After a long dry spell and huge melt off of the pack, storm warnings are in the forecast, promising to bring some significant accumulation to the hill in the next few days. Today was overcast and coolish, but the pack did not freeze hard at all. Mineral Basin was offering some soft lines on the prepared areas, but leaving the main lines was tricky as the static was crispy indeed. The Peruvian Gulch was offering consistent lines top to bottom, with plenty of traction to keep the roll real. Visibility was marginal with the flat light keeping the details obscured, and some light precipitation later in the morning added to the issue. Regulator and the Gad side of the hill broke early, with some nice lines to build the stoke.
Tomorrow, look for a weather day on the hill, so dress for the occasion. I won’t be driving with the top down like I did all last week with the warm temps. Visibility will be an issue and staying with the prepared lines will provide the best consistency top to bottom. With the drop in temps, expect very crispy lines on the hill. Be sure to avoid those very steep, long aspects that will be very difficult with a hard freeze. The next few days will prove to be a turning point of the season as we move forward. Keep the visualizations working to keep the storm flow flowing through the Front. Keep on Chuglin’!!!