Props to Sunapee

[jack97]

Maybe this should have been in the trip reprt section however my reports would be something like lap the moguls all day….not really a good read since with me it’s all about the experience. In addition, the ncp is prolly going to change current conditions.

I have to give props to Sunapee, they seeded four trails this season; goose, liftline, cataract and chipmunk. In addition, they have three natural zones (that I know of) in some of their intermediate trails; no grooming so the bumps are formed by skiers and riders. With the MLK snow dump, they opened up the glades. Past week from 01/20 to 01/24 was great; powder bumps and fresh stashes in the trees. The weekend had “mature” but soft bumps; I did laps in the bowl from the glades/natural section under the lift and then to the seeded field at Liftline which had a tighter bump formation. When I got beaten up by this part of the mountain, I would go down to the seeded bumps at Chipmunk then scoot over to the natural zone at Lower Blast Off. From the base, I would take the triple hit Goose or go to the new seeded section at Cataract which takes you back to the bowl. I think this is the first time other than my long over due trip to Mad River Glen where I hit a bump trail from any lift.

Maybe some may not share this opinion but I like skiing in other types of bump formation. It keeps me honest and not locked into a certain mode. Sunapee sure has it from tight formation bumps to gs bumps in the natural zone. The glades was an animal to itself. At least one of these natural zones is stashed away from a lift so that some can try the bumps in privacy. Anyway you cut it; you have to give credit to Sunapee. Oh yeah, I tried that long half pipe...it was rad :smile:

 

[deadheadskier]

I hope you're reading Bob Fries!!!

 

[Smellytele]

I am glad to hear they are letting more trails be natural.

 

[powbmps]

The "natural zones" and bumps on Cataract are a nice addition for sure.

 

[frankm938]

Maybe this should have been in the trip reprt section however my reports would be something like lap the moguls all day….not really a good read since with me it’s all about the experience. In addition, the ncp is prolly going to change current conditions.

I have to give props to Sunapee, they seeded four trails this season; goose, liftline, cataract and chipmunk. In addition, they have three natural zones (that I know of) in some of their intermediate trails; no grooming so the bumps are formed by skiers and riders. With the MLK snow dump, they opened up the glades. Past week from 01/20 to 01/24 was great; powder bumps and fresh stashes in the trees. The weekend had “mature” but soft bumps; I did laps in the bowl from the glades/natural section under the lift and then to the seeded field at Liftline which had a tighter bump formation. When I got beaten up by this part of the mountain, I would go down to the seeded bumps at Chipmunk then scoot over to the natural zone at Lower Blast Off. From the base, I would take the triple hit Goose or go to the new seeded section at Cataract which takes you back to the bowl. I think this is the first time other than my long over due trip to Mad River Glen where I hit a bump trail from any lift.

Maybe some may not share this opinion but I like skiing in other types of bump formation. It keeps me honest and not locked into a certain mode. Sunapee sure has it from tight formation bumps to gs bumps in the natural zone. The glades was an animal to itself. At least one of these natural zones is stashed away from a lift so that some can try the bumps in privacy. Anyway you cut it; you have to give credit to Sunapee. Oh yeah, I tried that long half pipe...it was rad :smile:

sounds great, might have to hit on sunday on my way back from K if the bumps arent any good on saturday

 

[2knees]

Maybe some may not share this opinion but I like skiing in other types of bump formation. It keeps me honest and not locked into a certain mode.

et tu brute?

seriously, jack. its not about how they're made, its how they ski.

nice write up though. I was bummed i couldnt get there on friday. this current situation is gonna leave a mark, as they say.

 

[deadheadskier]

seriously, jack. its not about how they're made, its how they ski.

exactly

I don't care how the bumps happen. All the 'natural' bump snobs ragging on those who appreciate seeded bumps remind me of tofu shittin' vegans. Good bumps are good bumps. I do appreciate some variation and mandatory line adjustments that you have to make with natty bumps, but I always hope to be able to rip at least a dozen turns straight down the zipper before I have to hop over to the next line. that's becoming much more rare to find in naturally formed bumps in the east these days.

 

[Greg]

exactly

I don't care how the bumps happen. All the 'natural' bump snobs ragging on those who appreciate seeded bumps remind me of tofu shittin' vegans. Good bumps are good bumps. I do appreciate some variation and mandatory line adjustments that you have to make with natty bumps, but I always hope to be able to rip at least a dozen turns straight down the zipper before I have to hop over to the next line. that's becoming much more rare to find in naturally formed bumps in the east these days.

Well said. All of it.

 

[Rushski]

Good to hear they are leaving some areas ungroomed. Bumps are usually decent there and enjoy their trees when open. Ridge Glades are good for the new tree skier and the others are plain fun for anyone from hiogh-intermediate on...

Also, you can always count on solid cruising on their manicured corduroy. Plus the short drive deosn't suck.

Not going to blow away the hardcores but definitely a fun place.

 

[jack97]

et tu brute?

First Jenna and now Shakespeare… :blink:

 

[jack97]

seriously, jack. its not about how they're made, its how they ski.

exactly

I don't care how the bumps happen. All the 'natural' bump snobs ragging on those who appreciate seeded bumps remind me of tofu shittin' vegans. Good bumps are good bumps. I do appreciate some variation and mandatory line adjustments that you have to make with natty bumps, but I always hope to be able to rip at least a dozen turns straight down the zipper before I have to hop over to the next line. that's becoming much more rare to find in naturally formed bumps in the east these days.

Well said. All of it.

Uh oh… I just feel like I committed a Mogul Man Card violation.

ok bros, here’s my points about having GS bumps intersperse in any ski area. First, its a great way to get more skiers and riders comfortable with natural terrain, thus prevent this brutal form of suppression (I mean grooming). The second point is more technical and self serving, yeah I still try to ski a tight line in the GS bumps and in the glades, but you have to own that quick turn move. Remember the move 180 did in that hunter clip; he threw that quick turn to get himself setup for the upcoming line, didn’t break his rhythm… that was sweet. I can’t practice that if the bump formation is all tight with left- right turns down the line. Also, a seeded line can have deep troughs, I can get myself in the backseat and cheat by using the frontside during my absorption to get myself back center, a really bad habit. That’s what I mean by keeping honest. If I’m on center, I can throw that quick turn, a great way to practice that is the flat spots in those GS bumps.