jojo_obrien
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All i gotta say is: WOW.
Second chair on Collins. The crisp bluebird morning sounded like Baghdad -- always a good sign. Always fun to watch people jump when the bombs go off.......
Warmed up on West Rustler -- chalk like consistency. Wind buff , rippable but not good for a starting run.
Waited at the ASP shelter atop Collins, soaking up the sun on a bluebird day. Ballroom opened around 10:30. Creamy, beautiful lines skiing effortlessly. Not too crowded (like the usual ant line you see on weekends).
I knew Backside opening was imminent. Got the green light from ASP. I was the first person to hike up the hill (although three guys passed this flatlander from LA with no lungs these days........) Took a completely untracked line off Backside. One of the most glorious runs I have ever taken. The sign up top says "this gate is closed to preserve the experience for uphill hikers." The only way to describe Backside untracked is just that: it's an experience. It really is.
Went over to Sugarloaf and a new gate had opened up (sorry don't know the name) all the area West of Extrovert. I was blown away at the quality and untracked nature of the snow. I don't recall ever having skied this area before. I took 4-5 laps. It was like a kid in a candy store. Nobody was behind me. I never saw anyone out there during the 5 laps.
Around 12:30 I headed over to Supreme. I had heard some bombs going off and after they quieted, I had a feeling Supreme Bowl would be open. I skied about 7 laps up Supreme until I had nothing more to give (skipped lunch). It was just ridiculous -- nearly everything was untracked. I don't think Supreme Bowl had been open this year? Not sure but it was skiing beautiful. Rarely hit a rock. Did a traverse over to the North side of Supreme Bowl (Marc_C help me with the name) . It wasn't quite prime time yet -- hit a few rocks on the undulating ridges. I have some Ptex work to complete.
Took one lap on Backside around 3 pm'ish over to Suzies Trees. Moderately tracked but a nice way to end the day. Drove down the hill at 3:30.
One of the best days of skiing I have EVER had. It was like a ghost town out there today. Almost a little spooky -- reminded me of the old Arby's commercial -- "where did everybody go?"
I was reminded today of what a special place Alta is. Really - epic out there today.
Second chair on Collins. The crisp bluebird morning sounded like Baghdad -- always a good sign. Always fun to watch people jump when the bombs go off.......
Warmed up on West Rustler -- chalk like consistency. Wind buff , rippable but not good for a starting run.
Waited at the ASP shelter atop Collins, soaking up the sun on a bluebird day. Ballroom opened around 10:30. Creamy, beautiful lines skiing effortlessly. Not too crowded (like the usual ant line you see on weekends).
I knew Backside opening was imminent. Got the green light from ASP. I was the first person to hike up the hill (although three guys passed this flatlander from LA with no lungs these days........) Took a completely untracked line off Backside. One of the most glorious runs I have ever taken. The sign up top says "this gate is closed to preserve the experience for uphill hikers." The only way to describe Backside untracked is just that: it's an experience. It really is.
Went over to Sugarloaf and a new gate had opened up (sorry don't know the name) all the area West of Extrovert. I was blown away at the quality and untracked nature of the snow. I don't recall ever having skied this area before. I took 4-5 laps. It was like a kid in a candy store. Nobody was behind me. I never saw anyone out there during the 5 laps.
Around 12:30 I headed over to Supreme. I had heard some bombs going off and after they quieted, I had a feeling Supreme Bowl would be open. I skied about 7 laps up Supreme until I had nothing more to give (skipped lunch). It was just ridiculous -- nearly everything was untracked. I don't think Supreme Bowl had been open this year? Not sure but it was skiing beautiful. Rarely hit a rock. Did a traverse over to the North side of Supreme Bowl (Marc_C help me with the name) . It wasn't quite prime time yet -- hit a few rocks on the undulating ridges. I have some Ptex work to complete.
Took one lap on Backside around 3 pm'ish over to Suzies Trees. Moderately tracked but a nice way to end the day. Drove down the hill at 3:30.
One of the best days of skiing I have EVER had. It was like a ghost town out there today. Almost a little spooky -- reminded me of the old Arby's commercial -- "where did everybody go?"
I was reminded today of what a special place Alta is. Really - epic out there today.
