May 2, 2012, Alpental

We'd hoped for some sunset corn skiing, and found 2-8" wet new snow under gray skies.  Nevertheless, six of us had fun skinning to the top of Alpental and half of us skied down either side around 7PM.  There was a light sun (or wind?) crust above 4000' and the heaviness of the snow was a bit challenging, but at least it was consistent.  Below 4000' was creamy butter fun skiing.  Sounds like our friends at Hyak had creamy butter and blue skies all afternoon 1-5PM.  Neither group found grabby snow. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iaqyqm9eSZE

This time of year sure provides a variety of temperature and snow conditions.  :)