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[phillybluntz]

1 Kimberley
2 Fernie
3 Cypress

I like less busy hills with a more consistant fall line.

[djspookman]

In no particular order:

Smuggler's Notch-for the countless woods skiing and the steeps!
Mad River Glen-for the steeps, woods, old time atmosphere, and un-crowded and un-groomed trails
Sugarbush-for Castlerock and the woods skiing!
Sugarloaf-the only time i've been there it took us 5 more hours than it should have because of the massive storm we got that night, so we were treated to LOTS of fresh snow in the morning.. it left quite an impression on me!

I may add Breckenridge to that list as well.. we'll see after my trip in December!

dave

This post has been edited by djspookman: 08 November 2005 - 10:31 AM

[Yaoma]

Just a few times in the season are the real days...
but a PICO day / i will stack up with ALL the big dawgs...
ask around...

freshies 'till noon

This post has been edited by Yaoma: 08 November 2005 - 07:31 PM

[arialropewaymillwright]

Surprised to hear the usual suspects...

Want something to remember head to Hokkaido!!! I recommend Iwanai its tiny with tons of snow and terrain and the town is small which you would not associate with J-Pan

Fav in NZ would be Broken River...any of the club fields you'd be in for some near death lift experiences (and you give them money for this)

And my all time fav small hill with a big experience. Shames Mt

Well?
A.R.M out
Ps US has the parks etc etc ie Mammoth.... But places like Baker and Bridger....priceless. When we invade the US with our snowshoe army and dogsleds we will let you keep Mammoth. Mad River, Copper, Definately Aspen (except we're taking Pamela back).
Silverton-we're keeping
Monarch- yours
Jackson- ours
Alta- yours
Stevens- ours
Sugarloaf-yours
The yellow stone club-we keep don't ask....We will give you back Warren...Nancy will do nicely
Sorry Benbo our sled dogs won't make it to New mexico let alone down under to wollonggong o' gong. (your ski area are safe)



There thats my poor attempt to give the forum pot a stir.

[Fharvenugen]

Well, I'm gonna have to say...

1. Fortress Mountain - while smaller then the "Big Three" of Banff / Lake Louise, they usually have the best snow conditions, shorter lift lines. Usually I have been able to get a lot more skiing in at Fortress then anywhere else. Also some great, easily accessible backcountry.

2. Lake Louise - even though many have critisized RCR's management of the place, and they've had maintenance issues with lifts from time to time, they still have some of the longest runs round - especially down the backside.

[cascadeparks]

I'm gonna have to say:

1) Steamboat (no crowds, good snow, friendly)
2) Mt Baker (no crowds, ungodly snow, friendly)
3)Nordic Mt, Wi (my home hill)(no crowds, no snow, snowmaking, friendly)
and
4) Squaw Valley (some people, good bowls, good spring, good snow, good lifts)

These are IN NO CERTAIN ORDER!!!

[mtbphoto]

Mammoth Mountain for me!

[okemopoma]

The Aspen resorts for sure.

Yeah baby! Ajax, Snowmass, Buttermilk, Highlands!!!!!!!

Heaven does exist. You can even drive there.

[nathanvg]

I have to go with alta/snowbird as my number one destination. Honorable mention to mt bohemia and squaw.

[maplevalleymaster]

WBSKI, on Jul 8 2005, 03:14 PM, said:

Whistler-Blackcomb. Because its HUGE!

Agreed. I get easy trail boredom.

[Warren733]

Mine would be either Breck, Keystone, Wolf Ridge, Sugar Mtn. Beech, or Cataloochee. I love them all so much I don't have a favorite.

[P01itiC4lR3B31]

Crystal Mountain WA for me, one heck of alot better than Snoqualmie.

[k2skier]

I, like others, have fun no matter where I go, 2 old Riblets and 600 verts or Mammoth Mountain, doesn't matter. A cheaper ticket and less crowds mean more to me than 18 HSQ and 5,000 verts!

One's that left an everlasting impression are;

Squaw Valley
Sun Valley
Snowbird
Whistler Blackcomb
Aspen Highlands
Mt Hood Skibowl
Crystal Mtn, WA

I even had a blast at Indianhead Mtn Resort in MI!!!

[EagleAce]

in no particular order:

Badger Pass (duh, I work there! )
Dodge Ridge (nice to visit my old stomping grounds; although their ramps looked like crap and I only knew one lifty from when I worked there last year)
Kirkwood (great lifts, long runs, awesome snow, varying terrain)

I've only been to those three

[Snoqualmie guy]

1. Snoqualmie Central
2. Alpental
3. Mt. hood meadows

[dh_lift_op]

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3)Nordic Mt, Wi (my home hill)(no crowds, no snow, snowmaking, friendly)

I remember going there sure its cheap but you spend more time on the lifts and I tend to like longer and more challenging trails but would be a fun place if it was local I guess. They have like 98 dollar season passes in the summer too.


Colorado:
Winter Park
Vail

Wisconsin:
Devil's Head Resort
Whitecap

Michigan:
Indianhead
Big Powderhorn

This post has been edited by dh_lift_op: 16 April 2007 - 01:35 PM

[BigSkier]

I've only skied at Mammoth Mountain and Mountain High. I don't really remember Mammoth, so I'll say Mountain High's my favorite.

[KMS]

Jackson Hole. Every time I go there, I have my best day ever. I can ski better there, too. I don't know why - I guess just because it's Jackson Hole. That and the fact that the guys I go with live and ski there every day and I want to try and avoid looking like an East Coast gaper. Unless, of course, I can make it out for Gaper Fools Day, then the Thunder bumps look just like any major eastern resort during a weekend. Only it's funny, instead of annoying.

[Kicking Horse]

I dont have a favorite anymore.

[Carl]

JH, of course. I've had the pleasure of skiing there, off and on, since the first season the Tram was operational.
Here's my March 6th, 1967 Lift Ticket.


Of course, having worked there for 25 years has absolutely nothing to do with my opinions.....



Carl