Famous east coast lemming trails

[MrMagic]

i would almost add ripcord at mt snow to this list, they do claim it being "one" of the steepest in vermont. it is steep, but wide. the plunge glade i which shares the same line as rip cord is a lot harder

 

[JPTracker]

Can Am - Jay

 

[WWF-VT]

Sugarbush....anything with glades in the name..Sleeper glades, Murphys glades, Organgrinder, Ripcord when groomed, FIS when groomed, Birdland, The dopey run under the Gatehouse quad..waterfall which they rate a black for the gapers and whatever else the run is called..the quickest run to do when your buddy is in the lodge and you don't want to stop..and also on the way to the Slidebrook express which nubz love...but vert whores aren't into because of all the lift riding time..ahahah

Many of these runs on your list don't fit into the earlier definition of "lemming runs." These are all standard runs for most Sugarbush skiiers and would hardly call for bragging rights at the bar

 

[Newpylong]

i would almost add ripcord at mt snow to this list, they do claim it being "one" of the steepest in vermont. it is steep, but wide. the plunge glade i which shares the same line as rip cord is a lot harder

Not at all. The amount of wannabees on Ripcord is very minimal. The entrance is off the beaten path and there is adequate signage to steer the gapers away. It always helps that they can see the headwall from the bottom and choose against it also.

You're right, the Plunge trees are very difficult....

My vote is for Outer Limits hands down. Its not that they can't make it down, but 75% of the people on that trail just shouldn't be there.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Many of these runs on your list don't fit into the earlier definition of "lemming runs." These are all standard runs for most Sugarbush skiiers and would hardly call for bragging rights at the bar

They're not all hard runs but they're trails with lots of people in my freaking way...move bitch get out da way,.,,,hahahahaha,,,but the gap-pers keep the sprt alive..

 

[AMAC2233]

Goosebumps - Mt Sunapee
Angel Street - Loon
True Grit - Waterville

 

[Zand]

About anything that's not off the beginner lift at Wachusett. I've even heard a few "OMGZZZ I DID RALPHS RUN!!!!111!!111".

 

[MrMagic]

About anything that's not off the beginner lift at Wachusett. I've even heard a few "OMGZZZ I DID RALPHS RUN!!!!111!!111".

i think i hear a few of those at every local hill.

 

[kbroderick]

Someone told me that White Heat is a "no-fall zone," that is, if you fall (and presumably don't hurt yourself), patrol comes over and takes your ticket. Is this true?

There used to be (I don't know if it's still there or not) a sign at the top stating that it was a no-fall zone because a minor fall could easily turn into a dangerous slide. It also mentioned needing properly maintained equipment and knowing how to self-arrest. It did not suggest that falling would result in your ticket being pulled.

 

[millerm277]

There used to be (I don't know if it's still there or not) a sign at the top stating that it was a no-fall zone because a minor fall could easily turn into a dangerous slide. It also mentioned needing properly maintained equipment and knowing how to self-arrest. It did not suggest that falling would result in your ticket being pulled.

In my experience at SR, that trail doesn't tend to have very many dangerous slides, as the bumps that are often on it allow people to self-arrest reasonably easily. Quantum Leap is the most scary trail to watch if it's icy/hardpack....I've watched a few people slide straight down the entire trail, spraying snow and flailing around.

 

[DJAK]

Funny thread. I'll also vote for the pig as numero uno. They love it. Can't get enough of it.

 

[kbroderick]

In my experience at SR, that trail doesn't tend to have very many dangerous slides, as the bumps that are often on it allow people to self-arrest reasonably easily. Quantum Leap is the most scary trail to watch if it's icy/hardpack....I've watched a few people slide straight down the entire trail, spraying snow and flailing around.

White Heat has a more prolonged pitch, more variations in pitch, and it seems to tip towards the woods in places. Although I don't have access to incident records at Sunday River, I'd be pretty comfortable guessing that it has a more significant track record of injuries, as well.

 

[Newpylong]

I think one of the gnarliest runs when its slick is Lower Ovation at Killington. There is a sign there about being a no fall zone. I've seen people catch an edge, eat it, and you don't see them again until they slide out into view at the bottom... lol.

 

[eastcoastpowderhound]

White Heat has a more prolonged pitch, more variations in pitch, and it seems to tip towards the woods in places. Although I don't have access to incident records at Sunday River, I'd be pretty comfortable guessing that it has a more significant track record of injuries, as well.

Agreed...part of what makes it a lemming trail is that the lemmings flock there. Since the right side is almost always groomed people falling at the top of the pitch slide all the way to the middle, sometimes well beyond...and the top of the pitch is almost always scrubbed off, blue ice...only places with snow left are the last 3' on either side...so the lemmings always get caught in the sideways skid for life until they hit the bottom of the headwall...and usually explode on the first bump. By the way, DJAK's vote was for the heat, aka the pig. The whole "no fall" thing means you don't want to fall, not that patrol will grab your ticket if you do.

My vote for VT goes to Outter Limits...classic lemming trail, probably the best known trail in the east...a lemming magnet!

 

[ctenidae]

Goosebumps - Mt Sunapee

I'd say Upper Blastoff is more of the lemming trail- people are always piled up at the entrance working up their nerve. Such a crappy trail. Goosebumps is actually fun when there's snow on it.

 

[hammer]

I'd say Upper Blastoff is more of the lemming trail- people are always piled up at the entrance working up their nerve. Such a crappy trail. Goosebumps is actually fun when there's snow on it.

I'd agree...since the first headwall is also along the start of the easiest trail from the summit.

I actually like the trail...the first dropoff and the "black" designation usually makes it a bit less crowded.

I would not call Goosebumps a lemming trail either. The access is off of the North Peak Triple, which is not as popular as the Summit HSQ.

I thought of Hurricane at Pats Peak because of its location under a lift, but since it's not groomed novices and intermediates (except for crazy kids) usually stay away from it.