Summit & Alpental Thur Night

I took myself up to Snoqualmie Pass last night for some night skiing. Unfortunately I had just had my first Covid shot and had a case of the stiff and sores so I skied somewhat subpar. It was snowing hard but good quality snow. I played around doing the circuit from Summit West to Central and Silver Fir and back.  The snow was good, with the best being on the Wild Side chair.  I finished up the evening at Alpental on most excellent packed powder, soft bumps and some boot top off piste.  There were a few times with five minutes or so waits on the high speed chairs. The regular lifts were ski on. Chains were required except all wheel drive, heading down the mountain which made for a slow drive for the first 15 miles or so.  This was my first trip to Snoqualmie in a couple of years. I had a good time,

Hit Alpental Friday afternoon/evening.  Great, soft packed powder; snowed an inch or so while I was there, the melt on contact kind near 32 oF but OK.  Meister, Eisfallen in great shape; impressive depth of coverage.  No buried chicken heads or bowling balls, just very occasional icy mogul undersides.  Upstairs food, drink and bathroom areas clean, uncrowded and functional; good for a quick warm-up etc.