Backcountry
Conditions Report
Report from November 28, 2024
Yesterday we went for a short walk and a short ski.
Only a few select zones up high are skiing deep enough to avoid turning your skis into cheesegraters.
We cruised up and skied a mellow classic: Cardiff Bowl.
Martin & I followed Maxwell and Alex up there and watched them drop in.
Sunny, powdery, and good with no reported rock strikes.
We followed suit and soaked up the schnoodle pow skiing love.
We all decided on another.
It was surprisingly warm on that sunny, south face.
Base layers, no gloves, and all vents fully open.
Run 2 was as good as run one in the bowl.
From there it was a challenge finding a safe way down through the thin snowpack.
I clubbed a few rocks at speed but my new Meier skis only revealed light scratches.
Thank goodness.
I was exhausted.
Skiing Alta all day the previous day and going to F45 (CrossFit style exercise class) plus the day’s 1,800 vertical feet had me worked.
But it wasn’t over yet.
I met my wife at Park City for a few laps before finally heading home.
Thanksgiving dinner never tasted so good.
Thanks, Utah!
