Lap Little Cloud until it’s proper time to strike gold in Mineral Basin. Rasta Chutes is excellent if the access gate into the neighboring bowl is open. On fine days, Mark Malu Fork may be groomed, but don’t count on it in tempestuous weather. Any of these shots are steep, deep, and long. This cat track accesses numerous runs in Little Cloud Bowl. Ride Little Cloud back to the top and if Mineral is still closed make moves down Road to Provo. This steep, double-fall line pitch is a classic Snowbird descent with moguls to either side see if you can ski to the base of the Little Cloud Lift without stopping. Disembark atop Hidden Peak and take the cat track adjacent to the tram cables to bag Regulator Johnson. If Ski Patrol is still bombing Mineral Basin, pop in line for the tram to spend some time in Little Cloud Bowl. The roped off, untracked powder can appear SO tempting, but it is imperative to respect ski patrol and allow them to complete avalanche mitigation first, making the terrain safe for you to ski or shred. you should never duck ropes anywhere) but especially not at Snowbird because the steep terrain is highly prone to avalanching. You should never duck ropes at Snowbird (P.S. Be willing to instantly change plans if you witness a patroller dropping a rope or hear a tip from a local. Keeping tabs on their progress can increase your tally of rope drops and face shots. A keen ear can listen and interpret the progress of ski patrol running routes across the various sections of the mountain. Miss the rope drops, and well…it will still be amazing, but approaching the mountain with a sense of flexibility is key. Time your vacation and rope drops perfectly and you’ll literally have the best day of your life. The biggest challenge in creating memories of a lifetime at Snowbird lies in your sense of timing. 10:45AM – Little Cloud Bowl & Road to Provo **A word of warning here, beware entering any red gates with black diamond signs, Snowbird is notoriously stuffed full of cliff bands and rocky chutes you can quickly find yourself in a real predicament, especially in early season conditions.Ģ. While lapping Peruvian, be sure to knock out the natural half-pipe of Hot Lips Gully, Think Young ( aka Anderson’s ,) and the very steep Middle Men’s Downhill. Chip’s Face is a fun, but steep double-fall line slope, with epic cross-canyon views that will return you to either Peruvian or the Aerial Tram. There can be bumps here if fresh snow hasn’t been in the forecast. Once you hit the flats you can catch Lower Silver Fox. While you wait for Mineral to open, take Chip’s Run as a warm-up lap. If it is, indeed a powder day, this is a great vantage point to keep an eye on the progress of avalanche control in Mineral Basin so you can use the Tunnel (an underground conveyor belt) to quickly dip back for first tracks. The tram line can be long, especially in powdery conditions, so it’s wise to consider beginning your day on the Peruvian Express Quad.
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