The 10 Most Intense Runs in the United States of America
According the Business Insider, these are the 10 most intense Runs in the USA. We certainly agree with a the ones on this list that we know. Corbet’s, The Fingers, Paranoid 4, & Pipeline we’ve seen. They’re the real deal.
What runs are missing from this list that you know of?
THE 10 MOST INTENSE RUNS IN THE USA:
“Corbet’s Couloir” – Jackson Hole, WY
Pro Tip: Some skiers panic down the chute and try to stop after landing, which is unwise at 40mph. Jackson Hole’s ski coaches say, “Don’t stop, stand up and ski!”
“The Fingers” – Squaw Valley, CA
Pro Tip: Avoid the center of the run, where transitions get swept away and snow sluffs expose hidden rocks.
“Paradise” – Mad River Glen, VT
Pro Tip:It’s easy to lose people in the trees, so try to stay cognizant of your group’s whereabouts at all times.
“Paranoid 4” – Mammoth, CA
Pro Tip: Beware of patches where the wind strips away snow. The locals can advise where to avoid.
“Pipeline” – Snowbird, UT
Pro Tip: Be prepared for backcountry and avalanche conditions. Always carry (and know how to use) the right safety gear: a beacon, shovel, and probe.
“Rambo” – Crested Butte, CO
Pro Tip: Adrenaline junkies craving steep drops should steer toward the slope’s northern face and the generous bowl that butts up against it.
“The Slides” – Whiteface, NY
Pro Tip: Take your time. There are frozen waterfalls beneath the snow about halfway down the trail, and safe navigation around them is critical.
“S1” – Aspen/Snowmass, CO
Pro Tip: The intimidating top section requires a bit of air time before entering.
“S&R Cliffs” – Mount Hood Meadows, OR
Pro Tip: The wet, “cascade concrete” powder holds well on the ground, but is difficult to ski until it’s packed by other skiers’ runs.
“White Nitro” – Sugarloaf, ME
Pro Tip: The run gets more challenging as the day progresses because the sun hides behind the mountain, freezing the snow until it’s diamond-hard. Hit the slopes early.
