419 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
Smugglers Notch Crossover
Stowe
A low angle trail used to cross from Spruce Peak to Sterling Peak and to access the Back Bowls.
Freeride Skiing Easy
- Distance
- 867 m
- Ascent
- 17 m
- Descent
- 68 m
- Low Point
- 916 m
- High Point
- 979 m
- Gradient
- 15˚
More of an approach trail than a ski run. From the top of Spruce Peak, hike up about 20 feet from the top of the Sensation Quad. From there, you will see a fairly wide trail to your right heading northeast. You can ski down to sterling pond then hike up to Sterling Peak. The pond may not be frozen in early season so be aware of your surroundings and stick to the sides. Since this serves as a hiking trail in the summer, there is a way around the pond. Despite this easy access, there is no joint ticket for Stowe and Smuggs, so most people don’t cross into Smugglers Notch. This trail is most often used to access the Back Bowls.
Difficulty
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Walk Required
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- Distance
- 244 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 89 m
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A short hike/sidestep some wide side country glades.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 878 m
- Ascent
- 18 m
- Descent
- 84 m
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Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 120 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 48 m
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A favorite backcountry zone among locals.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 651 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 221 m
1.1 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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Hershey Squirts
The inbounds continuation of Hershey Highway.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 490 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 141 m
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Outer Planets
Long, steep glade runs, involving cliffs and chutes.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.2 km
- Ascent
- 485 m
- Descent
- 772 m
2.2 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
2.2 km away
Freefall Glades
One of the hardest unmarked glades on the mountain.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 207 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 80 m
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