350 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
The Tusk
Stowe
It's a climbing trail like hell brook but harder.
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 934 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 425 m
- Low Point
- 510 m
- High Point
- 934 m
- Gradient
- 37˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and February. From a low point of 510 m to the maximum altitude of 934 m, the route covers 934 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 425 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.1 and Labande grade 4. You'll need rope to complete it safely.
Description
It's a difficult, narrow, long, rockslide.
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
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Couloir
Equipment required
- Rope
Similar routes nearby
560 m away
Green Acres
A short little stash off Cross Cut #2
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 244 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 89 m
722 m away
Butt Crack
A favorite backcountry zone among locals.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 651 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 221 m
767 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
1.2 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
1.3 km away
Bootlegger Woods
A handful of turns through unmarked woods.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 120 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 48 m
1.4 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
1.6 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
1.6 km away
Hershey Squirts
The inbounds continuation of Hershey Highway.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 490 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 141 m
2.1 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
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Guidebooks in this area
12 routes · Freeride Skiing