Alta Closing Day 2009
It’s been ages since I last updated. I apologize. I’ve been so busy partaking in the many activities springtime in Salt Lake has to offer.
The Alta Spring Festival was held the day before Easter and was a blast! Thanks to everyone who came out and especially those ladies (and gentleman) who tested out the new Roxy skis.
My dad, Jerry Gleich, testing out the Mumbo Jumbos.
Alta had their final day a week later. It was a beautiful, sunny spring day, perfect for skiing in a costume.
Here’s one of Alexa Miller, Sue Larson and me from Alta’s Closing day 2009.
Alta’s Closing Day is an infamous celebration after a season of incredible skiing. However, it helps to be prepared. You’ll want to show up in some sort of costume, even if it’s a Hawaiian shirt over your normal ski outfit. If it’s sunny, I will ski in one costume and then put on some extra layers before heading to the top of Alf’s High Rustler at the end of the day. And remember to drink plenty of water and bring a backpack to carry out any trash you make throughout the day.
I was so sad to see Alta closing with so much snow, but it means there will be a long spring and early summer of backcountry touring.
Check back soon for more pics and to hear about my hanggliding adventures lately!
