Eastern "to do list"

[JD]

If you can catch a day after an overnight dump when the sun is shining ANYWHERE, there is nothing like it. IMO.

 

[sledhaulingmedic]

I was looking at the resort rankings in the recent Ski (or was it Skiing?) mag. Wildcat was ranked number 1 for scenery, not just in the East but in North America. While I think these kinds of ranking reflect readership prejudices of the magazing, and while beauty is clearly in the eye of the beholder, it certainly speaks well for the views from Wildcat.

The view from Wildcat is spectacular. Naturally, this is subjective, but I'd give it my second favorite view East or West. My favorite is of looking at Wildcat from that hill on the other side of RT16

 

[Birdman829]

I actually think that the views OF Washington from Wildcat and the Presidentials are better than the views FROM Washington.

 

[David Metsky]

The view from Wildcat is very nice, it's even my photo of Washington that they used on one of their brochures. (Actually, that was shot from Carter Dome, but it's close. They added the skiers in later) But it doesn't compare to the views of Ranier from Crystal Mountain, or the top of A-Basin, or the view of the Tetons from Jackson Hole. And I'm an eastern skier diehard, but it just doesn't compare to my eyes.

The main two on my list are Smuggs and Gore. The former because I always seem to find a reason to go somewhere else closeby and have never been there, the latter because my sister is getting a condo up there.

And there are lots of backcountry trips that I'm itching to do.

-dave-

 

[snowmonster]

My personal "to do" list of places I haven't skied but would love to go:

Stowe
Burke
Wildcat
Smuggs
Magic
Crotched
Bolton
Gunstock
Whaleback
Tenney
Dartmouth
Loon
Waterville
Wachusett (closest to me but never been)

And to end the season on a high note...Tuckerman!

 

[riverc0il]

I actually think that the views OF Washington from Wildcat and the Presidentials are better than the views FROM Washington.

from the washington summit, absolutely. the washington summit is about the most disappointing summit in new england. by far it is more interesting to be looking up a higher peak from close vantage point. though views around the summit cone on the plateau area are amazing. boott spur and the area around there has some of the finest views around. the best views of the northern presis from washington is just above tree line on the auto road, beats the smack out of the summit views.

 

[Birdman829]

from the washington summit, absolutely. the washington summit is about the most disappointing summit in new england. by far it is more interesting to be looking up a higher peak from close vantage point. though views around the summit cone on the plateau area are amazing. boott spur and the area around there has some of the finest views around. the best views of the northern presis from washington is just above tree line on the auto road, beats the smack out of the summit views.

once again, I find myself in complete agreement with you.

 

[snowkiter]

Scenes

The view from Wildcat is very nice, it's even my photo of Washington that they used on one of their brochures. (Actually, that was shot from Carter Dome, but it's close. They added the skiers in later) But it doesn't compare to the views of Ranier from Crystal Mountain, or the top of A-Basin, or the view of the Tetons from Jackson Hole. And I'm an eastern skier diehard, but it just doesn't compare to my eyes.

The main two on my list are Smuggs and Gore. The former because I always seem to find a reason to go somewhere else closeby and have never been there, the latter because my sister is getting a condo up there.

And there are lots of backcountry trips that I'm itching to do.

-dave-

Actually, my original statement regarded putting Wildcat on your must ski list not comparing it to the views out west. After skiing and travelling all over the west, I don't feel so compelled now to go back when I ski either Bretton Woods or Wildcat or catch a powder day in Vermont. As to views, my most memorable view was on the drive in Oregon heading north out of Crater lake. I just snowshoed around the lake, but there was so much snow there, I will never forget it. You do have to see those volcanic peaks to actually appreciate how fascinating the world can be. Nevertheless, if you spend most of your time in concrete canyons, the views in the Mt. Washington Valley are just as inspiring.

 

[sledhaulingmedic]

The views from the summit of Washington (especially to the East) aren't really that great. You're up to high, relative to nearby ranges, and the various shoulders (Lion Head, Boott Spur, Etc.) get in the way.

The views from Lion Head, Boot Spurr, Huntington, GoS, and other parts of the Cutler River Drainage are outstanding. For a view from a ski area, for the East, I'd go with:

Wildcat
Cannon
Bretton Woods

Now as for JHMR, nice views, but I think the viewing angle of the Tetons is better from Grand Targhee:

Actually, it's better from Snow King.

Wait! This thread's been highjacked! Let's Roll!

 

[dmc]

Chic Chocs.... Headed up this April for a BC trip...

Psyched..

 

[eatskisleep]

The view from Wildcat is very nice, it's even my photo of Washington that they used on one of their brochures. (Actually, that was shot from Carter Dome, but it's close. They added the skiers in later) But it doesn't compare to the views of Ranier from Crystal Mountain, or the top of A-Basin, or the view of the Tetons from Jackson Hole. And I'm an eastern skier diehard, but it just doesn't compare to my eyes.

The main two on my list are Smuggs and Gore. The former because I always seem to find a reason to go somewhere else closeby and have never been there, the latter because my sister is getting a condo up there.

And there are lots of backcountry trips that I'm itching to do.

-dave-

Do you have that picture to show us?

How much did you make?

 

[David Metsky]

Do you have that picture to show us?

How much did you make?

I think it was this one. It wasn't a huge amount ($100 IIRC) but I've sold that photo a few times.

-dave-

 

[snowkiter]

Funny.

In all honesty, I wasn't all that impressed with the Tetons. However, I had been on a heavy travel schedule and had seen quite a few Mtn. ranges that year.