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MikeIn248 · 11-21-2012, 08:26 AM

I've been in some of the glades at Nubs, but I'm not much of a tree/glade rider at all. The areas I've been in (between some groomed trails, and you know, that one section off to rider's left) were pretty tame and manicured. There could very well be more serious stuff than what I was in -- I just didn't seek that out. (I've taken my then 5-1/2-year-old son into the marked glades between trails at Nubs. (He also has done a run on their snowcross course with me.))

Gdog42 · 11-21-2012, 09:15 AM

Ok, good to hear what you guys know about the place. I didn't mean actually going out of bounds and never expect anything here like it is out west. When I'm at local hills -due to stuff like the property thing you mentioned- I was referring to what are usually just smaller areas between trails that no one else seems to go through because they're not groomed or shoveled. That's usually because the groomers can' fit through them. They're quite basic but are usually where I at least find some decent powder. Of course, it's nothing in comparison to what I experienced in the west, but I still enjoy riding through them at small local hills such as Bittersweet. But I'm an all terrain guy, I like variety and I usually have fun no matter what the conditions are. So I don't really care about it, that would just be a little something extra being a a place in MI.

Derp · 11-21-2012, 09:57 AM

If you like a variety then make sure to find the time to someday book a trip to Granite Peak. Best that Wisconsin has to offer imho.

turbospartan · 11-21-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Derp

If you like a variety then make sure to find the time to someday book a trip to Granite Peak. Best that Wisconsin has to offer imho.

Plus its 700' vertical. The only place with more vertical in MI / WI is Bohemia, I believe.

You'll get a ton of glades at Bohemia. As well as cliffs, rocks, chutes, etc.

chomps1211 · 11-21-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by turbospartan

Plus its 700' vertical. The only place with more vertical in MI / WI is Bohemia, I believe.

You'll get a ton of glades at Bohemia. As well as cliffs, rocks, chutes, etc.

Yup,.. forgot to mention that!! If "Off Piste" is your thing, Mt. Bohemia in the UP is Definitely a place you should plan a visit to sometime. Probably a lot less driving than heading out west also.
(...of course I haven't been there myself, but to feed my SB addiction, I try to research all the MI. resorts. When I'm good enough,.. I'm DEFINITELY heading there!!!)

david_z · 11-21-2012, 11:00 AM

The suggestions for Granite or Boho or whatever in MI/WI are nice for someone who might actually be interested in touring the midwest, but not really applicable for OP.

chomps1211 · 11-21-2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by david_z

The suggestions for Granite or Boho or whatever in MI/WI are nice for someone who might actually be interested in touring the midwest, but not really applicable for OP.

True,.. but no harm in letting him know it's there. Especially if he's driving 24 hours to head west for that type of terrain. Probably take what,.. half that to drive it from were he lives?

Seemed like an appropriate, helpful addition. OP seems to have settled on Boyne for his freebie!!!

I know I definitely want to hear your report on BoHo if you end up going there this season!!

p.s. ...any update on Cab? Did all that snow they made melt away?? Just wunderin' if they would b opening this weekend!

sabatoa · 11-21-2012, 11:33 AM

Cab pretty much lost all the blew. We'll see what happens with this weekend storm possibility.

BFBF · 11-21-2012, 12:16 PM

Uh...
Save your money and head to Tahoe/ CO or Utah..

trust me, it's not worth it it ride with people wearing wool pants and packers cheeseheads who are wasted at noon.

chomps1211 · 11-21-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BFBF

Uh...
Save your money and head to Tahoe/ CO or Utah..

trust me, it's not worth it it ride with people wearing wool pants and packers cheeseheads who are wasted at noon.

Come on,..?? Seriously???? Might b worth it just to see that!!

11-21-2012, 08:26 AM	#41 (permalink)
MikeIn248 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 47	I've been in some of the glades at Nubs, but I'm not much of a tree/glade rider at all. The areas I've been in (between some groomed trails, and you know, that one section off to rider's left) were pretty tame and manicured. There could very well be more serious stuff than what I was in -- I just didn't seek that out. (I've taken my then 5-1/2-year-old son into the marked glades between trails at Nubs. (He also has done a run on their snowcross course with me.)) __________________ Sooner or later your legs give way, you hit the ground.

11-21-2012, 09:15 AM	#42 (permalink)
Gdog42 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: MI Posts: 405	Ok, good to hear what you guys know about the place. I didn't mean actually going out of bounds and never expect anything here like it is out west. When I'm at local hills -due to stuff like the property thing you mentioned- I was referring to what are usually just smaller areas between trails that no one else seems to go through because they're not groomed or shoveled. That's usually because the groomers can' fit through them. They're quite basic but are usually where I at least find some decent powder. Of course, it's nothing in comparison to what I experienced in the west, but I still enjoy riding through them at small local hills such as Bittersweet. But I'm an all terrain guy, I like variety and I usually have fun no matter what the conditions are. So I don't really care about it, that would just be a little something extra being a a place in MI. __________________ This is a tasty burger.

11-21-2012, 11:00 AM	#46 (permalink)
david_z Official SBF Blogger Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Detroit suburbs Posts: 3,027 Blog Entries: 5	The suggestions for Granite or Boho or whatever in MI/WI are nice for someone who might actually be interested in touring the midwest, but not really applicable for OP. __________________ Repping the world's smallest mountains... Mt. Holly - 12 Pine Knob - 9 Alpine Valley - 2 Vail - 4 Breckenridge - 3 Crystal Mountain (MI) - 3 Hawk Island Snow Park - 5 Caberfae Peaks - 1 Boyne Mountain - 1 aGNARchy: no rules, just gnar!

11-21-2012, 11:33 AM	#48 (permalink)
sabatoa -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 1,491	Cab pretty much lost all the blew. We'll see what happens with this weekend storm possibility. __________________ '12 NS Legacy 163 Days on snow 2012/2013 season: Boyne Highlands: 5 Boyne Mtn: 1 Shanty Creek: 1 Crystal Mountain: 1 Pine Knob: 1 Mt Holly: 4 Hawk Island: 1 Cannonsburg: 0 End of Season: 01/12/2013

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11-21-2012, 09:57 AM	#43 (permalink)
Derp Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wausau, Wisconsin Posts: 158	If you like a variety then make sure to find the time to someday book a trip to Granite Peak. Best that Wisconsin has to offer imho.

11-21-2012, 12:16 PM	#49 (permalink)
BFBF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Out there.... Posts: 70	Uh... Save your money and head to Tahoe/ CO or Utah.. trust me, it's not worth it it ride with people wearing wool pants and packers cheeseheads who are wasted at noon.