Jan 25, 2009, Silver Peak

Brenda and I took a trip up to the Pass today with the expectations of at least getting some exercise. No season pass this year so we were unaided by the lifts. Climbed to Grand Junction then down Rockdale and on to Ollalie clearcut. Trails were nicely groomed with the couple of inches that had fallen over night, and kick wax was working wonderfully in the cold temps. Super windy and cold on the approach to the basin. Topped out at the knob in the upper basin. Downhill was much better than expected. We had crust, dust on crust and blown in powder, but really no boiler plate. Fat skis were working well. I think only a few inches would really improve things. I'm glad we took the trip, it was a good day.