Kirkwood, CA Conditions Report: Chalky Fun.

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Riding up chair 4. Photo: Casey Cane

Wednesday at Kirkwood was as good as it gets for conditions between storms. ย Kirkwood got a bit more snow from the last few warm storms that rolled in compared to a lot of resorts in the area. ย It is very clearly still early conditions however. ย Everything at Kirkwood is about 2-3 time bigger and scarier than it is during the normal season.

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Looking across thunder saddle to eagle bowl and the fingers in the background. Photo: Casey Cane

The nice thing about it being early season though is there is no shortage of rocks and bumps to jump off. ย The ice storm covered most of the notoriously sharp rocks that gouge skis and the snow stayed soft enough to send some small cliffs. ย All in all the snow was grippy, wintery, and fun.

Slaying the gnar
Slaying the gnar Photo: Bevan Waite

We are about to get hit by another storm tomorrow. ย Here is what we are looking at for Kirkwood.

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Because of the elevation and low temps, lets just say, those of you coming up this saturday are going to have one hell-of-a good time.

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Backcountry lines still need some filling in. Photo: Casey Cane
Pizza! Do a PIZZA!
Pizza! Do a PIZZA! Photo: Casey Cane

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