So what's the appeal of skiing trees?

[Beetlenut]

Why, or why don't, people like skiing the woods or trees? Personally, I can't get enough of them, but when asked why, I have a hard time putting it into words. Nothing like skiing in the woods on a sunny day with the sun shining through the trees! You?

 

[kcyanks1]

Why, or why don't, people like skiing the woods or trees? Personally, I can't get enough of them, but when asked why, I have a hard time putting it into words. Nothing like skiing in the woods on a sunny day with the sun shining through the trees! You?

(1) challenge, (2) better snow, (3) variation, every run is unique, (4) peacefulness, (5) guaranteed to be ungroomed and natural snow

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

I like the quite and getting away from it all feeling.

 

[wa-loaf]

Challenge, it's quiet, mostly not crowded, and powder lasts longer there.

 

[drjeff]

There horrendous Absolutely nobody so ever go and ski the trees If anybody actually goes and skis the trees I just might have to chase them in there to make sure that they're okay(especially on a powder day)

 

[powderman]

Love em' - not crowded, peaceful, you can always find something different in one single glade, some sections of glades are left untracked days after a storm, typically ice free, snow lasts longer in the trees, and 100% natural (unless you're at Bretton "Woods").

 

[SkiDork]

Pow

 

[hiroto]

... on a sunny day with the sun shining through the trees!

Also on cold windy day, it is warmer and more comfortable skiing in the woods.

 

[campgottagopee]

Just getting away from the masses and usually have a better pitch

 

[abc]

There were trees before the ski area cut them down and make "runs" out of the thick woods.

As a result, the "runs" are crowded and un-natural and the woods has more of a natural feel.

Ask anyone why they go walking in the woods instead of the sidewalk. The peace and tranquality. Same for skiing woods.

 

[bigbog]

ditto all previous.......

...There are most definitely good resorts possessing some of the more natural avenues, but there are areas outside the resorts which obviously require skinning and/or hiking to get to...but are well worth the effort on the way down. Everything mentioned is guaranteed...and you won't run the risk of getting clipped if you decide to slow down at times.

 

[Tyrolean_skier]

I love skiing the trees especially on a powder day. However, I learned a lesson last season when I wandered into the trees and it was the kind of snow that grabbed your skis. My skis stopped but my body didn't and I ended up hitting a tree with my shoulder. I didn't move for a few minutes and my friends thought that I might be dead. They had to come and release my bindings so I could get up. My shoulder still hurts from that encounter but it didn't stop me from going back into the woods later in the season. Just make sure it's good snow before you go in.

 

[Geoff]

I like skiing easy trees at speed. It's like buzzing through the woods on Endor with an Imperial Speeder being chased by Storm Troopers. Don't wear a white helmet around me in the trees, I'm likely to nail you with my laser sword or fire off a few rounds with my blaster.

 

[drjeff]

I like skiing easy trees at speed. It's like buzzing through the woods on Endor with an Imperial Speeder being chased by Storm Troopers. Don't wear a white helmet around me in the trees, I'm likely to nail you with my laser sword or fire off a few rounds with my blaster.

Ahhhhh, I see the drugs haven't warn off yet from your procedure earlier this week

 

[bvibert]

I just ski the trees because all the cool kids are doing it.

 

[Greg]

I just ski the trees because all the cool kids are doing it.

I'm not core enough.

 

[ta&idaho]

Trees provide depth perception in fog and blinding snowstorms.

And yes, all the cool kids are doing it.

 

[dmc]

Cold snow

 

[Phildozer]

Ask anyone why they go walking in the woods instead of the sidewalk. The peace and tranquality. Same for skiing woods.

Great analogy!

 

[Warp Daddy]

Great place to take a PEE