June 19, 2005, MRNP - SUNRISE - Sourdough part 2

Ron, Jerry, and myself headed for round 2 at Sunrise.  Were surprised to see a new dusting of snow on the Sunrise road rounding the final bend to the parking lot with some freshies spattered around the meadows and hillside.  Sunny skies, slight breeze and only a couple of other cars in the parking lot.  The main facilities are still closed though, so bring your own picnic if you are hiking.  Ran into Kenji just past the main entrance, he was headed towards the interglacier.  We were headed for another helping of "Sourdough starter"  8).  Loaded up our skis and found something everyone seemed to miss last week, because it was sweet and just sitting there waiting for the cannery to start picking and shuckin the corn.  The snow was very consolidated, smooth, and skiable  ;D, with a light dusting of new laid perfectly over the surface.  No postholing, no stryo snow, no rocks, just beautiful skiing  8).  Never pass up good snow for better was our motto today, making several laps on this beauty ;D.  The skies were so clear and the sun so bright we could even see ski tracks across on the interglacier, nice job Kenji if those were yours.  There are still some pretty good lines to be had from the Ridge.  Last nights cool temps and new snow helped to keep us happy at least for another week  8).   Ron and Jerry took lots of pictures so check back for more fun.  :D