18/19 'Yakyard Report

Back-to-back Juneuary days had me on the hunt for the sunblock and shades. Sat. was soft from bell-to-bell, Sun. not so much (although if you went to church like a good parishioner, the surface conditions would've been fine by the time you arrived). The "off-piste" left much to be desired, but at least it held an edge well enough to allow one to seek relief in the trees. The parking lots were full both days but the only notable lines occurred in Hidden Valley and the only zone that never fully softened was Serpentine. A few more days under (high) pressure, followed by mixed-bag that should shape up just in time for next weekend, when last chair moves to 4pm for the rest of the season

Giant line, read biggest ever At 'Yak, that I could have skinned the face twice in the time it took to get on the first lift. By the looks of Hyak front side I wouldn't have been the first to skin it prior to opening either.

Super heavy powder that was really deep, measured armpits on my 9yr old when he ejected on 1st run. Fun morning then got packed wet snow grabby stuff. Lines OK after 1st one.

Off-piste was less friendly today having been stampeded over yesterday before last night's borderline rain event & warming. Groomers, however, were amazing. Even at the end of the day it wasn't possible to find a spot of true ice - just some places a little firmer and more slippery than others. Warmed up considerably this afternoon, but tomorrow should be more of the same.

Turned deeper than it looked this morning. But nothing to see out East after noon, move along please

super sleeper cc day at the yak with kind snow and friends

Full sun and short lines made cleaning up leftovers at TAY's training facility quite tolerable. Missed last chair by seconds but enjoyed the band as I'd planned to anyway. Security had an issue with me opening my pocket beverage outside for the walk home and yanked it out of my hand to add it to the base. Guess I'll walk a little further uphill next time...