We've been there, awaiting the call "Front line!", the first row of dedicated snow hounds, first up the mountain, first to make a run in a resort open the first day, and first to tear the bottoms off your skiis on rocks and sticks. Been there, done that, and trying not to make the same mistakes again.
The problem centers around all the hype delivered by the news media and weather personnel. "There are 28 inches of snow and resorts are open to some GREAT skiing and snowboarding!!!"
Yeah, right. 28 inches if it is first accumulated on a base of man-made ice, shoveled into a gully, and scooped around the measuring device. I find that the mountain cams and the "snow cam" at Snowbird are more reliable. We shall await more pristine conditions - Utahns can do that.
The problem centers around all the hype delivered by the news media and weather personnel. "There are 28 inches of snow and resorts are open to some GREAT skiing and snowboarding!!!"
Yeah, right. 28 inches if it is first accumulated on a base of man-made ice, shoveled into a gully, and scooped around the measuring device. I find that the mountain cams and the "snow cam" at Snowbird are more reliable. We shall await more pristine conditions - Utahns can do that.
2 comments:
When I heard they had opened, I just knew you would be up there... With the weather we are getting, your wait is almost over :)
LOVE your bro and sis pictures. I like that idea a lot.
Hope all is well with the plans. Let me know if you need anything before the big day!
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