Best Glade in New England

[MadMadWorld]

You're taking me out there this year. Erika wants a better ledge than whats on Paradise too lol.

Of course. Just have to wait for a good base and then I'm all in

 

[MadMadWorld]

Although this probably doesn't belong in the best glades thread, the Rosebrook area at Bretton Woods looks entertaining. My family and I took a chairlift ride there a few weeks ago, and walked down through that area. It's a shame that they don't have a chairlift over there so that you could lap that area (I'm not sure how well the t-bar allows you to access the ENTIRE area). If the Rosebrook HSQ came down to where the glades spill out, I might go to BW time or two.


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It's an interesting setup. I wonder if there is anything truly challenging in there.

 

[Scruffy]

In bounds:

Goat woods Stowe
Starr woods Stowe
The Farther left of the top of Nose Dive at Stowe you can get into some steep trees.
MRG - anywhere off trail esp skiers left of Paradise.
Sugar Bush Skiers left of Paradise .. keep going until you hit the cliffs
The backside of Pico is nice
Magic - Anywhere off trial
Jay - Deliverance

 

[Edd]

It's an interesting setup. I wonder if there is anything truly challenging in there.

I'm guessing not on your level. It's BW, so steepness is at a minimum.

 

[ss20]

Stratton is underrated for woods. I wouldn't call it the best in the East but some of their stuff ranks highest on my list.

 

[Savemeasammy]

It's an interesting setup. I wonder if there is anything truly challenging in there.

There were some fairly steep pitches visible from where we walked, but they don't look sustained for long.



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[Terry]

Casablanca at Saddleback for on the map glades.

 

[MadMadWorld]

I'm guessing not on your level. It's BW, so steepness is at a minimum.

I enjoy low angle glades that can develop some bumps in them. I'm guessing they get that sometimes.

 

[4aprice]

My favorite glade would have to be Hard Coin at Brighton UT. Since I really like to ski Brighton when its storming I've hit some incredible snow in there. The near side of Honeycomb at Solitude has some great tree shots too. Back east I was raised on Doc Dempsey's at Smugglers but since there was some tree blight (That's what I'm told) the top lost a little of its character. I agree with the op that Low Rider on Snowden is a really good time. Really since tree skiing has become vogue a lot of places have some really fun glades and if the snow is good I enjoy them all. Have the snow and its off into the woods I go.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong NJ

 

[thetrailboss]

Whichever one has fresh snow and a good pitch and not too tight.

Bingo.

Jay has lots of good glades. I'd also throw some of Burke's in there too. As to specifics Marshland was always pretty good.

Stowe has some great glades--Goat Woods comes to mind.

Sugarbush: meh. They always seemed too skied out.

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[canobie#1]

Stratton is underrated for woods. I wouldn't call it the best in the East but some of their stuff ranks highest on my list.

AMEN! Test Pilot is so good.

I find Stratton to be way too under appreciated to the ski fans. Sure the place gets a lot of people, but that place has some impressive trails.

 

[BenedictGomez]

I'm sure most of favorites will be mentioned, but for intimidation purposes and steepness some of the Snowfield stuff off the top of Sugarloaf is an adrenaline rush just by seeing it because of the lack of trees, slope, and view down.

That doesnt look like a glade. Lack of trees ≠ glade.

I enjoy low angle glades that can develop some bumps in them.

Me too, it makes me feel like I'm better than I really am.

I was raised on Doc Dempsey's at Smugglers but since there was some tree blight (That's what I'm told) the top lost a little of its character.

I was told it was the storm. That top section is the worst part of Doc's anyway though, so it doesn't really bother me, still a fun glade.

 

[steamboat1]

So many good glades at K. Some already mentioned but most not. I'd like to keep it that way.

 

[Tin]

That doesnt look like a glade. Lack of trees ≠ glade.

Stick to your tin foil hat wearing, name calling, Islamaphobic discussions. It fills in nicely.

 

[Edd]

I enjoy low angle glades that can develop some bumps in them. I'm guessing they get that sometimes.

Oh, without a doubt. They have a crapload of glades so you could really call BW a fairly bump-loaded mountain.

 

[Smellytele]

I'd also throw some of Burke's in there too. As to specifics Marshland was always pretty good.
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I forgot I do love the glades at Burke - birches, Jungle, the shorter ones by lower power line that bring you back lower on the East Bowl trail. I also like some of the middle mountain stuff that bisect deer run.

 

[WzGy44]

On mountain there are a lot of good choices. Kinsman is fun before it inevitably gets tracked out. Off mountain there's a tour that involves a giant glade on the way down. It's by twin mountain. I'll give it up if anyone names it.

 

[Scruffy]

We all seek the woods for fresh, but tracked out glades can be fun too, unless it's glaring icy bumps in there, then that's a dangerous combination - ice bumps with trees. But if the snow is edgeable, it can be fun and challenging to smoothly snake your way through tight trees. I'd rather do a tracked out glade than another groomed run.

 

[HowieT2]

Exterminator woods at mt ellen.

 

[Newpylong]

I suck at trees, so I go with easier ones.

The Trials at Mount Snow. And past Paradise at Lincoln Peak.