305 m away
Hellbrook
The crown jewel of Smugglers Notch.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.6 km
- Ascent
- 13 m
- Descent
- 775 m
The Rocky Road Ridge
Stowe
It'll take you to the real Smugglers Notch.
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 43 m
- Descent
- 189 m
- Low Point
- 1 km
- High Point
- 1.2 km
- Gradient
- 31˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's extremely remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and February. From a low point of 1 km to the maximum altitude of 1.2 km, the route covers 1.5 km, 43 vertical metres of ascent and 189 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.3 and Labande grade 4. You'll need rope to complete it safely.
Description
It's really beautiful, but skiing high up on the Notch could (has before) been a death sentence.
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
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
- Trees
- Cliffs
Equipment required
- Rope
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548 m away
North Ridge
Technical ridge skiing that is not easy to access.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 458 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 148 m
557 m away
Hourglass Chute
An hourglass shaped chute for expert skiers only.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 442 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 210 m
686 m away
Profanity Chute
The most popular descent on Mount Mansfield.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 382 m
1.1 km away
Cliff Trail Gully
A very straight forward chute, directly above the Gondola.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 342 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 137 m
1.1 km away
Rock Garden
A complex mess of boulders, trees and chutes that makes perfect freerider terrain.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 726 m
- Ascent
- 15 m
- Descent
- 202 m
1.1 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
1.1 km away
Climbing Gully
Climbing Gully serves as the approach for Mount Mansfield, but it also makes a great ski line.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 500 m
- Ascent
- 202 m
- Descent
- 0 m
1.3 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
1.3 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
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Guidebooks in this area
12 routes · Freeride Skiing