The first weekend in February was great! If you’re a hater who only likes their powder light and fluffy, then hey, this was the time for you to make jokes about our cement and get out of my way. Personally, I’m thrilled to tear up anything fresh, even if it is wind-affected and on the heavy side.
Friday was empty as could be and snowing like mad. Around mid-day it got deep enough to stop bottoming out and then it was free refills for the rest of the day. Lots of great Lincoln laps on East Bowl (thanks Mean Dean!) and Roller.
Saturday had some crowds and lines, but overall we’re pretty spoiled at Sugar. Lincoln did take a while to get open. I heard some grumping that they sent everyone who was lined up away and then wound up opening shortly thereafter. I missed that, lapping fresh turns from top to bottom on a stealth Nancy’s/Sugar Bowl opening instead. Huge stripes of avy chow in there are a reminder of everything the patrol does to keep us safe inbounds! Props SBSP, you’re the real pros.
Sunday Crows opened again! Like a wise stranger said to me on the lift, Saturday he was a little mad about it, but Sunday he was super happy about the slight delay. After four or five laps there, the crowd did get a bit overwhelming for a fixed triple. Still, another super day at the bowl. 🙂
Unfortunately, the next storm, while starting out with some snow, changed over to rain early Monday. Sugar was closed Monday and Tuesday, and although things are calmer and they look to be opening Wednesday for some rain skiing, I’ll pass and see you back on the hill Friday or Saturday.
– John S
