“There is a killer little jump that is perfect for backflips,” says Aspen-based Folsom Custom Skis chief of operations Mike McCabe.ĭifficulty: Blue (moderate) and green (easy) “And it’s worth the runout at the bottom because you can lap the Gent’s Ridge chair.” Or, even better, catch some air at the end. “Good skiers make perfect bumps in between powder days,” says Kim Beekman, former editor of Skiing. The Draw: Right off the gondola, Walsh’s offers steep terrain with epic views of Independence Pass.
“It reminds me of the days when I had to hike for a turn,” says 100-year-old skiing legend Klaus Obermeyer (yes, that Obermeyer).ĪSPEN MOUNTAIN | Walsh’s Walsh’s at Aspen.
A 45-minute hike from the Loge Peak area, though, offers access to some of the steepest and deepest skiing around. The Draw: It might be the most iconic terrain in Colorado-but it’s almost among the hardest to reach. Honorable Mention: The Steep Gullies for gnarly chutes that make bootpacking back to the base (mostly) worth itĪSPEN HIGHLANDS | Highland Bowl Highland Bowl at Aspen Highlands. “It’s quite literally a playground of infinite possibility,” says Riley Campbell, a moguls coach for the U.S. It’s technical (bumps, anyone?), long, wide, and offers access to the oft-sought-after spine and alleys, as well. The Draw: The “true” greatest run at A-Basin is probably an obscure secret guarded by locals, but Pallavicini certainly ranks among the best. But you could-because these runs are epic.ĪRAPAHOE BASIN SKI AREA | Pallavicini Photo courtesy of Arapahoe Basin Ski Area For mountains where we couldn’t pick just one route, we’ve added an honorable mention, because there’s no way you’re skiing the same path all day. We also relied on our own experience (the 5280 staff has spent countless collective hours on the slopes) in order to select some of these.
#SKI EASY DRAW PROFESSIONAL#
To make your powder day a little bit better, we asked industry giants, professional athletes, and local experts for the best inbounds ski runs on every mountain in Colorado, from the biggest drops to the perfect spots to take it easy. And when you’ve finally made it to your favorite powder stash, you want to make every trip down the slopes worthwhile.
0 kommentar(er)
