Favorite beginner runs in the east?

[oldfartrider]

I’d take Polecat especially the top part and second would be Upper Mountain Road at Okemo because it’s seclusion and no intersections.

 

[sugarbushskier]

Walt's at Mt Ellen

I second that. Lots of twists and turns and quite long for the length of the lift. Also liked Northstar at Ellen down to the North Ridge chair. Was always a great warmup to the day.

 

[x10003q]

ya i got you.

and to answer that prompt - the boundary line top to bottom at stratton serves up 2000 vert of mellow cruisin. tho a bit run outty at the end

The only Stratton boundry line that serves near 2000 vertical feet is on the Kidderbrook side from the top. The green Mike's Way/Meadows/Lower Wanderer side serves up around 1750 vertical feet. Also, you are correct. Other than the flat spot past the bridge on Lower Wanderer, it is a great green run.

 

[ceo]

Jester for sure. I remember skiing it on a family vacation when I was 6 (the only trail I could ski from the gondola). I'll add America to Hudson Highway at Saddleback, and Tote Road at Sugarloaf.

 

[2Planker]

Definitely Polecat
2nd would by Dreamaker

Thompson Brook - Wildcat Mountain - New England Ski Area Expansions

 

[djd66]

I would agree with the "Traffic" issues on Great Eastern,... However back in the day when the Gondola went all the way to Killington Peak - I remember taking that trail all the way to the base (5 miles of skiing) - that was a blast! I've done it with my kids more recently and they still love it. I would also agree - it gets less crowded below snowshed crossover and more enjoyable.

 

[chrisw]

Bretton Woods has lots of nice greens - Sawyers Swoop; Outer Bounds to Avalon. Or really many of the blue runs could be considered green at other mountains- Crawfords Blaze, Coos Caper, etc.

Dream Weaver on South Face at Okemo is nice when it's open.

Closer to home, Ralphs Run at Wachusett is nice. Not 2000 vert, for sure though.

 

[pinion]

My favorites due to nostalgia are Beginner's Luck at Cranmore and Wild Kitten at Wildcat. I was taught on these trails, and I taught my kids on these trails.

My favorite beginner run that I can absolutely rip on is Polecat at Wildcat. 2nd place would be Long John at Mount Snow (midweek, non-holiday... naturally).

 

[2Planker]

My favorites due to nostalgia are Beginner's Luck at Cranmore and Wild Kitten at Wildcat. I was taught on these trails, and I taught my kids on these trails.

My favorite beginner run that I can absolutely rip on is Polecat at Wildcat.

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