Paradise Basin grand opening 2010

This past weekend White Pass opened "Paradise Basin" which they have been trying to get in order for over 33 years. Now opened makes white pass the 3rd largest ski area in the state, behind Snoqualmie and Crystal. It was an honor to be a part of this opening and great to see the ~30 people that donated money to places like the Childrens Miracle Network to ride the grand opening Friday. The weather could have not been better!

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The infamous first chair:


Serious Pow


First tracks down below the Couloir Express


Justin underneath the Couloir Express with famous Mt. Rainier


Andy Mahre underneath the Couloir Express


Hiking back towards the end of traverse on Hogback.


Checking out the new Mid-Mountain Lodge


Looking up towards the top of Hogback from the Basin Quad


Stupid fog had to get right in the way when the group picture happened :(


Looking down from the Couloir Express


Fresh tracks down "Run 9"


The first chair group


I think it should be renamed "Epic Basin"


Hi Andy


Awesome Lunchez


Looking out to paradise basin from the main quad


Skiing down towards the Couloir Express


The top of Couloir


Andy finding features


The Ticket


Hogback Mountain


Ross Reid getting some pow


Paradise Basin from the top of Pigtail Peak


Andy finding more pow