Chris and I went back out on the mountain today for about 3 hours. We pretty much spent the whole time on the Stagecoach chair run. It’s a decent mogul run; but according to Chris it isn’t that hard. I have never enjoyed skiing moguls and pretty much have done all I can to avoid them all together.

My issue was that I never really understood how to ski them properly, but for some reason today something just clicked. Once you figure out how to control your turns, it tends to be all about staying focused on a couple moguls ahead of where you are currently at. Picking you line is key.

This is much like Mt Biking, if you are too focused on the obstacle you are currently on, you will miss the fact they are about to run into a huge ditch. And it’s very likely you are going to end up on your ass.

Also, bump skiing is a great workout. It only takes a few runs to really feel the effects it has on your legs.

Anyway, the next time you are out skiing and can’t seem to find me. Check the bump runs, there’s a good chance I’ll be there bopping down the hill pulling sick aerials!

I finally made it to Christopher’s pad. This is a pretty big storm that’s making it way though here. I heard on the news that there’s snow in the Santa Cruz Mts, Mt Tamalpais, and a few other peaks in the Bay Area. They even claim it may snow as low as sea level. If that does happen, I hope they shutdown all traffic in San Francisco, if not they are going to have a huge mess on their hands.

Anyway, the drive up here normally takes about 3 1/2 hours, tonight I made it in just under 6 1/2. This was mostly due CalTrans blasting out Echo Summit for a bit of avalanche control. So we sat parked on Highway 50 for 1 1/2 hours. I’m fine with that considering the alternative; a snow slide taking you and your car off a 1500′ cliff. I reclined the seat and took a little nap while waiting. Unfortunately, I paying for it now since I’m having a bit of trouble falling asleep.

Hopefully I can get up early to catch some fresh tracks. It’s going to be a good morning!