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On the train to Martigny then 1 transfer to Verbier. I did a good job hydrating while traveling so I'd be ready to ski and threw it all away party rocking late night in Cham. YOLO We planned to let the snow soften up anyway so it worked out. Grabbed a full bus around 11 and was lucky to get a seat. For as warm as it is in town, the snow was nice fluffy chalk up high. Groomers had some skied off spots but we were off piste almost the whole time. Some north facing slops had better soft snow but only found a couple of those zones. Stopped at Plan Joran for bite and beer(have to get back on the horse sometime right?). We talked about doing a skin tour skiers right but we were pushing time to catch our train so we split to get some laps. Still took the rocky traverse across to check it out before they headed up. Did a top(ish) to bottom for the last lap and the legs were screaming. Watch said we finished with a little over 15k vert. Verb tomorrow and mad hungry as it's 8 pm and haven't had dinner yet.

Currently sitting at a wine bar in Chamonix after 19 hours of travel with no issues. Philly direct to Zurich, train to Geneva, bus to Chamonix, walk. Stopped in the Black Crows store and even though I didn’t buy anything, my new skis were on display in their window and I smiled. Caesar salad at Geneva airport waiting for the bus, charcuterie in chx. The plan is Les Grand Montets tomorrow and then Verbier for 3 days. Maybe Zermatt for the last day.

Saturday and playing Sunday by ear.

Arrived to row 3 at 840 to a minimal crowd. Only had 1 ticket window open and wouldn't have been a problem if one person didn't hold it up. Did notice every table inside was taken with boots on them so we expected a school group. On the snow just after 9 and up Iron Horse. First run was Snake to Fast Track. Super nice soft cord and able to slut it up as some would say. Without warning Lower Fast Track turned ungroomed. We stopped and skipped over on Pusher to Lower Runway with was also ungroomed. Besides White Lightning, I believe those were the only 3 ungroomed. The ungroomed was pretty smooth, just firm to start with exposed glacier sections. The buses showed up around 10 but pretty much stayed off Shuttle and Short Haul lifts. Lapped everything up top with Lower Runway-Rattler-Cannonball bottom finish our favorite. Snow was great, grooming could have been better. Not terrible but probably driving too fast with all the cat track marks. Caught @RidgeRacerwhen I was coming out of Rattler and took a couple laps with him after Boo went in. Long Haul was open so had to ride that and did a White Lightning to finish. One thing I wasn't ready for is after loading the Iron Horse chair, it get to 3 inches off the ground in about 15 feet . My knees did not like that and it was awkward to deal with. The other lifts were similar but not as bad as that lift. Soft snow and light crowds always make for a great day. I still don't care for the layout and taking two lifts to the top but it's good for once a season.

Lovely morning

@GrilledSteezeSandwichI have a pass for you and 3 of your friends

I did and almost made it a full two hours before soaking through. Snow was grate but had to constantly wipe (my goggles). Lil Boo had camp and they had her out in rain for the entire 3 hours. Needless to say she wasn't happy.

Saturday and Sunday. WAC is more hardcore than GSS

I should be good for the 24th. I have a couple extra free passes too

Looks like that intersection is only going to get worse with CS still dropping into it per the snowmaking map. I can't even see how to could go around it.

Was up last night and wasn’t great. Thin sugar was fine to start but as it dipped below freezing, everything not scraped off turned solid

Fun weekend and glad Sunday conditions were better than Saturday. Picture of the Law brothers fit check and one we got back from ski camp featuring little Boo and @Mixilplix

Today is the 29th

They were in Charlie

I got rid of the double post. Looking forward to the reports! Have a great trip.

@JFskiDan should have to give his GS cookies back for no shout out Skied with the family for 4 runs until they went in for hot chocolate. Had solo laps until the lines and cold made me say parking lot time. Lazy was surprisingly bad for how cold it is. Sidewinder was my ROTM.

Heated socks and hand warmers made for a pleasant evening. Skied 6-8 with a minimal crowd. Couple slick spots but smooth and good snow. NMDW was still closed and Rzr’s opened around 7

Pulled mine out today and 78 pulls later, it’s alive

I learned full Ikon was not blocked, only base. Great day skiing with the kids. The crowd was better than expected after last weekend. Right side line of MS lift was wide open and we lapped that after 10 since our friends don’t get VIP. Everyone just kept left for no reason.

Modelo Especial passed Bud Light nationally after their bad PR stunt. Miller Lite is the most popular in eastern PA

I got tickets from work for the game but gave them back. I don't feel like dealing with a snowy turnpike and it's warmer on my couch.

Saturday and Sunday

Skied until 1145 and caught @Boo Bearfor a couple laps to finish. She ate her lunch on the lift to get some top to bottom laps since she was working with a group on the learning hill. What a champ. ROTD was a tie between Paradise and Main St WROTD was Lazy. Full marble field The fresh flakes were a nice touch and unexpected.

FYI School groups coming up during the day the next 3 days. I'll be up on Thursday morning to check on @Boo Bearand her chaperone skills with the middle school kids. Kudos to Blue to give the kids a free rental, lesson, and day pass. Some of them would probably never have the opportunity to try skiing or snowboarding otherwise. That being said, I hope they stay on the learning hill.