Western–Wrangler Sweep

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Western Sweeps (all)

Western Sweeps (upper detail)

If there isn't night skiing, wait for Snake and Crest to have last chair."

Someone should announce, "Western sweeps are out the door."

Ski to ??

Stand ?? and wave-off with Reins (who will be standing ??) and Clark's (who will be standing on the Thunderhead Bump).

Ski to ??

Stand ?? and wave-off with Boundary (who will be standing across from the staging area).

Ski skiers left of the lift line to Aspen Glo.

Stand on Aspen Glo [is there a good tower number??] and wave-off with Reins, Clark's, and Western Trail. (Some patrollers consider Aspen Glo an unofficial checkpoint.)

Ski to Golden Needle.

Stand on Golden Needle and wave-off with Reins, Clark's, and Western Trail.

Ski to Rockin' R [is there a good tower number??].

Stand on Rockin' R and wave-off with Reins, Clark's, and Western Trail.

Announce, "Western Sweeps are clear to Rockin' R."

Ski to near tower ??.

Wave-off with Boundary (who will be above you on Desperado).

Ski the lift line to near tower ??.

Stand below tower #7 and wave-off with Boundary, Reins, Clark's, and Western Trail (who will be standing below tower #7).

Ski to Western base.

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

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This page was updated on February 1, 2026.

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