millerm277
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Date(s) Skied: 2/8/2020
Resort or Ski Area: Burke Mountain
Trip Report: Too cold to want to take pics, unfortunately.
So, I had never been there before and yesterday seemed like a prime opportunity. Their $45 ticket deal for people with a pass to another mountain is a nice policy.
Arrived right around opening to the Mid-Burke area.
I was hoping for a powder day, but most of the loose stuff did set up overnight. Some of the ungroomed runs wound up with a hard crust of sorts. More grip than actual ice, but it sounds like you're breaking glass every time you turn.
However, there was good cover on everything I tried on the mountain and there was plenty of softer snow and nice conditions to be found as well.
I was pleasantly surprised with the overall terrain. The wide cruisers were nicely configured to have some character, and there were many of what I would dub "classic New England" runs on the hill. Narrower, twisty, some tree islands and splits, that sort of thing.
Liftlines peaked at maybe a couple minutes (T-Bar not running due to snowmaking on Warren's), but quickly died back down and were managed well.
Other commentary:
- The Mid-Burke lodge/tavern is a somewhat decrepit shack that looks out of place with the hotel thing below, but it does have character. I also wholeheartedly approve of nice craft IPAs for $5.
- Never ventured down to the lower lift, didn't look of interest.
- I approve of anywhere where I can park and have a flat 2 minute walk to the lift.
- Nice, pleasant crowd.
- Lyndonville and East Burke were a bit more lively than I expected in terms of businesses/food options, I don't drive through there often.
- The place could really use better signage. There's a lot of spots where it's not very clear what trails are in front of you/where they're going, at least to a new visitor. On a related note: The ski shop where you need to go to buy lift tickets if you park mid-mountain is also not well marked.
Resort or Ski Area: Burke Mountain
Trip Report: Too cold to want to take pics, unfortunately.
So, I had never been there before and yesterday seemed like a prime opportunity. Their $45 ticket deal for people with a pass to another mountain is a nice policy.
Arrived right around opening to the Mid-Burke area.
I was hoping for a powder day, but most of the loose stuff did set up overnight. Some of the ungroomed runs wound up with a hard crust of sorts. More grip than actual ice, but it sounds like you're breaking glass every time you turn.
However, there was good cover on everything I tried on the mountain and there was plenty of softer snow and nice conditions to be found as well.
I was pleasantly surprised with the overall terrain. The wide cruisers were nicely configured to have some character, and there were many of what I would dub "classic New England" runs on the hill. Narrower, twisty, some tree islands and splits, that sort of thing.
Liftlines peaked at maybe a couple minutes (T-Bar not running due to snowmaking on Warren's), but quickly died back down and were managed well.
Other commentary:
- The Mid-Burke lodge/tavern is a somewhat decrepit shack that looks out of place with the hotel thing below, but it does have character. I also wholeheartedly approve of nice craft IPAs for $5.
- Never ventured down to the lower lift, didn't look of interest.
- I approve of anywhere where I can park and have a flat 2 minute walk to the lift.
- Nice, pleasant crowd.
- Lyndonville and East Burke were a bit more lively than I expected in terms of businesses/food options, I don't drive through there often.
- The place could really use better signage. There's a lot of spots where it's not very clear what trails are in front of you/where they're going, at least to a new visitor. On a related note: The ski shop where you need to go to buy lift tickets if you park mid-mountain is also not well marked.