Cannon Mountain Avanced & Expert Skiing

One of Cannon’s oft-repeated myths refers to steep, challenging terrain. While there is plenty to go around for beginners and intermediates across the mountain’s slopes, it does feature a small handful of heart-pumping runs for advanced and expert skiers. Cannon does not use double-black diamond ratings on its slopes, though it is important to remember that ski rating systems are always relative to other slopes at the same location. Glades are few and far between, but are staircase-like in steepness that is unrivaled among competing New Hampshire resorts.

Three of Cannon’s “Front Five” – Avalanche, Paulie’s Folly, and Zoomer, are rated for advanced skiers. These runs are short and sweet, following the fall line directly towards Echo Lake and the tram base area. The main Cannon Mountain face also offers black-diamond rated runs towards the summit, with excellent views from the Profile and Skylight runs. Running underneath the tram, DJ’s Tramline is the true expert trail at Cannon, featuring boulders with mandatory airs and a straight shot that has been skied long before the run was officially included on the trail map. Kinsman Glade, running along the ski area’s border near the tramline, is also one of the longest gladed runs in the East.

The Mittersill zone also features a couple gladed runs and steep groomers. Though often used for ski racing, the Taft Training Slope features a consistent steep slope for skiers looking to open up their turns. Golden Birches Glade and Idiot’s Delight are options for tree skiers on this side of the mountain, too. The Tuckerbrook Family Area does not include expert-rated runs in efforts to move advanced skier traffic away from those learning to ski.