Wild Wacky Wasatch Weekend Wapup :: Mar 22 ’15
First off, let me offer a round of thanks to Baba Wawa and Elmer Fudd for today’s headline… hoowah and hooway!
Second, it’s Springtime in Utah! The daytime highs have been in the 60s at the base of this Wasatch Range, going well up into the 40s even at 10,000 feet. But the people are way into it, and are taking advantage of the soft snow, gentle vibe and party atmosphere, as shown here in a recap of action since we last checked in.
Thursday March 19
Down in Salt Lake, Spring – and love – fill the air during a late afternoon photo shoot in Temple Square,
Friday March 20 :: Park City Mountain Resort
Jonesy arrived from New York last night and in the morning notices that something is up on the big bumps.
It’s the US Junior Nationals !! Here on the mogul run, young skiers from around the nation go heels over head for the gold.
On the flats and in the chairs, there are many fashion statements to be made.
Hng-yah.
Sky pixies.
Thin cover.
We’re seeing more and more of this, meaning fewer and fewer places to charge down.
By 4 o’clock, the Big Air2 Men’s Finals are underway. Competitors are 18 and under.
In the end, McLaughlin takes it with a high score of 84.0, edging out LaPlant’s 83.7 !!!
Later, at the Silver Star Café , we’re treated to awesome bluegrass selections from Rebekah Workman and husband Jake (not pictured; sorry Jake!)
Saturday March 21 :: Canyons Resort
Something’s afoot in the lineup for the gondola.
It’s the annual pond skimming contest. Say hello to three fourths of Team Candy Land. That’s Queen Frostine on the left!
Another blushing bride and unwitting husband, possibly here to celebrate Utah’s new equal rights legislation?
The goal is to schuss down the snowy ramp and safely skim across to the other side of the pond.
Which some contestants accomplish handily.
Captain Hook hooks left and makes it almost onto the side but is certainly disqualified.
Mr. Potato Head doesn’t make it far at all.
Plenty of selfie sticks are on display, but they don’t guarantee victory.
The snowlercoaster comprises three cardboard thrill-ride cars, each with a human and a sex doll. It fails, epically.
Panda Man almost makes it, but not quite. There, there, big guy.
Spectators also sport decorative accessories.
After the splash fest, contestants call friends in far places to plug their accomplishments.
Later, on the Tombstone Express, they’re breaking out the cheap Champagne.
Snow is soft but makes for some pretty good carving…
…although the writing is on the octagonal orange wall: This whole show will be ending soon. Or will it… ??
Sunday March 22 :: Alta
Mostly blue skies greet the people at this skiers-only area, considered by many to be without peer.
A few kiddie costumes are evident.
But mainly it’s serious skiers, as the skies darken throughout the day. Rumors of an overnight storm are shared on the lift.
Snow cats are ready for action at day’s end. Will we wake up to see the white stuff? Stay tuned…