Well, the snow’s made its appearance. Here and there and not enough, but then, when is it ever enough? Oh yeah, that’s right, last winter!
So, with that thought in mind, allow your correspondent to start there, rather than with all thing beer, bretzel and brat. One of the great joys of staying in Little Cottonwood in one of our premier properties is the easy access to the world outside the festival. Saturday October 7th is a perfect example. To earn his caloric allowance Canyon Blog wandered up slope to take in the views and assess the early snowpack. And it is snowpack folks because the cool temps up top are here to stay.
Anyway, what it provides is the chance to take in the early season views of color juxtaposed against the snow once you hit the white stuff. Right now that’s at about 10,500’. And with the nice fall temps you can hike in shorts. (Here’s a pro tip, bring gators to keep the snow out of your boots when you have a bit of post holing.)
But of course, what you REALLY want is to hear our local alphorns Salzberger Echo and to get your fingers through the handle of a mug. Another insider tip from your blogger is this: 1. Go for that hike up. 2. Catch your (always free) tram or Peruvian chair ride down. 3. Get into Oktoberfest by high noon and enjoy before the crowds really hit.
Then you can retire to your up canyon digs, avoid the traffic, and revel in the realization that having the canyon to yourself after the crowds have departed at 6pm is one of the most magical things you can do in Alta.
Check this space next month for a special blog on a local, yet largely unknown, legend. But remember, next weekend is your last chance to ride the tram or experience one of the country’s best Oktoberfests because the 14th & 15th are it for the year folks.