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East Coast Backcountry?

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ascent_studios
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Where is the best East Coast Backcountry?
Sep 30 2015 8:35AM
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vincent.
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check this out http://www.sugarloaf.com/the-mountain/burnt-mountain
Oct 18 2015 6:10PM
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bemery
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Getting your hands on a copy of this would be a good start: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Backcountry-Skiing-Northeast-Classic/dp/1934028142
Nov 11 2015 7:01PM
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schusson
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I cant say much about outside of NH, but if you use google maps, your car and a pair of binoculars, you can find some rad stuff. Look for old rock slides. Make sure you and your partners are prepared for a possible avy.

Look in the notches.
Nov 12 2015 9:37AM
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Jamartini
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/862524310455935/

Backcountry touring in the northeast facebook group - 1,996 members strong, this page is like a encyclopedia
Nov 12 2015 3:37PM
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Dirty.Harry.
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I have a huge list of stashes in VT. I have a "show don't tell" policy though so you'll have to come skiing with me to get them (which would be cool too).

Some standard spots are:
-Big Jay
-Teardrop Trail on Mansfield
-Slidebrook at Sugarbush (it's actually lift-accessed sidecountry)
-Dewey/Nebraska notch from Jericho side.
-...and many more!
Nov 14 2015 2:01PM
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Dirty.Harry.
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I live in Burlington
Nov 15 2015 10:19PM
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Dirty.Harry.
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Will do. I'm working on a wind farm in Missouri until next week but I'll be done for the season after that.

PM me anytime after the snow flies.
Nov 17 2015 1:39PM
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vincent.
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Dirty.Harry.I have a huge list of stashes in VT. I have a "show don't tell" policy though so you'll have to come skiing with me to get them (which would be cool too).

Some standard spots are:
-Big Jay
-Teardrop Trail on Mansfield
-Slidebrook at Sugarbush (it's actually lift-accessed sidecountry)
-Dewey/Nebraska notch from Jericho side.
-...and many more!


ive heard slidebrook at Sugarbush is awesome, but you can get lost really easily. you can go with a guide from sugarbush, john eagon. cool guy
Nov 17 2015 4:21PM
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vincent.
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ill hit you up some time
Nov 17 2015 7:08PM
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Dirty.Harry.
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vincent.ive heard slidebrook at Sugarbush is awesome, but you can get lost really easily. you can go with a guide from sugarbush, john eagon. cool guy


I think it's pretty simple to find your way out and everything eventually funnels out onto the access road. It only becomes loads more complicated and difficult when people don't bring backcountry gear (skins, pack, headlamp, water, layer, etc).
Nov 17 2015 11:19PM
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gmann820
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Dirty.Harry.I have a huge list of stashes in VT. I have a "show don't tell" policy though so you'll have to come skiing with me to get them (which would be cool too).

Some standard spots are:
-Big Jay
-Teardrop Trail on Mansfield
-Slidebrook at Sugarbush (it's actually lift-accessed sidecountry)
-Dewey/Nebraska notch from Jericho side.
-...and many more!


I have always wanted to do Big Jay. Next time i make it up there would you be dowm to guide?
Nov 27 2015 8:10AM
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Dirty.Harry.
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gmann820I have always wanted to do Big Jay. Next time i make it up there would you be dowm to guide?


PM me when you're thinking of heading my way and we'll figure something out.
Dec 29 2015 8:01PM
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Rozbrook
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Dirty.Harry.PM me when you're thinking of heading my way and we'll figure something out.


I'm in Burlington too. Would you be down for one more?
Jan 21 2016 8:17PM
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Dirty.Harry.
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RozbrookI'm in Burlington too. Would you be down for one more?


Sure...if we EVER get enough snow.
Jan 28 2016 9:41AM
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Ricky420
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Dirty.Harry.Sure...if we EVER get enough snow.


East cost problems
Jan 29 2016 6:01PM
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