419 m away
Smugglers Notch Crossover

A low angle trail used to cross from Spruce Peak to Sterling Peak and to access the Back Bowls.
Easy Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 867 m
- Ascent
- 17 m
- Descent
- 68 m
A massive backcountry glade with a number of drop ins
Freeride Skiing Difficult
The Back Bowls, also known as the Birthday Bowls, are one of the most underrated areas in Smugglers Notch. As you ski along the Smuggler’s Notch Crossover, you will notice a number of tracks heading down into The Notch. These discreet shots are collectively known as the Back Bowls. There are a number of places to enter, the most obvious of these involves a drop off a retaining wall to enter. Others are less obvious and may be easy to miss. The Back Bowls begin with tight tree chutes maintained by locals. After the the first half, they all join together in a wide swath of natural hardwood glades. The area is very large and it wood take years to find all the hidden spots. The Back Bowls end on the Notch Road. If you came from Smugglers Notch, you have an easy traverse back to the ski area. If you came from Stowe, be prepared for a long haul back to the resort.
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
419 m away
A low angle trail used to cross from Spruce Peak to Sterling Peak and to access the Back Bowls.
Easy Freeride Skiing
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A short hike/sidestep some wide side country glades.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
611 m away
A handful of turns through unmarked woods.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
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A tight glade skiers right of Smugglers Alley.
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The inbounds continuation of Hershey Highway.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
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A short little stash off Cross Cut #2
Moderate Freeride Skiing
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A favorite backcountry zone among locals.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
1.8 km away
One of the hardest unmarked glades on the mountain.
Severe Freeride Skiing
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A short but steep face that terminates into tight trees.
Severe Freeride Skiing
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A tight evergreen glade for expert skiers.
Moderate Freeride Skiing