I took a day off Tuesday and hit Monarch. The hill hadn't seen significant snow for days, and yet, we were able to get fresh tracks in a few spots. There's something nice about skiing at a place where you don't feel like you have to rush to get the skiing before all the good snow is gone. Even been in Vail's China Bowl on a weekend powder day. The freshies are devoured in minutes.
At Monarch, apparently, they stay for days.
Most people complain the runs are too short at Monarch and I always reply "Enjoy Summit County on a weekend."
ReplyDeleteThe runs are too short at Monarch.
ReplyDeleteTwo things:
ReplyDelete1 - 90 percent of Monarch was wind-packed crust. The other 10 percent was some nice, but heavy powder (if that's the right term) in the trees and a few spots in Mirkwood.
2 - Dave for some reason did not post the photo of him on his ass after a tumble through said powder. Even though he promised he would.
Consider yourselves informed.
Wait... Dave broke a promise? Does his mom know? :)
ReplyDeleteDave,
ReplyDeleteI'm so disappointed.
I'd like to point out that the powder wasn't too heavy, a certain poster just skis on the tails of his skis.
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