Was lazy and didn't get motivated until around 2 pm. Given that a thunderstorm was on the horizon, I decided to scope a line I'd been lookikng at from w/b 80 up on Donner Summit. Parked at the e/b Donner Summit Safety Roadside Rest Area in the very last, eastern most parking spot, geared up, and headed out on what I assume is the PCT (there was a definite trail and metal markers, but no signs. Started at 2:55 and got to skiable snow by 3:15. The line, which had looked pretty solid from afar turned out to be pock-marked with big boulders and not terribly skiable. I found a second line that afforded 5 turns before shelving out into a sharp rollover and a bottom half that was littererd with boulders. I opted to play it safe and banged out 3 laps of 5 turns each on the upper portion. I was afforded some semi-rotten corn for my efforts along with an intermittant post-hole bootpack. Was back at the Taco Mama by 3:57. Beat the storm and didn't get arrested (there are several prominant "No Snowplay" signs threatening prosecution of violators posted throughout the rest area, but I figured it didn't mention skiing, plus I was outside the rest area on USFS land). Again, no pix as I'm still awaiting delivery of my memory card via the USPS.
“The best place in the world to ski is where you’re skiing that day.” — Warren Miller
