May 8, 2016, Alpental

Found similar elsewhere at the Pass. In the open, skiing is good above 4k where there's snow; in the trees, there's oodles of tree litter. South and west facing slopes are starting to get cooked, even in the trees. I think Snoqualmie has passed through the worst of pollen-season. 70mm skis worked great.

Did a solo tour yesterday afternoon to the top of the padded seats, too. Very few folks out and about; I ran into a group finishing-up as I was starting up who reported that Upper Nash was firm but skiable. By the time I got up there 145 mins later the E-Bowl side had gotten sticky but the late afternoon descent down l'Internationale offered superb corn, I suspect partly due to the morning's light drizzle which I mist out on ;D

Called my mom while lounging about in the thin clouds up top, she was happy to hear from me. With coverage below 4k going fast and this week's forecast, I suspect there'll be some portaging for those who attempt to ski(n) from the patio next weekend. The typically "Closed" entrance into Nash still goes just fine. It's definitely a rock hop if you choose the path more traveled.