The storm has subsided up here in Mammoth leaving some of the deepest snow I have skied in the last couple of years.  Tuesday and Wednesday were knee to hip deep in places allowing for lots of choking face shots.  There wasn’t a lot of steep terrain open other than Lincoln Mountain on Tuesday morning forcing  a lot of skiers and snowboarders to make fewer turns in order to keep enough speed to keep moving.  Chair 22 opened around 9:30 a.m. though and that was the place to be.  It was definitely one of the best mornings of the year.  I’m glad my boss allows me to have a flexible schedule so I can enjoy the fresh snow.  The top of the mountain opened Wednesday around noon.  Wednesday was a bluebird day which allowed the snow to settle and stabilize on the mountain.  Wasn’t able to enjoy the frenzy as the top opened, but I did go out this morning to get some of the leftovers.  Fresh tracks or not, I love skiing cut up crud as well.  Myself and Van, one of our long time bootfitters, were able to find some fresh tracks this morning and had a great time before work.  I have attached a few pictures of Van skiing off of the Hemlocks this morning.  The snow has settled a little and isn’t as deep as earlier in the week, but the quality is excellent.  Enjoy the pictures and we hope to see you in Mammoth soon.

Greg

P.S. We are expecting another storm Saturday night into Tuesday.  Bring it on.  I’m not quite sick of skiing powder yet.