It was a clear morning, with perfect groomers prepared for the Morning Crew on both sides of the hill. The Grooming Crew did an amazing job of making the mat more consistent as they reworked it top to bottom. The Cirque Traverse opened with soft snow on top of a consolidated pack. I stayed with the Groomed lines today, as I am still working on my stamina during these early days. Here is a shot of the scene in Mineral Basin with the inversion holding clouds in the Heber Valley.
Traffic was very light, and back to back Trams were fast and fun with no waiting. It was a perfect day to dial in maximum vertical. The off trail was still very variable over all, but those lines off the Cirque Traverse certainly did look inviting. Tomorrow, look for another great day for the morning session, with top to bottom carpets of ahhhhh, still soft lines to find out on the Traverse, and fairly light traffic.
Here is a shot of some bark on a tree in the outer areas. I will be taking the day off tomorrow, so get the goods for me. I’ll be back on Sunday. Storms are moving in, get ready!! Stay Frosty!!