Maddie Toombs

Review of Buck Hill Ski & Snowboarding A...

Ok. I've skied here since I was little. But, since...

Ok. I've skied here since I was little. But, since the ski area switched owners a few years back, my experience has gone downhill (literally). They've ruined the hill by making it more of an attraction for trick skiers and snowboarders. As a ski racer, I despise the jumps, moguls, and expansions of the terrain parks they've added. They keep pushing leisure skiers out. At practice, it's nearly impossible to get from Warner's Way, Olympic Dreams, and Crossroads to the chalet because of the moguls and huge jumps they've added on Milk Run, which is the primary racing run, again cramping the leisure skiers and racers. Now let's review. The folks who don't jump or do tricks get these runs: Warner's Way, 1/3 of Milk Run, 1/2 of Crossroads, The Bunny Hill, and Teacher's Pet. Trick skiers get: 3 terrain parks (including the newly added massive jumps, a mini terrain meant for young trick skiers, and a massive park on the far south side of the hill), a half pipe, and moguls. Thanks to these new owners and recent events concerning terrain. I will finish out my high school alpine racing career, and unless the "balance" for trick and leisure skiers is restored, I will not be returning to Buck Hill after I graduate....