Fine Homes Group: Crust Cruising

Well you know spring has sprung here at Ross Peak Ranch, in the heart of the Bridger Mountains Snow Belt, as the surface of the snow has stiffened with the diurnal warmth and freezing of the coming spring, making the snow supportable for the skinniest of skis (the Nordic racing ski). With the skis already waxed and propped against the wide plank siding boards of our reverently called ski shack, we are ready to ski as the conditions ripen. These conditions only occur in the spring and last for a short period, as the snow goes through its transition from winter powder to spring runoff. This is the powder days of the Nordic traveler, Crust Cruising!! When the gorgeous rolling alpine meadows covered in a smooth almost sensuous blanket of frozen snow allows you to skate effortlessly over the terrain, laced with the sub alpine firs and pines. What a special time of year!! With a quick phone call to Bohart Ranch Cross Country Ski Center, to let them know we will be skiing through there today, we can then link the alpine meadows of our home with endless ski terrain in the Bracket creek and Bridger creek drainages.

What a special day. Today the snow gods smiled down upon us here at Ross Peak Ranch, laying down a dusting of powdery snow that not only enhanced the skiing pleasure of the spring crust, but added to the visual effects of sunlight reflecting colors off the newly fallen snow crystals. The rolling meadows were smooth and silky under our skis, as we glided along admiring the lightly dusted firs and pines. WE are now experiencing the cross roads of seasons with the arrival of spring and the ending of winter as the two snow conditions powder and spring crust blend together for superb skiing.