Episode 5 of the UAC podcast "To Hell in a Heartbeat - A Conversation With Tom Diegel and Matt Clevenger About the 12.26.08 Full Burial on Little Water" is live. Matt and Tom talk about the avalanche documented in To Hell in a Heartbeat. Check it out on ITunes, Stitcher, the UAC blog.
The UAC Marketplace is still open. Our online marketplace still has deals on skis, packs, airbag packs, beacons, snowshoes, soft goods and much more.
After fits and starts and lots of bluster, Monday's storm finally delivered starting around 6:00 pm and lasting until about midnight. 10" of light fluffy powder accumulated and the winds backed off significantly. It's been a long time coming but winter is finally here and we now have a skiable and rideable base. The snowpack is still shallow however and many obstacles remain just covered by the recent snow.
Base depth at Geyser Pass Trailhead: 20"
Base depth in Gold Basin: 40"
New snow totals in Gold Basin.
Snow totals at the Geyser Pass Trailhead, (9600')
Wind, temperature, and humidity on Pre Laurel Peak (11,700')
Road conditions to Geyser Pass Trailhead: Grand County plowed yesterday. The road will be snowpacked and slick and 4wd is recommended.
Grooming conditions: Trails were groomed through Gold Basin yesterday afternoon.