Thanks for the update Jim! that's great news
I hear its rocking and rolling up there today
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Utah 2020-2021 Utah Resorts, Weather, Conditions and Stoke
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Thanks for the update Jim! that's great news
I hear its rocking and rolling up there today
Today was so damned fun. I’m bummed I had to leave early to get my second vaccine dose! Sun starting to come out and we had several inches of fresh that was starting to blow in and fill in old tracks.
You didn’t miss anything.
I went up looking for sunburn relief after skiing in shorts.
I found it.
I went up looking for sunburn relief after skiing in shorts.
I found it.
Today at Snowbird 4/6/21 was one of those secret powder days. They got about 9-12" with very low crowds. I only skied about 2-3 hours, but they were quality! Joined by @John Webb, us geezers had fun.
We skied in the afternoon and almost saw the sun a couple times.
We skied in the afternoon and almost saw the sun a couple times.
Tahoe skier checking in. Here for the week. Skied a half day today `and it was fantastic. 9 to 10 inches from a storm everyone yesterday (except powderchasers.com) thought would stay north. Midweek skiing, powder day, and no lines on any lifts at Snowbird. This never happens at Snowbird. Period.. Great first UT day. could still find some afternoon powder in Black forest and in Mineral Basin. Last 2 rides on Alta Chair were half untracked at 3 &3:28pm I'm guessing mineral wasn't open when the early am powderhounds were out. A local said it was one of his 5 best days of the year ! I'm calling it my best powder day of the year ! but not quite this:
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Runs that were smooth, edges of trails and some woods runs at the Bird skied great with soft powder. Even the cut up stuff was quite skiable. Runs that had large moguls that were icy after last weeks heat wave were tricky, not so good & you could hit scratchy layers. Tomorrow should be primo on any groomer trails. Then a medium warm up that will have unknown effects.
They forgot to roll the tunnel door down last night- 95% of the tunnel had snow on the floor but it was running. Snow must been blowing sideways making it a wind tunnel ! Should meet Jim at Brighton tomorrow.
They forgot to roll the tunnel door down last night- 95% of the tunnel had snow on the floor but it was running. Snow must been blowing sideways making it a wind tunnel ! Should meet Jim at Brighton tomorrow.
Yup.
Great couple of hours this morning for me before work beckoned--would loved to have stayed longer.
Got my own chair ...
...& my own 8’s
what a stellar day to be in the mountains
...& my own 8’s
what a stellar day to be in the mountains
Same! Was up until 11:30. Lots of off-piste today. We were amazed at how good it was!
Super beautiful day at Brighton today 4/7/21, 35 degs, packed and loose powder with a little spring snow near the bottom of the hill. I got to ski with @Daniel , @P-Ute , and @John Webb , good guys and good turns!
I had never skied with Daniel before. He's a terrific telemark skier and very photogenic. Sorry if I embarrass him, but here is a photo blast of Daniel:
L-R: Daniel, John, P-Ute with Mt Timpanogos in background.
Snakes hanging out at Snake Creek chairlift.
The most scenic cat track in Utah?
I had never skied with Daniel before. He's a terrific telemark skier and very photogenic. Sorry if I embarrass him, but here is a photo blast of Daniel:
L-R: Daniel, John, P-Ute with Mt Timpanogos in background.
Snakes hanging out at Snake Creek chairlift.
The most scenic cat track in Utah?
Thanks for reaching out with the idea of getting together for a ski day, Jim. It was an excellent blend of enjoyable company, fun conditions, and great weather! Already looking forward to the next time!
gorgeous blue bird day at Alta yesterday - Ballroom and Backside were untouched from Tuesday. Tremendous April Powder skiing
only bummer of the day was snagging my jacket on a branch and ripping a 2 inch square in it
only bummer of the day was snagging my jacket on a branch and ripping a 2 inch square in it
Great writeup @Jim Kenney Good skiing with you, @P-Ute,@Daniel on Wednesday. Today I skied Alta wirh a not so early start. Groomers stayed excellent all day. No lift lines. Off-trail stuff was a bit of everything. We're in day 2 of freeze thaw cycles that continues all week. Evergreen area & Devil's Castle still had 8 inches untracked light powder from Tuesday's storm. Area between Sunspot and Stone Crusher had 8 inches of mush. some lower off trail areas had a sun crust that was hard work. The high traverse,had the best snow coverage I've seen, corner to Greely bowl fully covered with no rocks. High Rustler was not so good (firm moguls).
This wiggle on the Ballroom is getting large !
This wiggle on the Ballroom is getting large !
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yeah that wiggle is super deep!
So is Snowbird about the only hill staying open past April 18th?
Yes, Bird full ops until at least May 9, then probably partial ops. PC and DV close 4/11. Sol/Bright closes 4/18. Alta closes regular ops on 4/18, but I think they will reopen for an encore the weekend after that only.
Had a great day at Deer Valley 9 APR 2021 with @John Webb, @P-Ute and some surprise guests. It was super sunny and warmed to about 45 degs with light crowds. Fun stuff.
Pretty day, John on Stein's Way
P-Ute
When in Utah, drink what the Utahn's drink!
P-Ute off the Empire lift.
John mingling with the rich and famous.
Not much photographic value in this shot except to prove I was there too
The Bear House.
We thought seeing this guy playing live electric guitar on the slopes was the highlight of the day until...
...WE RAN INTO THE @KingGrump 'S AT 4PM FOR HAPPY HOUR!
Pretty day, John on Stein's Way
P-Ute
When in Utah, drink what the Utahn's drink!
P-Ute off the Empire lift.
John mingling with the rich and famous.
Not much photographic value in this shot except to prove I was there too
The Bear House.
We thought seeing this guy playing live electric guitar on the slopes was the highlight of the day until...
...WE RAN INTO THE @KingGrump 'S AT 4PM FOR HAPPY HOUR!
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My son and I were up at Snowbird today from about noon to four. It was coolish and some areas remained firm, but the snow softened in enough spots to be fun.
Vince and @John Webb
@jmills115 joined us for a few runs.
John cruising below the summit restaurant.
There was a freeride competition in Little Cloud bowl.
This was John's last day in Utah. He skied six straight days. I joined him for four of those. Birds of a feather flock together.
Vince and @John Webb
@jmills115 joined us for a few runs.
John cruising below the summit restaurant.
There was a freeride competition in Little Cloud bowl.
This was John's last day in Utah. He skied six straight days. I joined him for four of those. Birds of a feather flock together.
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