Skiing untracked powder is an unparalleled feeling.
However, in this day and age, particularly at larger resorts, the powder day has become passe.
Let me present to you an example from my home mountain, Snowbird.
It was late at night, or rather early in the morning.
Id been tossing and turning, looking out my window, watching the snow come down.
Finally, after endless hours of trying to fall into blissful sleep, I gave up.
My clock read 4:30 AM, and I finally thought to myself, Fuck it, Im going skiing.
Upon reaching the exit, there was a police officer blocking it.
Hey, whats going on?
I exclaimed, Im just trying to get to the cottonwoods.
Oh, yeah, sorry bud.
It had snowed 19 inches, and I was the 5th person in line for the tram.
Upon arrival, it was clear that this lift would not be moving anytime soon either.
That night, I slept like a rock, 12 hrs straight after pulling an impromptu all nighter.
I felt elated, stress free, and absolutely excited about skiing again.
Immediately, I met up with 4 members of the usual gang, and we were feeling it.
We all cheered each other on, going faster and bigger with each hit.
Lap after lap after lap was had, skiing at just pinning it.
If youve made it this far, you might be wondering, whats the point?
My point is that perhaps CLQ was on to something 2 years back.
