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My favorite run is Buddy's run if it isn't too icy. Otherwise I really like Sunshine Lift Line when its groomed and has a fresh 3 to 4 inchs of powder on top. I just want to hear other peoples opions. I'm interested.
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Permalink Reply by Andrew on -
On this last trip, North St. Pats and No Names had to be two of my favorites for powder stashes and adrenaline. On the groomers side -- I had some awesome early morning runs down Rainbow and Buddy's.
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Permalink Reply by ChicagoSkier on -
Most of the runs off the Sunshine Lift. I like to exit the lift to skiers left, then under the lift, through some trees to the left and onward. Sunshine Lift line is good to get some speed and work on some parallel turns or take a bump around the lift poles. Definitely like Cowboy Cofee and Frying pan (just wish the lift was high speed).
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Permalink Reply by Mr. Christian on
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It would be nice if it was high speed.
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Permalink Reply by Kup on -
Yipee!! Now that I've actually been there, I can give an opinion on the boat!!!! For me, the wuss that i am, I loved Tomahawk and Quickdraw. Im sure a lot of the mountain is like this, but these runs at lunch time and after 230 pm are DEAD. I mean so dead, I'm almost afraid if I wreck it'll me quite a while until help would arrive.
As for Buddys, never made it over there. Heard it was not in good shape wth the weather they had while we were there. I would love Heavenly Daze if it had a good 5inches of powder on it before I'd give it a try - hopefully next year.
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Permalink Reply by Mr. Christian on
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We heard the nick name of heavenly daze was heavenly glaze because every time we go on it there is ice. What do you think of that nickname?
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Permalink Reply by skisteamboat on -
That is what is generally know as since it gets the afternoon sun and has a tendency to go through a freeze / melt cycle in warmer weather. The groomers do a pretty good job with what they have to work with.
Cheers
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Permalink Reply by wireking1 on -
It is way to hard to choose one. Here are the contenders:
Long groomer laps: High noon to Rolex or Westside. Upper Valley View to See ya/See me. Storm Peak South to Rainbow.
Short groomer runs: Teds Ridge, Three O'Clock and Voodoo.
"Off Piste"/ Powder: 2:30 Trees, Sundown Liftline, Shadows/ Closets and The Ridge.
Best all around run may have to go to Rainbow. The snow is almost always great and it has the perfect pitch for cruising.
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Permalink Reply by Gary Nichols on -
My favorite runs are Rolex and See Me when groomed or new powder but I have less experience with the mountain than probably most here.I like Tomahawk for a blue run when it is groomed and fast but avoid it after a heavy snow-you will slog more than ski.
Gary
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