I did it, once. The shock of the cold water resulted in patroller Warren jumping in with a dry suit on.
Fortunately for you, the current management team builds a shorter pond, with better odds of making it across.
For years, I videoed all the competitors, compiled a video, and provided segments for participants. The last few years, it has been hard to maintain a position to do the recording. With everyone leaning in, and using their phone cameras. I probably won't do videos this time.
Two and a half hours on the Lump today, with perfect groomer conditions. For my friends who thought Lower Shaft was great the other morning, this was better. Teledeano and I both felt a little grab on two turns on MacLeod, but other than that, it was smooth gliding.
There are a few memorial plaques around the hill, this year we have enough snow to reach them.
The ones for Fred Jones and Ken Ozanne are badly faded.. I removed those, and replaced them with ones I ordered on line to see how they would stand up. They are not great, and I didn't have the hardware I wanted, but they will do for now. For the price, the metal ones are a disappointment.
I looked for the Buzz Sawyer plaque and could not find it. I am wondering if it was on a tree that has come down.
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| I will continue to look for other options. |
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Ken's plaque was originally on Tenning's, then moved to "Wizard" named in his honour. We were not sure if all of the screws were removed, so I tagged the tree. After a couple of years, the writing has faded, and I was able to examine the tree, finding one nail. I'm not going to ski with a pry bar, but may go back up with a sharpie and some tape. |
Hello Baldy Babes,
A snowy morning
for our last snowshoe of the season. Fresh muffins, coffee and Primrose's
smiling face wearing her "crazy" hat taking such precious care of us.
Taking the Baldy
Trail from the Lodge warmed up our muscles with a stop in front of the Tinhorn
Lodge to pick up Deb for our shoe.
Once we entered
the forest the fresh snow under our shoes became very quiet.
A group photo at
the Stripper Pole and back Webster Trail to the Lodge for a delicious lunch.
Menu: Chicken
Noodle Soup, Pulled Pork on a Brioche bun with slaw and fries, Carrot Cake
dessert & wine.
A HUGE THANK YOU
for the gift baskets presented to Hilary, Cheryl and I, yes I cried, so
grateful.
Looking forward to
seeing your smiling faces in 2026 or sooner!
Take care,
Marian
Officially my measuring stick said the storm brought 10cms. When my friend and I were out there from just before noon until 2:00, our jackets were getting covered in snow on the chair, and it certainly felt like more than 10cms. ( it has started snowing again at 5:00pm)
We found our best turns cruising down Jolly Jack and Baldy Trail, where the snow was perfect, and the visibility just fine.
Strata roads are not plowed.
I sent a note to the strata president.
Last day of March, and it is snowing. For those who have gone back to school, we'll have a run for you.
I will keep the calendar up top, so you can easily see the chair of the day.
We are fortunate to have a great snowpack, and extended season. At the start of the season, there was a full compliment of lift operators, and a few part timer spares. Before the holidays were over, those who wanted part time were working full time.
Things are stretched now to the point that I was loaded by an electrician yesterday, and the hill manager today. Being a lift operator involves some of the time outside in inclement weather. There are operators who do well and come back for a second season, and those who don't last a season. For those who stick it out, there is an end of season bonus.
Tomorrow starts the one chair per day, see the calendar above for the schedule.
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| Alpine Base this morning. |
Great groomer and off piste skiing this morning.
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