The Guns Of Winter

Nothing else gets the blood flowing like the smell of snow in the morning. A line of snow guns blowing the man made stuff skyward.


It's been a slow start, but finally the resorts are looking good. In part, due to the ability to create the white stuff. We have had a few good storms in the last ten days that have brought some great powder days, as well as raise the base substantially.

Even though I patrolled last year as a weekend volunteer, there's been so much to learn as a full timer. The two systems are similar, but greater responsibility goes along with being a pro. All of the avalanche control work is handled by the pro's, and even rookies partake in the duties.



A great sunset at evening sweeps.