A week and a half ago we got a great early season surprise...A PRE-THANKSGIVING NOR'EASTER! This storm left 14 reasons to be thankful on Jiminy Peak, MA. Jiminy, the small but satisfying spot in Berkshires saw the biggest dump out of Winter Storm Cato, 14 inches. To make it even better, the lifts were closed while the snow fell that Wednesday and Thursday, so all the freshies were left for those us willing to wake up early and work off our turkey hangovers.
I got to the mountain a little later than I wanted and caught 2nd chair. The Berkshire Express is a 6-pack, so I had alot of people to talk to about the epic day in store on the way up. As we took off out of the loading area a little girl, probably about 8 years old, said in a very upset tone, "Dad, we didn't make 1st chair!" I looked at her father and said "Now that is a kid with her priorities straight."
Once we got to the top, the race was on to North Glade, the first trail open from the summit that was not groomed. About 3 other people got there before me, took a look and moved on (I later found out they thought the top looked icy because the wind hit the crest the night before). I figured they must be crazy and would not trust their judgement so I started down, and boy, did it not disappoint..14 inches of fresh New England Gnar. Since I was the first one down this virgin powder at the mountain that got the biggest dump to date, I had ripped the deepest line in the east and officially became the King of the East.
As I sit here writing this, Winter Storm Damon is just puking outside. Damon could leave up to a foot and a half in the Adirondacks, so after tonight I will no longer be your king. I am saddened to give up the title, it was a great week and a half serving you. I wish the best of luck to the ripper that will be crowned tomorrow morning. This title comes with a big responsibility, serve your people well.
-Steve
"Born on Ice, Perfected in Powder"
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