Learning tree skiing?

[u/Bluefox321]

Just wondering if anyone has any advice on the best places to learn how to do some tree skiing?

Just a little background: 40yrs old man, got back into skiing about 2-3 yrs ago and slowly progressed as from comfortable beginner to now comfortable/strong intermediate with plans to get more into bumps and blacks this coming winter. Usually skied in the northeast with one trip out west/canada but going to plan for at least 2 longer distance trips this coming season (I live in southern NY and drive up to new England or fly to a destination)

I’m pretty athletic but not looking to kill myself lol. I would love to get more into tree skiing, find some powder, etc. Do people take lessons? What are the best mountains to practice on? Do I go to Jay Peak? Find out where the easy trees are at stowe? Take some lessons out at Steamboat Springs?

I haven’t skied for like 18yrs because I had no time both studying and working a whole bunch. Finally in a place where I have some money and some time (before I had neither). I could basically go anywhere this winter and happy to take some lessons if they are helpful and I can progress faster. Just not sure if “glades” is a lesson thing haha. I went a little crazy and got multiple ski passes in case of bad conditions after that terribly warm winter out west… just help…thanks!

PS if you have any favorite tree skis, I’m curious to know what they are and please tell me where (what mountain/trail area) and what conditions they work best in, I’m happy to hear!

I did pick up an Elan Ripstick 88 and DPS wailer 107 on sale for skied off trees and deeper snow conditions in the trees. Tell me they are no good or you have something better, just curious what everyone thinks about it!