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Ski Sundown - 3.3.11

gmcunni

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Date(s) Skied: Ski Sundown

Resort or Ski Area: 3.3.11

Conditions: chilly, blue skies

Trip Report: as far as the snow conditions - it was warm then it got cold, you can do the math.

First run was down Gunny. I was hoping the sun loosed up the snow but it wasn't to be. Like adversity, frozen bumps do not build character, they reveal it - so i skied elsewhere the rest of the day. Only skied for a couple of hours, kept company by my ipod. i thought about hitting the jumps on Stinger but they were huge and i couldn't muster the courage.

Did venture back Gunny one last time and found the ski patrol training again so i stopped to watch. it was almost comical to see, both the lead person on the sled and the rope holder were struggling in the icey bumps, it was very difficult to set an edge. there was a 4th patroller overseeing that action so i skied over to ask how it was going (cuz someone suggested actually talking TO them rather than ABOUT them) Turns out they are training for a national compition and the girl at the front of the sled had placed 2nd in the nationals last year :spread:

not the best day of the season for me, wish my edges were sharper.

waved to Carrie as i left but she didn't see me.
 

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Gunny bumps were firm this AM with boilerplate in the troughs. Bumps themselves were softening nicely by 11:30, but the troughs, well, not so much.

Rest of the MTN. was mint this early am-- firm but edgeable cord. Surprisingly great morning for cruising.
 

severine

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Sorry i didn't see you, Gary!

I will add that after the evening groom last night, Temptor, Nor'Easter, and Canyon Run were a lot of fun. Fastest I've ever skied comfortably and loved it!
 

gmcunni

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Sorry i didn't see you, Gary!
no worries, i could see you were busy talking with the other orange jackets. you were looking in my general direction but i knew you wouldn't see me.

I will add that after the evening groom last night, Temptor, Nor'Easter, and Canyon Run were a lot of fun. Fastest I've ever skied comfortably and loved it!

if i wasn't so cold i would have waited around for the evening groom, i'm sure it was much better after that.
 

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I guess he means Stinger does not have bumps. It still has a Terrain Park.
 

severine

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no worries, i could see you were busy talking with the other orange jackets. you were looking in my general direction but i knew you wouldn't see me.

if i wasn't so cold i would have waited around for the evening groom, i'm sure it was much better after that.

It was definitely pretty cold last night. If the conditions weren't so good, I would have played lodge host all night. ;)
 
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