Lift Served Tree Skiing at Sunday River

derek · Feb 28, 2008, 5:07 PM

Any suggestions? I have never been there will be heading up this weekend. Looking primarily for low angel stuff like Eden, Sleeper and Semi-Tough woods at Sugarbush.

snoseek · Feb 28, 2008, 5:42 PM

Blind ambition and last tango are both pretty mellow.

loafer89 · Feb 28, 2008, 5:43 PM

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Originally Posted by derek

Any suggestions? I have never been there will be heading up this weekend. Looking primarily for low angel stuff like Eden, Sleeper and Semi-Tough woods at Sugarbush.

I am not familiar with the glades at Sugarbush but Warren likes to ski Enchanted forest which is a short blue glade under and left of you as you ride up the Perfect Turn Express to North Peak.

A fairly gentle and wide opened glade is Blind Ambition in Jordan Bowl, it's kid friendly and not too steep. Last Tango between Barker and Spruce Peak is a bit steeper and becomes very narrow torwards the bottom of the ravine it is located in, but you can bail out further up to avoid this.

All of these glades had plenty o' snow two weeks ago and should be absolutely buried at this point.

AndyEich · Feb 28, 2008, 5:45 PM

I think the easiest marked glade is Blind Ambition (Jordan). I would put Last Tango (Barker) second.

There's also a semi-gladed area called Enchanted Forest on North Peak. It's probably even easier than Blind Ambition.

derek · Feb 28, 2008, 5:52 PM

Thanks for the info. I'll check them out.

deadheadskier · Feb 28, 2008, 5:54 PM

Wizards Gulch qualifies as 'low angle' in my book as well.

derek · Feb 28, 2008, 5:55 PM

Where is Wizards Glutch?

loafer89 · Feb 28, 2008, 6:16 PM

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Where is Wizards Glutch?

Wizard's Gulch is off of Rogue Angel in Jordan Bowl. I am not sure that I would call that "low angle" it's a bit narrow and steep in one or two spots.

My son's favorite is Flying Monkey and I am sure I will be skiing it many times in the near future.

snowmonster · Feb 28, 2008, 7:36 PM

Celestial Glades are quite good too -- moderate pitch and good spacing on the trees. The middle of the glade actually opens up quite nicely. I think there's more space in there than in Blind Ambition. To get there, get on the Aurora quad, go down Airglow then bang a right at the crosstrail. Celestial are the woods on the left.

The most challenging woods (on map) at SR have to be Chutzpah and Hardball. They're on the left and right of White Nitro.

Blind Ambition and Last Tango are both fun. Wizards Gulch is a notch up. It looks intimidating but is tame-able. Just pick your lines and don't pick up too much speed.

kickstand · Feb 28, 2008, 9:59 PM

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Originally Posted by snowmonster

Celestial Glades are quite good too -- moderate pitch and good spacing on the trees. The middle of the glade actually opens up quite nicely. I think there's more space in there than in Blind Ambition. To get there, get on the Aurora quad, go down Airglow then bang a right at the crosstrail. Celestial are the woods on the left.

The most challenging woods (on map) at SR have to be Chutzpah and Hardball. They're on the left and right of White Nitro.

Blind Ambition and Last Tango are both fun. Wizards Gulch is a notch up. It looks intimidating but is tame-able. Just pick your lines and don't pick up too much speed.

White Heat. Either way, those glades - Chutzpah and Hard Ball - are tough. I still can;t figure out exactly where you're supposed to go. They are TIGHT.....

I would suggest Blind Ambition (pretty easy, but head in as high above the entrance sign as you can for a few extra tight turns), Last Tango and Celestial. For a challenge between Celestial and Hard Ball/Chutzpah, try Flying Monkey.

Feb 28, 2008, 5:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
derek Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 22	Lift Served Tree Skiing at Sunday River Any suggestions? I have never been there will be heading up this weekend. Looking primarily for low angel stuff like Eden, Sleeper and Semi-Tough woods at Sugarbush.

Feb 28, 2008, 5:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
deadheadskier Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southeast NH Posts: 4,619	Wizards Gulch qualifies as 'low angle' in my book as well. __________________ Pat's Peak: 11/23 Waterville Valley: 11/29 07-08

Feb 28, 2008, 7:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
snowmonster Stowe - December 31, 2007 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my mind, northern New England Posts: 817	Celestial Glades are quite good too -- moderate pitch and good spacing on the trees. The middle of the glade actually opens up quite nicely. I think there's more space in there than in Blind Ambition. To get there, get on the Aurora quad, go down Airglow then bang a right at the crosstrail. Celestial are the woods on the left. The most challenging woods (on map) at SR have to be Chutzpah and Hardball. They're on the left and right of White Nitro. Blind Ambition and Last Tango are both fun. Wizards Gulch is a notch up. It looks intimidating but is tame-able. Just pick your lines and don't pick up too much speed. __________________ To you from failing hands we throw the torch. Be yours to hold it high.

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Feb 28, 2008, 5:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
snoseek Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Golden, Co Posts: 1,570	Blind ambition and last tango are both pretty mellow.

Feb 28, 2008, 5:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
AndyEich Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 25	I think the easiest marked glade is Blind Ambition (Jordan). I would put Last Tango (Barker) second. There's also a semi-gladed area called Enchanted Forest on North Peak. It's probably even easier than Blind Ambition.

Feb 28, 2008, 5:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
derek Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 22	Thanks for the info. I'll check them out.

Feb 28, 2008, 5:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
derek Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 22	Where is Wizards Glutch?