It's mostly cloudy but supposed to be in the 60s in the valley.
As I head up Little Cottonwood canyon, the lower portions are pretty clear especially the south facing slopes. I can peak down on the Little Cottonwood Trail, it still has snow; it's shade down there but worth starting to come after work for a quick hike.
Of course, the higher I get, the more snow is around -- I think there's a 130in base at the ski resorts, so there's a lot of snow around.
Little Cottonwood creek is dry at this point; though it may start running soon if these temps stick around.
I pass the Snowbird resort; lots of folks already skiing this morning. And head to the end of the road (and the Alta Ski resort). There's still a good number of parking at the entrance of the summer road.
It's already 49 degrees - lovely weather.
I start my way up the snow covered but groomed summer road. I'm the first one through this morning leaving my tracks on the freshly groomed snow -- I almost feel guilty.
Soon I have an option, continue on the road or head straight up the mountain on a SkiCat track. Up I go!
So pretty and quiet (except for a few chattering squirrels). There's no one around yet (except a cross country ski coming up behind me).
I reach the summer road again, cross and back up the mountain to the meet-up with the summer road again.
I see the road up to Twin Lakes Pass. I do want to get up there in the winter but I just don't have the time today so I continue up the road to the Basin.
Great view down canyon.
And all around.
Just a bit of snow up here :)
I finally start seeing skiers and try to stay out of their way.
Soon I make it to the Basin. Awesome!!
After taking it all in, I start making my way back down.
Awesome day!
