Can This Be Groundhog Day?

The snow was deep enough that you could just "point it" downhill and come up for air in between turns.
Drew mining for precious metal.


Tim, a ski, and a helmet.

Wow, it happened! This winter for all the bitchin by the locals has actually been really good despite the below slightly below average snow totals. Well, Sunday was the day! We went up Mosquito Creek and it was DEEEEEEEEP!

Drew, showing what sledding is all about in the tight trees. Everyone who rides sleds has a particular type of terrain that they like to ride best. As I am sure you have seen to the point of exhaustion on the blog, and further illustrated with my favorite shot of the winter so far.....we seek tight trees that require quick maneuvers and a ton of balance control. Sledding is more of a finesse sport than people think it would be. Much of the day when in timber like this you are not going much faster than 10mph, so, its a ton of throttle control, line selection, etc.

For the cherry on top, the sun came out for the second half of the ride and we were able to charge, get airborne and actually see what we were riding.

Drew, part I going large.

and part II.....the soft, face shot filled landing.

This is what it's all about....Drew in the first and last shot of a multiple shot sequence I took on a steep side hill powder turn. That is the kinda turn you wait all winter for.

I mentioned it was deep?