"With the news of upcoming snow and once-in-a-lifetime turns, the dedicated MSU students I know all sorted their schedules to spend the week in Utah. Our initial goal was to drive the six hours south for an IFSA comp, but with its cancellation we switched the agenda to ski just for fun. As the week got closer it started to become clear that this storm was no hoax, and in fact it might be one of the biggest storm cycles I've personally ever skied in."
"Myself and the few other members of the MSU Freeride team that are here woke up at 5am to avoid the traffic in Little Cottonwood Canyon on Wednesday. After a few early morning hours in the Snowbird lodge we booted up to wait in line for the lifts to open at 9am. Continuous skiing in such deep snow had me smiling so wide my teeth were getting cold."
"As the day went on, the runs just kept getting better. Every lap was already filled in again by the time the lifts had spun us back to the top, you can't ask for much more than that. All of us were fighting back against soaking layers, freezing toes, and foggy goggles because of all the snow. Powder days are usually the most fun skiing, but they also come with the most difficult-to-solve problems."
MSU freeride members traveled to Utah anticipating major snowfall and shifted plans from a canceled IFSA comp to skiing for fun. A powerful storm delivered about 38 inches at Snowbird in two days, producing exceptional powder despite freezing temperatures, strong wind, and non-stop snow. Early mornings and lift-line waits yielded continuous laps as runs refilled quickly between rides. Skiers coped with soaked layers, cold toes, and fogged goggles by taking lodge breaks to dry and switch gear. Recommended goggle care includes drying goggles daily and avoiding wiping the inner anti-fog layer.
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