Which bump run would you rather ski?

[riverc0il]

This may surprise folks, but unless I am mis-reading the conditions in the second picture, I would pick #1 if I wanted a "bump run". Thin narrow chutes are sensational terrain options. BUT when they get hit hard, the snow gets beat up pretty badly. There are some teeth chattering chutes at MRG that are only good the day of or after a snow storm... in which case it would be powder or packed powder snow instead of strictly "bumps".

So.... as always, I challenge the nature of the question for clarification. I need to know what conditions these runs will be in as featured in the photos which may not tell the entire story. Hard scraped bumps suck it hard and hero bumps on a gentle slope can truly rule. Bump preference for me is entirely dependent upon snow condition. All things being equal.... I would take the terrain option of #2.

 

[mattchuck2]

This may surprise folks, but unless I am mis-reading the conditions in the second picture, I would pick #1 if I wanted a "bump run". Thin narrow chutes are sensational terrain options. BUT when they get hit hard, the snow gets beat up pretty badly. There are some teeth chattering chutes at MRG that are only good the day of or after a snow storm... in which case it would be powder or packed powder snow instead of strictly "bumps".

So.... as always, I challenge the nature of the question for clarification. I need to know what conditions these runs will be in as featured in the photos which may not tell the entire story. Hard scraped bumps suck it hard and hero bumps on a gentle slope can truly rule. Bump preference for me is entirely dependent upon snow condition. All things being equal.... I would take the terrain option of #2.

You're exactly right . . . and I was going to put up the same post until I read yours.

#2 would be awesome with 24" of powder on it, but the picture doesn't look like it'd be that great on that day (looks like 6 day old gnar). #1 is the way to go for pure bump skiing.

 

[Philpug]

Two too..at least twice.

 

[KevinF]

Without a question, #2. #1 looks boring -- it's just another wide featureless trail. #2 I could ski all day.

 

[4aprice]

I'd choose #1 simply due to the light factor. As I get older it can get a little dicey in the shadows, particularly at the end of the day.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

 

[WICKEDBUMPER]

not to sound like a bump snob but...
1 is a bump run. 2 is a chute with some half assed bumps on it. Apples and oranges. 2 does not have a line in it. as it should not have a line in it... its not a bump run.
nether pic does its run justice.
A bump skier picks 1. a skier who can ski bumps would pick 2.

 

[Philpug]

I have to ski both to really decide.

 

[deadheadskier]

Good catch with this thread by the author. 1 technically is clearly the better 'bump' run, but most would rather ski number 2.

The responses have kind of shown that

 

[mondeo]

not to sound like a bump snob but...
1 is a bump run. 2 is a chute with some half assed bumps on it. Apples and oranges. 2 does not have a line in it. as it should not have a line in it... its not a bump run.
nether pic does its run justice.
A bump skier picks 1. a skier who can ski bumps would pick 2.

Exactly.

 

[campgottagopee]

Good catch with this thread by the author. 1 technically is clearly the better 'bump' run, but most would rather ski number 2.

The responses have kind of shown that

That's because bumps are boooring:flame:

 

[ComeBackMudPuddles]

not to sound like a bump snob but...
1 is a bump run. 2 is a chute with some half assed bumps on it. Apples and oranges. 2 does not have a line in it. as it should not have a line in it... its not a bump run.
nether pic does its run justice.
A bump skier picks 1. a skier who can ski bumps would pick 2.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

You're exactly right . . . and I was going to put up the same post until I read yours.

#2 would be awesome with 24" of powder on it, but the picture doesn't look like it'd be that great on that day (looks like 6 day old gnar). #1 is the way to go for pure bump skiing.

The chute in picture #2 is north facing so I'm guessing it's chalky snow which for me is really fun to ski..two seasons ago at Jackson Hole..it only snowed about 6 inches early in my trip and then was dry and all the north facing terrain was just so nice..Aside from pure powder..chalky bumps and steeps are the bomb deezy..makes my hungover ass drool just thinking about it..

 

[skiadikt]

not to sound like a bump snob but...
1 is a bump run. 2 is a chute with some half assed bumps on it. Apples and oranges. 2 does not have a line in it. as it should not have a line in it... its not a bump run.
nether pic does its run justice.
A bump skier picks 1. a skier who can ski bumps would pick 2.

yup. one more voice to the chorus. also #2 looks like it might have some forced choke points that probably get pretty hammered and scraped. i'd pick #1 if all i really wanted was to ski a good bump run or work on technique. i'd pick #2 just because i like that shit. more challenging & interesting.