Our good pal Mr. Wind seems to like these parts this year, so he decided to return for most of the weekend being most heavy on Saturday morning. The temps ranging from a balmy -16 F in Hope Valley to 20F at its warmest stage. I guess the wind blew in an inch or two into some areas on Friday.
With no doubt, Sunday was the coldest day I have ever skied in the Sierras in my lifetime. Out of our group of 8 or so people, 5 were showing signs of frost bite. I know it sounds wierd, but this rarely happens. Down jackets were a must as a mid-layer and balaclavas were the fashion accessories of the day.
Even without any significant snowfall, we still managed to find the goods in an otherwise dissapointing start to the season. With Basom in town, it was time to give him some FUN SKIING! YAY!@!@!
Music Klaxons - 'Golden Skans' (Erol Alkan edit)
Day One:
This doesn't happen too often at 6250 ft in California...
Last weekend definitely exceeded my expectations...Monday I actually consider one of the best days of the season (not too hard, but hell, it was fun!) There were a few morning laps on 6 and then a few of us (myself, Superstar, DaveB, Skidmarks) found some gorgeous wind-buffed in secret Steezle Bowl, stashes, and super super secret Thumper Paddle area. The winds were strong enough that our tracks were fully filled by the next laps....beautiful.
Tuesday I expected to be just as good as Monday, but unfortunately the winds picked up a little too much, and the wonderful wind-buffed from MLK day went to very very hard-packed pow. Still....helluva weekend, and no more core shots!
My camera was out of batteries and I forgot my charger...total foul...but I'll have it next weekend, and maybe get some more pics of the elusive mint green old man. :yourock:
01-18-2007, 10:22 AM
baseWeldr
I guess the camera still worked in the cold...
and yeah, hap late Bday tre6, thanks for giving us the gifts
looks like a firm but fun time had by all
