AZ Challenge 2011: Hannah Collins, Burke Mountain

[tarponhead]

Has Burke ever considered establishing a "Seeded" mogul trail? While Burke has some good natural moguls, the offerings are not very numerous. Additionally, since there are not very many offerings for the intermediate bump skier to work on technique, so they are forced into skiing the often irregular advanced bumps that are typically on Burke's steeper terrain, often flailing/scraping their way down. I feel having a seeded mogul trail trail for aspiring bumpers to work on technique would actually improve the quality of moguls across the enitire mountain.

List of current bump trails:
Upper/Lower Doug's Drop (best on the mountain)
Wilderness (short)
Fox's Folly (narrow)
The Gap
Lew's Leap (short/narrow)
Boarderline (1 bump wide)

I would suggest seeded moguls on either The Gap, or The skier's right side (2/3rds of the trail) of Little Dipper. Both of these have snow maikng coverage (respectively former locations of a terrain park and half pipe). My preference would be for the Little Dipper option. It would make for and interesting terrain option coming down that side of the mountain rather than simply bombing down the last section of Big Dipper and it would be an easy trip froom the bottom of the mougul field back to the new Quad.



Short version of above (to simplify the moderators' job) for the challenge ;-) :

Has Burke ever considered establishing a "Seeded" mogul trail? While Burke has some good natural moguls, the offerings are not really very numerous. Additionally, since there are not very many offerings for the intermediate bump skier to work on technique, so they are forced into skiing the often irregular advanced bumps that are typically on Burke's steeper terrain, often flailing/scraping their way down. I feel having a seeded mogul trail trail for aspiring bumpers to work on technique would actually improve the quality of moguls across the enitire mountain.
Good locations include the skiers right side of Little Dipper and The Gap.

As an aspiring intermediate bumper I love this idea. I agree the Gap would be ideal.

 

[thetrailboss]

Gap would be a good seeded bump run with the snowmaking and all.

 

[Black Phantom]

Will there be any new additions to the menu for healthy dining options?

 

[Zand]

This summer they have brushed out the line and are replacing all of the polls (some were almost completely rotted off) and raising the line. This is probably part of the Wind Turbine install. I would almost guess that the powerline will be "open" but not a marked run. The last section between Powder Horn and the East Bowl run-out may remain "off-limits" due to the double fall line and LOTS of rocks. But it would be interesting to hear the official line.

I'd rather them leave it roped off, but also not go after anyone for skiing it. So much better taking that to the East Bowl area glades than dealing with Sasquatch or Wilderness most days.

 

[Nick]

Closing the thread and getting ready to submit! Stay tuned for results.