Smallest morning line of the year, other than the 10 people that were standing there for ½ hour or more. Late opening because…..Why? But, north facing snow was excellent packed pow. Iceberg was smooth, firm, and degraded quickly as the day went on. No worries as we kept off the groomers and to the soft snow or skied out sunny slopes.
Aspects that the huge weekend crowd ignored were thick and lumpy. Skied out areas softened quickly, took some authority, and delivered well deserved smiles. Almost didn’t head up to Powder Bowl after seeing the first red-coat skier hunt and pick their way down. Expecting punishment, pleasantly surprised that PB Main Chute held the best snow on the mountain, although, Valley Bowl was a near tie. By 10:00, the skier packed areas of the Frontside took some leg power and were really fun. Outer Ferk’s was great packed pow even though Bear Pits was rutted firmness. Lower E on some T2Bs was the best it’s been in… awhile.
It will be some dues to pay in the mornings or without heat (and some skier grooming) till the next Big Dump. By 1:00 the re-freeze was in progress and the forecast looks like some cool mornings coming. First on the lift isn’t going to be a bonus for a few days at least. ps - Northway and Southback closed all day although I’d say, nothing good out there anyway.
