Cannon’s opening weekend was impressive considering warm November temperatures that pushed the first day back into December. The end of November storm definitely helped. But Cannon’s firepower clearly did the overwhelming majority of the work.

Upper mountain trails included Tramway, Upper Cannon, Upper Ravine, and Taft Slalom. The Links, Middle Cannon, Middle Ravine, Spookie, Rock Garden, and Gremlin were all open at mid-mountain. Everything funneled into Lower Cannon and Lower Gremlin.

I started on the upper mountain and lapped the Cannonball Quad until a line developed. Then I skied back down to the Peabody for more ski on lift rides until the Cannonball Quad emptied out. It was good practice for staying ahead of the crowd.

Due to the previous night’s rain/freeze, conditions were hard and firm. The upper mountain was pleasantly edgeable until mid-morning. Lower mountain was decidedly loose granular and serviceable but not much fun. I called it after a few hours.