A few observations from my morning boarding up at Mountain High.

First, the snow is OK. It’s a moderately painful lesson if you should happen to “eat it,” as they say, on the way down. Sadly this was my first time boarding this season, so I learned a couple of those.

Second, the Bullwheel Bar and Grill has a bloody mary bar first thing when you walk in. If this does something for you, great. If not, just throwing it out there.

Third, the line today was nowhere near what it was during Christmas break, when they had to close off parts of Hwy 2 because so many people were there on vacation. Lifts opened at 8:30, I was bumping but a few elbows around 9:30 and by 10:30 it was a good time for lunch. The lifts stay open to 10 p.m., but word is it will be especially icy come nighttime this weekend.

Also, hybrid vehicles get preferred parking. Again, if this does something for you, great. If not, please don’t hate on my hybrid.