Best mountain in the east coast?

[SofaKingSick]

Whats your beef with Loon?

my guess would be how crowded it is. loon's a great place but it's never a place i think to go because i've just spent too much time waiting in that gondola line over the years ha

 

[GrandThings]

my guess would be how crowded it is. loon's a great place but it's never a place i think to go because i've just spent too much time waiting in that gondola line over the years ha

haha very understandable. I will say the new 8-man chair has seemed to help breakup the lines a little bit (although I do hate the lift itself)

 

[BenWhit]

my guess would be how crowded it is. loon's a great place but it's never a place i think to go because i've just spent too much time waiting in that gondola line over the years ha

there's something structurally wrong with the way Loon is setup. the main park shouldn't require a gondola ride to ski top to bottom but it does. they'd be better off using the triple and Seven Brothers as the main terrain park but that would make accessing the gondola kind of tricky. it's just weird to cut off 100m of the top of the main park like they do, if you don't take the gondola.

otherwise, i really enjoy Loon quite a bit. North and South both offer some pretty good skiing if you hit them at the right times and the new 8 person lift helps clear the base area out a bit.

 

[ajbski]

And it’s close to mt Washington. Tucks right around the corner

 

[dwt802]

100%. i know it's not really feasible but in my perfect world there would just be jumps and rails strewn all over the mountain

Waiting for the day someone buys a ski mountain and just makes the entire mountain a combination of park and freeride. Looking like rails and jumps everywhere amongst some fun terrain.

 

[GrandThings]

there's something structurally wrong with the way Loon is setup. the main park shouldn't require a gondola ride to ski top to bottom but it does. they'd be better off using the triple and Seven Brothers as the main terrain park but that would make accessing the gondola kind of tricky. it's just weird to cut off 100m of the top of the main park like they do, if you don't take the gondola.

Never really thought about it, but you're totally right. Idk if they have another trail to put it on. That would make sense tho

 

[NotEnoughSkiing]

Sunday River, ability to usually avoid crowds (besides of course agony lift which of course is where features are)

 

[sullivano*b]

killi but the more i look at sugarbush parks they look way more interesting

 

[corona]

The only real answer is the Torngat Mountains. Westcoast snowfall on 5000 ft alpine peaks rising right from sea level. Next week they're getting 30+ inches in a single day and already have a 7 foot base.

 

[GrandThings]

The only real answer is the Torngat Mountains. Westcoast snowfall on 5000 ft alpine peaks rising right from sea level. Next week they're getting 30+ inches in a single day and already have a 7 foot base.

Lol yeah you just gotta fight a Polar Bear to get there

 

[SofaKingSick]

The only real answer is the Torngat Mountains. Westcoast snowfall on 5000 ft alpine peaks rising right from sea level. Next week they're getting 30+ inches in a single day and already have a 7 foot base.

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Lol yeah you just gotta fight a Polar Bear to get there

wish Vail would make itself useful and build some resorts and roads there jfc

 

[SavageBiff]

Fuck vail

is better like it is now and how it should stay but I’d rather see alterra over vail

wish Vail would make itself useful and build some resorts and roads there jfc

 

[BingPow]

wish Vail would make itself useful and build some resorts and roads there jfc

I actually think that in this situation vail would be the most useful if they just left it alone.

edit: and any situation

**This post was edited on Jan 14th 2022 at 11:06:31am

 

[SofaKingSick]

lmao guys i'm kidding i don't actually want vail to develop the torngats, i make joke very nice ja

 

[NivlacEloop]

You guys are sleeping on Blue Hills expansive terrain with lots of variety, high speed lifts, 5 star lodge.

But Jay peak is the best.

 

[BenWhit]

You guys are sleeping on Blue Hills expansive terrain with lots of variety, high speed lifts, 5 star lodge.

But Jay peak is the best.

wait i actually can't believe someone else has been to blue hills.

best part is their handwritten snow report that is scanned to PDF on the website.

 

[NivlacEloop]

wait i actually can't believe someone else has been to blue hills.

best part is their handwritten snow report that is scanned to PDF on the website.

My race team practices and races there. place is a shit hole. but it has charm.

 

[BearsOnKetamine]

7 springs but not after this season

 

[hi_vis360]

A few issues with the torngats

- the weather is gnarly pretty much all the time, not necessarily in a good way.

- polar bears everywhere that will eat you

- the nearest hospital is very, very far away

- literally no roads

The only real answer is the Torngat Mountains. Westcoast snowfall on 5000 ft alpine peaks rising right from sea level. Next week they're getting 30+ inches in a single day and already have a 7 foot base.

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[SavageBiff]

that would create a job wrangling or relocating polar bears.

I can see vail polar bear wrangler employees on strike for low pay already, fucking polar bear standing beside em holding a fuck vail sign too.

A few issues with the torngats

- the weather is gnarly pretty much all the time, not necessarily in a good way.

- polar bears everywhere that will eat you

- the nearest hospital is very, very far away

- literally no roads

Jokes aside some base lodging ,snowmobiles, few cats, few small stores and heli to get you there, no main lodge or lifts, or maybe just one lift that would be nice.

 

[hi_vis360]

Jokes aside some base lodging ,snowmobiles, few cats, few small stores and heli to get you there, no main lodge or lifts, or maybe just one lift that would be nice.

I don't know how you would get a snow cat or lift infrastructure there, as far as I know there's no large wharf where you could unload stuff like that

 

[SavageBiff]

Sounds like it’s safe from development for a long time. Of course there are ways, but who’s gonna put forth that money and effort.

I don't know how you would get a snow cat or lift infrastructure there, as far as I know there's no large wharf where you could unload stuff like that

 

[ArgyleNJ]

Speaking of which, looks like the east is finally walking up for winter. Monday's storm should be a good one for new england.

 

[SavageBiff]

Yah well we’re getting it first lol

def about time, been a shit season, place almost closed

Speaking of which, looks like the east is finally walking up for winter. Monday's storm should be a good one for new england.

 

[skiP.E.I.]

The only real answer is the Torngat Mountains. Westcoast snowfall on 5000 ft alpine peaks rising right from sea level. Next week they're getting 30+ inches in a single day and already have a 7 foot base.

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Lol dudes I live in Labrador and the Torngats are so remote I don't even consider it a possibility to go there. The only people I know who have been there are pro landscape photographers and environmental techs who count wildlife from the air.

 

[Snowgoner]

My votes go to Sugarloaf and Stowe. I haven't been to Jay, though I'll take everyone's word for it.

I'd also like to make a dark horse shoutout for Gore. Awesome terrain and tree skiing when the snow's right.

**This post was edited on Jan 15th 2022 at 4:44:01pm

 

[theabortionator]

Gore is sockaf. Parks have forever been a dumpster fire but mtn is one of the best on the east. Flies way under the radar with people that only hit VT.

Also friend from back in the dsy snd another guy i know are running the parks there this year snd shit looks pretty tight. Gore might have a good park going forward which really would mske the place legit.

Some of the best terrain, layout. Great tree skiing, good snow. Place is bomb. Fuck faces on mgmt can be shitty but that's anywhere.

 

[dshiland]

+1 for gore, keep her lowkey though

Gore is sockaf. Parks have forever been a dumpster fire but mtn is one of the best on the east. Flies way under the radar with people that only hit VT.

Also friend from back in the dsy snd another guy i know are running the parks there this year snd shit looks pretty tight. Gore might have a good park going forward which really would mske the place legit.

Some of the best terrain, layout. Great tree skiing, good snow. Place is bomb. Fuck faces on mgmt can be shitty but that's anywhere.

 

[methscratchface]

im old and havent skied back east for years. We used to get way more consistent snowfall. I grew up as a weekend warrior at sunday river which had good parks and fun secret tree zones. But I remember going to vermont and thinking I was in a different world. Just a little bit further from the ocean the snow seemed more western. Cant believe no one has mentioned Mad River Glen. I guess I am partial because both days I went there were super deep but that place embodied the spirit of old school skiing in its purist form. Narrow trails, no grooming, no snowmaking, tight trees, icy cliffs, and the iconic single chair. If the snow is right definitely check this gem out, it was definitely a standout to me.

 

[Flynnski]

My race team practices and races there. place is a shit hole. but it has charm.

L blue hills race team. I remember racing there when I was on the nashoba race team

 

[Flynnski]

Whats your beef with Loon?

Overcrowded and overrated. Personally I’d rather drive the extra hour to Killington. One thing about loon is that there is an absurd amount of weird battleship box things in the park. The big park isn’t that bad this year but as someone above said it’s also just not as easy to lap as seven brothers

 

[dwt802]

Terrain wise +1 for mad River glen, that mountain is so fun when the snow is good. Features and cliffs and good woods all over the mountain. It’s like a giant park so fun.

 

[SavageBiff]

I said mrg! Believe me she’s still gettin it

im old and havent skied back east for years. We used to get way more consistent snowfall. I grew up as a weekend warrior at sunday river which had good parks and fun secret tree zones. But I remember going to vermont and thinking I was in a different world. Just a little bit further from the ocean the snow seemed more western. Cant believe no one has mentioned Mad River Glen. I guess I am partial because both days I went there were super deep but that place embodied the spirit of old school skiing in its purist form. Narrow trails, no grooming, no snowmaking, tight trees, icy cliffs, and the iconic single chair. If the snow is right definitely check this gem out, it was definitely a standout to me.

 

[methscratchface]

I said mrg! Believe me she’s still gettin it

fuck ya good to hear its still magical!

 

[Dr_Richard_Hertz]

If you don't have specific terrain you're looking for you can't really go wrong at Killi, has a bit of everything and is huge. Only negative for me is the weather there gets gnarly. I don't think I've ever been on a trip to Killi (been like 5 times now) where I had comfortable weather the entire time. Still love it and will continue taking trips there!

east coast hardcore real stuff

 

[WoFIowz]

A few issues with the torngats

- the weather is gnarly pretty much all the time, not necessarily in a good way.

- polar bears everywhere that will eat you

- the nearest hospital is very, very far away

- literally no roads

Sounds like it’s safe from development for a long time. Of course there are ways, but who’s gonna put forth that money and effort.

Lol dudes I live in Labrador and the Torngats are so remote I don't even consider it a possibility to go there. The only people I know who have been there are pro landscape photographers and environmental techs who count wildlife from the air.

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[sullivano*b]

I sorta put them in tiers because (IMO) they're all quite similar...

1. Sugarloaf, Killington, Jay Peak,

2. Loon, Sunday River, Mt. Snow, Sugarbush, Stowe

3. Cannon, Smuggs, Okemo, Pico, etc.

But they do all have their specialties....Loon and Sugarbush have the best parks, Cannon and Jay are the best for 'powder' days, and Killi, Loaf, SR are sorta just great all around mountains for big crews.

So ya...my fav is Sugarloaf, but 'best' I'd prolly give it to Killington.

aye love to see pico up there

 

[corona]

I want to take this moment to unveil Vail Heliskiing Excursions, the premier heli skiing destination only accessible with an Epic Elite Pass ($2499+tax). The pass only affords access to the excursion and users must still pay for all services rendered including but not limited to gear, fuel, food, lodging, ammunition, etc. For an extra $10000 you can hunt a polar bear using state of the art night vision goggles and a 50BMG (taxidermy and smuggling not included). Polar bears are baited with farm raised baby seals for guaranteed action! This is sure to be a once in a lifetime experience before they become extinct! Don't delay!

You joke, but I could legit see a heliskiing/polar bear hunt combo package existing somewhere in Alaska. 'Murca.

 

[SavageBiff]

Terribly and horribly humorous yet not far from true ya know cause vail….

I want to take this moment to unveil Vail Heliskiing Excursions, the premier heli skiing destination only accessible with an Epic Elite Pass ($2499+tax). The pass only affords access to the excursion and users must still pay for all services rendered including but not limited to gear, fuel, food, lodging, ammunition, etc. For an extra $10000 you can hunt a polar bear using state of the art night vision goggles and a 50BMG (taxidermy and smuggling not included). Polar bears are baited with farm raised baby seals for guaranteed action! This is sure to be a once in a lifetime experience before they become extinct! Don't delay!

 

[Snowcaine_-]

I'd like to nominate a hill, but not at its current state

Campfortune, QC 2019.

Was a park captial of the east coast, in my local opion. With the chairlift going right beside the park it offers maximum hype.

Rn there park is lacking but there are enough of us park people to motivate them to change that

 

[corona]

I'd like to nominate a hill, but not at its current state

Campfortune, QC 2019.

Was a park captial of the east coast, in my local opion. With the chairlift going right beside the park it offers maximum hype.

Rn there park is lacking but there are enough of us park people to motivate them to change that

In 20 years of skiing there I've never seen such a shit park by mid-January. They didn't even blow the pile of snow this year for the big jump, so I'm assuming it's not going to happen. Big bummer.

 

[Snowcaine_-]

In 20 years of skiing there I've never seen such a shit park by mid-January. They didn't even blow the pile of snow this year for the big jump, so I'm assuming it's not going to happen. Big bummer.

I've heard rumors about jumps not just jibs, but honestly it's sad to say that I've lost trust in them for a good park