An excellent White Mountain slide. Arrow Slide is stunning, with excellent views, surprisingly freeridable skiing, and a straightforward approach. Due to its southerly aspect and sheltered location, this line is often one of the first in the range to corn. In turn, this is a poor objective for the first warm up in a while. Park at the Hairpin Turn and cross the Kanc, following the Hancock Notch Trail to the Cedar Brook Trail. Where the Cedar Brook Trail forks left, break right to the Hancock loop trail. Skin easily to the junction and take the left fork of the loop down to where it crosses the Brook. From here, break left from the trail and follow the Brook to the base of the slide. Virtually no bushwhacking necessary, it’s remarkably close to the trail. Climb the slide, skinning until bootpacking becomes more efficient, to where it ends in the trees. Drop in and enjoy excellent turns down to the bottom. The majority of the approach glides well, with minimal pole planting until you reach the Hancock Notch Trail. Be aware that this line is a textbook terrain trap.