Anatomy of Stowe

[dlague]

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]

Thought the same thing.

 

[deadheadskier]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Harvey]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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