Midi, powder, views, beer and BBQs. Epic.

Sun 20th: We knew it snowed overnight but that there wasn't too much fresh. Even so Ryan, Petter, Tom Tom, Robyn and I got up early doors for the Midi. We hadn't bargained on Easter Sunday... They were already handing out bin 33 (started ~15). BIGGGGG wait. Not cool. Fortunately we quickly worked out we had enough number 19s saved between us to jump in. I ran home, TT drove back to get his and Petter already had three. WINNER!

We moved quickly as the forecast said the weather was going to close in. The snow was seriously wind affected off the arête and all the way down to Rognon. After working out which aspect was going to be best we found some stunning turns, the best being in the same bowl from last time. There on down was a shit show of wind-crusted moguls. Hard work but fun. Montenvers train was hilarious and we were down pretty early, heading straight back to the Midi for a second lap before the weather broke.

TT and I's lines

Bullying the loner Ryan

In the queue we bumped into Petter's friend Annie who joined us. She'd skied the Rond that morning in great snow. Jealous... I should've suggested it. Damn. Ryan and I toyed with the idea of it but decided better due to the long exposed traverse out below the north face. In the few minutes it took to get down the arête and get ready a big wall of cloud had blown over from Italy. Get down. Fast. The whole way down we raced the cloud which made for some stunning views.

Damn good views and company

Robyn working it

TT enjoying the crusty snow

Breaking through the cloud

The snow had completely transformed. Off the arête was lovely corn this time, Rognon had firmed up enough that you could open up (although it still had a crust). The rest was spring moguls and an exceedingly slow, sticky exit.

Munster for apres and football then straight to TT + Robyn's for a BBQ in the rain. So much good food, company, laughter, more laughter and even more laughter. One of the best days of the season without a doubt!

BBQ in the rain

Billy goat with his stick