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Even on that day, when the powder had long congealed into the infamous hardpack that East Coast skiers know so well, this was my favorite ski run in the world.
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Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026
But for all its width and penchant for soft snow, the Rustler 11 can still hang on hardpack and be trusted on edge when push comes to shove.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 14 Nov. 2025
Best for: Intermediate and up riders who want a Swiss Arm Knife split that can bite into hardpack, float effortlessly through powder, rail turns at speed, and inject freestyle into every backcountry line.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2022
The hardpack trail with a couple of sandy spots weaves through trees and offers a scenic overlook of Yawkey Mine pit before plunging back down to the parking lot via berms and rollers.
—Star Tribune, 30 July 2021
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Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026
But for all its width and penchant for soft snow, the Rustler 11 can still hang on hardpack and be trusted on edge when push comes to shove.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 14 Nov. 2025
Best for: Intermediate and up riders who want a Swiss Arm Knife split that can bite into hardpack, float effortlessly through powder, rail turns at speed, and inject freestyle into every backcountry line.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2022
The hardpack trail with a couple of sandy spots weaves through trees and offers a scenic overlook of Yawkey Mine pit before plunging back down to the parking lot via berms and rollers.
—Star Tribune, 30 July 2021
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“Hardpack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardpack. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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