Gore Mountain, NY: 1/2/10

We went through our “new normal” routine today. I won’t bore you with the details. I’m going to stick to two things tonight. Conditions and a Patrol Story. Patrol first.

The North Side was open today for the first time this year, on all natural snow. CB and I hit Tahawas as soon as we got to the Saddle for the first time. I saw tracks under the rope to the Tahawahs Trees and inquired next time around at the Patrol station.

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Harvey’s Disclaimer

I have a good time almost every time I ski. If you are reading my reports to make your own decisions based on conditions – please read the words, and try to tune out the enthusiasm.

Harvey

Do not mistake my enthusiasm for a positive review of conditions.

It’s easy to say, look at those pictures — looks like that guy had fun. Let’s go skiing!

But I can’t (I won’t!) curb my enthusiasm.

If you choose to use my reports to make ski decisions for yourself, please analyze carefully.