![]() This mountain unfortunately does have a short season being in southern Vermont. I had soooo much fun in the glades when I visited last year. I love a good challenge and that trail has a great reputation. “I 100% will return next year to ride Black Magic. (Photo: Courtesy of Magic Mountain) What Readers Say Weaknesses: Lodging, Grooming It’s hard to beat Magic Mountain’s indy vibe and interesting terrain. Great town and a great variety of things to do when not skiing. “Great terrain, not too crowded, plenty of lifts. Proximity to Lake Placid is what makes this a place. “Love the challenge on hill, but not for the weak or fainthearted. Weaknesses: Snow, Grooming What Readers Say ![]() Some lifts get crowded, but that can usually be avoided (except when lifts are down for mechanical and wind issues, which happened a lot last year).” No. The terrain has good variety and some challenge as well. The grooming isn’t great and the snow is often icy, but the “ski it if you can” mantra from down valley wafts over and Sugarbush does a great job of keeping trails open if at all possible. Ellen pass and skied here early and late season when Mad River Glen wasn’t open. They leave enough terrain untouched to give advanced skiers a challenge, but still have great options for beginner and intermediate skiers.” Sugarbush offered the best three days of the season. I spent three day there last winter, same as Stowe, Okemo, Killington, and Loon. ![]() ![]() “I love this place! Always a challenge and the snow is usually good. Weaknesses: Lodging, Nightlife Experts flock to Sugarbush for the challenging, ungroomed runs as well as the local Vermont flavor. Other Strengths: Local Flavor, Terrain Variety Good runs for families and those wanting more challenge!” No. The mountain is also affected frequently by wind conditions, so I also monitor the forecast and pick my days.” I believe this is because they groom early in the evening and it sets up overnight. The snow quality is usually very good, although firmer and faster than my home mountain. “I go to Sunday River when I’m looking for a wider variety of terrain and more challenge than my home mountain offers. (Photo: Courtesy of Sunday River) What Readers Say Weaknesses: Value, Nightlife Sustained steeps, glades, and mogul runs keep experts entertained at Sunday River. Other Strengths: Grooming, Terrain Variety Top 10 Eastern Resorts With the Most Challenging Terrain No. Don’t just take it from us-it was you, dear reader, who voted these resorts the most challenging in the East in SKI’s annual Reader Resort Survey. Not all Eastern resorts serve up this kind of challenge, but the 10 resorts on this list have bonafide expert terrain that will test your mettle. Resort Guide 2023: Top 50 Resorts in North America But when we talk about the challenging skiing at Eastern resorts, we’re referring to more than just the snow-we’re talking about glades and trails so narrow you best know how to swing a short turn, moguls so big and sustained you better know how to flex those knees and ankles, and pitches so steep you’ll wish you had put that extra degree on your side edge bevel. Sure, the snow conditions alone make holding a carve interesting. Not until you’ve skied the East will you understand how challenging the skiing can be in this part of the country.
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