Yup, we’re idiots.....what the media is playing up as a March Miracle, back to back epic storms have finally made their way into the Sierra’s here in CA.
A couple of good storms provided us with the much needed snowpack we need for the inevitable fire season we will face this year.
This morning we got up and left to hit the slopes with every Tom, Dick and a Harry that also thought it a grand idea to enjoy the fresh powder. Knowing that the roads were unpredictable due to the heavy snow, threat of avalanches, CalTrans doing their best keeping the roads clear and chain control, including inexperienced drivers in Subaru’s that think they can still drive 90 mph and draft off each other in known icing conditions. Then are shocked when they are stuck in a snow drift. My inner Boy Scout kicked into full gear. Needless to say we were prepared. But I had rather have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it. With all of that, a 45 mile drive that normally takes a hour, took 2.5 hours. I look at it as an experience. Like visiting Disneyland on Christmas Day. Everyone should experience it at least once in his/her lifetime.
Stopped due to avalanche threats
But finally made it and on a new demo set that ultimately kicked my butt.
These are quite a bit wider than the SKY7’s so I was looking forward to trying them out. Let’s just say what my mind thought I was capable of was drastically different from reality. I head up to my test route and off I go. I inadvertently too a wrong turn off the groomed trail thinking it was one un-groomed run I ran last week. Have you ever known that you choose poorly 1.2 seconds after you commit yourself? Yup, that was me. I literally got my arse handed to me today by the run and the demo skis. I basically got myself into an insanely steep run in waste deep powder. My skill level was not even remotely up to the challenge, but I survived. It felt like I just went ten rounds in the ring. My technique was off, I was unbalanced not to mention an embarrassment to all skiers worldwide.
I had a difficult time getting a clean edge on the groomers and let’s not talk about the mini moguls... after fighting them for a couple of hours, I swapped them out for the SKY7’s again.
I did better but I could tell my earlier exploits affected the rest of the days performances.
Another great day, however I’m going to bed.............
BTW, they do exist.......
