Snake–Pioneer Sweep

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Snake Sweeps (all)

Someone should announce, "Snake has last chair."

After Western and Crest have announced their last chairs, announce, "Snake sweeps are out the door."

Ski upper Pioneer, cutting through the trees on your right at the first roller to Pickem Up.

Stand on Pickem Up and wave-off with Sunshine (who will be standing where Pickem Up meets Sunshine).

Ski to where Pioneer and the Great Divide split.

Stand on Pickem Up (skiers left side of the Great Divide) and wave-off with Hard Coin (right) (who will be standing below you on Pickem Up).

Ski Lower Pioneer to the Pioneer Easy Out (a roadcut on your right just before the Pioneer bumps).

Stand at the Easy Out and wave-off with Sunshine (who will be standing where the Pioneer Easy Out meets Sunshine).

Ski the Pioneer bumps to the point where you can see Punk Rock on your left.

Stand at the bottom of the Pioneer bumps and wave-off with Hard Coin (right) (who will be standing above Punk Rock).

Ski the Pioneer runout to Snake base.

Wait for a Western sweeper to announce, "Western sweeps are clear to Rocking R."

If there is a Super, someone should call, "Snake Top, Snake sweeps are clear to the base of Snake. Come on down." Otherwise call, "Crest Top, Snake sweeps are down and clear."

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This page was updated on February 1, 2026.

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