I have a below average memory but for some reason a pretty decent memory when it comes to mountain trails. I usually don't know all the names of the runs but can remember which trails I like based on sight and lifts. Unless its Killington where I ski most, i know most of the trails there. I find that skiing by myself helps to remember trail names, when im following someone I am on autopilot. I can also stare at a trail map for hours at night if I'm going somewhere new. I can remember how to get around most moutains i been to in the west even if it was only for one time. Those experiences are burned into my memory. How about you?
Feb 10 2016 8:14AM
New mountain for me I go with this.
1.find park rat
2. Follow to park
3. ????
4. Profit
In all seriousness I usually stare at a trail map the morning of then head out, but if its a new resort ill try to get to both sides of the resort and work my way in the middle to try and find good powder stashes/ tree runs or ways to the parks.
Example is my first time going to bachelor found my way around with ease couldn't tell you a run name but watching the latest real laps video I know exactly where they are kinda cool to get different perspectives of resorts you've seen in edits
Feb 10 2016 11:17AM