115 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
Missile Stream
Stowe
I am uncertain why anybody would want to ski this, for that matter why I wanted to. I don't recommend this trail as it is a gulch in between two raised glades. Tight is an understatement and it makes the triple black at Smugglers Notch look absolutely pathetic. Despite not being particularly steep it's average gradient is that of an easier double black except this trail is shaped in a way that greatly inconveniences everything. Like the name implies it's dangerously fast for a woods trail and It's lucky I didn't hit any trees.
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 390 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 130 m
- Low Point
- 830 m
- High Point
- 960 m
- Gradient
- 23˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's not remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and February. From a low point of 830 m to the maximum altitude of 960 m, the route covers 390 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 130 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.3 and Labande grade 5.
Description
To enter is simple instead of going into "Whirlaway" turn a bit to the left and you can see the drop down to the lowered chute.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Couloir
Similar routes nearby
392 m away
Back Bowls
A massive backcountry glade with a number of drop ins
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.8 km
- Ascent
- 29 m
- Descent
- 464 m
706 m away
Green Acres
A short little stash off Cross Cut #2
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 244 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 89 m
799 m away
Hershey Highway
A short hike/sidestep some wide side country glades.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 878 m
- Ascent
- 18 m
- Descent
- 84 m
948 m away
Bootlegger Woods
A handful of turns through unmarked woods.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 120 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 48 m
1 km away
Smuggler's Woods
A tight glade skiers right of Smugglers Alley.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 231 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 90 m
1.1 km away
Butt Crack
A favorite backcountry zone among locals.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 651 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 221 m
1.2 km away
Hershey Squirts
The inbounds continuation of Hershey Highway.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 490 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 141 m
2 km away
Outer Planets
Long, steep glade runs, involving cliffs and chutes.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.2 km
- Ascent
- 485 m
- Descent
- 772 m
2.1 km away
Sally's Alley
A short but steep face that terminates into tight trees.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 114 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 62 m
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