Anatomy of Stowe

dlague · Jan 15, 2015

Pretty cool map for those not familiar with Stowe - gave me some ideas!

http://www.skinet.com/skiing/articles/anatomy-stowe?brn=ski&src=email&date=011415&lnk=text

mbedle · Jan 16, 2015

Thought the same thing.

deadheadskier · Jan 16, 2015

Oh sure Jay, move out West and now spill all the beans on Stowe.

(not that any of this skiing is a secret to anyone)

MadMadWorld · Jan 16, 2015

deadheadskier said:
Oh sure Jay, move out West and now spill all the beans on Stowe.

(not that any of this skiing is a secret to anyone)

Some real shockers!

from_the_NEK · Jan 16, 2015

Damn it, I was trying to keep Hell Brook all to myself!

I do hope some skier with dreams of stardom doesn't get overly ambitious and try to find it and ski it after reading the article.

deadheadskier · Jan 16, 2015

The Rock Garden suggestion is actually a little irresponsible. If you don't know what you're doing you can end up standing on top of those 100+ foot cliffs above the gondola. Its a little bit deceiving how far you need to cut back beyond the lip and along the ridge to ski it.

BenedictGomez · Jan 16, 2015

deadheadskier said:
The Rock Garden suggestion is actually a little irresponsible. If you don't know what you're doing you can end up standing on top of those 100+ foot cliffs above the gondola.

That's a LONG way to throw your skis.

MadMadWorld · Jan 16, 2015

Want the backcountry experience without all the challenge? Head over to the gentle slopes on the forehead

Harvey · Jan 16, 2015

deadheadskier said:
Oh sure Jay, move out West and now spill all the beans on Stowe.

(not that any of this skiing is a secret to anyone)

So that guy used to ski Stowe, moved out west and posted that? If so I call lame.

Even if the stuff is obvious to most here, that's bound to bring some people out there who shouldn't be there.

MadMadWorld · Jan 16, 2015

Harvey said:
So that guy used to ski Stowe, moved out west and posted that? If so I call lame.

Even if the stuff is obvious to most here, that's bound to bring some people out there who shouldn't be there.

True story.

dlague · Jan 16, 2015

deadheadskier said:
The Rock Garden suggestion is actually a little irresponsible. If you don't know what you're doing you can end up standing on top of those 100+ foot cliffs above the gondola. Its a little bit deceiving how far you need to cut back beyond the lip and along the ridge to ski it.

That is the only thing that freaks me out when skiing woods I do not know something like that! Better to go with someone you know and knows you too!

from_the_NEK · Jan 16, 2015

dlague said:
That is the only thing that freaks me out when skiing woods I do not know something like that! Better to go with someone you know and knows you too!

There are VERY few places in New England where skiing woods will put you in a spot like that. And above the cliffs on Mansfield isn't really woods IMHO.
The notch on the other hand you can get in trouble pretty quick.

MadMadWorld · Jan 16, 2015

from_the_NEK said:
There are VERY few places in New England where skiing woods will put you in a spot like that. And above the cliffs on Mansfield isn't really woods IMHO.
The notch on the other hand you can get in trouble pretty quick.

Yup! I've gotten into a "no way out" situation before where chute I was skiing got narrower and narrower until I came to an ice bulge. Not fun

deadheadskier · Jan 16, 2015

Harvey said:
So that guy used to ski Stowe, moved out west and posted that? If so I call lame.

Even if the stuff is obvious to most here, that's bound to bring some people out there who shouldn't be there.

Like I said, its a little irresponsible to mention Rock Garden. Then again I think I learned about it in person from Jay back in the day when I was first getting to know the mountain.

He was a friend of my roommate and the couple of times I hung out with him, I got the impression he didn't really believe in stashes and thought the mountain was for all. He gave me several pointers on places to ski off map. Nice guy and amazing skier. You won't find anyone that loves Mansfield more than him.

Ski Till I Die · Jan 16, 2015

deadheadskier said:
Like I said, its a little irresponsible to mention Rock Garden. Then again I think I learned about it in person from Jay back in the day when I was first getting to know the mountain.

He was a friend of my roommate and the couple of times I hung out with him, I got the impression he didn't really believe in stashes and thought the mountain was for all. He gave me several pointers on places to ski off map. Nice guy and amazing skier. You won't find anyone that loves Mansfield more than him.

Anyone want to join me in 2 weeks?? This sounds delicious

Harvey · Jan 16, 2015

deadheadskier said:
Like I said, its a little irresponsible to mention Rock Garden. Then again I think I learned about it in person from Jay back in the day when I was first getting to know the mountain.

He was a friend of my roommate and the couple of times I hung out with him, I got the impression he didn't really believe in stashes and thought the mountain was for all. He gave me several pointers on places to ski off map. Nice guy and amazing skier. You won't find anyone that loves Mansfield more than him.

My comment was a little flip. The last time I was at Stowe (2004?) I wasn't yet a tree skier. So that map is likely to get ME in trouble as anyone. :lol:

thetrailboss · Jan 17, 2015

BenedictGomez said:
That's a LONG way to throw your skis.

I was just about to ask if we can see that guy's skis below Kitchen Wall.

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bdfreetuna · Jan 17, 2015

I don't believe in stashes either. Nice map. People are gonna see stuff beyond lifts and hike over, might as well give 'em some friendly advice. There's a fine line between being conscious of people's safety and being elitist. Perhaps a few more detailed warnings regarding particular areas are in order.

603Skier · Jan 19, 2015

I absolutely agree with alot more warnings along with these descriptions.
Man ol man, I don't get to Stowe very often in my life, but when I do half the fun if finding the stashes.

If I posted something like this my friends would hand my @$$ to the coyotes that roam that area often.

k123 · Jan 19, 2015

Today was a good day to know your anatomy...of stowe that is

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