Laurel Mountain opens again

[Not Sure]

I know it's Pa. but good to see another ski area revived

 

[jimmywilson69]

I've never skied there when it's been operating. We uses to take snowmobiles back there and ski it. The Lower Wildcat trail is definitely the steepest slope in PA as advertised. This isn't far from my parents new house, and I'll definitely be giving them some money this season.

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[ScottySkis]

Where is it b by Scratton PA!?

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[Mapnut]

It's far west and south, 7 miles southeast of Ligonier.

 

[jimk]

I've never skied there when it's been operating. We uses to take snowmobiles back there and ski it. The Lower Wildcat trail is definitely the steepest slope in PA as advertised. This isn't far from my parents new house, and I'll definitely be giving them some money this season.

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I hope to ski it in a few weeks with a buddy that lives nearby. Will post a trip report with photos when I do.

 

[Not Sure]

The Lower Wildcat trail is definitely the steepest slope in PA as advertised.

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Well it does have long sustained pitch for a good section , Hill map has it around 24-25 degrees but Sasquatch at Bear Creek has a section that is 28 ( 100yds... ish ) White Lightning at Montage is a solid 28 for almost a ten of a mile.

edit Blue Knob Upper to Lower Extrovert 30 deg.

Their location is definately in a sweet spot for snow in Pa.

 

[p_levert]

I thought Avalanche at Ski Denton was the steepest slope in PA. I have been there and I think it's steeper than Upper Extrovert at Blue Knob although certainly not as steep as the top of Starr at Stowe, or even The Wall at Holiday Valley.

 

[jimmywilson69]

Yeah I forgot about Ski Denton. Regarding Laurel Mnt, they are the ones touting lowered wildcat as the steepest.

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[Not Sure]

I thought Avalanche at Ski Denton was the steepest slope in PA. I have been there and I think it's steeper than Upper Extrovert at Blue Knob although certainly not as steep as the top of Starr at Stowe, or even The Wall at Holiday Valley.

I haven't been to either just looked up the trail angles on Hill map website. It uses topo maps for basis of angle calculation if the maps off that would explain it.
http://www.hillmap.com/

 

[p_levert]

I haven't been to either just looked up the trail angles on Hill map website. It uses topo maps for basis of angle calculation if the maps off that would explain it.
http://www.hillmap.com/

Silicone- That's a great site for a map geek like me! Thanks.

If anyone makes it to Laurel, please post an opinion about the possibility of tree skiing. Looking at the map, it seems like there should be some possibilities.

 

[danimals]

Keep in mind that Denton is closed now.


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[jimmywilson69]

Silicone- That's a great site for a map geek like me! Thanks.

If anyone makes it to Laurel, please post an opinion about the possibility of tree skiing. Looking at the map, it seems like there should be some possibilities.

When we used to ski there when it was closed the trees were in play. That was 18 years ago and usually when the snow was deep. Actually had decent spacing, but not sure how much under growth there is there now.