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Sharp Park
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Nancy
February 20, 2022
Getting in the Groove of Snow Tubing at Sharp Park in Milton Son of Chute, which more closely resembles an alpine slide than a conventional sledding hill, is more than a quarter-mile long, it has five banked turns and an extended run-out at the bottom. While sliders don't approach luge-like speeds of 90 miles per hour, they occasionally catch air off the bumps, which can spin the tubes around and send sliders sailing down the mountain backward. Snow tubing is essentially river tubing on much colder water. Riders plant their butts in an oversize inner tube, which has a fabric cover, handles, a smooth plastic bottom and a strap for dragging it around. The pastime is a fun, low-cost alternative to skiing, snowboarding and all manner of other downhill sports. However, be prepared to spend time and calories hoofing it uphill. Sharp Park has no lift or rope tow, just the boot prints of previous sliders pointing the way to the top. The hike up isn't long, but it's steep in spots and exhausting, especially after multiple trips, so rest at the top between runs. Unlike most water parks and alpine slides, Sharp Park has no one stationed at the top telling riders when it's safe for them to go. Helmets are mandatory for everyone under 18, but otherwise all sliding is at your own risk. Riders must immediately clear the chute upon reaching the bottom lest they become, as the park rules indicate, "a bowling pin for the next snow tube coming down." Sharp Park also has a conventional sledding hill, albeit one that's as straight and steep at the top as a black diamond ski run. The hill is described "lots of speed — and lots of snow in the face." Son of Chute is still a work in process. Some of the embankments need to be raised more to prevent sliders from flying off the sides and sailing into the woods, which happens on occasion. Sharp Park, 204 Cobble Hill Road, Milton, is open on Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in February, weather permitting. Parking is $10 per car, but the fee is waived with rental of one tube for $20. Learn more at sharppark.com.
Getting in the Groove of Snow Tubing at Sharp Park in Milton Son of Chute, which more closely resembles an alpine slide than a conventional sledding hill, is more than a quarter-mile long, it has five banked turns and an extended run-out at the bottom. While sliders don't approach luge-like speeds…
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204 Cobble Hill Road
VT