Boston Bulldog
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There is just something about that mountain. It's that place where the woods are just a little bit easier to ge immersed in, the trails ski just a little bit better; where the Mountain likes you just a little bit more. We all have that mountain, but WHY is that mountain so special to you.
Mine would have to be Sunapee.
Why? you would ask. Well, it all goes back to childhood.
1. Sunapee was my childhood stomping grounds. I explored every single nook and cranny there. That mountain was MINE. I had mastered it. I knew the mountain well, and the mountain knew me well. There were the crazy explorations down the backside with my friends to groomer ripping with my father. The mountain was a welcome home to me.
2. Trail layout. the trails are very convieniently spread around the mountain, especially the Sunbowl. (I love looking over at Porky and Wingding at the top of the Sunbowl Quad, the view of the lake along with the subtle wiggles of the trails always give me a good feeling) The trails have character to them, from Blast Off's rollers, to Skyway's wide cruise. There isn't a dull moment cruising down Sunapee's best product.
3. The View. When you are shooting down Wingding, or looking over your shoulder on the North Peak or Sunbowl lifts, you get an awesome view of the lake. The lake brings back memories of swimming, ice fishing, pond hockey, water skiing and much more. It's just incredible
4. "That Moment". We have all had it, the moment when you realize how much you love the place. Mine was in the Summit Glades. I was 16 at the time and was standing at the entrance. It had snowed a foot overnight and snow flurries were still falling. It was then when all the memories flooded back in and I was overcome with joy. That run was especially sweet and felt like it lasted forever. Ever since then, the my perception of the mountain changed forever.
While the mountain has changed for the worse somewhat (Loss of charecters, crowds), the place remains a special place to me.
How about you? What makes YOUR mountain special?
Mine would have to be Sunapee.
Why? you would ask. Well, it all goes back to childhood.
1. Sunapee was my childhood stomping grounds. I explored every single nook and cranny there. That mountain was MINE. I had mastered it. I knew the mountain well, and the mountain knew me well. There were the crazy explorations down the backside with my friends to groomer ripping with my father. The mountain was a welcome home to me.
2. Trail layout. the trails are very convieniently spread around the mountain, especially the Sunbowl. (I love looking over at Porky and Wingding at the top of the Sunbowl Quad, the view of the lake along with the subtle wiggles of the trails always give me a good feeling) The trails have character to them, from Blast Off's rollers, to Skyway's wide cruise. There isn't a dull moment cruising down Sunapee's best product.
3. The View. When you are shooting down Wingding, or looking over your shoulder on the North Peak or Sunbowl lifts, you get an awesome view of the lake. The lake brings back memories of swimming, ice fishing, pond hockey, water skiing and much more. It's just incredible
4. "That Moment". We have all had it, the moment when you realize how much you love the place. Mine was in the Summit Glades. I was 16 at the time and was standing at the entrance. It had snowed a foot overnight and snow flurries were still falling. It was then when all the memories flooded back in and I was overcome with joy. That run was especially sweet and felt like it lasted forever. Ever since then, the my perception of the mountain changed forever.
While the mountain has changed for the worse somewhat (Loss of charecters, crowds), the place remains a special place to me.
How about you? What makes YOUR mountain special?