Jan 20 2009
Boarding at Bluewood
Bluewood, located just outside of Walla Walla, WA offers its guests premier mountain views and terrain with only a short drive, quite unlike the passes in the northwest like Steven’s Pass, White Pass, etc. Of course, a shorter drive means no getting up at the crack of dawn to head up, and that means more energy for you as you take to the runs. Here are some stats on the mountain as taken from their website:
|
Runs |
24 |
|
Longest Run |
2.25 miles - Country Road. |
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Easy |
27% |
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Intermediate |
43% |
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Difficult |
30% |
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Top Elevation |
5670 ft. |
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Bottom Elevation |
4545 ft. |
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Vertical Rise |
1125 ft. |
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Lift Capacity |
3950 People Hr. |
|
Lifts |
2 Triple Chairs - 1 Platterpull |
Overall, the mountain is very easy to navigate and a pleasure to ski or board. They have some of the best tree skiing and boarding around, but beware: snow can be icy in the trees, and I had a problem with my board trying to keep from crashing into things. Go after a fresh snow for the best powder and run conditions, but expect groomed runs pretty much anytime. See you out there!
