Like a fine wine or cheese, aging sometimes enhances things. This trip, for example, began over a year ago so it was at its peak of perfection. Last year they tried to ski some developed backcountry ski glades up north, but conditions were nasty. Ice and dirt — though not uncommon for the Northeast. This year Redline Guide Pat Ferland, determined to make up for last year, chose another glade, this one named The Pike Glades located west of Mt Moosilauke. As it turned out, the day was a huge success…
One of the newer zones to the GBA network, The Pike Glades has something to offer skiers and riders of all ability levels. Whether you want to take some technical, steeper turns down Wazza’s Glade or Udder Delight, or would rather take your time weaving down Long Strange Trip or Iron Moose, this zone is sure to exceed all your expectations. Warming huts at the mid-mountain and the summit provide a great escape from the elements on those particularly cold days, and the views of Mt. Moosilauke, the Oliverian Cliffs, and the White Mountains never disappoint. —Granite Backcountry Alliance
Photos of their Ski Tour
