FRESH COATING

1-08-19 by dave

The storm had cleared off overnight and the morning was clear and surprisingly warm. That storm delivered a fresh coating of Spackle all over the hill which went a long way toward building the base. The high moisture content made the new installment challenging, as the wind had set up much of the new snow. The far right hand side of Regulator had been blown smooth, with epic wind slab that I have not seen on that pitch in some years. The Road to Provo was very difficult and wind affected. Other aspects held up better and offered consistent, however, stiff turns. Here is a shot of Mineral Basin before the rope drop looking very inviting.

All the areas opened fairly quickly and it did not take long for the Faithful to work the new snow. As it got chopped up, I focused on the Groomers to save my knees from the torsion effects of the high density pack. While there was a strong early showing, the uphill capacity and quick openings spread the crowd out and the lines disappeared.

There was quite a group of folks looking into the Basin and who could blame them with all that untracked waiting in the wings. Tomorrow, look for the Groomers to be offering amazing carpets wall to wall. Mineral Basin will be offering the Sun and wide open lines for the opening bell. The off trail will still be stiff and will require your full attention. Many of the entrances have improved markedly, but tread lightly. These warm temps will be working the pack more than usual, so watch the Sun and work the High North for the best feel. Watch Your SIX!!

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