Optimized_Orangutan t1_j5vkegx wrote on January 25, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Burke Mountain's training slope is one of the steepest in the world and has produced more Olympic ski talent than any other mountain in the world. Great skiers come to Burke because it's the place to ski if you want to be the best.

MarketplaceMallBTV t1_j5zmhq3 wrote on January 26, 2023 at 5:54 PM

I ski raced for most of my life and had the privilege to train every weekend at Burke. As a non-racer, it can be easy to hate racers as they get the best trail on the mountain to themselves. It’s sad to say, but without racing, Burke would likely fall to the wayside. I remember that when I have to go down Willoughby for the 7th time because BMA kids are training