March 28,29,30,31 April 1st - Full Operation. Closed April 2, 3, 4th. Bonus weekend April 5, 6, 7 with Eagle Chair and carpet only plus special events.

Thursday, March 28, 2024

OUCH! All three grooming machines out of service...........


Not the news anyone wants to hear. It should be an awesome powder day tomorrow, but no grooming hurts. Back in the olden days, we would round up some youth to do some ski packing. It wouldn't take long to do the carpet.

I won't volunteer to organize it, as it may be a little risky for me to go out on ungroomed runs at 7 weeks.

I did it.............


On Tennings, dead broken tree below the race start point. Screws or nails in trees are dangerous for chainsaws, chippers and other mechanical devices. Even with "Uncle" Bill's help, we were unable to retrieve all the screws that held the memorial plaque on this tree. The flagging tape I put on last spring is gone - hopefully this will last until this tree is removed.

Thursday


 15cms and counting, this storm cycle.

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Kelowna Puddles

I know it is wet in Kelowna - my great nephew is stomping in the puddles. So, if you love skiing as much as I do, forget the garden and golf course. It has been snowing all day, and it is still coming down.

Sweet Turns on Sugar

More runs groomed today, kids hooting and hollering in the trees, and some great turns in the fresh snow. My best turns were powder turns on Beaver, before I had to pick up speed to get home.

I did Jones twice - once for Barb, and once for Lex. When I ski alone, I think of the people behind the run names  - one run for Willi, one for Uncle Paul.

It is still snowing, and looks like a good powder day coming up Thursday. Lots of snow forecast for Friday, so could be a great powder day Saturday as well.

Sunday and Monday forecast for sun - should be easier to find the golden Easter egg.........

I am happy to have winter back, to make up for some lost time.

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

"Free Shipping"

Believe it or not, I just had a courier from Lake Country deliver a UPS parcel to my door! I had been watching the tracking to see how far I would have to drive to wherever it was dropped off.

Another good-bye, until next season.......



Some fun groomer runs this morning with these two. Kendal starts his long journey home tomorrow. We look forward to your return next season.

A few rumblings on the hill from people I don't know, and from the odd local - wanting a little more groomed variety on the Lump. First choice Jones. 

I'm just happy to be skiing again. I know what the per hour groomer cost was a dozen years ago, I can only imagine what it is now. The best thing we can do to get more spring break grooming is to invite more friends to come and ski Baldy.


Monday Report

According to someone who skis pretty much every day all season........Monday was the best spring skiing day of the year. The weather, the snow, and the Ponderosa groomed.


Easter Sunday Fun

 

Celebrate Easter Sunday at Baldy!
Schedule is as follows:
Bring your Easter basket and get ready to hunt! Starting at 10am, you can find Easter eggs around the base area Roundhouse and the Magic carpet, as well as up the chairlifts on the Beaver Trail and Baldy Trail runs.
The eggs will be empty when you find them on the hill, to receive a treat, turn in your eggs to the rental shop!
A special reward awaits for the ones that find the golden eggs!
From 10:30am-2:30pm get a chance to go tubing with the Easter Bunny
After lunch at 1PM, head on over to the Cafeteria and flex your art skills with a variety of Easter themed drawings.
Happy Easter!


If you are staying on the mountain, and there is a little fresh snow, you might just see Bunny Tracks!

Monday, March 25, 2024

That's a Wrap - Last "Baldy Babes" of the season

Hello Baldy Babes,

Beautiful Baldy Blue sky with feathery clouds, perfect temperature, new snow, champagne, no time restrictions, led us to the Hut today. The total snowshoe: 8 kilometers, we were hungry.  Lunch really tasted good today ordering off the menu.

Thank You to all the Baldy Babes for snowshoeing with Cheryl, Hilary and me this winter. We loved every Monday exploring our beautiful mountain with you all.

Looking forward to seeing your smiling faces next winter!

Take Care, Marian