“And little log slides that can still make me feel cool (or humiliated).” Plus, it dumps out into Haymeadow, a fun groomer that delivers skiers to the base. “There are powder stashes tucked into the trees,” says Kelly Cummings, director of marketing communications and media at CorePower Yoga and frequent Beaver Creek skier. The Draw: Gold Dust is not the most difficult run on the mountain, but it offers sweeping views of the valley and fresh snow. Beaver Creek Resort | Gold Dust Difficulty: Blue (moderate) and green (easy) “There is a killer little jump that is perfect for backflips,” says Aspen-based Folsom Custom Skis chief of operations Mike McCabe. “And it’s worth the runout at the bottom because you can lap the Gent’s Ridge chair.” Or, even better, catch some air at the end. “Good skiers make perfect bumps in between powder days,” says Kim Beekman, former editor of Skiing. The Draw: Right off the gondola, Walsh’s serves up the steeps with see-forever views toward Independence Pass. Photo by Lindsy Fortier Difficulty: Double black (expert) Aspen Mountain | Walsh’s Walsh’s at Aspen. “It reminds me of the days when I had to hike for a turn,” says 100-year-old skiing legend Klaus Obermeyer (yes, that Obermeyer). A 45-minute hike from the Loge Peak area, though, offers access to some of the steepest and deepest skiing around. The Draw: It might be the most iconic terrain in Colorado-but it’s almost among the hardest to reach. Honorable Mention: The Steep Gullies for gnarly chutes that make hiking back to the base (mostly) worth it Aspen Highlands | Highland Bowl Highland Bowl at Aspen Highlands. To get there, take the eponymous two-seater and split to looker’s right. “It’s quite literally a playground of infinite possibility,” says Riley Campbell, a moguls coach for the U.S. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure with long, wide runouts and technical sections (bumps, anyone?), and offers access to the oft-sought-after spine and alleys, as well. The Draw: The “true” greatest run at A-Basin is probably an obscure secret guarded by locals, but Pallavicini certainly ranks among the best. That's only $1 per issue! Subscribe Today » Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort | Pallavicini Photo courtesy of Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Difficulty: Double black (expert)
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