Gallery: Winter Camp Diary: Day 2 — New Beginnings, Lost Lift Tickets and Tracking a Group

  • Gnar
    01

    gnar

    *Roberto Baldwin shreds the Mainline trail.*
  • Prep
    02

    prep

    *The team charges up assorted high-tech, Bluetooth-enabled goggles to test on the mountain.*
  • Bindings
    03

    bindings

    *Karissa Bell mounts her bindings before hitting the mountain.*
  • Ski shop
    04

    ski-shop

    *Ski technician Chet Moyer tunes a pair of skis at the rental shop.*
  • Image may contain Nature Outdoors Weather Building Plant Tree and Housing
    Image: Google
    05

    map

    *Roberto takes one last look at the map before heading out for the day.*
  • Skis
    06

    skis

    *Squaw Valley's rental fleet is ready for the winter rush.*
  • Gondola
    07

    gondola

    *Mike Ruocco (far left) and Roberto (far right) ride the funitel to the top of the mountain.*
  • Gettin' started
    08

    gettin-started

    *Billy Brown pauses at the start of a run, assessing which path to take.*
  • Hanging out
    09

    hanging-out

    *Roberto helps Karissa adjust her goggles before hitting the slopes.*
  • So tired
    10

    so-tired

    *Roberto, tired after a long day of riding, takes a moment to relax on the mountain.*
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