1 m away
Paradise Chutes
A steep set of open chutes for you to explore
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 740 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 286 m
Church approach
Sugarbush
A sidestep/bootpack to Bear Claw and The Church
Freeride Skiing Moderate
- Distance
- 395 m
- Ascent
- 23 m
- Descent
- 0 m
- Low Point
- 1.1 km
- High Point
- 1.2 km
- Gradient
- 14˚
This approach route ascends the ridge beyond Paradise via the Long Trail (North). This backpacking trail traverses the length of Vermont, crossing many peaks, including Lincoln Peak and Mount Ellen. From where the trail leaves Paradise, it ascends the ridge as a sidestep. After about 5 minutes of sidestepping, the ridge gets steeper an becomes a bootpack. Bear Claw branches to skiers right here. If you are looking to drop The Church, take off your skis and continue hiking to a summit knob. You can put your skis on now and traverse to an opening in the woods, this is The Church.
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Walk Required
Similar routes nearby
220 m away
Bear Claw
A fun unmarked glade just beyond the Paradise Chutes
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 618 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 291 m
390 m away
The Church
A daring line for pros and wannabes.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 642 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 296 m
397 m away
Jester Woods
A great place for your first unmarked glade
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 428 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 159 m
401 m away
The Saddle
A difficult unmarked chute that follows a drainage path.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 671 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 241 m
1.2 km away
Nowhere Woods
A discrete entrance leads to a paradise of hidden lines. If you like having the glades all to yourself, this is the place to be.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 542 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 178 m
1.2 km away
Greenland
If you’re an experienced skier looking for an adventure, Greenland is the line for you.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 845 m
- Ascent
- 24 m
- Descent
- 232 m
1.3 km away
Rumble Woods
A tight glade tucked away skiers left of Rumble.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 414 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 156 m
1.4 km away
Poop Chutes
A set of tight chutes off the Castlerock Double, involving steep terrain and cliffs.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 332 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 147 m
1.5 km away
Apple Orchard
Apple Orchard is a local favorite as well as a great place to start for first timers in the backcountry.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 816 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 270 m
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