That s one reason God created fannies. Vanity and tree skiing do not mix. Fallen Limbs Branches that have fallen but are not flat on the ground present a problem when there s room beneath the branch for a ski. That mound you are about to ski over is likely a stump, a rock, or a fallen limb. A skier on a downward plunge into a protrusion can get caught, with ugly consequences.
Many snowboards lack a high enough tip to allow an easy glide over an acute bump.
Tree Wells Tree wells are the holes that form around big trees in windy areas. Tree wells usually form in areas of evergreens that are not as densely clustered as deciduous trees. The tree is an impediment to the free flow of wind. The tree makes wind accelerate around it, so in a snowstorm less snow settles beneath and around the tree. In areas of high snowfall and medium to high winds, tree wells as deep as ten feet can form by midwinter.