December 5, 2005
Lifts/Runs
Lifts Open: 0/10
Runs open: 0/107
Snowfall
24 Hour: 2cm (1in)
48 Hour: 16cm (6in)
7 Day: 16cm (6in)
Snow Pack: 105cm (41in)
Text and Photos by Dan Savage
T'is the season... to ski dry light powder
This morning I awoke to the sound of avalanche bombs bringing down wind slabs at Fernie Alpine Resort. It's a familiar boom in the valley and one that I haven't heard for a few months.
Anyone who was at FAR yesterday felt the bite of the winds at -15c. Despite the wind the snow was as-good-as-it-gets, light and seemingly bottomless. And it's still snowing!
On my second climb yesterday Dave and I headed into Mtn Goat territory and tasted the rewards of steep and deep. See the shots of the entrance and exit of an unnamed chute into Lizard bowl.
Today's a rest day as the countdown begins for the grand opening on Saturday. With any luck the cat-ski operations will also be up and running for a total powder weekend binge.
Get out and enjoy!
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