Advanced Skier Itinerary

Start: Summit Chair

At Alpine, starting on Summit is almost always the right call. It’s quick to reach from the base, gets you straight onto real terrain, and gives you a good read on conditions right away.

Be aware: Summit can get crusty or wind-affected early, so don’t assume top-to-bottom perfection. Try out north-facing aspects to see if they hold soft snow. If you need some sun, there are also east-facing shots that catch early warmth.

A good first move is to drop into the D-Chutes or Wolverine Bowl. Test how the snow feels and decide how aggressive you want to get. You can always bail onto groomers off Roundhouse if conditions are firm.

If it’s skiing well, do a few laps off Summit — lots of micro-lines everywhere, and a good mix of bowls, rolls, and technical side pockets.

Mid-Morning: Sherwood (Conditions-Dependent)

If coverage and conditions look good, head toward Sherwood. It’s fully sun-exposed, so timing matters a lot here. You want to avoid going too late when there's significant warming and the snow turns to mashed potatoes.

On Sherwood, you can cruise mellow lines, dip into gullies, or simply enjoy the terrain and views. It’s a nice change of pace if Summit has been skiing firm.

Once you start heading back, check out Sherwood Cliffs. This zone has legit advanced terrain: steep entries, short but technical pitches, and plenty of room to choose your own line. It’s not the longest skiing on the mountain, but it’s fun to lap.

To lap this efficiently, ride Treeline Cirque, which keeps you high enough to hit the cliffs repeatedly without burning all your vertical.

Mixing It Up: Yellow Chair

On your way around the mountain, don’t ignore the Yellow zone. Not a ton of vertical, but the terrain rolls in a way that makes it surprisingly fun. It often holds better snow than you’d expect, especially when the rest of the mountain has been beaten up by wind.

Great place for short, playful laps or a reset between bigger objectives.

Finish: Scott Chair

End the day on Scott. The terrain off this lift has a lot of character and plenty of advanced options.

• The lift line is a classic
• Juniper Face and Scott Chute are direct, clean fall lines
• Snow stays colder here because the slope is west-facing, so be ready for firmer conditions

If you want something more sheltered, take the traverse to Gentian Gully. It’s tucked away, tree-covered, and often retains good snow if the rest of the mountain has seen sun or wind. It can also get crusty, so feel it out before fully committing.

Scott is the perfect place to wrap up the day — lots of lines, low fuss, and enough variety to ski until your legs tap out.

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