takeahike46er
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Date(s) Skied: 1/30
Resort or Ski Area: Whiteface
Conditions: powder, packed powder and some areas of hardpack
Trip Report:
I was pleasantly surprised by the conditions at Whiteface. I skied Gore the preceding day, and it was largely tracked out by the afternoon. Considering this was two days after the storm I expected to find mostly chopped up powder and groomers. For the most part, this was the case; however, I also found some nice untracked snow.
Highlights included second tracks down Empire (which was reserved). Early in the day, I had some untracked lines in Cloudsplitter and High Country glades. By far the best runs I had were on Upper Cloudspin. There was tons of untracked powder in there, even up until closing. Have at it tomorrow.
I got to ski Lookout Below for the first time. Gnarly trail. Easily the most difficult on the hill. Wasn't a fan of the funky whales, especially on the headwall. Thankfully, there was some soft snow along the edges early in day. Late afternoon... not so much. This will be a great bump run in the spring.
It snowed lightly throughout the day. At about 3:30 a heavy snow squall moved into the area. Should help to refresh the slopes for tomorrow.
Lookout Below
Skier on Cloudspin
Fresh tracks on Empire
Entering Cloudsplitter Glades
Resort or Ski Area: Whiteface
Conditions: powder, packed powder and some areas of hardpack
Trip Report:
I was pleasantly surprised by the conditions at Whiteface. I skied Gore the preceding day, and it was largely tracked out by the afternoon. Considering this was two days after the storm I expected to find mostly chopped up powder and groomers. For the most part, this was the case; however, I also found some nice untracked snow.
Highlights included second tracks down Empire (which was reserved). Early in the day, I had some untracked lines in Cloudsplitter and High Country glades. By far the best runs I had were on Upper Cloudspin. There was tons of untracked powder in there, even up until closing. Have at it tomorrow.
I got to ski Lookout Below for the first time. Gnarly trail. Easily the most difficult on the hill. Wasn't a fan of the funky whales, especially on the headwall. Thankfully, there was some soft snow along the edges early in day. Late afternoon... not so much. This will be a great bump run in the spring.
It snowed lightly throughout the day. At about 3:30 a heavy snow squall moved into the area. Should help to refresh the slopes for tomorrow.
Lookout Below
Skier on Cloudspin
Fresh tracks on Empire
Entering Cloudsplitter Glades
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