Attitash Reviews

• Overall Rating 4
• Family Friendly 2
• Downhill Terrain 4
• Terrain Park
• Nightlife

Pros: Groomed black and double black terrain

Cons: Dangerous conditions

Recommended Skill Level: Advanced
Recommended For: Single/Newlyweds
Date Visited: Mar, 2009

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I skied Attitash on 2 sunny days. Attitash consists of 2 peaks: Attitash Peak and Bear Peak. Both peaks favor the advanced skier. There's a lot of genuine black diamond and double black diamond terrain. Much of it is groomed, so you needn't be a bump skier to enjoy it. (Conversely, if you are a bump skier, you may want to go elsewhere.) Attitash has several limitations, however. First, the black and double black trails are criss-crossed by blue trails, creating the obvious potential for high-speed collisions. This is less of a problem on Bear Peak than on Attitash Peak. Second, the only chair to the top of Attitash Peak is a fixed-grip triple. The ride is about 13 minutes long. Third, whether due to grooming practices or to variations in the slope, there are many blind ledges. These are fun to go over if there's no one on the downside. Fourth, some black and double black trails have sharp curves. You could easily fly into the trees on a foggy day. Fifth, the trails connecting the two peaks are quite flat. Avoid them. Sixth, on the days I skied, you could instantly and accidentally "transition" from groomed surface to ungroomed ice. Again, exercise caution, especially in fog. In sum, Attitash-Bear Peak is challenging and rewarding for the advanced skier. Elimination of the criss-crossing blue trails, installation of a high speed lift on Attitash Peak, and abundant caution are needed.