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Originally Posted by mpdsnowman
Hmmmmmmm I take it you have snowboarded in Vermont??? Killington, Pico, stowe, smugglers maybe??? have you.... I have. I never snowboared at baker but I did ski their. Almost won a race actually.
Two years ago I was in Utah for a snowboard meet, great snow wonderful time, epic conditions, awesome people. Came back to the east coast and hit stowe VT...the grandaddy of the east. The best snow I have ever been on in my life weather it be on a pair of k2 190's or my nitro155 was that day at stowe.
I have always loved how the people from the west coast without hesitation ditch the east coast..when 80% have never been here to actually try the snow say in VT. Funny thing is, when you ride both ends you become a better rider because not only can one ride in the nice fluffy pow but one can ride on snow that has moisture and grab and speed...
I will be in seattle this coming winter to hit baker(with a snowboard this time), stephens pass and others with a friend of mine. Actually spoke about it with him last night.
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Been to Vermont seen the hills. Hills don't compare to mountains....sorry. Riding doesn't compare between the two.
Washington does not have light fluffy powder of any sort, it's heavy slushy snow and the steepness is not easy. The in-bounds riding can kill people who are not at the level of riding yet...let alone like El pointed out, the natural terrain can kill you just as easily. Washington is not for beginner riders in any way or people who cannot handle steep pitches, tight tree runs and snow conditions that will suffocate you if your riding is not up to par.
and it's Stevens Pass...El knows what riding is like there coming from the east and if you want to actually ride the mountain you have to step up your game...its not easy mellow terrain of any sort unless you stick to a beginner run all day.
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