Good bump runs need a sustained pitch for a while. Sure, Upper Darby gets bumped, but there's not much flow to it. Same with Lower Steil. Good bump runs also tend to be noticeable from the catwalk/goat path/access trail. That way a grom can ski up to it, check it out, say "No way" and skate over to the next groomed trail. People like to look, but when faced with a choice will defer to their gut and take the safe option. Problem with Rumor is once you're over the lip and looking down the headwall it's too late--you pretty much have to ski it. It is one of the issues with Gore. Open Pit might work well, as would Hullabaloo. Both Chati and Hawkeye lend themselves to 1/2 groomed, 1/2 bumped---except for the flat spots...It'd be a tough sell on Lies because of it's status as a top to bottom Super-G ripper type run. You don't necessarily need snowmaking on a bump run, but as long as it's near a trail that does (and one that gets freshened up periodically) then the blowover will keep it resurfaced.Originally Posted by Snowballs