It was clear and cold this morning, with the last vestiges of the storm clouds clinging to the peaks to start out the day. There was a brisk wind, great visibility, and wonderful quality snow on all sides of the hill. The Groomers were offering amazing carvability, with Think Young getting the first machine worked effort of the season, which was a real treat. Off trail was very nice as well, with still soft snow offering plenty of cushion to mitigate the rumble that had built up over the last days. Traffic was moderate, but the crowd got spread out quickly, leaving fast turnarounds as the morning moved forward.
All sides of the open areas are standing up nicely and the cold temps have been keeping the fresh product in good shape even thought the Sun is out. Those low angle rays provide very sharp definition to the pack, and it is nice to have such stunning clarity after chasing after details these past couple of days. Tomorrow, look for still cold temps in the AM, but with the High Pressure building in, temps should be improving while the Valley remains cold with the inversion layer that is beginning to kick in. Be careful in the lower Canyon as black ice may be lurking as the moisture gathers on the road. Keep your eyes and ears dialed in for changes in openings, they can sneak up on you if you are not paying attention. I’ll be taking the day off tomorrow, so look for the groomers to offer the smoothest turns on the hill. Remain Standing!!!