I spent the day chasing the Easter Bunny around Deer Valley. It was yet another beautiful, sunny day -- great spring skiing.
Expecting crowds in the lodges at lunchtime, we stopped for an early lunch at 11. We had no trouble finding a table that early and the carrot cake was (again) excellent. Easter / Easter Bunny / Bunny Carrots / Carrots Carrot Cake. Therefore Easter == Carrot Cake. :)
(Lunch.)
We started the afternoon on Wasatch but quickly headed over to Northside and eventually Empire. Lots of people on Supreme so we headed down to Lady Morgan. The slopes that had gotten the sun all morning (say Magnet) were pretty slushy. But the snow in Centennial Trees was still pretty firm -- soft enough to get an edge in but not much softer than that.
(Bryan atop Empire.)
After a quick water break at Empire -- gotta stay hydrated when it's warm out -- we worked our way back across the mountain: Ruby, Silver Strike, Quincy, Crown Point -- to get over to Deer Crest. The groomers there were excellent as always, even if the snow on Jordanelle was quite soft.
(Jordanelle gondola.)
We finished the day with apres ski at the Snow Park lodge. Beer and music on the deck in the sun while watching others make their last runs of the day. Not a bad way to spend Easter.
'til later,
- Jeff
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