March 1, 2013, Echo Valley, Chelan

Attending a conference in Chelan, so had checked out the status for Echo Valley a week ago. "Closed for the season" said the website. However, a recon mission on my drive into town revealed a residual and tamped down 3"-4" base left over from the season. It froze just enough last night to allow for good skinning. I was in good company with both the sunrise AND a 3/4 moon, as well as the added bonus of the roosters announcing the beginning of the day. If you've never been to Echo Valley, it's sort of like the bumpy cowfield ski areas of the Mid-West. But, it DOES provide a ramp for turns. I think I may have poached these turns, as I sensed that this little spot lies on private land; sorry if that's the case. Anyhow, 500 vert before breakfast and month 185 in the bag! Certainly an antithetical experience to yesterday's visit to Hyak, with it's foot of soft mashers and the skies puking! Welcome to March...