as I left The Trailer and 46 Degrees when I got to the Bird. The wind was thumping again that had The Tram on a wind hold. I dropped by The Forklift to assess the options and spoke with the Seven Summits gang who had taken the 7:45AM Tram. They reported similar conditions up high as we saw yesterday, with much softer pack on the lower mountain. Light was super flat and dark with the low lying clouds, but visibility was still good and there was still no precipitation falling. Time would tell.
The Snow Angel Elf was ready to help all the visitors on the hill as they arrived for a day of sliding. She has all the answers.
The next front is poised to move into The Front today sometime, so we’ll have to keep our eye to the sky. The Gad Zoom lift was running and reports from the hill were reporting much softer pack . When the snow finally begins to fall, it will be able to stick firmly to the old layer as it will come in wet to start. The storm track is moving South and we will be right in the sights of the weather flow for some time to come. Tomorrow, look for snow on the hill, check the road report for access in the AM. I will be taking the day off to recover from the days of training this week. I am worked. Speed Safely!!!
It was clear and cold this morning, with a coating of very dense accumulation that felt very granular underfoot. It really stuck to the old layer and made for some very nice feeling turns. Extensive reworking of the main lines and snow making going off top to bottom offered much improved turns that let you dial in and smooth out the approach. It didn’t feel like I was clawing and scratching to get a grip on the line. What fun to let loose and glide through the turns.
High clouds with filtered Sun made this shot of the East Twin look so impressive. A lot of weather is poised to move into the Front, it is just a matter of how far South that pattern drops. I say it is going to be a direct hit.
Traffic was moderate, but the trails remains fairly wide open and smooth. The light went flat now and again, but did rebound as clearing sections moved through. Tomorrow, look for more excellent training runs top to bottom. Coverage remains good and, with continued snow making efforts the quality should be very fun for the first runs of the day. Keep the deep visualizations going. Remain Standing!!
The wind was knocking the heck out of the Star Cruiser this morning as I entered the Canyon. Wind in the parking lot was brisk and First Tram left on time with light traffic. The wind on the peak was gusting to 60 MPH and a heavy gust stopped me cold as I was just dropping into Regulator. The wind was moving what loose snow was available to places where it would stick to the mat, but other sections were stripped down to the very firm layer. With the wind and the very flat light, it was very difficult to discern variations in the slope, so I was using my inner averaging senses to make turns without regard to any visible indications. Nice touch for a training morning. By the time I got back down the Tram was down due to wind, so I retired to the Forklift Restaurant to assess the options.
Seasons lights are up and shining brightly as we move into this holiday season.
Snow started falling around 9:30 AM with little accumulation as the wind blew the fresh cover to spaces unknown. Still, with the warm temps before the front, the new product will be sticking to the dance floor as this storm works the hill. Tomorrow, look for a small accumulation, still firm conditions on the hill, and a bit more traction underfoot. We’ll have to see how the visibility shakes out so keep your options open. See you there for another training day on the hill. Dial it up, Dial it in!!!
