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re: What's the best place to go skiing in Colorado?
Posted on 9/1/14 at 9:31 pm to Robin Masters
Posted on 9/1/14 at 9:31 pm to Robin Masters
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Cant argue with that although the wetness is only an issue if you haven't gotten snow in a few weeks. Typically that isn't an issue. Plus you can usually find fresh in the trees. Every area has its pluses and minuses. Trees in Tahoe are one of my favorite things though. Cant ride trees like that anywhere else that I know of.
We have similar ski conditions to Tahoe, and you can get some good powder days but can get some pretty sloppy ones too,
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Posted on 9/1/14 at 9:31 pm to kbro
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How does Vail compare to Breckenridge?
Vail is a little more upscale than Breckenridge. More likely to see some women walking around with huge diamonds and mink jackets
Both are pretty great though from my experiences.
Posted on 9/1/14 at 9:32 pm to kbro
For terrain and mountain layout, there is no better in Colorado. Also, the Mountain Village of Telluride is the best place I've stayed in CO - summer or winter. Lift lines are a non issue at this resort.
If you're flying (I'm assuming your are from NC) then getting there is not an issue in comparison to an Aspen, Vail, Snowmass or Steamboat.
Telluride will cost you more than other resorts such as Breck, Steamboat, Copper, or Crested Butte.
Steamboat has some of the most consistent snow in CO. Also has a great town and good mountain layout. Lift lines are moderate on even the busiest days. I was there New Years Eve and New Years Day this past winter, and the Gondola mows the line down pretty quickly. This resort is a bit less costly than Telluride.
Vail is massive and has a wide variety of terrain. You can go to the back bowls and not have lift line problems all day long. It is similar to Telluride from a cost standpoint.
Other:
A-Basin: may have an argument for best terrain. It is small however with no on-mountain or near-mountain infrastructure, and you would need to stay in Silverthorne, Keystone, or Dillon.
Crested Butte: nice mountain and good snow. Lifts are better at Steamboat, Telluride, Vail, and Snowmass.
Snowmass: huge mountain with good variety in terrain. Only disadvantage versus Telluride is the less infrastructure on or near the mountain. Also, Snowmass' snowfall is less consistent than that of Steamboat.
Posted on 9/1/14 at 9:33 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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We have similar ski conditions to Tahoe, and you can get some good powder days but can get some pretty sloppy ones too,
Heliboarding in AK is on my bucket list.
Posted on 9/1/14 at 9:38 pm to Robin Masters
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Heliboarding in AK is on my bucket list.
Haines, a few miles north of here is one of the most prominent heliskiing locations in the world. It's pretty popular in the JNU area too. At least three local operators and you can to up on the icefield. Skiing the glaciers is a hell of a lot of fun. The icefield gets up to 100' of snow a year.
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This post was edited on 9/1/14 at 9:45 pm
Posted on 9/1/14 at 9:39 pm to TR20
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TR20
Thanks for the detailed breakdown.
Will check Telluride and Steamboat pricing vs. Vail/Breckenridge.
Someone else mentioned Park City, UT - any experience with UT destinations?
Posted on 9/1/14 at 9:41 pm to kbro
I've skied in Steamboat Springs, Vail, Breckenridge, and Keystone. My favorites were Breckenridge, Steamboat, and Vail..in that order.
I went for a week a few years back and stayed in Silverthorne/Dillon which is right in the middle of Vail, Breckenridge, and Keystone. We had to drive to the different locations each day but we were able to try several different places and pick our favorites.
I absolutely loved Breckenridge. Vail, while easily the most expensive, had some beautiful back bowls to ski...it was fun. Steamboat seemed a little more relaxed with some really good, long runs down the mountain.
Hope this helps.
I went for a week a few years back and stayed in Silverthorne/Dillon which is right in the middle of Vail, Breckenridge, and Keystone. We had to drive to the different locations each day but we were able to try several different places and pick our favorites.
I absolutely loved Breckenridge. Vail, while easily the most expensive, had some beautiful back bowls to ski...it was fun. Steamboat seemed a little more relaxed with some really good, long runs down the mountain.
Hope this helps.
Posted on 9/1/14 at 9:46 pm to kbro
I'm not sure how it stacks up to the resorts previously listed, but for research's sake check out Wolf Creek too. Some of the best powder days I've ever had...and lift tickets are usually pretty inexpensive.
Wolf Creek
Oh, and farrrrr less touristy if the focus is truly boarding
Wolf Creek
Oh, and farrrrr less touristy if the focus is truly boarding
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:01 pm to kbro
Fun ski + fun everything else: Crested Butte. Awesome town. Ski all day, go to Kochevar's at night.
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:04 pm to kbro
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Telluride is hands down the best spot in Colorado. There are many great ones, but T-ride is the best.
That is debatable big time. I've talked to plenty of people who like resorts in summit county better than there. They say short and steep summarizes Telluride and having been there in the summer, I can see it. Short and steep (with good backcountry/sidecountry) is cool if you're going out of bounds but for most visitors there are better places. Plus it takes some work to get to Telluride whereas the Summit Co. resorts or say the resorts around Salt Lake are very easy.
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:09 pm to OldNo.7
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Wolf Creek
Oh, and farrrrr less touristy if the focus is truly boarding
Yep, most snow in Co.
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:12 pm to kbro
I don't know the answer to your question, but before you book anywhere in colorado, be sure that they allow snowboards...a decade ago, I lived in Denver and a number of resorts were on the verge of banning them...things have probably loosened up now, but I would check to be sure...
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:51 pm to kbro
Utah- nice if you wanna stay down in Salt Lake City and take a shuttle to a different resort every day. Last time I went I did this and hit snowbird, Brighton, park city, deer valley, and alta in the one trip. Snowbird and Brighton were my favorites.
Colorado-
Overall, I say vail is my winner. The mountain is enormous with plenty of terrain to fit all tastes. There's plenty to do around the resort. Keystone, Breckinridge, and copper i kinda feel are about equal with slight nod to breck. A basin is great but not a resort like you think of. Cool to drive there for a day and try her out. T-ride: really is awesome but I still sometimes don't think its worth the extra drive. Granted, I came in from Denver so that took a while. A long drive is not what I'm in the mood for after flying all day. But once you're there it's undeniable that it kicks arse. I wouldn't take beginners or a family there.
Jackson hole- Stick with Utah or co
Never been to big sky
Colorado-
Overall, I say vail is my winner. The mountain is enormous with plenty of terrain to fit all tastes. There's plenty to do around the resort. Keystone, Breckinridge, and copper i kinda feel are about equal with slight nod to breck. A basin is great but not a resort like you think of. Cool to drive there for a day and try her out. T-ride: really is awesome but I still sometimes don't think its worth the extra drive. Granted, I came in from Denver so that took a while. A long drive is not what I'm in the mood for after flying all day. But once you're there it's undeniable that it kicks arse. I wouldn't take beginners or a family there.
Jackson hole- Stick with Utah or co
Never been to big sky
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:55 pm to kbro
Big Sky. Not really on Colorado. Are you looking to ski or smoke weed?
Posted on 9/1/14 at 11:13 pm to Rebel
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Are you looking to ski or smoke weed?
ski and snowboard
days are few and far between nowPosted on 9/1/14 at 11:16 pm to Flyin'Cajun
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I've skied in Steamboat Springs, Vail, Breckenridge, and Keystone. My favorites were Breckenridge, Steamboat, and Vail..in that order. I went for a week a few years back and stayed in Silverthorne/Dillon which is right in the middle of Vail, Breckenridge, and Keystone. We had to drive to the different locations each day but we were able to try several different places and pick our favorites. I absolutely loved Breckenridge. Vail, while easily the most expensive, had some beautiful back bowls to ski...it was fun. Steamboat seemed a little more relaxed with some really good, long runs down the mountain.
excellent summary, I agree totally with everything here...and staying in silverthorne is a damn good idea and would save some bucks over several days...
Posted on 9/1/14 at 11:27 pm to Spankum
Thanks everyone for the insights. I have some research to do, but a lot of great information.
I appreciate it
I appreciate it
Posted on 9/2/14 at 12:50 am to kbro
Crested Butte love it
Posted on 9/2/14 at 6:12 am to kbro
Snowmass is probably my favorite family spot. Plenty of runs and the difficult ones are decent.
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