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Loon Mountain - 3-1-2005 Powder Day

Charlie Schuessler

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March 1, 2005

Loon Mountain

31°F - SNOWING ALL DAY – Made it seem Heavenly

The Snow Gods delivered Rocky Mountain Powder to the White Mountains today!

The ride up 93 was an interesting mix of snow falling, snow on the road and many lunatics driving as fast as they could in it.

The conditions on the mountain consisted of cloud cover with falling snow, which did not hinder the visual. The snow was so soft everywhere and we made comfortable pressure powder turns everywhere. The glades on North Peak were open as well as Upper Flume, Triple-Trouble, Big Dipper and Angel Street. However the East Basin Chair was closed. :angry:

Overall the mountain was empty and we rode up the Gondola twice just so we could ski the top of Angel Street.

The lower elevation trails were fall-line express routes with the powder acting as a brake with long carving turns. :D The upper elevation trails were less scrapped and the bumps under the snow were perfect for un-weighting before pressuring the ski (or board) into a graceful carve.

This is the best POWDER DAY I've ever skied at Loon. Take a day in the next few to enjoy it. :idea:
 

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Awesome Charlie! Looks like you picked a banner week to take vacation! :beer:
 

Charlie Schuessler

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Loon Summit Cafe'

I always forget to mention the SUMMIT CAFE'...

In addition to the usual Ski Mountain culinary fair..

THEY SERVE JAMAICAN FLAVORED DISHES CONSISTING OF SANDWICHES, ROLLS AND GUMBO THAT ARE WORTH EVERY PENNY. THEY ALSO HAVE RED STRIPE BEER TO WASH IT DOWN WITH, HMM.... :D And the people who run the operations are polite adults who appreciate your business.

Unfortunately the mountain operations people make it difficult to get there when they refuse to operate the East Basin Chair and force you to ride the Gondola :angry:
 
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