GS Race

The USSA GS race today on Black Snake, Snake Bite, and the Practice Slope.

Today, we have 4 lifts operating on 3 mountains: Sterling Lift, Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift, Madonna I Lift, and Sir Henry’s Glider. We presently have 36 trails open with terrain for all abilities. More trails may open as they soften. 33 trails have been groomed for today, including Snow Snake, Smugglers’ Alley, and skier’s right on Upper FIS, for a total of 130 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 8 to 34 inches. Currently, it is sunny and 35 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 1 to 5 mph. Today’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high of 47 degrees at the base and 43 degrees at higher elevations. Fantastic spring conditions!

It was very impressive to watch these amazing athletes take on Black Snake, Snake Bite, and the Practice Slope. The steepness of Snake Bite can be intimidating, especially when you are already cruising and coming over the top. It’s quite challenging mentally and physically. Tomorrow, we plan to have top-to-bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. We have 74 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 33 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Upper FIS, Smugglers’ Alley, and Snow Snake, for a total of 131 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine-groomed and variable, with average base depths of 12 to 38 inches. Today was a gorgeous day on the slopes, and tomorrow is going to be just like it! Currently, it is partly sunny and 40 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies with a high of 50 degrees at the base and 40 degrees at higher elevations.