If you had to ski only one mountain for life, which one would you choose and why?

[Riverskier]

For me It would be Sunday River. By far the number one reason being that I love living in Southern Maine and it is the closest major resort. Other reasons:

-Bright future under Boyne's management.
-Great people.
-Top notch snowmaking pretty much guarenteeing good conditions even in a bad snow year.
-Fast efficient lifts, and a vast trail network.
-Long season.

I could keep going, but I am really just listing reasons why I like the mountain. If I had to choose one mountain to ski for life I would choose Sunday River due to location. What would others choose? Would the Sundown crowd crew choose Sundown, due to proximinity to their home, over a larger mountain?

 

[Vortex]

At this time in my life it would be the River for many of the same reasons. I can afford it. I can keep my job and ski there. The vibe. When I get older and have less money concerns and have more control of my time... I will take another look. Good chance I'll still be there.

 

[deadheadskier]

Stowe

A. Best combination of terrain and snowfall in the east.

B. New England is home

There are dozens if not hundreds of ski areas around the world that are better, but Stowe is the best here.

 

[frozencorn]

Stowe

A. Best combination of terrain and snowfall in the east.

B. New England is home

There are dozens if not hundreds of ski areas around the world that are better, but Stowe is the best here.

What he said.

 

[dmc]

It wouldn't be in the east... May not be in the west...

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

definitely not in the east..Jackson Hole is my favorite but maybe another mountain would entertain me more..

 

[Greg]

Without being able to change any other circumstances in my life, I would have to say Sundown, as silly as that might sound, for the convenience factor. Glad I don't actually have to choose.

 

[dmc]

Without being able to change any other circumstances in my life, I would have to say Sundown, as silly as that might sound, for the convenience factor. Glad I don't actually have to choose.

ok... then Hunter for me... for my current circumstances..

 

[campgottagopee]

To be realistict I'm stickin with Greek Peak---I live right there and it's cheap

 

[SkiDork]

Without being able to change any other circumstances in my life, I would have to say Sundown, as silly as that might sound, for the convenience factor. Glad I don't actually have to choose.

I was wondering if you would go with this. Bravo!

 

[Vortex]

ok... then Hunter for me... for my current circumstances..

Kind of what i said except you are 3 hours closer than me to your dream you bastard.:dunce:;-):beer:

 

[Puck it]

Jackson Hole all the way. Beautiful location year round.

 

[dmc]

Kind of what i said except you are 3 hours closer than me to your dream you bastard.:dunce:;-):beer:

3 hours... 3 minutes... who's counting...

I think i could slip into an easy life in British Columbia.. Maybe live in Golden... Ride Kicking Horse... Fernie... etc....

 

[skiadikt]

guess in the east, i'd probably do the mrv. when i hit lotto, i'd probably do frisco, co.

 

[deadheadskier]

Without being able to change any other circumstances in my life, I would have to say Sundown, as silly as that might sound, for the convenience factor. Glad I don't actually have to choose.

If we're going to get all vanilla and be realistic here, then it's a toss up between Cannon and Wildcat. Those are the areas that I like the most within a reasonable day trip distance. Despite that feeling, I am getting a pass at Ragged next winter because it's closer and cheaper allowing me to ski other places. One of the other two would be my 'one mountain' choice giving current life circumstances.

My Stowe response was based on if I had the dough for a second home and could spend weekends and vacations there. As much as you like Sundown, I'd have to imagine that if you had the option of a vacation home in the MRV and you could ski Sugarbush every weekend and vacation, that that would probably be your choice correct?

 

[Riverskier]

If we're going to get all vanilla and be realistic here, then it's a toss up between Cannon and Wildcat. Those are the areas that I like the most within a reasonable day trip distance. Despite that feeling, I am getting a pass at Ragged next winter because it's closer and cheaper allowing me to ski other places. One of the other two would be my 'one mountain' choice giving current life circumstances.

My Stowe response was based on if I had the dough for a second home and could spend weekends and vacations there. As much as you like Sundown, I'd have to imagine that if you had the option of a vacation home in the MRV and you could ski Sugarbush every weekend and vacation, that that would probably be your choice correct?

Greg's reply answered the question I was intending to ask- What mountain would you choose given your current reality and future plans? Not what is your dream mountain, or where would you choose if you won the lottery. Of course there are a lot of ways to interpet the question, all of which are fun to discuss! Where would I choose if I won the lottery and could choose one mountain to ski for the rest of my life? Don't know, but it is fun to think about!

 

[Greg]

As much as you like Sundown, I'd have to imagine that if you had the option of a vacation home in the MRV and you could ski Sugarbush every weekend and vacation, that that would probably be your choice correct?

Yeah, MRV, probably. Great skiing right there and a lot of other good stuff is within an hour.

 

[jaywbigred]

Ignoring real life considerations, I'd prob go with Vail for size and variety of terrain combined with weather and a non-remote location for other traveling.

Real world considerations, I guess Mt. Snow for length of season, ownership's commitment to snow making (and, at times, seeded bumps) and proximity (!!!!).

 

[tekweezle]

how about a mega resort like tres vallees in France? technically, it;s 5 or 6 distinct and unique ski areas, all accessible on 1 ticket.

 

[Geoff]

If I had different circumstances, I'd go with Whistler-Blackcomb. It's the biggest resort in North America. The variety of terrain is huge. The season runs into June before collapsing down to a couple surface lifts up on the Blackcomb Glacier through the end of July. The snow quality isn't ideal since it's coastal but it fits best with my overall lifestyle objectives where I want skiing, salt water, and easy access to a rich urban environment. If you live in West Vancouver, you can be at Whistler in 90 minutes, on your boat in 5 minutes, or doing something interesting in downtown Vancouver in 30 minutes by bicycle or 10 minutes to infinity by automobile depending on the intensity of the traffic jam on the Lions Gate bridge. My sister has lived in Vancouver since the mid-1980's so I'm well-familar with the quality of life there. Really, the only down side is the number of cloudy days but it's really not that much worse than, say, Portland Maine and the winters are much more mild down in the flats.

In the northeast, I have so much inertia at Killington that it would be tough to change mountains. It's the social aspects that are tough to sever, not so much the quality of the town or the skiing.