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Posted on 12/3/23 at 5:52 am to NotoriousFSU
Havent had a chance to get in much powder this season.
Though my legs feelings on powder days are a little different...
Though my legs feelings on powder days are a little different...
Posted on 12/3/23 at 7:32 am to NotoriousFSU
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Going out to Mammoth Mountain in a couple of weeks
I'll see you out there if it's during Christmas week
Posted on 12/4/23 at 12:44 pm to skewbs
quote:TBH, Whistler is right up your alley.
The trip will be 4 husbands / 4 wives and NO KIDS. We are leaving them all at home. The guys are all type 3 skiers and can go all mountain. Ladies can do blues and usually start apres early afternoon.
If I had to choose between the 2 with all of your criteria, I'd pick Steamboat.
Big Sky would be better for the men & skiing.
Steamboat is better for the women & apres.
Main difference is cost. Big Sky will run you $1-2k more for lodging.
I just went to Big Sky last year. It's made for people that want to be on the mountain. There is a small central area at the base for apres, but it gets crowded, quickly.
Big Sky is made for people that just want to get a 6-pack and sit in the hot tub after skiing from open to close.
But the terrain can't be beat. There's so much terrain that it's hard to get to all of it in 3-4 days.
Been to steamboat a few times.
It's nicely segmented for skill levels, but you'll run out of new terrain by day 2, definitely by day 3.
However, the base area has lots of places to eat and drink. And then there is also the town a shuttle ride away with even more things to do.
It's a more well-rounded experience.
Posted on 12/4/23 at 8:16 pm to Mahootney
If one were going to Park city whats the most reasonable dispensary to drive to. Looks like 2.5hrs to closest in Nevada or 3+ to Colorado
Posted on 12/5/23 at 9:22 am to trussthetruzz
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If one were going to Park city whats the most reasonable dispensary to drive to. Looks like 2.5hrs to closest in Nevada or 3+ to Colorado
Sounds like you've done your homework, but I have Deep Roots in West Wendover at 2:10 from PC. About 1:40 from the airport...
I have been there before, it gets busy (serving all of Utah its weed), so I would order ahead and skip the line. You can also break up the drive on the way back by stopping at the Bonneville Salt Flats if you've never been.
Question though...
If weed is important to you, why not pick one of the 6 states out west that have mountains and legal?
This post was edited on 12/5/23 at 9:24 am
Posted on 12/5/23 at 10:57 am to RonFNSwanson
What’s a decent base depth for ski terrain. I keep checking Whistler bc we leave at the end of next week but I don’t know what I’m looking at really. Only showing 40/276 trails open as of today. Hoping by the 18th they’ll have more trails opened up. Thanks in advance.
Posted on 12/5/23 at 2:27 pm to RonFNSwanson
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If weed is important to you, why not pick one of the 6 states out west that have mountains and legal?
It aint an accident I settled in CO.
This post was edited on 12/5/23 at 2:28 pm
Posted on 12/5/23 at 2:58 pm to jkylejohnson
quote:In my experience, trails open really is the best gauge.
What’s a decent base depth for ski terrain. I keep checking Whistler bc we leave at the end of next week but I don’t know what I’m looking at really. Only showing 40/276 trails open as of today. Hoping by the 18th they’ll have more trails opened up. Thanks in advance.
Base depth varies from place to place.
If you're really interested in benchmarking, I use historical snow depth by month to see.
https://www.onthesnow.com/british-columbia/whistler-blackcomb/historical-snowfall
November should have had around 36" snowfall with a average base depth of 17".
December - 71" snowfall and 33" depth.
January - 81" snowfall, 45 base depth, 72" summit depth.
Current season is 60" snowfall with a 27" base depth.
So, it seems to be a better than average year... as it only needs 11 more inches of snowfall all month to hit the average.
You've got 4-10" forecasted over the weekend. With another whole week before your trip.
I'm optimistic for you.
Posted on 12/5/23 at 6:25 pm to Mahootney
Appreciate the reply and your insight. Also appreciate the optimism. 
I’ve only skied Colorado and Utah. Really excited for Whistler. Never been to Canada and doing a bday dinner for my wife in Vancouver the night before we drive up with a Christmas lit up capilano suspension bridge. Super excited for all of it.
I’ve only skied Colorado and Utah. Really excited for Whistler. Never been to Canada and doing a bday dinner for my wife in Vancouver the night before we drive up with a Christmas lit up capilano suspension bridge. Super excited for all of it. 
Posted on 12/5/23 at 8:24 pm to RonFNSwanson
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I have been there before, it gets busy (serving all of Utah its weed), so I would order ahead and skip the line. You can also break up the drive on the way back by stopping at the Bonneville Salt Flats if you've never been.
Thanks for the advice. Ordering ahead will surely save some time. I will say the prices in Colorado are far better so driving the extra time there might be worth it.
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If weed is important to you, why not pick one of the 6 states out west that have mountains and legal?
Believe me brother, I would have. Only going to Park city cause some high roller friends invited and I get a couple nights free at the Montage in DV.
This post was edited on 12/5/23 at 8:28 pm
Posted on 12/5/23 at 9:40 pm to jkylejohnson
Bobsledding on an Olympic track is super cool. Look into that.
Posted on 12/5/23 at 10:58 pm to Mahootney
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Bobsledding on an Olympic track is super cool. Look into that.
Mrs jkyle already booked it . Looks pretty intense
Posted on 12/6/23 at 6:47 am to LSUfan4444
Just booked our Airbnb in Frisco. Just me and a buddy doing a quick 2 day trip to Copper Jan 21-22. Should be fun.
Posted on 12/6/23 at 7:48 am to trussthetruzz
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Thanks for the advice. Ordering ahead will surely save some time. I will say the prices in Colorado are far better so driving the extra time there might be worth it.
Do you really live in Michigan? Just bring some stuff in your carry-on bag and save yourself the drives.
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nly going to Park city cause some high roller friends invited
Hell yeah
Posted on 12/6/23 at 8:07 am to RonFNSwanson
Copper for mardi gras. Looked at IKON 3 day pass and it's the same price as the ticket counter at copper. LOL. wtf
Posted on 12/6/23 at 8:40 am to bushwacker
Copper wants you on the IKON or to get a season pass.
Posted on 12/6/23 at 8:57 am to Duke
The Copper season pass includes a kids (15 and under) pass for each adult purchased. Not a bad deal if you live here and have kids plus only go to Copper.
Posted on 12/6/23 at 11:10 am to idontyield
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The Copper season pass includes a kids (15 and under) pass for each adult purchased. Not a bad deal if you live here and have kids plus only go to Copper.
Ive got a better deal, but thats what I would do otherwise. Got a wife who skis. Got two kids. Math works nicely.
Posted on 12/6/23 at 7:54 pm to RonFNSwanson
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Do you really live in Michigan? Just bring some stuff in your carry-on bag and save yourself the drives.
Grew up there and still spend a good amount of time during summer up there. Went to LSU and now work in Louisiana. So that idea won’t work
This post was edited on 12/6/23 at 8:01 pm
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