Saturday 7/21 delivered the storm that we desperately needed here in Las Leñas, and today was a classic first sunny day powder day. This video shows the standard first powder day timeline: morning Cenidor runs, mid day Vulcano, and afternoon Marte. For many of us, today was the first true powder of the season, so stoke levels were running high.
It is hard to say how much fresh snow we’ve received. Something like 12 inches, with a whole lot of wind to really smooth things over and fill everything in. Conditions primarily consisted of good powder with a very light wind skin, with some areas looking a little scoured, and others with some breakable wind crust (carton).
Despite really heavy winds, ski patrol was kind enough to give us all one good Marte run in the afternoon. If you ever find yourself complaining that they don’t try to open Marte in heavy winds, remember today!
Patrol only opened Mercurio and “variations” today, so Eduardo and the South Wall remain untouched for tomorrow. It isn’t clear whether tomorrow will be blue, or stormy and gray instead.
Fuck yes
Its time to see some real footage, all these go pro clips are crap……
Yeah, I know. My camera is broken… Im working on it.
I’m really hoping to get down there for two to three weeks in August. Can’t get anyone from here to spring for the trip, (too expensive, not enough vacation time, gotta work, etc). Any suggestions on places to stay that won’t break the bank while traveling alone? All packages are for dbl, trple, quad occupancy. Anyone down there have an extra bed they wanna fill for a few weeks? Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks.
Email me your itinerary, plans, etc, and I’ll help get you on track. LeeLyon@unofficialnetworks.com
What model of praxis’ are you riding in the vid?
192 Big Mtn 120s. Perfect ski for Lenas.
Do they still make those?
Sadly, no. They are from a couple years ago.