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    Andermatt Switzerland

    When did Switzerland join NATO? I must've missed it;)
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    Utah: How bad can it be?

    Thank you, I will. By the way, is there a way to get real discount on Utah lift tickets? Like you get in Norheast?
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    Utah: How bad can it be?

    Does not look too bad indeed! Thank you for the links. I'd rather spend time skiing, not driving.
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    Utah: How bad can it be?

    I need suggestions for Utah: We are leaving tomorrow, will be skiing for three days.The trip has been planned long ago and the tickets are not refundable. It lookslike Utah is having one of its driest winters ever, or at least, that is whatInternet suggests. Am I crazy thinking of driving north...
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    driving from SLC to jackson? to big sky?

    It may be too late (or too early - depending how you look at it) but in a few weeks Silvercar opens an office at SLC. The rent AWD Audis at the rates that are lower than they competitors charge for econoboxes. Also, first time customers get a discount that I hope to use in February.
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    Skiing on the Cheap - 2017-18 Edition

    Wrong an American address works too. You can also buy this card a the customer service desk at the mountain (that is what I am going to do)
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    Skiing on the Cheap - 2017-18 Edition

    Google is your friend: Carte KANON CDN$79 before December 26, CDN$89 after that.
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    Skiing on the Cheap - 2017-18 Edition

    Talking about Colorado and Utah: Anyone knows how to get discounted Utah lift tickets? I plan to be there in February... Thanks.
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    Age child can go solo at lodge?

    It looks like everyone is in agreement that there is no set age limit and the ultimate answer depends on the level of maturity of a particular child. Having said that, let me take this discussion n a slightly different direction: I believe there is something wrong with the way we treat our...
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    Night skiing with kids - Gunstock, Pats Peak, or Crotched?

    Is Gunstock going to be any better in terms of crowds?
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    Night skiing with kids - Gunstock, Pats Peak, or Crotched?

    Where would you go for afternoon/night skiing on Saturday? To make things even worse: THIS SATURDAY??? Our team includes an old fart, two teenagers, and a 6 year old. Me and teenagers ski anything. The young one has skied maybe 4 times in his life and can do pizza reasonably well (not on...
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    Skiing on the Cheap - 2011-12 Edition

    Which mountain? Also, is that $89 per room or per person?
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    Looks like winter is around the corner...

    It is snowing at Pico: http://www.picomountain.com/winter/the_mountain/web_cam
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    Loveland or not?

    I will have a 15-hour layover at Denver Airport (do not ask!:-P) - from ~8 AM until 11 PM a few Saturdays from now. I plan to rent a car for a day ($19 including tax) and spend the day smartly8). Where should I go? Loveland offers incredible deals ($89 includes lift ticket and ski/clothes...
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    Need suggestions for tomorrow

    No matter what the weatherman says, I plan to be skiing this weekend. :daffy: Two of us (me and the middle son) will be at Jay Sunday and Monday. We will be leaving tomorrow, ski somewhere on the way, and keep driving north. Given the weather pattern (i.e. - rain, followed by a rapid freeze...
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