Report from March 12, 2024

Today was a mini powder day at Palisades.

1-4″ of new snow overnight last night.

I started on KT-22 at 9am and Chute 75 was OK.

I went straight to the upper mountain and had a riot skiing Granite Chief for 3 laps.

It was a bit deeper and more spongey up there.

On my first lap I hit my favorite line up there: “Triple Goat”

I connected it to one more little air and called it “Quadruple Goat” today 🙂

I did 3 more powder laps then headed back to KT-22.

Off KT I hit Adrenaline Chute – which is super filled in now and has no air.

I then ripped 2 Chute 75 laps that were delightful.

75 was better after skiers and riders had chewed it up a bit and spread the snow around more evenly than the wind could.

Chute 75, like a fine champagne, is almost always better with age…

I was still hitting an evil ice mogul once in a while, but for the most part, the run was smooth and fun.

Chute 75 is one of the best inbounds runs in North America.

42º at its steepest.

My favorite tree at Palisades. image: snowbrains

1,000-vertical-feet.

Chute 75 is one of the most infamous runs at the legendary Squaw Valley. From fresh powder to spring slush, it skis well in nearly all conditions and sustains a pitch of 35 degrees for nearly 1,500 vertical feet. From the challenging cornice entrance to the narrow choke halfway down, Chute 75 is a challenge for any advanced skier.” – Cody Townsend told CNN in January 2014

Thanks, California!