Stratton 3/2/18

[sankaty]

It's been a little while since I've skied in a wire-to-wire snowstorm. Such fun! The wind and new snow were filling in tracks all day. The snow was dense, but not wet; perfect for covering the firm base. I few windblown areas, but also deep wind-sculpted drifts to play in. The afternoon snow report indicated 14" new, which seems plausible. Probably heading back tomorrow.



I did briefly ski in the woods. Not unskiable, but treacherously thin. Didn't seem worth the risk with the trails in such good shape.

 

[Glenn]

Nice! Must have been awesome in the storm! We were there today. I hit a bit of powder just up from the tubing hill. I felt my skis hit the ground a few times. Opted to stay out of the woods. Felt good to have some winter back after the warmup last week.

 

[St. Bear]

I spent some time in the woods on Friday. You're right it wasn't worth it given most of trails, however there some good turns to be had. Especially if you a avoided people.

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[sankaty]

Spent more time in the woods yesterday after the trails started to deteriorate a bit. West Pilot was fun. It's big enough and low-angle enough that the obstacles were easily avoidable for the most part. Kidderbrook Ravine was rougher. Still skiable, but there was a root or rock in most of the obvious places to turn. If the fresh snow in the extended forecast materializes, I think the woods will be in decent shape over the next week or so.

 

[Glenn]

Agreed. If this one hits mid-week, it will really help things.

We were there yesterday. Less crowded and less skied off in spots. Some glare on the steeps in sections. But most of the mountain was a nice packed powder.