424 m away
Butt Crack
A favorite backcountry zone among locals.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 651 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 221 m
Side street glades
Stowe
Steep glade off of side street
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 264 m
- Ascent
- 6 m
- Descent
- 72 m
- Low Point
- 598 m
- High Point
- 671 m
- Gradient
- 25˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 598 m to the maximum altitude of 671 m, the route covers 264 m, 6 vertical metres of ascent and 72 vertical metres of descent.
Description
When side street and ridge run merge, there should be a fairly flat opening into the trees. follow this path, where it is pretty mellow for 100 feet until it drops you down the face. this face is fairly steep, probably the steepest thing on this side of Stowe.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
Similar routes nearby
570 m away
Green Acres
A short little stash off Cross Cut #2
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 244 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 89 m
1.3 km 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
1.6 km 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
1.6 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 km away
Hershey Highway
A short hike/sidestep some wide side country glades.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 878 m
- Ascent
- 18 m
- Descent
- 84 m
2 km away
Angel Food
One of the most popular hardwood glades in The Notch
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 183 m
- Descent
- 558 m
2.1 km away
The Riverbed
A frozen riverbed that’s almost as wide as a ski trail.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 635 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 240 m
2.1 km away
Bootlegger Woods
A handful of turns through unmarked woods.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 120 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 48 m
2.1 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
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Guidebooks in this area
12 routes · Freeride Skiing