Snowshoeing in Powder

Today is a glorious powder day in Colorado! Sunlight got hit with a massive storm, totaling 16" in 12 hours. Take that, Vail and Aspen! In true CO fashion, the skies opened up to a brilliant blue to allow for a perfect day on the mountain. The locals descended on the mountain this morning; this is what they've been waiting for. Therefore, it is the busiest day we've had all year; skiers are actually having to wait in line!

Due to the business and the fact I can get first tracks tomorrow, I decided to take a break from skiing and snowshoe instead. I headed up the mountain, straight through the aspen groves and powder. It was less of a break and more of a slog through two feet of dense, untouched snow. Off of the ski trails, it's quiet and peaceful. The sun shines down through the aspens, making the snow sparkle. Every now and then, a skier would wind their way through the trees, throwing snow up behind them. I think that one of my favorite sights is the s-curve of a ski trail through the pristine, white snow.
For about an hour and a half, I explored the glades and the mountain. It was interesting to view the mountain from a different perspective, rather than just speeding down.With fresh powder up to my hips, the trees are the only place to be today.