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Thin Season at Vail’s Back Bowls & Blue Sky Basin

This was a true thin-snow season test at Vail — and we went straight for the goods: the Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin to see what was actually skiable. With snowpack running well below average, terrain access was limited — and in Blue Sky Basin specifically, operations were focused around: Lift 39 – Pete’s Express Select terrain off China Bowl Limited tree lines and sheltered aspects holding coverage Much of Blue Sky’s outer terrain, steeper gladed lines, and deeper shots were either thin, closed, or showing shark fins and exposed rock. Coverage varied dramatically by aspect — north-facing pockets skied soft and chalky, while south-facing entries were firm, scraped, or sun-affected. 🏔 Back Bowls Overview The Back Bowls were open but required smart line choice. Key observations: Groomers held up best early High-traffic traverses were scraped and narrow Bumps were forming over firm bases Wind-loaded pockets skied surprisingly well Lower exits showed thin cover and occasional dirt China Bowl offered the most consistent skiing of the day — especially under Pete’s Express — where coverage was better protected and skier traffic more spread out. 🌲 Blue Sky Basin Conditions Blue Sky was operating, but it was not the full legendary experience most people picture mid-winter. Highlights: Pete’s Express spinning China Bowl terrain accessible Select trees skiable with caution No deep powder — chalky recycled snow in protected zones Base depth noticeably thin in exposed areas This is not a powder fantasy edit. This is what a low-snow Vail actually skis like in February.