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Constant_Education_4 t1_j4qs4en wrote

Reply to comment by Naive_Midnight_5732 in Easiest trail down from the top of Burke Mountain? by Fun-Succotash6777

Correct answer, although it's likely to have some icy patches. High meadows pass is the easiest trail on the lower mountain.

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Fun-Succotash6777 OP t1_j4qtpyp wrote

I am super comfortable on the lower mountain - it's the lift ride to the top that has me wigged out :) Hoping some of the 1-3 inches of snow per day in the forecast can stack up a bit, this is just depressing. But yes, in current conditions I'll play at the bottom of the mountain.

After Deer Run ends, which trail would you recommend tying into?

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sugarbush94 t1_j4wdhlo wrote

Near the end of Deer Run you can do the last moderately steep pitch of Big Dipper, it transitions from slightly steep to wide and mellow, then dumps you out at the Bear Den/Mid-Burke lodge area.

As mentioned above, Deer Run is best after grooming, which has not been possible yet this year.

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Constant_Education_4 t1_j4t4jih wrote

You'll end up at the mid burke express, so your only way down to the lower mountain is high meadows pass.

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