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Report from February 4, 2025

Today I zipped over to Alta, UT, with one thing in mind.

Slushy laps on “High Rustler,” my favorite run at Alta.

I haven’t skied Alta since December and the snow levels were about the same when I left which meant that getting in might be a bit tricky, but once in it was gonna be a great ride.

I battled the High Traverse and entered High Boy from the top.

It was rocky with a lotta side-stepping but it worked.

Once in, the whole run was gravy.

Warm, soft snow, big flat sections up high, and rolling moguls down low.

Visibility was a bit tough but you could open it up in spots and I was most certainly panting at the bottom.

• 1,000 vertical fee
• 42º steep

The bottom of the run dumps you right back onto the Collin’s Chair where I gossiped with ex Russian fighter pilots, medical doctors, hard core ski bums, and a guy who blasted up from SLC for his lunch break.

At the top of the chair, I went right back to High Rustler for another and found a better albeit lower entrance.

I ripped off 5 High Rustler laps in total and felt very satisfied and a bit tired.

I still haven’t fully recovered from that month of backcountry skiing in British Columbia.

Temps were balmy at Alta today with the sign board showing 45ºF at the base. 

It’s been a warm one out here in Utah and that should all come to an end later this week when cooler temps and some snow return to the forecast.

Thanks, Utah!

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