The temps were cool this morning, with brisk winds on the peak that made it feel like mid Winter, and the pack had a hard freeze top to bottom. Mineral Basin was calling with the Sun shining, pulling the majority of seekers back there to find the smooth lines that were happening on those Northern aspects that the wind had buffed. The machine worked lines were crispy, but the Sun was going to be working on the pack quickly. The Peruvian Gulch was offering nicely prepared lines that had a firm but tactile feel that let you dial in the turns that matter where they mattered. The lowest elevations were very firm and were going to wait until 11AM before any hint of a break in the mat appeared. By 1PM the lower elevation lines were breaking, which offered some very nice corn feeling turns as the pack began to morph.
The heat is in the forecast, but those early morning turns are going to be firm once again. Making a later start on the day is a great option while softening occurs on the hill. This Spring feel will demand a Spring like approach to the hill. Follow the Sun for the earliest break, but don’t forget the High North will still be resisting much of the softening and holding the dry chalk. Count on the lower elevations to be a lot longer in the softening department. Coverage remains excellent, with the lower elevations breaking well after Noon. See you there dark and early for the morning’s explorations. IBBY!!