It was really chilly this morning as the day began. A few inches of light density Essence covered the dance floor, enticing many to sample the goods on the off trail sections. On the front of the hill, the underlying layer was fully in play and staying on the prepared lines paid dividends, however, off trail was pretty good on the smoother sections. I was sticking with the tenderized lines that had some of the fresh material mixed in to soften and add some cushion to the ride. Mineral Basin was offering great prepared lines, with White Diamonds and Lower Silver Dipper offering super carvey lines that made me hurry back for more. The Sunday Cliffs opened and there were some fresh lines to explore.
There were plenty of fresh lines to dial in and a bit of imagination helped get you where you wanted to be.
Traffic was light, and hot laps were fast and fun to get. This additional accumulation went a long way in improving the conditions on the hill. With the cold morning temps, the pack was slow to warm, keeping the quality good for the morning session.
Tomorrow, look for morning Sun once again as another storm cycle is on the door step. We should get a fair day before the clouds move in later in the day. Look for the smooth prepared lines for the best ride. Watch your aspects for the opening to get the best ride. Mineral Basin should be offering the best quality to start the day. Dial it up, Dial it IN!!