What a way to head in to the busy holiday season; we’ve picked up more than 4 FEET of new snow this month, and according to the calendar, it’s not even officially winter yet. This week we recognized a significant milestone with the earliest recorded opening of Brackett Basin on Tuesday, December 16th. The all-new 10+ acre glade, Slashfire, made its debut as well since being added to the trail map; the preliminary reviews say it’s one of the best glades out there.
Today marks an even larger accomplishment as Ski Patrol gave the green light to open the summit of Burnt Mountain to skiers and riders for the second time in history this weekend.
Burnt Mountain is a quintessential component of the new “sidecountry” skiing development outlined the in our “Sugarloaf 2020” ten year development plan. It offers a backcountry style skiing and riding experience, with the security of inbounds, patrolled terrain. The whole experience from the hike out to the terrain you ski down from the summit is very unique for the east; it’s a lot of work to get out there, but well worth the effort.
It’s being called the December to Remember, and it’s no surprise as to why.
Check back after the holiday for another update!