One of my son's, and some friends, joined us for a couple days on this trip. Most of them rented so we were a bit late getting out the first day (Friday). My back was improved but still kept Advil regiment. About 3" fresh fell overnight with more coming later in the day. We stayed on the front-side just to get everyone acclimated (it was the first ski day of the season for some).
Riding the chair out of Lionshead Village
Despite the lower than average snowfall for the season, I was quite surprised by the base and more so that the trees had plenty soft (still).
Day 2 (Saturday)
Another 6-8" fell overnight and we got out early and directly to Blue Sky Basin. The single digit overnight temps made for a sticky dry snow. That, plus the rental snowboard my son got that was probably last waxed last season, made for long slog getting back to BSB. Felt bad for him, but part of me was hoping it would convert him to 2planks
David @ Belle's Camp (Finally!)
Spent a couple hours in BSB then made our way to the front side for the afternoon. Normally a Saturday + pow makes for some afternoon crowds, especially at mid-Vail (aka Ballhooter). Maybe it was the locals were avoiding the cold temps, but no crowds this Saturday
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I set the group free on the blues off chair 2 giving me time to explore the trees off chair 4
and finished with some bump runs down Ledges and Safari (more advil later)
Day 3
Cold again but with strong winds so we took advice from others to avoid bowls, staying front-side. I was solo in the afternoon so I found refuge exploring new trees again.
Day 4
Bluebird day with temps in mid 20s. Started morning in Game Creek bowl
then Sun Up bowl then usual off chair 11.
Divorce is tough, but I suspect I'll see her again.
