Freshiez at Crystal Basin

[dalius]

Winter is back! Go skiing now!

 

Went up to Crystal yesterday (Sat) to seek out some fresh powder. 5 of us left the masses (1 hour long ticket line)behind at the base of the ski area and skinned up to Crystal Basin, skiing the chutes coming off the ridge to the left. We were a bit weary of the snow due to the large amount that has fallen in the last 2 weeks. After digging a few pits on N and NE aspects, we decided it was stable enough to ski. The skiing was SICK! Steep and deep, powder shots all around! 10" of fresh on top of a week's worth of more fresh. I couldn't believe conditions like that could exist this time of year, especially since we've had absolutely no winter to speak of. Tested out my brand new pair of TM-Xs I bought at second ascent at 50% off a few weeks ago (my previous pair of skis were TUA Montets 202 cm). Increadible. I hope winter sticks around a little while longer 'cuz I'm ready for a whole lot more.