Unofficial Fernie Report for 2008/04/02

[craig at redtree.com]

Unofficial Fernie Report - 2008/04/02

John's Report - April 02, 2008

Hot Dog Day & Near Spring Skiing


 
First, the skiing.  Conditions at noon arrival were warm.  The sun was beating down & the snow at the base was nearly sun baked.  Yet there was the slightest nip in the air.  It was a mix of near corn snow, with larger and harder chunks.  There were deepening moguls and occasional grabby patches.  Skiing from Gorbi Bowl to Shakeys Acres, I found the conditions to be very good, but not quite spring-like.  North slopes are still wintery.  While not truly spring-like, it was the best day of its kind this year.  Hope it lasts to closing. 



 
Today was Hot Dog Day, the retro-ski costume event involving bright clothes of days gone by (which, perhaps, are making a comeback - Maybe soon I will be able to pull out my old wide ties).  The pictures explain all. 



 
John 



 



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A bright day on the mountain. 

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Laura & her dad, Dan Sliva @ the top of Gorbie Bowl 

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The Saddles, Corner Pocket, etc 

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... and now Hot Dog Day Photos of who knows who. 

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He's got the look. 

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The north deck of the Griz. 

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The plaza in front of the Griz. 

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Inside the Griz. 

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If I were giving out the prize, he would get it. 

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Last shot, on the Griz south deck. 


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