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Well, the long anticipated and hoped for arrival of AD
2021 is here. Canyon Blog is no virologist, or scientist of any type really,
but he did dedicate several years of his life to combating biological weapons
proliferation around the world. What’s that have to do with skiing in Little
Cottonwood Canyon one might ask? Very little. But it does go some distance in explaining your
correspondent’s assessment skills of procedures in place by Alta and Snowbird
as they conduct operations during this most unique ski season to keep us all
safe. The first Monday after the holiday seemed to be the perfect opportunity
to gauge skier interest and the resorts’ expectations as we finally plow into
real snow accumulation and winter conditions. 
Both resorts continue to require masks above the nose
to board chairlifts or the tram. No one is required to sit with those not in
originally in their own party. (Though Canyon Blog has come to utilize the two
singles willing to share quad chairs on a regular basis and that seems to be an
acceptable social skiers’ norm.) The tram continues to be limited to 25 skiers
and Snowbird has restricted ski patrollers from using it to facilitate greater
customer flow, so you won’t be seeing those friendly red jackets this season if
you “tram” it. 
In line there are social distance measures in place to
keep the individual queuing lines apart and skiers have proven to be remarkably
conscientious, as well as patient, by not encroaching on people in front of
them. Who would have thought? 
Dining continues to be limited in both numbers of
patrons and menu items but that’s hardly the reason you fly to Utah and rent a
Canyon Services luxury home. Alta has a trailer for take away orders parked
adjacent to The Goldminer’s Daughter so you can grab a quick bite and then
alight to the Collins lift virus and hunger free. 
All of this is to say that in this skier’s opinion our
canyon is well-protected for those of us who need to get our vertical fix on a
regular basis. And if you happen upon your correspondent in line and you’re
skiing solo? He’ll ride with you. Mask in place of course.
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