We're heading to the Maple Villa GBA glade in Intervale, NH.

Important Info:

For those that are new to backcountry skiing you may not realize the following:

• You will not get to “warm up on a green” and may have to start off on black-level (steeper) terrain.
• Conditions are unknown and objective hazards (exposed rocks, bushes, etc.) may make runs narrower or more difficult than slope indicates. For instance, you may have to navigate a slope that has exposed rocks because of low snow coverage.
• Skinning up is equal in difficulty to a strenuous hike (i.e. a continuously steep uphill climb) with the extra weight of skis on your feet, so good fitness is important.

Trail Info:

This is an advanced ski trip through a gladed tree area. The skin track to the top of the glades is about 3 miles long with 1700" of elevation gain. There are 7 trails down the mountain with varying difficulties. We have the option to lap the upper sections of the glade before making our way down to the parking lot. A full run of the ski runs is around 1.5 miles.

Originally constructed in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Maple Villa Glade blends a mix of expert to intermediate terrain including a meandering skin track to the upper elevations that puts the mind at ease. With spectacular views of Mt. Washington from No. 3 glade, you’ll want to explore all of the 7 glade lines.

The galde was redone in 2018 through the summer and fall by the Granite Backcountry Alliance, including a trail day attended by a group from MITOC.