There was a solid showing of The Faithful this morning, which was cold and clear and perfect for the season’s opening of Mineral Basin. The Tunnel was open, with the feed from the Peruvian Chair feeding the seekers from that approach. The snow back there was blower with all the accumulation we have had after the heavier density earlier in the week. Hoots and hollers were echoing in the bowls as the fresh terrain was being sampled after a long anticipation. It is great to have all sides of the hill now in play, which will go a long way in spreading the traffic out more spaciously throughout the boundaries.
The machine worked lines were offering amazing carvalicious quality, that made all that training come into focus and paid off with each arcing turn. Tomorrow, look for more excellent quality on all sides of the hill to remain in play as the Sun angle is still very low and won’t really be working the pack too much, but still, there may be some variations due to wind that might come into play. Expect the unexpected. I think we can confidently deem the hill ready for prime time. Keep your head on a swivel as the the pent up demand is bringing out some intense send vibrations. I’ll be there dark and early to get back to the turns at hand. Speed Safely!!