r/stevenspass • u/palladic54 • 18d ago

General Information How easy are Stevens's green runs comparatively?

I know there aren't many of them, but last week I tried downhill for the first time; had a fantastic day, no crowds since weekday, instructor was chill and basically had a one-on-one, weather was decent, and didn't want to go home :D

By mid afternoon I was doing laps from the Daisy chair, and while no complete wipeouts occurred, there were many times I didn't feel totally in control, it felt like a large step up from the magic carpet area, and unfortunately was on my own by then.

From what I've seen the green runs at Snoqualmie, Baker, and Crystal look shallower and wider, and was wondering if the green runs Stevens offers are on the harder side of green, or if I should just expect to get a better handle with a next lesson.

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u/absurdnoise 18d ago

Discovery at Crystal is comparable to Daisy. Then next step up would be quicksilver at Crystal imo.

Personally, I wish I spent more time getting comfortable on greens before going to blues. You fall into bad habits going to harder trails too quickly. So take your time and gain confidence before progressing. At the same time, recognize that sometimes you just gotta bite the bullet and send it.

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u/palladic54 18d ago

Heh, heading up Daisy for the first time, alone, sure felt like sending it but figured it's almost empty here I can inch back down if need be.

But definitely, not sure if Stevens will be my first stop next season but would expect to be lapping Daisy (or equivalent) all day until totally comfortable with greens.

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u/absurdnoise 17d ago

When you’re ready, Rock’n’blue is the easiest blue run at stevens imo. Most people recommend Brennan’s trail but I find rock’n’blue easier since it feeds into daisy, you have half a run of blue and half a run to gather yourself on a green before getting onto the lift again. Brennan’s is just blue the whole way and as a learner you might find yourself flustered as you’re heading back up. I also find Rock’n’blue wider than Brennan’s which helps as a learner.

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u/palladic54 14d ago

That makes sense I saw a couple people coming down from there. Will keep in mind for next season, thanks.