Okay, down to business. Due to the new Peak Walkway or "Stairway to Heaven" if you will, K Town was able to open earlier this season since they didn't have to connect the top to the bottom. How does this work? Ride the gondy up, ski over to the North Ridge, run some early season laps( how many can you do? you know those dumbells you were meaning to use to get ready for the season are still collecting dust) When your done, climb 2 flights of stairs and take the walkway across what used to be Heavenly Traverse back to the peak for a Gondo ride back to the car.
I know, I know, at first I wasn't happy about losing the traverse but just think, it will keep Catwalk fresh for only those who are ambitious enough for the "hike" to the top. Hopefully this will come in handy for some late season goggle tanning on the Ridge too.
From what I've been told, the Ridge is skiing great for early season and they should be blowing snow and dropping more ropes quickly. I should be able to get up there next weekend and have a more detailed report for you, but for now, dust off the gear, tune up the skis, and go check it out for yourself.
