It was nice that today no one paid attention to the CM marketing report. No lines, no waits, no drenching misters. Most of what was opened was either skier-plowed into nice packed pow bumps or thanks-for-finding-them rocks. As CD said, Iceberg was the winner, and then Valley Bowl followed later. Finally got to ski some leg-inspiring runs and no FQ groomers were required. Bear Pits has some scary punji sticks mid-run that would make any fall a skewering event. Blue skies helped make it an awesome day. Lots of rocks being dug up in the normal places - top and middle of The Frontside, Grubstake traverse, The Doors, mid Bear Pits, and by days end, the top half of Iceberg. Six will open tomorrow, but don't expect untracked as today's hikers got most of it.
Some oddities - Early afternoon, Rex and GV chair went on diesel, a very slow diesel. 1/2 hour later, back to electric. Very weird sounds coming out of C-3 diesel engine. Don't believe the Crystal telemetry which shows 4 hours of snow while we skied clear blue sunny skies.
An excellent day with #1, #2, and #3
Merry christmas,
Ken
