This list of mountain trails is definitely not for beginners. But if you consider yourself highly experienced or an expert and love to get that adrenaline high you have to check out these 5 trails!
Rumble, Sugarbush
This trail is definitely one you do not want to mess around on. In order to even get onto this trail you must clear a rock face, therefore once you’re in you’re in. The rocky and bumpy trail is very narrow and the experienced skiers and snowboarders who are brave enough to venture down it go very slow, planning out each move as they descend down the trail. Rumble is located on Castlerock Peak which you can get to using the Castlerock double chair.
Staircase Glade, Jay Peak
This trail is definitely on the extreme side! At first glance, Staircase Glade does not look like a trail at all, the first 150 feet has a pitch of 50 degrees that is scatter with bumps and hills. Then if that doesn’t seem intense enough, the trail goes directly into thickly settled trees with the path being just wide enough for a single person to squeeze through at some points. This trail without question takes a very experienced skier to maneuver and plan every move because one slip and you can get very far off the already tiny path. Dipping and dodging trees and drops makes this trail extremely challenging, but if you conquer it, you’re considered a “true Stairmaster”.
This trail is definitely on the extreme side! At first glance, Staircase Glade does not look like a trail at all, the first 150 feet has a pitch of 50 degrees that is scatter with bumps and hills. Then if that doesn’t seem intense enough, the trail goes directly into thickly settled trees with the path being just wide enough for a single person to squeeze through at some points. This trail without question takes a very experienced skier to maneuver and plan every move because one slip and you can get very far off the already tiny path. Dipping and dodging trees and drops makes this trail extremely challenging, but if you conquer it, you’re considered a “true Stairmaster”.
Devil’s Fiddle, Killington
Devil’s Fiddle has its fair share of bumps, rocky edges, and drops that will have your legs shaking and your body begging to make a deal with the devil by the end. With that being said, the trail is labeled as a double black diamond and is also scattered with tiny bushes and twigs that protrude through the snow. Unfortunately, this trails is often closed due to a lack of snow and steepness of the trail, but if you’re lucky enough to find it open and think you’re experienced enough- try and see if you can make it down the trail without begging for the devil’s mercy.
Black Magic, Magic Mountain
This trail is about 15 yards wide with pine trees lining the both edges and having about a 45 degree pitch. The trail also has many cliffs and drops with rock faces. Another challenge for this trail is the bases of the chair lift poles from the Black Chair lift, skiers and snowboarders often have to swerve to avoid hitting them. After completing Black Magic, the trail opens up directly into the trail Black Line where you are then confronted with another steep hill and rocky area. This trail will give you a good work out while having a bit of adrenaline fueled fun in the process.
Misery Whip, Sugarloaf Resort
Misery Whip is one of the trails at Sugarloaf that is never groomed and is very narrow. This trail is steep with a good amount of bumps and drops that can make your stomach turn. Misery Whip is also an isolated trail that has no ‘early exits’ therefore once you point your ski tips or boards downhill there is no turning back. You can access this trail by taking the Skyline lift.
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| Photograph by C.A. Smith in Maine. The Magazine |
One of the best feelings in the world is finishing a crazy run then looking back up at the trail and thinking “Wow, i just did that!” This feeling will never get old, and it will ultimately make you take the lift right back up and want to do it all over again.
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