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Originally Posted by riverc0il  I was going under the assumption that most AZ skiers wouldn't have the technical skills or prowess to handle the more challenging 50+ degree aspects of Tuckerman. Most AZ bump skiers probably could not handle the easier 35-40 degree pitches of the Ravine's easier terrain... at least not without being covered in bumps that make the angle less severe and provide a speed decreasing obstacle to prevent oneself from pissing their pants.  |
Admitted, I haven't gone to Tuck's or out West, but there isn't a trail I've seen in the lift-served East that gives me pause, including the Wall at Holiday Valley (38 degrees.) And that's with skinny bump skis with 2° base and 0° side bevels. You guys have to fall back on edges to do your work for you.