Working at a New Hampshire ski resort can certainly have its advantages. Monday is my day to take the picture of the day, snow report and such. Last Monday was a complete 180 of today (remember the brief January thaw…). Now it’s February 1, and the blue skies and sounds of the snow guns were calling me: “Stacy, come ski Picaroon,” “No, come over to Lower Flume,” “Chase your shadow on Upper Picked…” I decided not to disappoint so I did all of the above.
Having the Gondola just a spiral staircase away is probably the best perk at this New Hampshire ski mountain. I jumped on the Gondola and headed over to Lower Flume. The bumps are groomed out while we blast the trail with more snow. Let's just say, lots of fun making nice long carving turns down skiers left on Flume. I will return next week to beat up my knees in the new bumps.
I then hopped on the North Peak Quad and let the sun warm my face. Sunset to Bear Claw Extension to Upper Picked. When I got to Grand Junction, I stopped for a minute to think, “Where, from here??” Snow guns are lined all the way down Picaroon, one of my favorite trails. As I started down, I wimped out and headed for Seven Brothers. But then my “Are you serious?” attitude kicked in, and I cut over back to Picaroon just under the Seven Brothers unload. Tightened my goggles, and went for it- straight through the snow guns. Who says the best snow falls from the sky? After that run, I think the best snow comes right from our snowmakers…
I leave you today with a shout out to basically the best terrain park crew on the planet. This past weekend we hosted the Gatorade Free Flow Tour. The event is quickly becoming one of the most prestigious amateur events in New England snowboarding. You may recall that the high on Saturday was about 8-degrees. Yesterday, I think it reached 18. These guys did an incredible job, and were always on top of their game. I couldn't ask to be part of a better team.
Make sure to get out and ski (or snowboard) in the very near future... Perhaps you could make the picture of the day! -Stacy Lopes
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