Bumps or Trees?

[Zand]

Definitely trees on a deep powder day. I don't really like skiing a bump run in deep powder because I hate hitting the ones you can't see under the powder. However, when theres some powder which makes the bumps good but still visible, then I'll be on the bump runs.

 

[thaller1]

Constantly working on improving in both, have a long way to go. But if I have to choose, I'll say trees.

ditto..

I ski trees to get better at bumps!

 

[BushMogulMaster]

i just was just laughing cause you hear that all the time. but in reality, bumps arent really that much of a strain on your knees.

Very true. If you ski bumps with proper technique and adequate A&E, it's easier on your knees than going for a run or a hike. It's skiing bumps stiff-legged that is hard on the knees.

 

[nycskier]

Bumps!

 

[wa-loaf]

Bumps: very fun, still a challenge.
Trees: even more fun, still a challenge.

Trees win.

 

[snowmonster]

In my experience, the skills I learned in bumps served me well in the trees. I like the solitude of being in the trees. I'm still a novice at both terrain so next year I'll be spending some time in both -- but hopefully more in trees.

 

[Grassi21]

All things being equal.... My ability at either is pretty low. Trees have to be a real shallow green while I can handle a very shallow blue on bumps (sometimes).

But I love skiing in the trees. Gives me that James Bond feeling from when hee is chased thru the woods. A little adrenaline rush!

Now this sounds like me. My skill level isn't there in either, YET. As for the vibe, trees win out in my mind. I was at Mt. Snow on the Sunday of Pres. The place was a mob scene. But the one run I took through the woods, although terrifying since it was my first run in the woods, it was so quiet and peaceful.

 

[Greg]

Definitely trees on a deep powder day. I don't really like skiing a bump run in deep powder because I hate hitting the ones you can't see under the powder. However, when theres some powder which makes the bumps good but still visible, then I'll be on the bump runs.

I agree with you here. Bumps need to be skied in on a powder day, especially if they are firm and then covered with fluff.

As for the vibe, trees win out in my mind.

I totally get the solitude and sense of adventure aspect of the trees. But a sweet bump run on a sunny spring day with guys nailing the zipper has a helluva lot of vibe.

 

[kcyanks1]

I picked trees, because I didn't want to be lame and indecisive But it's a really tough choice, at least if the bumps are the way I like them. If you are talking about trees or a wide, man-made, crowded bump run, it's trees. But a natural, more peaceful, bump run? Tough to choose. I like them both and on any given day will spend time doing both. It's nice to have the variety.

 

[jack97]

Bumps for sure. I hear people talking about the solitude in the glades, love that too. The best of both worlds is MRG on a weekday and the natural trails at Ragged. They get bumped up and hardly anybody ski those trails.

 

[jack97]

Very true. If you ski bumps with proper technique and adequate A&E, it's easier on your knees than going for a run or a hike. It's skiing bumps stiff-legged that is hard on the knees.

Two seasons ago, over at Sunapee, I saw a teenage girl and her mom ripping down a nice line on the one of the seeded trails. Both were smooth, in control and going slow. Its funny, the girl went first and the mom was shouting “hips forward”.

 

[BeanoNYC]

But if I have to choose, I'll say trees.

Somewhere west of the Northridge triple. :smash:

 

[andyzee]

Somewhere west of the Northridge triple. :smash:

Sshhhhh..... hush up boy

 

[56fish]

I ski bumps to get better at trees. I still think they are fun, but if there are any trees available I will be doing that instead. Bumps are the second best thing to woods, IMO.

To enjoy J ...had to learn bumps. As the trees are frequently bumped. Great fun, the somewhat higher skill level needed to navigate the trees/bumps cuts down on the crowds.:beer:

 

[JimG.]

I definitely prefer to ski both.

And I refuse to ski neither of them.

 

[madskier6]

Trees without a doubt! I really like a good bump run, but for me, there's no comparison. Trees and light fluffy powder rule. The thing is, some of my favorite tree runs usually have some pretty good bumps on them.

 

[tjf67]

Tree skiing is where it is at. I like it when they get bumped up and then we get a dump. You can slam down them using the bumps to check your speed. Usually the lines are better as well because most of the people in there know what they are doing.

The only time I pick bumps over trees is when the temps get into the 40 to 50 degree range.

 

[eastcoastpowderhound]

in general...trees. From the age of 10 to 20 it was bumps, bumps, and more bumps...I thought people only went into the woods to take a leak.
On a good powder day (12+) its bumps for the first couple sets of tracks...rooftopping as much as possible, then into the trees for the freshies once the low hanging fruit has been picked.

 

[powderman]

Bumps don't come anywhere near close to glades. Glades have powder in them while the bump runs are usually way to icy. Gladed runs hold on to natural snow longer than cut runs. Lastly, I love the natural feel of glades and cut bump runs just don't have that feel.

 

[ga2ski]

I chose bumps, but very close call between deep powder in the trees and soft seeded spring bumps.