Yes, sir, you'd better concentrate in this delicious but heavy powder. We didn't catch this guy's name as he floated by us in Sun Up Bowl.
The eye of the storm might be behind us as the Ides of March (the 15th) rolls around, but those of us on Vail mountain on the eve of the Ides wore crowns of powder that would rival Julius Caesar's headwear any day.
Yes, we were beginning to wonder if the days of swallowing mouthfuls of snow while swishing down Sun Up and Sun Down bowls were behind us this winter.
The 10 inches of snow Vail reported Friday morning and 9 at Beaver Creek suggest otherwise, and it was still coming down Friday afternoon!
This is easily the heaviest dump of powder we've had this season, but such is often the case in March. Lots of water in this snow and it will require some getting used to for anyone accustomed to hard pack (we rode up the lift with some East Coasters who were struggling).
You've come to the right place, as we've got a few powder pointers you might find useful.
The deepest stashes can be found in the trees of China Bowl and Tea Cup, and, of course, Blue Sky Basin.
We strongly suggest you wear your most waterproof clothing as the snow is sticky and will seep right through pants and jackets. Also wear at least two warm layers underneath and a face mask if you've got one.
Don't eat so much powder you won't be hungry for lunch! See you out there.
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