Time for another double feature, this time with bigger mountains!
Cranmore and Attitash back to back!
Washington from Cranmore
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I got up early in an effort to make first chair at Cranmore, which I almost accomplished.
I have never been much of a morning person.
By 8:45 I was at the summit.
By 9:30 I had gotten almost half a dozen runs in.
Their trails are extremely narrow and winding for the most part, which I enjoy greatly.
Unfortunately no glade reports, as all were closed due to lack of snow.
They looked like pretty good glades for someone who has never been tree-skiing before though.
Summit lodge at Cranmore
As far as parks are concerned, Cranmores is pretty decent.
Although they could stand to be a bit more beginner/progression friendly.
Both seemed to be fairly equal in required skill in my opinion.
I do not understand why more mountains don’t play music in their parks.
Again this is the ‘Lower Double Feature’ park.
Here it is, top to bottom.
Again, not too much there.
It is clear that the lack of snow is probably hindering their setup.
When I left at 10:30, I had not seen a single park rider other than myself.
The cold really seems to keep people away which I have never understood with skiing.
It is a winter sport!
I will however return to Cranmore next season for sure, for what its worth.
I made the quick 15 minute drive to Attitash from Cranmore.
It is amazing how much of a hub North Conway is for the outdoor enthusiast.
The walk from my car to the lodge had to be 200 yards at least.
I worry about my boots on walks that long.
It is not a detachable, so be prepared for a long, slow ride.
I did however find this extremely both interesting and disconcerting.
The Summit triple, and the High speed quad cross over each other mid way up the mountain.
Anyway, enjoy the views!
Ill take snow capped mountains over a view of the beach and ocean any day!
Mid way down I found a black diamond trail named ‘Idiot’s Option’.
It didn’t look too bad.
With that behind me, I jumped on the high-speed quad and headed for Bear peak.
Bear Peak from Attitash
I made my way over to the Bear Peak base area.
Do yourselves a favor and park over there.
It will save you a lot of walking.
I headed up the quad and snapped some shots from the summit.
I took a few runs around Bear before heading to the park.
Its odd to find a mountain that skews their ratings on the hard side instead of the easy side.
Again no video, as it was still blisteringly cold.
Lower Kachina Park, Top to bottom.
Not a combination you particularly want entering the park.
Skiing 5 days a week is hard work!
It was a nice little park, great for progression.
I headed back to the Attitash base area from the summit.
Attitash is the mountain of traversing.
Not a particularly great parting memory.
Overall I liked Attitash too, although I probably will not return for some time.
If anyone is going to be there let me know!
