"Instead of easing into the season in late November like usual, it felt like winter never really arrived in the way it was supposed to. The snowpack across Oregon stayed well below historical averages for much of the winter, and every time it looked like things might finally turn around, another warm stretch or dry period seemed to knock the momentum right back down."
"By the time the season was over, I had logged about half the number of ski days I would normally expect in a typical year. Part of that was simply because the season started later and ended earlier than usual. But a big part of it was also that conditions just were not all that inviting a lot of the time."
"There were very few mornings when you woke up to fresh snow on the snow report and instantly knew you needed to get to the mountain. Powder days were rare, and instead of storm skiing and soft turns, I found myself skiing a lot more groomers than I usually do."
The ski season in Oregon began unusually late, with the first ski day occurring on Christmas Day. Snowpack levels remained below historical averages, leading to fewer powder days and more groomed runs. The season felt different, with less excitement and fewer rituals associated with winter sports. Skiers experienced a blend of manmade corduroy and recycled hardpack rather than fresh snow, resulting in a disappointing winter for many enthusiasts who expected a more traditional skiing experience.
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