New South Peak Trails

[tipsdown]

Saddlebacks trail expansions did come to mind with that statement, though I wasn't sure whether they had snowmaking or not on their new cut trails. Given their elevation and 40% more natural snow, I could see a mountain like Saddleback cutting natural trails. Their 'niche' as being old school and different probably plays in as well. That's certainly not Loons image.

I would for sure be cool to see them cut some classic trails. I've often thought that many areas could benefit from such with available space in between trails on the map. More than likely in this day and age, you'd be ruining an on or off map glade with such cutting. That said, I'd be willing to sacrifice some good glades here and there for more trails like Rumble.

Black Beauty and Frost Bite fit the bill without question. Narrow, windy, all natural, nice pitch. Every trail Saddleback has cut since new ownership has taken over has been of that style actually but probably none better than those 2. The blue Parmachenee Belle at Saddleback comes to mind as well.

 

[riverc0il]

The blue Parmachenee Belle at Saddleback comes to mind as well.

That trail is freaking awesome. All natural snow and low angle bumps, narrow trail... those who love low angle bumps and great narrow natural trails are in a good place here. Ahhh, <3 Saddleback.

 

[Johnskiismore]

Thank you Telemechanic for correcting me. After a good snowfall Jobber and Twitcher will be done this winter! I thought the permits for the further expansion of South Peak had already been done, did see the plans for another HSDQ going to the 'true' south peak summit. Guess that will be in the next chapter, we will see!

It would be great if Loon added more trails that were like Triple Trouble, which is my favorite trail there. That and a big wide glade...

 

[Johnskiismore]

A look at Twitcher and Jobber from 112:

http://forums.alpinezone.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=10941&cat=1253

They are the two on the left