It has been a week in which the valley (Salt Lake City) is submersed in inversion. When high pressure holds over Utah, all the smog rolling in from California combines with the smog generated from Salt Lake City and creates a mess of grossness. Fortunately, being up in Alta, we are above the inversion and experiencing mostly sunny days. It gets a little depressing in Alta when it does not snow. The conditions at Alta Ski Resort are actually fairly good. The groomers are fast, most of the off-piste snow is smooth (very little moguls), and the skier traffic is not to crowded. The back country skiing right now is quite bad. Most of the South East-North West slopes have been hammered by the sun. What didn't get sun damaged was effected by a wind storm we had up here early last week. Basically, there is not a lot of great powder to be found.
My friend and RS1 rider John VanGieson came to visit for a few days (first picture). Had a great time touring around Alta, trying to find the best snow. I'd say we fared much better than most, so it was a success. Too bad he left yesterday as this coming week is supposed to go off with snow. Starting Monday we are expected to get snow for the entire week. I will post some pictures later in the week if it gets deep. Until then, take care and enjoy every minute of life!
Chris Rossi
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