Picto Diary - 10, 11, 12 April 2021 - Deer Valley Closing Day

Above: Three images. 1. Jordanelle Reservoir from Stein's Way. 2. Timpanogas from Home Run. 3. Nebo from Empire summit. Deer Valley. 10 April 2021.

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Skied post break with M 'n M. 2x Ontario: few other skiers and silky smooth. M 'n M's skiing is a wonder to behold. Few people can ski fast as effortlessly as M 'n M.

Above: TWO3. Wasatch Bagel. 11 April 2021.

Deux Magots Walkers. Back, up, and running, er...walking.

Above: Bishop, M'nM, 'Cake. Empire Lodge. Deer Valley, UT 11 April 2021.

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Image: Bishop, M'nM, and 'Cake join for mid AM break at Empire Lodge.

Bishop skis pre break with 'Cake and post break with M'nM.

Bluebird.

Ski conditions fabulous aided by lower temps and a breeze to delay snow melt.

Can't remember a better DV closing day.

Despite onerous disease protocols and lower than average snowfall, DV hosted a great ski season. Off mountain, the upgraded restaurant service was fantastic and should be made permanent next year...IMHO.

Above: Prince Philip and Billy Gene Dickerson. Bentwaters Air Force Base, Ipswitch, UK. Circa 1953.

"Prince Phillip noticing my grandfather’s WWII Navy campaign ribbons during a visit at a US Air Force base near Ipswich, England, early 1950s. (My grandfather joined the Air Force after he was discharged from the Navy—he was allowed to keep wearing his Navy campaign ribbons on his Air Force uniform)." Jake Taylor

Added by Bishop: TIMDT'S Dad, Billy Gene Dickerson, also a President's 100 Marksman, Member of USAF rifle team.

TIMDT family lived in UK when Elizabeth II coronated. TIMDT interest in Royals has deep roots.

Condolences to Prince Philip family. Philip did his part to keep the royal engine running.

Above: Summit Lift. Dynamite ski run. Solitude Ski Resort, Utah. 12 April 2021.

Four of my eight ski runs this AM were off of this lift. Excellent spring skiing conditions

Above: Over The Counter Restaurant. Salt Lake City, UT. 12 April 2021.

No better breakfast... anywhere.