Do you plan on skiing anywhere new this season????

[deadheadskier]

It's funny how that works. Each time I hit Black on a powder day, I begin the day with regrets that I didn't go bigger. Then I remember the feeding frenzies at Wildcat on a powder day. By the end of the day at Black, I have consistently had the best day, most fun and absolutely no regrets. Weekday powder day at Black is ecstasy - a private reserve with private service; unparalleled.

I would put Mt. Abram in that same class. I'd go as far as saying the terrain is a bit better as well. More consistent pitch anyhow, but not as many cliff drops.

 

[gores95]

Figured I would add to this old thread.

We are heading to Aspen/Snowmass this January. I have skied CO several times but never those areas. Looking forward to it but not the lift ticket prices!!!

 

[x10003q]

Elk Mtn and hopefully Hickory (NY near Gore) and Magic.

 

[drjeff]

Probably not this year (or next year for that matter also) After that the kids should be both old enough and skilled enough to start exploring new places once again

 

[snowmonster]

East: Saddleback - just about the only major Eatern area I haven't skied at
West: Alta - to be part of the legend

Jackson Hole will have to wait another year.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Jackson Hole will have to wait another year.

It will still be there..

 

[4aprice]

Figured I would add to this old thread.

We are heading to Aspen/Snowmass this January. I have skied CO several times but never those areas. Looking forward to it but not the lift ticket prices!!!

Years ago we used to go to Aspen all the time. At that time they used to sell tickets up front (by a certain date) at a good discount. Don't know if they still do it but it would be worth your time to check it out. Have fun, it's still my all time favorite resort..

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

 

[Geoff]

Years ago we used to go to Aspen all the time. At that time they used to sell tickets up front (by a certain date) at a good discount. Don't know if they still do it but it would be worth your time to check it out. Have fun, it's still my all time favorite resort..

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

I like Aspen. My mom used to winter at Snowmass for a bunch of years before moving on to Park City. Highlands is my favorite part of the resort. There are lots of pockets of Snowmass that always entertained the hell out of me, too. My beef with the place is that it doesn't get all that much snow by western standards. Ajax can have a pretty firm surface by western standards from all the skier traffic for the amount of snow they get. The steeper stuff can be pretty thin in January. You don't have the best odds on finding powder. Can't beat the town, though. It's the best destination ski town in North America. Nothing else comes close. Even on a beer budget, it's great people watching.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

My friend in Montana is gonna be in Utah in late February so I might join him..the entire state of Utah is new to me. I hear that Hickory is reopening so maybe a combined Hickory/Gore trip..

 

[wa-loaf]

I'm headed to Salt Lake this winter sometime. I've hit all the places in the big and little canyons as well as the Park City area, so I'm going to try and get to Powder Mountain and Snow Basin.

 

[faceplant]

Hickory


on the way to Gore

 

[snowmonster]

It will still be there..

But, I'll be a year older when I do...

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

But, I'll be a year older when I do...

I'm heading to Jackson Hole the 2nd week of January..my 7th trip there..

 

[WJenness]

One of my buddies from high school moved out to Lake Tahoe a few years ago... He went out to ski for a season and never left... I want to go visit him... I don't know if I'll come back...

-w

 

[legalskier]

Definitely Magic.

 

[billski]

One of my buddies from high school moved out to Lake Tahoe a few years ago... He went out to ski for a season and never left... I want to go visit him... I don't know if I'll come back...

-w

hint: the "smaller" areas in tahoe (i.e., Alpine Gardens), ski as good or better than the "name brands" (i.e., Heavenly, Squaw, etc.) and are more substantial than most east coast areas.

For some reason Northstar is the resort people love to hate. I didn't get there so I can't comment.

p.s., go for authentic Mexican in Truckee - Casa Baeza. Just like mom makes.

 

[drjeff]

Hickory


on the way to Gore

Enjoy Hickory! I used to ski there growing up and when the snow is good, there are very few places like it. Just HANG ON when the lift op pulls the release and the grip engages the haul rope on the upper poma! Lazy poma riding there may very well have you singing soprano for an extended period of time afterwards

 

[tarponhead]

p.s., go for authentic Mexican in Truckee - Casa Baeza. Just like mom makes.

But my Mom is German......

Since its all new to me here it goes-
Firsts: Gore, Jay, SL
Return: Stowe and WF

with a steady diet of Blue for all other days (and nights)

Hopefully next year we'll get out west. I remember skiing bridger back in the early 90's. That place was pretty cool. To bad I was clueless (maybe still am;-) )

 

[4aprice]

Enjoy Hickory! I used to ski there growing up and when the snow is good, there are very few places like it. Just HANG ON when the lift op pulls the release and the grip engages the haul rope on the upper poma! Lazy poma riding there may very well have you singing soprano for an extended period of time afterwards

Oh man I could go for one of those snow years where the little guys do well. One of those years you don't have to depend upon the big boys. Places like Hickory, West, Middlebury, Suicide Six, Dartmouth, Whaleback et al are a blast with good snow cover. Definately easier on the wallet as well.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

hint: the "smaller" areas in tahoe (i.e., Alpine Gardens), ski as good or better than the "name brands" (i.e., Heavenly, Squaw, etc.) and are more substantial than most east coast areas.

For some reason Northstar is the resort people love to hate. I didn't get there so I can't comment.

p.s., go for authentic Mexican in Truckee - Casa Baeza. Just like mom makes.

Alpine Meadows?