Not Area 51, but veritas. Backwards like we rode Saturday is still the best way, we tried both. It's far more rideable already, I think I was able to ride 80% of it today without getting off. Really nice. I bet outback would get into that condition easily with a little trailblazing. The trails from criii look rideable and well travelled but the snow really is not compressed at all.
Snowshoers and xc skiers out there seem fascinated and delighted by mountain biking in the snow and fatter than fat tires. Friendly. That's good, I was worried about conflict.
