Longest cruisers?
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Longest cruisers?
posted at 1/20/2010 2:43 PM EST
- oicu8122
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What are some of the longest cruiser trails in N.E.?
I just returned to skiing after 4 years and 2 injuries, and find that I now prefer the long effortless cruisers to the more active/advanced terrain. What I don't like is a 10 min ride up the lift for a 2 min trip down the hill. -
Re: Longest cruisers?
posted at 3/11/2010 11:43 AM EST
- gfkr2
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Boom Run and Crusier both located at Loon's south peak are as good as it gets. -
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posted at 8/31/2010 2:40 PM EDT
- schadenfreude99
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As a general rule, the mountains that have the biggest vertical drop also tend to have the longest cruiser options. Stay away from Loon, unless you want the longest lift line.
Best bets in the east are Stowe, Killington, Sugarbush, Whiteface, or Sugarloaf. -
Re: Longest cruisers?
posted at 2/10/2011 2:00 PM EST
- jjrf
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Hansen- Chase and Skyline at Sunapee are great cruisers....
Hansen -Chase is wide, has varied terrain, and a great trail to feel good on!
Skyline has breathtaking views of the Lake !
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Re: Longest cruisers?
posted at 2/11/2011 8:51 AM EST
- surfric0
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I've liked the polecat since I was a kid. -
Re: Longest cruisers?
posted at 2/11/2011 9:27 AM EST
- MrStinkbutt
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In Response to Re: Longest cruisers?:Boom Run and Crusier both located at Loon's south peak are as good as it gets.I agree lets try to keep South Peak secert please.
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Re: Longest cruisers?
posted at 2/11/2011 9:29 AM EST
- MrStinkbutt
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In Response to Re: Longest cruisers?:I've liked the polecat since I was a kid.
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Polecat is by far the best cruiser in the Mt Washington Valley with something for everyone, high speed quad to top, best view in New Hampshire, glads remember to hit it at the bottom or you will have to push to lift. -
Re: Longest cruisers?
posted at 2/11/2011 9:09 PM EST
- billski
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Antelope, Mad River Glen -
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posted at 2/12/2011 1:26 PM EST
- IowaCitySoxFan
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Juggernaut at Killington, anyone? -
Re: Longest cruisers?
posted at 2/12/2011 3:37 PM EST
- Hiker
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Vista Way at Cannon is an ungroomed trail. It's a great ride when the snow is fresh, and the view can't be beat, but it is anywhere from soft crud to a bump run. It is not by any means a cruiser. -
Re: Longest cruisers?
posted at 2/12/2011 4:36 PM EST
- GHelen
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East Bowl at Burke Mountain in East Burke, Vermont.....beautiful skiing with gorgeous scenery... -
Re: Longest cruisers?
posted at 2/12/2011 4:57 PM EST
- sc02116
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I love squall line at Pats Peak. it's beautiful and like cross country skiing without the effort. -
Re: Longest cruisers?
posted at 2/12/2011 5:39 PM EST
- ahlefhjk
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Vista Way is a "cruiser"? Has the person who wrote the article ever skied Vista? It is definitely not a cruiser, even when groomed, which is never. Tramway, located adjacent to Vista, is a much better cruiser. Perhaps the author got them mixed up.
I agree with an earlier posting in that Mt Sunapee easily has the best cruisers in NH, with Hansen Chase probably being at the top of that list.
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Re: Longest cruisers?
posted at 2/12/2011 6:26 PM EST
- mtgjim
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East Bowl and the Dippers at Burke Mountain are great cruising trails with great views -
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posted at 2/12/2011 7:24 PM EST
- reservitz
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Everyone always forgets Saddleback! Grey Ghost is one of the best cruisers in New England. It is long and steep but always well groomed so a nice cruiser.
The pitch is closer to Sugarloaf's Narrow Gauge than Tote Road. -
Re: Longest cruisers?
posted at 2/12/2011 7:57 PM EST
- frankfurters
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Some of my favorites...
Williamson Trail @ Mount Sunapee
Flying Yankee @ Ragged Mountain
Two Miles Home @ Bretton Woods
Easy Rider and Dudley Do Right @ Mount Abram -
Re: Longest cruisers?
posted at 2/12/2011 8:43 PM EST
- skimawk
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I love Ralph's Run at Wachusett -
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posted at 2/12/2011 9:07 PM EST
- Jaden
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Taft slalom to Upper Ravine, to Lower Ravine and finally along to Gary's, at Cannon is also a great cruiser. And I would rate the views from Cannon of the Franconia Range as impressive as the views from Wildcat of The Presidentials.
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Re: Longest cruisers?
posted at 2/12/2011 10:35 PM EST
- whiteybolton
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Favorite Cruisers in NE are Cruiser at Loon, Snowdance at Mount Snow and Just about everything at Bretton Woods -
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posted at 2/12/2011 11:26 PM EST
- skiya
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The "Lord" trail is a very fun cruiser on Mount Mansfield / Stowe. I first fell in love with skiing on this rolling intermediate run. Someday this will be the resting place for my ashes. -
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posted at 2/16/2011 10:44 AM EST
- ThinkSnow99
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As a general rule, the mountains with the largest vertical drop have the longest cruisers.
ex. Juggernaut at Killington is like 7 miles long. I think I fell asleep the one time I skiied it.
If you are looking for the best cruiser (not longest), my vote would be Perry Merrill at Stowe. -
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posted at 2/20/2011 12:23 PM EST
- amybedell
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East Bowl, Burke Mountain. Great views of Mt Washington andWhite Mountains on a clear day. -
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posted at 2/26/2011 6:41 AM EST
- dma6809
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Early runs at Bear Peak @ Attitash on a sunny & cold morning. Snow Dancer, Morning Star and Illusion. Like being in heaven.
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Re: Longest cruisers?
posted at 2/26/2011 6:45 AM EST
- dma6809
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In Response to Re: Longest cruisers?:Everyone always forgets Saddleback! Grey Ghost is one of the best cruisers in New England. It is long and steep but always well groomed so a nice cruiser. The pitch is closer to Sugarloaf's Narrow Gauge than Tote Road.
Posted by reservitz
Great mountain, terrible location keeps it forgetable. -
Re: Longest cruisers?
posted at 3/18/2011 3:56 PM EDT
- oicu812
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Just hit up Wildcat for some St Patty's Day skiing yesterday. First time there. That is one beautiful mountain. Well worth the drive.
Polecat and Lynx are a couple of great long runs, killer views of Mt Washington, and they both dump out at the foot of the high-speed quad back up. 5 mins to get up mountain, 20 or 30 to get down. Just what I was looking for. More time on the slope and less time in line.
Juggernaut at Killington is more than twice as long as Polecat, but it dumps you out 2 mountains away. You've gotta zig-zag up & down hills to get back to the beginning.