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What’s the most overrated ski trail of all-time?

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reeski
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It’s probably talked about on here a million times but I’m excited for this season soo...

For me it’s Jaws of Death at Mt. Snow but I think they have changed it to just Jaws now. I thought It was so crazy when I was a young, now it feels like such a short run.
Oct 20 2020 7:47PM
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CalumSKI
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i mean corbets couloir seems sick, but kinda tame imo compared to other runs inbounds, like S&S couloir which is right besides corbets but way gnarlier i think. Corbets is still dope tho dont get me wrong
Oct 20 2020 8:17PM
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vibecheck
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CalumSKIi mean corbets couloir seems sick, but kinda tame imo compared to other runs inbounds, like S&S couloir which is right besides corbets but way gnarlier i think. Corbets is still dope tho dont get me wrong


Hank bilous entry is legendary
Oct 20 2020 8:23PM
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CalumSKI
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vibecheckHank bilous entry is legendary


yeah, also same kuch's kings and queens dub 10 was STUPID crazy
Oct 20 2020 8:29PM
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reeski
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I went to JH for a long weekend hoping to hit Corbett’s a few years ago. Didn’t get a chance at it cause it was closed due to lack of snow. When we left it preceded to be snowiest January in the history of JHOLE talk about FOMO. But that’s insane if S&S is wilder, cause I got to ski up to Corbett’s and it was pretty intimidating.
CalumSKIi mean corbets couloir seems sick, but kinda tame imo compared to other runs inbounds, like S&S couloir which is right besides corbets but way gnarlier i think. Corbets is still dope tho dont get me wrong
Oct 20 2020 8:35PM
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Abu_Hajaar
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The Wall - Holiday Valley in NY.
Oct 20 2020 9:07PM
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Bended_Toenail
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NBC Chute- Whitefish Mountain

one of the few somewhat steep trails up here, shore chute followed by a long cat track. One jerry slides it and removes all the snow for everyone else.
Oct 20 2020 9:15PM
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r00kie
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90% of Midwest black diamonds
Oct 20 2020 9:21PM
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CalumSKI
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reeskiI went to JH for a long weekend hoping to hit Corbett’s a few years ago. Didn’t get a chance at it cause it was closed due to lack of snow. When we left it preceded to be snowiest January in the history of JHOLE talk about FOMO. But that’s insane if S&S is wilder, cause I got to ski up to Corbett’s and it was pretty intimidating.


The entry to s&s is stupid
search it up on YouTube, it’s so crazy
Oct 20 2020 9:44PM
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vibecheck
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CalumSKIThe entry to s&s is stupid
search it up on YouTube, it’s so crazy

based
Oct 20 2020 10:07PM
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reeski
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Yea I searched it a bunch of times, and I 100% believe you it’s just crazy to me that it’s gnarlier then Corbett’s after staring down into it
CalumSKIThe entry to s&s is stupid
search it up on YouTube, it’s so crazy
Oct 20 2020 10:27PM
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FruitBootPro
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r00kie90% of Midwest black diamonds


None of those were rated well to begin with
Oct 20 2020 10:38PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Yeah, s&s is just ridiculous. 20 foot drop into a not steep run-out that's the width of an elevator shaft
Oct 20 2020 10:54PM
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sqeellicbic
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CalumSKIi mean corbets couloir seems sick, but kinda tame imo compared to other runs inbounds, like S&S couloir which is right besides corbets but way gnarlier i think. Corbets is still dope tho dont get me wrong


I skied Corbet's last year and it's sick but definitely over hyped. I definitely didn't drop it (I rode in from the side) cause it was my first time at a "real" mountain, but the drop seemed pretty doable if you regularly ski big mountain. After you're in, it's just normal, steepish terrain. The only reason Corbet's is famous is cause it's considered in bounds. Corbet's isn't even the gnarliest run at Jackson, like you said S&S is right next to it and way more insane.
Oct 21 2020 12:56AM
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BagOTricks
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Mt.AssThe Wall - Holiday Valley in NY.


LMAOOOO I second this. One of the worst trails I've ever skied. Pure ice all season long.
Oct 21 2020 10:53AM
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dwt802
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reeskiI went to JH for a long weekend hoping to hit Corbett’s a few years ago. Didn’t get a chance at it cause it was closed due to lack of snow. When we left it preceded to be snowiest January in the history of JHOLE talk about FOMO. But that’s insane if S&S is wilder, cause I got to ski up to Corbett’s and it was pretty intimidating.

Yeah s&s has a fucking massive mandatory cliff in, probably minimum of a 40 foot drop and is much narrower and I think it has a decent fall line. Mad crazy.
Oct 21 2020 6:51PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Also overrated AF:

The cirque at snowbird. Don't get me wrong, the runs are incredible, but you have to take at least a tram to get back to it. Gadside cirque is actually where it's at since you can lap it via little cloud if you know what you're doing.
Oct 21 2020 6:57PM
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snowmosexual
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BagOTricksLMAOOOO I second this. One of the worst trails I've ever skied. Pure ice all season long.


And you have to ride that slow af lift after.
Oct 21 2020 7:12PM
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reeski
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snowmosexualAnd you have to ride that slow af lift after.


The cirque is sick too and the fingers are insane
Oct 21 2020 7:38PM
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armchair_skier
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CalumSKIi mean corbets couloir seems sick, but kinda tame imo compared to other runs inbounds, like S&S couloir which is right besides corbets but way gnarlier i think. Corbets is still dope tho dont get me wrong


I'm not sure if S&S counts as a run seeing as it isn't really open to the public. Corbet's is gnarly if you drop the cliff or trick into it but it's very low consequence if you mess up. Most people just awkwardly slide down the mass of snow at the top anyway.
Oct 21 2020 7:56PM
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drillshit3hunna
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Mary jane at winter park. People really made stickers about the single run, yet it is just a very average blue in the middle of the mountain
Oct 21 2020 10:21PM
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r00kie
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Siversauce17Mary jane at winter park. People really made stickers about the single run, yet it is just a very average blue in the middle of the mountain


When I think of Mary Jane I think of a whole part of the moutain filled with bumps that most people take one lap on before giving up. It takes legs to run a day of laps in the Mary Jane section.
Oct 21 2020 10:27PM
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drillshit3hunna
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r00kieWhen I think of Mary Jane I think of a whole part of the moutain filled with bumps that most people take one lap on before giving up. It takes legs to run a day of laps in the Mary Jane section.


Running laps on bumps all day at a colorado resort? yup sounds about right, did a lot of that growing up. it sucks, and thats why winter park and mary jane are especially shit
Oct 21 2020 10:37PM
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RIP_leos_shack
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Pali at A-Basin. Unless it's really good, it's just hardpacked bumps and icy af near the top.
Oct 21 2020 10:51PM
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Granby_killdozer
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Siversauce17Mary jane at winter park. People really made stickers about the single run, yet it is just a very average blue in the middle of the mountain


yeah you're right Mary Jane sucks. make sure you tell your friends too. It's only moguls and boring tree runs. don't go there

RIP_leos_shackPali at A-Basin. Unless it's really good, it's just hardpacked bumps and icy af near the top.

same sentiment as above. I honestly don't even know why people go to flat basin when you could just go shred park at keystone.

**This post was edited on Oct 22nd 2020 at 4:55:42pm
Oct 22 2020 4:01PM
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drillshit3hunna
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Craw_Daddyyeah you're right Mary Jane sucks. make sure you tell your friends too. It's only moguls and boring tree runs. don't go there


same sentiment as above. I honestly don't even know why people go to flat basin when you could just go shred park keystone.

**This post was edited on Oct 22nd 2020 at 4:05:44pm



dawg you really be actin like winter park is a gem lolllll wtf. if you really be gettin a good day there with tree runs and bumps thats good for you but youre also probably a shit skier that needs to ski different shit
Oct 22 2020 4:26PM
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Granby_killdozer
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Siversauce17dawg you really be actin like winter park is a gem lolllll wtf. if you really be gettin a good day there with tree runs and bumps thats good for you but youre also probably a shit skier that needs to ski different shit


yeah dawg you rizight I am indeed a shit skier that skis at shitty mountains like mary jane
Oct 22 2020 4:31PM
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drillshit3hunna
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Craw_Daddyyeah dawg you rizight I am indeed a shit skier that skis at shitty mountains like mary jane


I already know you are on those yellow motherfucking soul 7's lol. stupid skier=stupid equipment
Oct 22 2020 4:43PM
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Granby_killdozer
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Siversauce17I already know you are on those yellow motherfucking soul 7's lol. stupid skier=stupid equipment

ouch. first, you hate on the MJ and now you're hating on my go-to deep powder ski. whats next? do you hate margaritas too you monster?

**This post was edited on Oct 22nd 2020 at 4:54:44pm
Oct 22 2020 4:52PM
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ReturnToMonkey
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Siversauce17Running laps on bumps all day at a colorado resort? yup sounds about right, did a lot of that growing up. it sucks, and thats why winter park and mary jane are especially shit

Idk man there are tons of park options which is dope and if you know where you're going there's lots of good stuff at MJ that isn't just bumps. Lots of good trees, some secret jumps and huts. WP has a good vibe compared to other large colorado resorts
Oct 22 2020 5:09PM
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drillshit3hunna
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Craw_Daddyouch. first, you hate on the MJ and now you're hating on my go-to deep powder ski. whats next? do you hate margaritas too you monster?

**This post was edited on Oct 22nd 2020 at 4:54:44pm



I aint a hater, playa. I just got intensely triggered when some idiot tried to act like winter park is a hidden gem & used the "go tell your friends" quote to get one less person there so they shred it THAT much harder when it is arguably the shittiest resort in Colorado.

Maybe add trigger warnings to your posts??? I got triggered faster than I would have liked to.
Oct 22 2020 5:10PM
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SuspiciousFish
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Siversauce17Mary jane at winter park. People really made stickers about the single run, yet it is just a very average blue in the middle of the mountain


Mary Jane is cool for what it is but it does get boring after a season or two. The Cirque is almost never open and you can only lap Challenger so many times before it gets old. Dont get me wrong, there are some dope pillow lines out there but all in all there is not that much variation. I still have love for the mountain and have had some good times there but that is my honest take on it.
Oct 22 2020 5:10PM
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ReturnToMonkey
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SuspiciousFishMary Jane is cool for what it is but it does get boring after a season or two. The Cirque is almost never open and you can only lap Challenger so many times before it gets old. Dont get me wrong, there are some dope pillow lines out there but all in all there is not that much variation. I still have love for the mountain and have had some good times there but that is my honest take on it.

Yeah I agree. I feel pretty underwhelmed by it now that I have skied at Bridger for a couple years and skied WP for many more. I never have a bad time there, though
Oct 22 2020 5:14PM
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SuspiciousFish
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ConesForBreakfastYeah I agree. I feel pretty underwhelmed by it now that I have skied at Bridger for a couple years and skied WP for many more. I never have a bad time there, though


It does have a good vibe. I always liked that it was not right on I-70. Driving from Boulder if you take HWY 6 up then your only on I-70 for a few miles before getting off on 40. The switchbacks were fun to mob on with my Subaru too.
Oct 22 2020 5:19PM
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Granby_killdozer
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Siversauce17I aint a hater, playa. I just got intensely triggered when some idiot tried to act like winter park is a hidden gem & used the "go tell your friends" quote to get one less person there so they shred it THAT much harder when it is arguably the shittiest resort in Colorado.

Maybe add trigger warnings to your posts??? I got triggered faster than I would have liked to.


you right dizzidy dizawg MJ is definitely shitty. tell ya friends to stay the the fuck away. cause you are definitely right about that mountain sucking unless you like moguls, ride soul 7s, and drink margaritas
Oct 22 2020 5:20PM
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ReturnToMonkey
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SuspiciousFishIt does have a good vibe. I always liked that it was not right on I-70. Driving from Boulder if you take HWY 6 up then your only on I-70 for a few miles before getting off on 40. The switchbacks were fun to mob on with my Subaru too.

Haha yeah man that drive was so fun in my WRX
Oct 22 2020 5:23PM
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drillshit3hunna
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ConesForBreakfastHaha yeah man that drive was so fun in my WRX


I think yall need to tone it down with how much you sound like youre from colroado, ok? ok
Oct 22 2020 5:26PM
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drillshit3hunna
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ConesForBreakfastYeah I agree. I feel pretty underwhelmed by it now that I have skied at Bridger for a couple years and skied WP for many more. I never have a bad time there, though


Skiing bridger makes skiing in colorado look so fucking shitty. Terrain, snow, culture in bozeman, etc.
Oct 22 2020 5:28PM
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SuspiciousFish
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Siversauce17I think yall need to tone it down with how much you sound like youre from colroado, ok? ok


Imagine two guys chilling at a bar reminiscing about old stories over a brew and some drunk asshat comes up and yells, "Fuck you, ya dont know shit!"

Cause that is how you sound right now.
Oct 22 2020 5:33PM
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ReturnToMonkey
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Siversauce17I think yall need to tone it down with how much you sound like youre from colroado, ok? ok

Dude so today I took this huuge bong rip when I woke up and then went and rock climbed up Flatiron #3 and smoked a spliff at top. Got back in my Subie and drove to this local microbrewery for happy hour and watched the Rockies get slaughtered. Anyway, heard La Nina is gonna be good this year, can't wait to hit Abay!
Oct 22 2020 7:15PM
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drillshit3hunna
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SuspiciousFishImagine two guys chilling at a bar reminiscing about old stories over a brew and some drunk asshat comes up and yells, "Fuck you, ya dont know shit!"

Cause that is how you sound right now.


Its not that serious tho, I grew up driving my subaru to copper, breck and a basin so im just poking fun at what I lived for a couple years ago.
Oct 22 2020 8:12PM
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drillshit3hunna
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ConesForBreakfastDude so today I took this huuge bong rip when I woke up and then went and rock climbed up Flatiron #3 and smoked a spliff at top. Got back in my Subie and drove to this local microbrewery for happy hour and watched the Rockies get slaughtered. Anyway, heard La Nina is gonna be good this year, can't wait to hit Abay!


mhmmm that doesnt really sound colorado to me, i mean you would know a lot of people will go for your throat if you call it "abay" since "abay" is "just a body of water" its actually called "a basin".
Oct 22 2020 8:18PM
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SuspiciousFish
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Siversauce17Its not that serious tho, I grew up driving my subaru to copper, breck and a basin so im just poking fun at what I lived for a couple years ago.


Bro did you have a Colorado flag Subaru badge? It doesnt count unless you have the badge.


What Subaru were you rocking? I have a 2006 Impreza 2.5i and holy hell that flat four with no turbo could barely get me over the pass with no air to suck in.
Oct 22 2020 9:21PM
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drillshit3hunna
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SuspiciousFishBro did you have a Colorado flag Subaru badge? It doesnt count unless you have the badge.


What Subaru were you rocking? I have a 2006 Impreza 2.5i and holy hell that flat four with no turbo could barely get me over the pass with no air to suck in.


a shitty one, had mudflaps tho so...
Oct 22 2020 9:42PM
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reeski
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How about must underrated? I’m gonna go with Big Dipper at Killington, I’m a little bias though cause it’s my favorite run
Oct 23 2020 8:50PM
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dwt802
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reeskiHow about must underrated? I’m gonna go with Big Dipper at Killington, I’m a little bias though cause it’s my favorite run


So much fun early and late season!
Oct 24 2020 12:29AM
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Chunderface
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Alta chutes
Oct 24 2020 1:49AM
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reeski
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Agree!!
dwt802So much fun early and late season!
Oct 25 2020 8:30PM
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GayWolf420
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BigPurpleSkiSuitAlso overrated AF:

The cirque at snowbird. Don't get me wrong, the runs are incredible, but you have to take at least a tram to get back to it. Gadside cirque is actually where it's at since you can lap it via little cloud if you know what you're doing.

gadchutes are great but they tend to load up a bunch with wind and it gets sketchy. its kinda hard to get the perfect conditions for those to ski cuz its either slabby or just pure ice and hard to get into on lowtide periods. had a day tho last year where it skied like fuckin butter, its so much fun to rip when its good.


but yeah, starting to venture away from shit like the cirque a bit more after these brutal inbounds avy cycles we had last year, and patrollers starting to get carried in slides on routes. i think a season ago, i was up there in march and that thing slid with public around which prompted them to close down for the day which isnt the first time theyve done that.

**This post was edited on Oct 25th 2020 at 9:08:53pm
Oct 25 2020 9:07PM
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cadebucket
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Highboy at Alta, I tried to ski it really early season one time and hit a bunch of rocks and tomahawked then one of the rocks rolled down and hit me in the back. :(
Oct 26 2020 2:57PM
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shinbangclan
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Mt.AssThe Wall - Holiday Valley in NY.


Literally never seen it open. I don't even think snow can stay on there.
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