The morning temp was cool and the pack had frozen solid overnight. Mineral Basin was offering the first softening with the Sun shining and a light wind blowing, keeping the break slow to occur. The front of the hill was very firm, however, some tenderizing passes had been employed on the main run. The lower third of the hill was difficult to negotiate as the melt off had worked the pack, so some route finding was in order. The exit on the Gad side of the hill was in pretty good shape, but there was mandatory walking on the Bass Highway to span the gap in cover. The break went off around 11 AM, when those nicely prepared lines softened and the sorbet stage in the pack made the turning smooth and dialable.
Tomorrow, look for more nice turning for The Last Day of the season. Coverage remains good, but be aware of thin spots and narrow threads you may need to use caution. The Gad side of the hill has the best egress line to get to the base, but walking the gap in the cover is mandatory still. The break on the pack should be the same as today, so plan accordingly. Stay Frosty!!!