Building the Freestyle Ramp on Outer Limits
February 28, 2006, 1:00 PM

Building the Freestyle Ramp on Outer Limits
February 28, 2006, 1:00 PM

Conditions on the mountain could be characterized as firm with cool temperatures, a stiff breeze, and brilliant sunshine.

I am still under the weather with the flu, but Mary ventured out today to check the mountain. She thought conditions were firm but edgeable, with ice in a few areas reflecting the cold temperatures we have experienced the last few nights. In fairness, however, Mary is not sure if the conditions reflected that fact that she was on the mountain from Noon till 2:00 PM, instead of her usual first chair at 9:00 AM run. She did note that the mountain was blowing snow on Lower Superstar near the exit areas. She also reports that work has begun on Outer Limits to get ready for the US Freestyle Championships scheduled from March 22 thru the 26th. The resort is in the process of building a large ramp at the bottom of Outer Limits, probably to be used during the Freestyle event.

I also spoke to my friend Howie on conditions on the mountain. He reports that the Canyon area was in very good shape. Upper Cascade, East Fall, and High Line were in excellent condition. Double Dipper, however, "took any edge I had left on my skis off" according to Howie. A veritable "Slide for Life" event.