Training Log Archive: Ari-o

Lincoln and I were up at the OH and then down to Jackson. Jess was on her way, and we saw that they were grooming East Pasture. Well, twist my arm. With cold snow overnight despite temperatures warming I decided to kick the new track, good decision! We saw the groomer coming down, quickly passed the only other people in front of us, and had first tracks around. That trail is perfect. Not much more to say about it.

Then Jess showed up and we skied it again. A little less kick, but really flying the downhills … where there weren't people in full-on snowplows ahead of us.

The next stop was up Doublehead. Pretty narrow trail, getting a little corned. And steep. Lots of traffic, but so much snow it didn't really matter. Great views from the top, but I was kind of sheepish coming down.

Were we done? Heck, no! Next stop was the Sherbie. Tons of traffic, but quiet by later in the afternoon, we even got spots in the parking lot. Skinned up under the blue skies, transitioned, and went down. Reminded as Lincoln and Jess flew by how much better they are at the skiing than I am. The trail is perfect. A couple sections with moguls to add some challenge, otherwise it felt like a groomer. Not bad.