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re: 2022-2023 Ski Thread
Posted on 1/30/23 at 1:27 pm to CuseTiger
Posted on 1/30/23 at 1:27 pm to CuseTiger
I would do Sun Valley, Snowbasin, Alta-Bird, Aspen, Copper and A-basin.
That would be an epic trip. If you are skiing on a weekend try to line it up with Aspen, best place to ski on the Ikon during the weekend. Minimal lift lines at Snowmass once you get away from the intermediate zones and the same goes for Highlands.
That would be an epic trip. If you are skiing on a weekend try to line it up with Aspen, best place to ski on the Ikon during the weekend. Minimal lift lines at Snowmass once you get away from the intermediate zones and the same goes for Highlands.
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Posted on 1/30/23 at 1:31 pm to CuseTiger
I’d put Ajax as the must do Ikon mountain in CO.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 11:12 am to VanRIch
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VanRIch
Big shout out for posting the Slopes app
I just downloaded it, way better than the one I was using, Ski Tracks. It even let me import my old data too.
Now my updated Top Speed PR is 52.4, from like 4 years ago. Other app had it at 49.6.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 2:09 pm to idontyield
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Steamboat is getting record snow this year. I am tired of seeing pics from there this year. I expect all the trees to be missing all their branches after this year.
Prepare yourself for a few more pics, hitting Steamboat this weekend.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 3:57 pm to CuseTiger
Why not the best of both worlds?
Sun Valley, Big Sky, Jackson, Snowbasin, Alta-Bird, Aspen, Copper, Abasin, WP, Steamboat.
You could brag to your kids and grandkids that you did the Ultimate Ikon Achievement.
Montana/Wyoming/N.Co and ID/UT/Aspen/I-70.
5 individual mountains versus Lots of resorts close together.
Personally, I'd choose the one that has the most stops you haven't done before, which for me would be the I-84 route. (Loved Aspen & Copper, A-basin is ok).
I've done all of the I-90 ones, and the only one I wouldn't go back to is Winter Park.
I'm kinda jealous.
Sun Valley, Big Sky, Jackson, Snowbasin, Alta-Bird, Aspen, Copper, Abasin, WP, Steamboat.
You could brag to your kids and grandkids that you did the Ultimate Ikon Achievement.
quote:Add Sun Valley on the way, and it's hard to beat this combo. Easily spend 2-3 days at BS & JH ... and 1-2 at SS & WP.
I think a lot of it is personal preference. If I had the freedom of time so would do: Seattle -> Big Sky -> Jackson -> Steamboat -> Winter Park
quote:I tend to agree that you are choosing between I-90 and I-84.
I would do Sun Valley, Snowbasin, Alta-Bird, Aspen, Copper and A-basin.
Montana/Wyoming/N.Co and ID/UT/Aspen/I-70.
5 individual mountains versus Lots of resorts close together.
Personally, I'd choose the one that has the most stops you haven't done before, which for me would be the I-84 route. (Loved Aspen & Copper, A-basin is ok).
I've done all of the I-90 ones, and the only one I wouldn't go back to is Winter Park.
I'm kinda jealous.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 4:32 pm to VanRIch
Some pics. I lost a ton of video and photos when I lost my damn go pro somewhere on the mountain so this is all I have.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 1:03 pm to VanRIch
Anybody been to Taos recently? WE are driving there this mardi gras due to increased air fares to steamboat/denver. Looks like the boat has gotten loaded down with snow. Hope i am not making a huge mistake.....but the amount i am saving is a couple thousand.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 1:31 pm to bushwacker
Just checked on Open Snow. Taos is running at 89% of average snowpack, most places in CO are in the 130%+.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 1:35 pm to pjab
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Just checked on Open Snow. Taos is running at 89% of average snowpack, most places in CO are in the 130%+
thanks maybe i'll get lucky and a few storms track south over the next weeks.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 1:41 pm to bushwacker
Absolutely.
Are you looking at Taos because you are on Ikon? If not, check out flights to Gunnison to hit up CB.
Are you looking at Taos because you are on Ikon? If not, check out flights to Gunnison to hit up CB.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 2:02 pm to Mahootney
Appreciate all of the helpful route suggestions . This is after getting laid off from work so I'm taking the time to relax before getting back to the grind. When else will I get the chance to go skiing like this is how I'm justifying this trip.
Will be spending most of my time at cheap motels so as long as they have a comfy bed and free breakfast that's all I care about. Whoever mentioned taking I-80 vs I-70, that is my bad. Hadn't looked at a map and see that 70 is the way to go through CO.
Honestly, this may be the way I go.
2 days at Sun Valley
2 days at Big Sky.
0-2 days at Jackson? I've been to Jackson before so debating on skipping it or seeing if I can get a cheap hotel room for 1-2 nights. Otherwise I go straight toward SLC
1 day at Snowbasin
1 day at Alta/Snowbird
1 day at Solitude/Brighton
1-2 days at Aspen (been there before but it's been a long time)
1 day at Copper?
1 day at A-basin?
1 day at WP (been there but it's been a while)
1 day at Steamboat
That'd be a max of 15 days of skiing in a row or adding in some driving days to split it up. If anyone is in those areas let me know, happy to share a ski day with ya
. This is after getting laid off from work so I'm taking the time to relax before getting back to the grind. When else will I get the chance to go skiing like this is how I'm justifying this trip. Will be spending most of my time at cheap motels so as long as they have a comfy bed and free breakfast that's all I care about. Whoever mentioned taking I-80 vs I-70, that is my bad. Hadn't looked at a map and see that 70 is the way to go through CO.
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Sun Valley, Big Sky, Jackson, Snowbasin, Alta-Bird, Aspen, Copper, Abasin, WP, Steamboat.
Honestly, this may be the way I go.
2 days at Sun Valley
2 days at Big Sky.
0-2 days at Jackson? I've been to Jackson before so debating on skipping it or seeing if I can get a cheap hotel room for 1-2 nights. Otherwise I go straight toward SLC
1 day at Snowbasin
1 day at Alta/Snowbird
1 day at Solitude/Brighton
1-2 days at Aspen (been there before but it's been a long time)
1 day at Copper?
1 day at A-basin?
1 day at WP (been there but it's been a while)
1 day at Steamboat
That'd be a max of 15 days of skiing in a row or adding in some driving days to split it up. If anyone is in those areas let me know, happy to share a ski day with ya
Posted on 2/1/23 at 2:30 pm to pjab
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Are you looking at Taos because you are on Ikon? If not, check out flights to Gunnison to hit up CB.
nope, we went there when we were 18 back in the 90's and drove. it wasn't that bad. I'll check gunnison flights for next time. our vrbo is booked already and paid, as well as lift tickets and lessone for the kid.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 4:26 pm to CuseTiger
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Honestly, this may be the way I go.
2 days at Sun Valley
2 days at Big Sky.
0-2 days at Jackson? I've been to Jackson before so debating on skipping it or seeing if I can get a cheap hotel room for 1-2 nights. Otherwise I go straight toward SLC
1 day at Snowbasin
1 day at Alta/Snowbird
1 day at Solitude/Brighton
1-2 days at Aspen (been there before but it's been a long time)
1 day at Copper?
1 day at A-basin?
1 day at WP (been there but it's been a while)
1 day at Steamboat
That'd be a max of 15 days of skiing in a row or adding in some driving days to split it up. If anyone is in those areas let me know, happy to share a ski day with ya
Posted on 2/1/23 at 5:32 pm to CuseTiger
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This post was edited on 10/26/24 at 4:29 pm
Posted on 2/1/23 at 7:00 pm to CuseTiger
Sounds great. Enjoy the time before you get back into the grind.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 8:09 pm to bushwacker
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thanks maybe i'll get lucky and a few storms track south over the next weeks.
Wouldnt bet on that.
Posted on 2/2/23 at 4:27 am to CuseTiger
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2 days at Sun Valley
What dates are you looking at being in Sun Valley?
I’ll be there 3/5-3/10 and will buy an unemployed baw a beer if it lines up.
This post was edited on 2/2/23 at 5:58 am
Posted on 2/2/23 at 7:07 am to iwantacooler
I'm thinking of getting a hall pass and joining up at SLC.
This is gonna be an awesome road trip.
This is gonna be an awesome road trip.
Posted on 2/2/23 at 11:41 am to iwantacooler
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What dates are you looking at being in Sun Valley?
I’ll be there 3/5-3/10
Ugh I think I'll miss you by two days. If I leave WA it'll be on 3/1 so unless I take a detour I'll be in Boise/Sun Valley 3/2-3/3. I still need to confirm with the landlord that I'm here through 3/1, if the dates are pushed by a day or two I'll let you know.
quote:
Mahootney
You're more than welcome to hop on at any point along the way. I've seen UT and CO getting hammered with snow compared to the PNW so it should be great spring conditions there
Posted on 2/2/23 at 12:48 pm to CuseTiger
quote:I've only been to Park City in Utah. I'd love to do more of the resorts.
You're more than welcome to hop on at any point along the way. I've seen UT and CO getting hammered with snow
Sister is getting married 2nd weekend in March. So, that probably ruins this opportunity for me.
Don't worry, I'll hold it against her forever.
Post pics of your trip though. This is a once in a lifetime adventure of epic proportions (from the perspective of a wanna-be ski bum stuck in the South).
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